Disclaimer: The characters portrayed in this story are not mine, I just write for fun, as usual. Please I beg you to review! Also I hope everyone had a nice holiday! I wish all the best in 2016!

Hermione's POV

I looked at the two boys in front of me, of course they were men now, but compared to Vlad, they still reminded me of the teenage boys I knew at Hogwarts. Ron kept glaring at Vlad, I bit my lip to try not to laugh. Ron was always the jealous type and Vlad took it valiantly, not stooping so low as to belittle another man. However, I could feel the protectiveness he held over me, which I found endearing. I squeezed his hand gently, silently letting him know it was okay.

"Vlad, I'd like you to meet my best friends from Hogwarts. Harry Potter and Ron Weasley." I motioned towards them. Harry smiled and went to shake Vlad's hand "Nice to meet you. I can see why Hermione's been quite preoccupied." He smiled a little at me, I gave him an appreciative smile, I knew he was trying his best to lighten the mood. Harry then looked to Ron, Ron cleared his throat and did the same "Yeah, erm, same." I rolled my eyes and let go of Vlad to go give the boys a hug. "I am so sorry I didn't get back to you." Ron hugged me tight and smiled a me a bit "Well yeah, Harry and I were worried. We had to come dinn't we?" I nodded "Of course! Make yourselves at home, honestly! Do you want tea or anything?" I asked them, Harry nodded "Sure! So, how have things been with your work?"

Work….That's what I needed to figure out, if I still had a damn job!

Vlad came over to me and rested his hand on my shoulder gently, feeling my anxiety rise again. I relaxed into him gently and smiled "It's going to be fine." He reassured me. I then heard my cell phone go off "It's Juliet!" I cried out, the boys looked at me like I was insane as I rushed to my phone, Vlad moved over to the fireplace, leaning against it gently, I could tell this was awkward for him a bit. "She's had a rough day." He said gently. Ron scoffed "It's not like Hermione to miss work or school for that matter. She must be…Distracted." Vlad chuckled and grinned, clearly loving this too much. "I assure you, I have not hindered Hermione in anyway. Not intentionally."

I gave the boys a knowing look, that I was not impressed. Harry shrugged and gave me an innocent look. I looked to Vlad then, giving him a please behave look. I then got on the phone with Juliet heading to my bedroom.

"Herm, I just wanted to let you know that I covered for you. I told Amanda that you were out sick and went to the doctor's. I also said that your phone was out, the apartment building was affected. She didn't seem impressed but she expects you there tomorrow, early!"

"Really? Juliet, you are amazing! I owe you." I sighed in relief, I knew she didn't like to lie, but it wasn't entirely false, I was ill for a day but then just blew work off to be with my new….boyfriend? I wasn't even sure what we were or what to call it, it seemed a strange word to describe what Vlad was to me. He was much more than a boyfriend, and he definitely was no boy.

I heard Juliet's laughter on the other end "What are friends for? By the way, you and Vlad should come by later, maybe this afternoon? You never got to see the antique stuff I was selling and I definitely know you'll love some of this. So text me later and let me know! I love you! Take care."

"Alright, I'll tell him, for sure! Thanks Julie, love you. Bye." I hung up and then went back to the living room and smiled at the guys, "I have my job still! Juliet covered for me thank Heavens for her!" Vlad smiled at me gently "I told you." I blushed a little and then sat with Harry and Ron "Oh! You're tea! I am so sorry. I'm so frazzled today." Getting up again to the kitchen, Ron followed me "I can see why." I looked back at him "Oh, Ronald don't start this. We broke up ages ago, we can't keep doing this! First with Viktor Krum and now Vlad…You're going to have to accept that I am not with you anymore. I still care about you, I always will." I gave him a sympathetic look. "But we were not good together and I think you know this."

Getting the kettle ready, Ron got the mugs, like he knew my apartment. "By the way, nice place you have. We do miss you at Hogwarts Hermione. Why won't you ever come back?" He asked, sincerely. I could tell he really did worry and care about me. "After Voldemort, after all we'd done, what we'd been through…I couldn't go back anymore. So many things have changed, I've changed. I miss using magic at times, but this is where I'm happiest. I have good friends here, a good job. Now I have Vlad, and I wouldn't give up meeting him for anything!" Ron nodded, with a look of understanding. "You really do, like him. Don't you Hermione?"

Tears started to form in my eyes as I smiled a little, nodding "Yes, I've never felt anything like this, like I do with him. I'm very happy." I then tended to the tea pouring two cups, knowing Vlad couldn't have any and I wasn't feeling up for it. At least I didn't have to hide who he was from them, but it wasn't up to me to tell them. I gave them sugar and milk on the side and put everything on a serving tray which Ron took out for me. I wiped my eyes, looking at myself in the reflection of the cupboards (as they were made of glass), I looked different, more mature, more womanly. I wasn't sure if that was because of me naturally becoming my own person or if it was because Vlad made me different, different in a good way. He truly was the best thing that could have happened to me.

I then realized he was standing behind me, I gasped feeling startled. He frowned gently in concern "Are you alright?" I nodded and smiled "Yes, I am fine. Just happy you're here." He wrapped his arms around me, embracing me gently, I hugged him tightly. It was so insane that I only met this man two days ago and already I was in love with him. I wasn't ready to tell him yet, but I was sure he could feel it too. "Come on, let's get back to your friends. It's not as bad as you think it is. I'm rather enjoying myself." He smirked, which made me laugh. "I'm sure you are."

I went to sit down with him, across from Harry and Ron. "So, how's school going? I still have to write my Alchemy essay, I know it's so unlike me, but things have been crazy lately." Harry smiled "You better do it then! School's good, been passing my classes and so has Ron. We're even doing our own essays." He chuckled, I smiled and shook my head "Had to take me to leave Hogwarts to get you two to do it?" Ron nodded "Yeah, unfortunately." He grinned. "So, how did you two meet?" Harry asked, curiously while sipping his tea. I looked to Vlad, he just nodded with a smile, saying it was okay for me to tell the story.

"Well, Alchemy was the reason really. I had been trying to start my essay, but I wanted to get a book to help me with my research. I went looking around and found Vlad's bookshop! He had everything there, especially for us witches and wizards. I was so surprised that he'd have this sort of thing. So I bought the book from him, and the next night I had a ball to go to at my friend Juliet Grayson's house. I didn't want to go alone, so I boldly asked Vlad to come with me. He accepted." I tried to give them a more vague version because I didn't even know what was happening, I felt like this was between Vlad and I.

"Sounds like a fluke! Vlad, why do you have those kinds of books. I mean, obviously you know about us, but what about you? Are you a wizard too?" Harry asked, he was very keen on finding out the truth and was just a very curious person in general. I bit my lip, feeling nervous. Vlad looked at me and took my hand to calm me, something about his touch always calmed my nerves. "It's alright, I can tell them." He looked at them "People must not know, who I am. It is very important you keep this to yourself." The boys nodded and put their tea down, feeling like this was about to get serious.

"I am a vampire. Which to you might not sound as shocking, but I am no ordinary vampire…. My name is Vlad Tepes Dracula. I was the Prince of Wallachia, now I am just Vlad..I suppose." He shrugged. I let out a breath I didn't know I was holding in as he told them, the boys looked shocked, and speechless. "You're not going to kill us are you?" Ron asked. Vlad actually laughed, wholeheartedly, "No, not unless you gave me a reason too." He smirked lightly. Ron looked at me then "You must be insane Hermione.." He said still shocked, I don't think he meant any offence, but I would defend Vlad always. He wasn't who he was before, well…not entirely anyway. I knew that part of him still existed, but he would only be that way unless it was necessary.

"I understand that it makes you uncomfortable to know this, but I would never hurt Hermione, ever! And I would also defend you as well, whoever is friends with Hermione is good in my books. So don't worry. To be honest, it feels good to be around people who aren't human, I can be myself around you. I hope you don't judge but I understand if …." Harry looked at the two of us and smiled "If you're good enough to be with Hermione, then you're good enough to be our friend. I don't discriminate and I understand why you didn't tell us right away. I appreciate the honesty and deep down I'm sure Ron does too." Ron was still silent "Sorry, just trying to process it all." He sighed. "But yeah, what Harry said."

I jumped up the hugged my best friends "Thank you!" I was so happy they accepted the man I was with, and even though I didn't tell them about the magic between Vlad and I, that was more of a personal matter. At least we didn't have to hide. "Hermione, maybe they should come to my place next weekend? I was thinking of having a ball, since Juliet's. Plus I haven't used the ballroom yet, never had the need to." I smiled at the suggestion "Yes! That sounds wonderful." I turned to the boys letting them go, blushing gently at my overbearing reaction. "Won't you come?" Harry laughed "Sure, as long as I'm back at Hogwarts in good time, exams start soon you know."

Good Lord, I really needed to get back into the swing of things and get my essay done and other homework. Luckily tomorrow was Monday and I could get back into my routine, I'd be forced away from Vlad for a few hours since he worked too. "Alright, well it's settled, but I'm sorry I really need to get things together for work and stuff. So, I'm going to have to cut our visit short." I gave them an apologetic look. "No worries Hermione, we need to get back anyway, just wanted to make sure you were alright." Ron gave me a hug "I'm glad you're happy." Harry gave me a hug too "Take care Hermione, we'll see you soon. Good to meet you Vlad, take care of her." Vlad smiled "Of course, she's in good hands, however she can take care of herself I am sure." I shook my head gently. "Bye guys."

I watched as they Apparated out of the flat, I ran my hands in my hair "Well that was…interesting." I turned to him, he just stared at the spot Harry and Ron left "Oh, they Apparated. It's a form of wizard transportation, better than travelling by fireplaces." He nodded slowly "Interesting." I moved to sit with him, getting the nervous feeling I got when I was with him. "Well, I think I am going to do some research. That's one of the reasons I came back home. I want to try and figure out what everything that has happened between us, means." He smiled gently, "I can help if you like?" I got up to my book shelf "Well maybe try any one of these, and I will look in the book I bought from you." I passed him a few books and then went to my desk.

Hours Later

Hermione's Living Room

We had studied for hours, Vlad had turned up nothing, I even tried my old school books. Until I eventually opened up the book Vlad sold to me De Occulta. I looked through the contents, nothing about our connection, however I saw a chapter called Mystical Potions I turned to that chapter and scanned the pages. A thought crossed my mind, that it might help Vlad. After a few moments I came across a promising potion. It was pretty simple in name; Vampiric Thirst Potion. "Vlad, I think I found something!" I looked at him excitedly, he closed the book he was reading and came over to me. "Well, that's pretty ironic. The name." He smiled gently and laughed lightly. I read the contents "It seems pretty basic to make, however there are some risks."

"What kind of risks?" He asked, leaning against the desk, frowning in concern. I showed him the page, that had a picture of an old sketch of a vampire, and a potions bottle beside it. The potions effect was to decrease the thirst of a vampire, however there were side effects that could prove to be harmful, or lethal.

Vampiric Thirst Potion

Decreases the thirst of vampires. Once taken it shall give the drinker abilities to be around humans without harm.

However, it has six stages, and a new hunger system. The vampire in question, must be well fed in order to keep up their strength and may walk in sunlight.

Heed caution, depending on the brightness of the sun, it can cause damage and even be lethal.

Sunlight damage depends on the time of day, state of hunger and brightness.

Beware of starvation, not keeping fed, has proven a side effect of madness.

I looked up at Vlad worriedly, "I don't know about this. I think it might harm you more than anything. I mean I know this doesn't explain the connection and me fainting, I just thought maybe it would help with you being around me. I know I probably drive you mad anyway." Vlad smiled and kissed my forehead "Only in the best of ways. I am willing to try this. It might prove useful, and I would make sure to keep fed. I'm not that reckless. I also trust you in making this. I know you are a very skilled witch." I blushed at his compliments "Yes, but not the best potioneer, but I will try for you. How about we do it tonight after Juliet's? At your place? It's easier to conceal this kind of thing." He nodded, "Alright, but how are you going to find the ingredients for this?" I looked at the book, Vlad's blood was needed "Well for a start I need you, you're blood I mean." My face feeling heated at my comment, God how I wanted him… I shook my head and focussed "I could always go to the Wizarding World to get it? Or ask Harry and Ron?" I shrugged.

I looked at the time "We do have to be at Juliet's soon. I'll send word to Harry and Ron." I decided and started writing on a piece of parchment with my quill and ink. "Interesting, you write like that. I remember those days." I smiled as I wrote "Well, it's definitely not the Muggle way, I like it, makes it look classy." Once I finished my letter with the ingredient list, I sent it away to the boys and told them to just pop in if I'm not here. I then put my things away, Vlad put my books back on the shelf, where they were before, luckily in the same order. He truly appreciated books which was great for me.

"Alright, I am ready." I grabbed my coat and purse, making sure everything was off and then went out into the hall. "So, we've had a pretty interesting day." I mentioned to him as I locked up and walked to his car once we were outside. "Yes, I agree. It's been good though! I'm glad I got to meet your friends and I feel I am finally able to be myself. Something I haven't been in a very long time." I looked up at him adoringly, he was so beautiful, in a masculine way of course and he had a good heart. "Well, I know how you feel Vlad, truly." I got into the car, as he opened my door as always and once he got in we began driving back to Juliet's.

4pm

Juliet's House

Once we arrived and entered Juliet's home, the matron took our coats and lead us to the sitting room. I was really jealous of her home, it was historic, huge and beautiful. Though I quite liked my quaint little flat, it was something I got on my own and I was proud of it. We sat in the sitting room and waited for Juliet, I held Vlad's hand, I knew he was always nervous coming here, but now that I knew the truth, it didn't bother me as much. How would I feel if the one person I loved, was gone after all this time and then reappeared like magic? "It's alright." I whispered to him, rubbing my thumb against the back of his hand. He smiled at me gratefully "Thank you."

I then heard footsteps running towards us, I grinned and jumped up hugging my best friend tightly "Julie!" Juliet laughed and hugged me tightly "I'm so glad to see you Herm! Glad you're alright." She then let me go and smiled at Vlad, "Great to see you again, Vlad. I see you're taking care of Hermione. Just don't get her into trouble." She pointed at him with a smirk, he smiled "I wouldn't dream if it, really." Juliet then turned to me "So, want to see what I've got?" She asked taking my hand and dragging me down the hall. "I moved everything from the ballroom down to the library, it's not much but I thought it interesting and it's a part of history!" She half skipped down the hall with me, we were such nerds. Vlad was walking briskly behind us, laughing "You two are too adorable."

Once she opened the library door, we stepped in. I looked at so many pieces, some medieval swords and books. "Oh my God, this is insane! Juliet, how on earth?" I cried out, excitedly, looking through journals and books before my time. I looked up and noticed Vlad was fixated on something, I went over to him, putting my hand on his shoulder "Vlad?" He looked so intense, like bad memories were coming back to him. "What is it?" I was beginning to worry now. He looked down at me, with a very intense look, he bent down to whisper in my ear "This was mine. I don't know how she got this, but I had this back in the 1400s. This was my armour, the dragon represents "Son of The Dragon, Protector of the Innocent." He showed me the red emblem on it armour, it looked pretty amazing actually. "This is yours Vlad, take it back. She doesn't know anything so she would just think it's an item you're interested in." I whispered.

Juliet then came up behind us "What are you two whispering about?" She giggled lightly. I took Vlad's hand "We'll take this, the armour. Vlad collects medieval things, I'm going to take the books as well." Juliet looked shocked "Oh, wow. Alright. It's quite expensive." I was determined to get this for him, it was rightfully his. "I'll pay anything." Vlad frowned "Hermione…Let me help." He knew I couldn't pay for this alone "I'll pay for this, you get your books. It's not a problem."

Vlad spent about £10,000, it was more than that originally but Juliet wasn't going to charge us the retail price of something so old. Especially to friends. I spent about £600 on the books. We ended up getting everything in the car about an hour or so later. Juliet did invite us for dinner, but I knew Vlad couldn't keep up that charade sitting there, and we needed to get this potion underway. "I'm sorry Julie, but we must get going. Besides I have to get stuff ready for work and school." I never did tell her the truth about me, but I told her I did correspondence for a school in Scotland. "Oh, alright. well be safe. I will see you at work on Monday, love you! See you guys soon." I hugged Juliet again and then went into Vlad's car, he waved goodbye to her and then drove off towards his place.

Vlad was pretty quiet in the car ride home, I wasn't sure if he was mad or reminiscent. "Are you alright?" I asked him gently, looking at him. He nodded, turning to me with a small smile "I'm sorry Hermione, I'm just thinking. It's been a long time since I've seen that armour and everything from my past keeps coming up here. I guess you really can't hide from who you really are, no matter how hard you try." I smiled understandingly, taking his hand gently "I do understand. I've been trying to hide who I am for the last year or two. Ever since the Wizarding War. I even hid from Harry and Ron. Not something I should have done, but I feel like being with you has made me love that side of me again." Vlad's eyes softened as he looked at me quickly, before focussing back on the road "Me too."

6pm

Vlad's Home

As soon as we got there, we headed inside, as it was starting to pour outside, Vlad ushered me inside and we brought everything to his library. "Where is Margaret?" I asked realizing she wasn't here "I gave her the day off.." He said while putting his armour away in a secret room, behind a bookshelf. He then came back over to me as I put the journals away "Sorry, I don't mean to seem angry. I'm really not." He smiled reassuringly, resting his hands on my arms gently. "Okay, good. I don't want to be with an angry vampire." I wanted to kiss him so badly, but I knew it wasn't the time for that yet. "Are you hungry?" He lead me to the kitchen "Yes, actually I am." I went to the cupboards to try and find something, it looked like Margaret had stocked the fridge and cupboards well. "I'm sorry I am not very good at this sort of thing. I am trying to learn though."He gave me an embarrassed look, I knew if he could blush, he would be.

"Not a problem, honestly. I can figure this out." I smiled at him reassuring him as well. I ended up finding something to make a sandwich with and a can of soup. I quickly whipped it up and then sat at the table, I watched the rain fall on the windows "Looks like it's going to storm." I hated storms, but being in Vlad's house with him, made me feel safer. He then went to go out the fireplace on, probably figuring I was cold, plus it made it more homey. He then came back and watched me eat "Can you please stop staring. It makes me feel self conscious." I gave him an embarrassed look, my brows furrowed a little. He just chuckled "Alright, I'm sorry." He then left me to eat alone.

After a few minutes I quickly cleaned up and went to go find Vlad, he wasn't in his library, so I decided to look around the house. Noticing that he lit the candles and lanterns along the walls. He lived like it was his own time, probably made him feel more comfortable. I walked up the stairs and down the hall finding light coming from one of the rooms. I walked towards it and noticed it was Vlad's room, and Vlad was undressing, his back to me. I noticed the muscles along his back and shoulders as he took his shirt off. I felt my whole body go hot, and my heart beat faster.

I moved out of the threshold and down the hallway when I heard a noise and noticed Harry and Ron were standing a few feet in front of me. "Oh! Guys….You scared me." My hand flew to my chest, as I looked at them startled. Harry grinned "Sorry, we saw you weren't home and knew you needed this." He passed me a brown bag full of the ingredients for the potion tonight. Ron also passed me a cauldron "Not the best, but it's what I found in Potion's class." I looked at him shocked "You nicked it?!" Ron shrugged "I had to keep Fred's spirit alive somehow didn't I?" I hugged them both "Thank you!"

Vlad walked down the hall "What's going on?" He asked frowning, not liking intruders in his home. When he noticed it was Harry and Ron "Oh, sorry. How, did you get here?" Harry and Ron looked up at him "Magic." Ron said with his hands up innocently. "Apparition works with thinking of the place you want to go, and you transport there." Harry explained. I stood awkwardly in the hall, looking between the boys and Vlad. I noticed too that he was wearing a shirt again, he must have put it back on when he heard me talking to the boys. I looked away awkwardly and thanked the boys again before they Disapparated then headed down the stairs.

"Hermione, are you alright? You seem…Quiet." I nodded "Mhm!" I kept going down the stairs and went to the library to do my potion making, it was more comfortable down there and away from anything that might deter me from doing it. I can't believe I saw Vlad half naked and totally ran away like a little girl! This would not work, if I was going to be such a pansy, however, I didn't want to complicate things with his thirst for blood. Getting the cauldron and ingredients ready, I found a knife in one of the desks. "I'm sorry, I need your blood for this to work. Not much, just a couple drops." I gave him a nervous look, he picked up on my nervous demeanour and cupped my face gently, I leaned into his cool touch and smiled at him softly. "It's fine, I expected as such. Just let me know when you're ready." I nodded, then prepared everything "I think it's about time now. So put a couple drops into the cauldron and then I will put everything else in."

Vlad took the knife and went over the cauldron which was heated by the fireplace, as it was my only source of heat. He took the knife and cut his thumb gently, not even cringing and then put a few drops in the cauldron. I watched as the cut was then sealed over within ten seconds or so. "Wow, that's pretty amazing." Vlad grinned "It's pretty useful." I rolled my eyes at him playfully and then put everything else in. "Just so you know, when you drink it, I mean it might not be the best of sensations." I looked up at him worriedly, he just put his hands up "Hermione, you need to stop worrying. I'll be fine. I've handled much more than you know." I sighed feeling like I insulted him "I'm sorry Vlad, I just feel protective of you, I want you to be okay." He took me in his arms gently "I know, I feel the same about you. We'll get through this together. I promise."

"I have to let this brew for a bit, so why don't we do something until it's ready?" He nodded in agreement, he then went over to his music and decided to put something classic on, something we'd both like. I looked around his library even going to the second floor and checking everything out. He had so many things, it was insane. "I really don't know how you get all these." Vlad just looked up at me and laughed "Years of collecting, my dear." I blushed and smiled, loving the sound of him calling me that.

I found some romance novels as well, the books smelled of old parchment, I inhaled the scent and smiled, closing my eyes. I always found it relaxing. That's why I loved being around Vlad, he was smart, sexy, funny, witty and he loved music and books like I did. We liked the same things, felt the same things. I knew he would be more mature than I, considering his age and how long he's been around the world, but I knew that didn't matter to him. We loved each other, even if we hadn't said it yet. I knew that time was coming, but I was waiting for the right moment. I mean how many young girls, fall in love with a vampire in three days?!

After a few moments I put the books back and checked on the potion, it seemed almost ready "Do you have a glass or anything?" I asked, he handed me one from behind his back "I'm way ahead of you." He winked, which of course made me blush and smile. He was going to be the end of me, I swear! I put the glass in the cauldron to get a good bit of it and passed it to him. "Good luck." I whispered, feeling anxious as I watched him take the first drink, not knowing what it could do to him.

Vlad's POV

I took the glass from Hermione and watched her face change from being happy and adorable, to worry. I sighed, knowing this was probably going to not feel so great, I remembered when I was human taking the blood of the vampire on Broken Tooth Mountain, I felt like my insides were being ripped out of me, and the burning was terrible. I looked at her as she wished me good luck and downed the glass. I put the glass down on the desk as not to break it. It tasted awful, like dust and sludge. It then hit me like a ton of bricks, I coughed and wheezed, falling against the floor. "Vlad!" I heard Hermione scream, coming to my side. I clutched my stomach and groaned "Urgh!" I couldn't bear it, I felt a stinging in my chest, like I swallowed fire.

I turned over to my hands and knees, breathing deeply as I could. I could feel Hermione's hand on my back, trying to calm me down. "Hermione, back away for a second." I warned her, she did as I asked, looking almost terrified. I just needed a moment, to process what was happening to my body. After a few moments, I got up off the ground and leaned against the desk. I felt better after a few deep breaths, but I needed some fresh air "I need some air. I'll be back." I then bolted out the door at vampire speed. I took in the night air, the moon was full and it was my time to just be me.

I knew I had to feed, so I went in search for my next meal and it needed to be human unfortunately. I found a couple of hikers down the road, they were camped out in the woods. I lurked on them quietly, and then swooped in using my travel speed, the one man didn't know what was happening, as he saw his friend being dragged away by bats and then dropped down to the ground, his body expelled of his blood. I then did the same to the other one, growling low and hard as I finished him off.

After I was done, I wiped my mouth off, and headed back home. I felt his urgent need to be with Hermione, it was like one need was traded for another. I could hold out better now that I had fed enough, but I felt a different desire. I quickly travelled back to the house and walked in, not wanting to alarm her. I noticed she wasn't in the library and everything had been cleaned up. I then went up to my room, I could sense her presence and smell her sweet scent. Which made it all the more intense for me. Hermione was by the window, the cool night air blowing in her soft curls. She truly was beautiful.

I walked over to her, my eyes never leaving hers, I cupped her face and kissed her. She gasped gently against my lips, making me grin as I kissed her. I felt her hands run in my hair, I moved my hands from her face to her waist, pressing her against me. I then deepened the kiss, parting her lips more with my tongue gently. She moaned into my mouth, making me react a little more aggressively. I growled, pinning her to the bed, spreading her legs and laying between them. She was still wearing the dress I gave her, which made things a hell of a lot easier. Continuing my assault on her mouth, I felt her hands run down my back and lifting my shirt up, I broke the kiss to help her. She then wrapped her arms around me as we kissed heatedly again. I moved down to her neck and collar bone, kissing it gently, but then nipping it softly. She gasped and moaned, which made me grin. Moving to kiss her ear and then back down to her neck in a line of kisses, I could feel her body heat up immensely. "Vlad, please stop teasing me." She whispered breathlessly, pouting gently. "Aww, well that wouldn't be fun, now would it?" I half joked, kissing her lips gently.

I lifted myself off of her for a moment to help her get her dress off, which was a bit of a struggle since I wanted to just rip the damn thing off. Hermione just laughed and helped me out, laying it on the floor once it was off. She was the most beautiful woman I'd seen in a very long time, since Mirena anyway. She was very classic, but modern as well with her underwear. Wearing a black lace bra with matching underwear, shaping her body nicely. She lay back down and it was then I noticed something on her arm, a scar. However, it was no ordinary scar, but a word written on it. Mudblood. I had no idea what that even meant, but I knew when she told me about torture, this must have been it.

I frowned, taking her arm and kissing it gently, she deserved all the love in the world, and whoever did this I hoped paid dearly for it. Hermione looked up at me, I could tell she felt a little uncomfortable "I'm sorry." I whispered, she just cupped my face gently and kissed me hard and passionate. I wasn't even expecting this at all from her, but this drove me insane. This desire was getting too much for me, and I felt I might burst. Next thing I knew, growling low in my chest, I practically ripped her bra and underwear off. A gasp escaping her as I did, I smirked against her skin, moving now to her neck again, but slowly kissing down to her shoulder. She ran her hands in my hair again, making me purr gently, it felt so good. My kisses turned into nips, feeling my fangs protrude gently. Deciding to try something, I let them graze against her skin, drawing blood lightly. I looked up at her making sure this was okay, she bit her lip gently and nodded.

Giving her a toothy grin, she laughed and shook her head, which made me chuckle gently. I continued my way down her body, kissing and nipping her gently. I could feel her body arch up into me, her scent driving me crazy. It was hard not to just have her in that second, but I wasn't going to be like every other male and just fuck her senseless. I wanted this to me our moment, something we'd share together. It wasn't the first time for either of us, but it had been long since she had a boyfriend and long time for me since Mirena. I wanted to do right by Hermione. I moved to her breasts kissing one trying my best not to nick her, as that would definitely hurt and touching the other, massaging gently. I didn't want to be rough with her, at least not tonight.

Hermione moaned gently, gripping my hair and arching her hips into me. I growled again, she really was tempting me without even trying! I repeated the same thing on her right side, feeling her skin turn to goosebumps, my touch cooling her skin slightly. She didn't seem to mind, so I just kept it up. After a few moments here, I moved to look at her body, she looked magnificent with blood dripping down her pale skin, it was beautiful in contrast. I could tell she was ready for me, so I moved back to her, licking the blood off her chest and upper arms, not wanting her to be blood stained the rest of the night.

"Come here." She whispered smiling at me gently, I crawled up her body and kissed her softly, trying not to cut her tongue or lip. She moaned into my mouth, the sound of her was sexy and erotic at the same time. Making me growl but this time louder. Which only made her moan more, it was then I knew we were both ready for sure, I was done teasing her and playing my little game. I felt her hands move down to the belt of my jeans, I helped her get them off, and sighed in relief of being free of the constraint of them. I groaned, resting my forehead against hers, she bit her lip again and wrapped her arms around me as I entered her. I felt her tense at the intrusion. "Does it hurt?" I asked her, brushing the back of my hand against her cheek gently. She shook her head "Not really, just takes some adjusting." She cupped my face again and kissed me, moving her legs to bend them up to my hip level.

Moving slowly, creating a gentle rhythm I noticed how warm she was, it was like nothing I experienced before, her hotness against my cold flesh, making it almost impossible to constrain myself, feeling a spark inside of me. We kissed heavily, as I picked up the pace a bit, her hands moving down my back, her nails digging into my skin. I moved to her jaw line, kissing and gently licking behind her ear. She moaned gently in my ear, I moved to grab her hands gently, pressing her into the bed. She arched her hips into me, making me go deeper. I groaned into her shoulder as she moaned a little louder. I started to go faster, but not enough to hurt her. I moved my hand down to touch her centre, feeling how hot and wet she was. I growled again, louder this time as I touched her in her most sensitive spots. She arched up into me hard, moaning loudly "Vlad!" I held her too me, keeping up with the pace of my rhythm and fingers.

Once we were both at the edge, I stopped touching her and moved to her back on the bed, giving her one last thrust before half growling and half moaning, biting down on her neck. She cried in pain and pleasure, sending me over the edge. Moaning into her neck as I tasted her blood, holding her to me, I didn't take enough to kill her, but enough to just taste. I then proceeded to kiss her gently, using my tongue to mend some of the pain of her neck. Listening to her heart beat start to slow a little, it was almost like a hammer in my head. I continued to gently kiss her, to show her I meant no harm. It was just a reaction I couldn't help. I knew her magic powers would help her mend quickly and that was one of the reasons I didn't feel the need to hold back.

She sighed gently, staying inside her for a few more moments I nuzzled the spot between her neck and shoulder. "I love you." I whispered, not wanting to hold that in anymore. I loved her the first day I met her, I couldn't explain it but I knew that after Mirena, I was destined to be with her. When I didn't hear a response back I looked up at her with a frown of worry. She looked up at me, touching my face gently, she smiled wide. "I love you too. I'd been so afraid to say it, we've only known each other three days and I had fallen for you at the ball. I thought if I said it, it would scare you away." I laughed gently, kissing her softly "Impossible." I whispered, and then got off her, to lay beside her. She rolled over to cuddle into my chest, I wrapped my arms around her and kissed the crown of her head.

"You could never scare me away, Hermione."