Chapter 8: Beautiful Dreamer

(Spov)

The ride back home to the Granger's house was pretty quiet. Hermione fell asleep, her head resting on my shoulder, pretty much as soon as we got into the car. Gently I plugged my ear buds into my ears and turned on my ipod. Settling into my seat I stayed perfectly still while Hermione slept.

Soon we arrived at the Granger's house and Hermione still hadn't woken up. Turning to look at us Stephanie smiled, and shook her head. "Its always like this." She told me. "Every year she sleeps all the way home and for most of the day." Clicking her seatbelt open, she got out of the van and opened the door next to us. Reaching over to Hermione to Stephanie began to shake her gently. "Come on honey, it's time to wake up." Hermione snuggled up closer to me and layed her arm across my lap.

Pulling Hermione closer to me I reached over with my left hand and unbuckled my girlfriend then unbuckled myself. "I'll get her up to her room, Mrs. Granger."

"Are you sure Spencer?" Stephanie looked at me concerned. I smiled at her and nodded as I began to get out of the van, a bit clumsily I may mention, with Hermione in my arms. Giving us one last look, Stephanie turned and walked up the front stairs and disappeared into the house. Taking a breath I took a step and began to walk.

Ten minutes, too many deep breathes, three offers to take Hermione into the house instead, and one deep sigh of relief I made it to Hermione's room. Laying her gently on her bed I pulled back the comforter and tucked her in. Quietly I began to walk backwards, keeping my eye on her, towards the bedroom door.

"Spencer?" Hermione looked at me confused and sleepily.

"Yeah, hun?" I asked as I made my way back to her bedside.

Patting the space of bed beside her Hermione whispered, half asleep, "Please lay down with me." I hesitated for a second, Hermione taking the opportunity given to her reached out a hand and grabbed my wrist. "Please."

Sighing I finally relented. Toeing off my sneakers I tugged back the comforter and climbed in beside Hermione. After a few seconds Hermione dragged my arm across her waist and sighed contently. I could feel her entire body relax as she drifted into a deep sleep.

Seconds later, after closing my eyes, I followed her.

(Hpov)

I could feel the mattress move underneath me as Spencer turned over in his sleep. I could feel his body heat keeping me warm as we layed back to back in my bed. Smiling I snuggled into the pillow more and reached behind me, trying to locate Spencer's hand. Brushing past him I went back and grabbed his hand, lacing our fingers together.

"Did I wake you?" I opened my eyes and turned my head to look at Spencer.

"No," I told him, quietly, still a bit groggy. Turning over to face him I smiled. "Did I wake you up?"

Laughing quietly Spencer shook his head. "No I was only moving so I could check my ipod to see what time it is." He held up his ipod. Reaching with my free hand I took it from Spencer's hand and tucked it away beneath my pillow. "Oh you." He told me, and grabbed me, gently pulling me towards him. When I was laying next to him, Spencer began combing his fingers through my hair.

Staying quiet I reached up and combed my fingers through his hair, before letting them drop back down to my side. Tracing the pattern on my bedspread I enjoyed the feeling of Spencer's fingers running through my hair. My eyelids slowly began to slide close.

"Hermione?"

My eyes snapped open and I shifted my gaze to Spencer's face. "Yeah?"

Spencer's fingers grazed the skin at my throat, and tingles exploded throughout my body. His fingers caught my chin and they moved my chin just slightly so I was looking at Spencer's eyes.

"Take off the glamour charm."