What Would It Be Like?
One winter night a month or so later, Severus emerged from his office with a crick in his neck from grading papers for hours and a frown on his face, for the same reason.
Hermione was up reading a novel.
Severus magicked some hot cocoa and sat down.
Hermione smiled as she closed her book and took the offered mug.
They stared into the fire for a while.
"It's a shame you don't write essays anymore: It's tedious reading nothing but pathetic ones." Severus remarked offhandedly.
Hermione faintly smiled while taking in her husband.
"Severus?"
"Mm?"
"Can I kiss you?"
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Evil cliffhanger, I know. ;) You'll get another update tomorrow. Thanks as always for your support and comments.