Afterwards

Breathless, sweaty, and exhausted, Hermione had to admit that she had enjoyed herself. Judging by the self-satisfied smirk upon Severus' face, he had enjoyed it as well.

The two lay quiet, their limbs tangled together along with the sheets.

Rapidly breathing, Hermione waited for her heart to stop pounding in her chest.

For a moment, she wondered what she had been so nervous about. But then, with a sudden leap in her belly, she realized it wasn't the act so much as the consequence that she feared.

She could be pregnant right this minute!

Hermione clung to Severus in terror.

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I hate to say it, but I think from now on each chapter will end with cliffies. :(

I hope you liked this and the previous chapter. Let me know what you think!

Until next time!

-Danielle