Dreaming Only to Wake (1)
Severus stroked Hermione's hair and rubbed her back until she loosened her grip on him and fell asleep.
He stayed awake longer, trying to clear his mind and ease his own panic.
When he woke, several muscles aching, he found Hermione watching him.
"You're alright?"
Hermione nodded. "I feel…wonderful actually." She gave him one of her rare and warming smiles.
Severus kissed her lips.
But then she was all business again. "What's the spell that detects pregnancy?"
Couldn't she have savored the morning after for just a little longer?
Severus picked up his wand. "Lie down."
Hermione held her breath.
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I was feeling generous so I thought I'd give you all another chapter now… but it seems as if I've left you with an even more horrible cliffie than I could ever have imagined. But if you guys promise to review this chapter AND the next one I put up…. I guess I could be nice and put up another chapter. Indulge me with your wonderful reviews, please. :D
And here's some superglue just in case you need it for those easily breakable twigs.
(1) By the way, I have no idea why that title strikes me as familiar so if I've stolen anybody's genius title, my apologizes but I hope you'll be flattered all the same. :D
Thanks again for being amazing people! And Merry Christmas to you all. :D