Where We Stand
Severus' eyes bored into hers but Hermione decided to put her feelings out in the open for once. She looked boldly back.
"And while I'm on the subject," she paused slightly before rushing on, "the law states that marriage and a child are required but fails to mention for how long that marriage has to last. You don't have to stay with me, Severus." She was afraid of his answer but had to know how he felt before she got too caught up in their life. Hermione waited for him to speak while concentrating on keeping her emotions at bay.
A fic update in a week, just like I promised.
And this one is posted to celebrate the fact that I just got my first job today and I am in love with it. I start Monday:D