The next morning, Minerva awoke from the best sleep she'd had in years. She opened her eyes to see Hermione's beautiful sleeping face. Minerva rested her hand on Hermione's cheek, caressing it lightly, and slowly, her eyes opened and the brunette smiled at her. Minerva gasped as the sight made her heart triple in speed. How could she have ever tried to stop this beautiful woman from being with her? "Hermione…" she whispered as she realized that none of the reasons she could come up with were worth anything. They could deal with it all, together.
Good morning, Minerva.
Her only response was to tenderly kiss Hermione, making sure to put everything she was feeling at the moment into the kiss. As the kiss grew in passion, she wrapped her arms around Hermione's waist and pulled the girl closer, squeezing.
Hermione jerked back and wrapped her arms around her ribs, pain clear in her eyes. Minerva covered her mouth with her hands, "I'm so sorry, Hermione! I completely forgot you were injured. Do I need to go retrieve Mr. Zabini?"
Hermione shook her head and after a few moments, relaxed. She smirked at the woman. I'm fine Minerva. If getting kissed like that means a bit of pain, then please, continue.
Minerva shook her head, "I think I'll stay on my side of the bed."
Hermione smirked and rolled on top of Minerva, half of her body on top of the woman, one hand cupping her face, the other propping her head up. Minerva was rendered speechless as Hermione's lips paused just above hers. Lips parted in anticipation, she released a strangled sound that was meant to be her name. Hermione smiled at the sound and brushed her lips over Minerva's.
I love you Minerva. I want you to be my queen.
She kissed the woman gently. When she pulled back, Minerva swallowed and nodded slowly, "Okay."
Hermione grinned, Really? You're certain?
Minerva smiled, Yes Hermione. I'm certain. But, I'd rather we not do anything…physical until you have taken your NEWTs.
Hermione pouted, I had a feeling you were going to say that, I'll respect your wishes of course.
Minerva chuckled, "When I am ready to...how will I…" she gestured and Hermione smiled, Well, I'll have to fly you to a sacred area, make love to you, carry you to a spring, bathe you, and then we sleep in the cave nearby. Our loyal subjects will be there to greet you in your new form and we will fly back to the Forbidden Forest.
Minerva's eyebrows raised, "So basically, you're going to pamper me?" Hermione laughed, Like a true queen. Of course, once we're together, I will pamper you every single day. Minerva smiled as Hermione peppered kisses on her shoulder.
She smirked and Minerva shook her head as she leaned up to kiss Hermione again, "Foolish woman." Hermione smiled, You love me anyway.
Minerva pressed another kiss to her lips, "I do, Hermione. I do love you. It's taken me a while to admit and come to grips with it, but waking in your arms made me realize that I am a fool. I love you Hermione and I want to wake in your arms for the rest of my life."
Her voice turned stern and she frowned at the young woman, "Which is why you won't be leaving these rooms until you are completely healed and have gotten the okay from Mr. Zabini or whoever it is that takes care of you. Or else. Understand?" She glared at Hermione.
Hermione nodded and with a fearful voice replied, Yes Minerva.
Minerva smiled, "Good." And kissed Hermione again, enjoying the action.
Minerva smiled as though she hadn't just threatened Hermione's life, "Now if you'll excuse me, I have work to do."
The moment she managed to untangle herself from the sheets and stand, Hermione gasped. Minerva turned her head and her eyes widened at the hungry look on Hermione's face. She looked down at her clothes. Minerva was clad in nothing but a sheer black slip that barely covered her thighs and hid nothing from Hermione's eyes. Minerva blushed and squeaked out a quick "Excuse me!" as she quickly ran to her bathroom.
She leaned with her back against the door as she wondered how she got in those clothes. Then she remembered feeling magic wash over her before she fell asleep. Hermione did this. She closed her eyes, but the look on Hermione's face was burned into the back of her eyelids. Shivering, she shook her head and went about getting ready for the day, starting with a cold shower.
She bit her lip as she remembered Hermione's face and felt hers. Maybe a hot shower and some personal care.
Showered and dressed, Minerva walked out of the bedroom and grabbed her glasses.
I liked your other outfit better.
Minerva rolled her eyes and blushed, "Of course you did. Didn't I tell you to remain in bed?" She asked with a glare. Hermione pouted, I'll be fine Minerva. Here and the bed. That's it I promise. Minerva narrowed her eyes and let it go. Choosing instead, to focus on the paperwork before her. The two of them went about their business in silence and ate dinner in the room, since Hermione would not be walking about the halls. Minerva refused to have a repeat incident.
The next few weeks passed slowly for Hermione who was almost fully healed, Hermione did as promised. She spent her time on Minerva's couch, reading and studying for the NEWTs with the occasional game of chess between the two. Unfortunately, Minerva kicked Hermione out of her bed and forced her to sleep in the guestroom Hogwarts had so graciously added. A note was written to her professors, declaring that she would be withdrawing, so there was no point in her going to class. Hermione snorted. Not like she hadn't done most of the work already, weeks in advance.
She shook her head and smiled. Today was the day she received her NEWT results, and Blaise had cleared her for sex. Nothing too strenuous as her ribs were not completely healed, but sex none the less.
Minerva had gone to Diagon Alley to buy items for whatever surprise she had in store. Hermione turned her head as an owl arrived and she quickly let him in and opened her results. She grinned. Exceeds Expectations in all subjects she had taken.
At that moment, one of her own showed up at the window. She opened it and Bellatrix changed, bowing deeply at the waist. "Your Highness, I've failed you. I-I'm so so sorry." She sobbed and fell to her knees. Hermione felt her heart drop into her stomach. Bellatrix was Minerva's bodyguard. Speak! She ordered, and Bellatrix looked up,
"The Queen has been taken."
A/N: First of all, you guys are amazing. I'm loving your reviews and I really appreciate all of you. Secondly, I'm soooo sorry this took so long. I seem to be able to write everything but this story. Short, I know, but hopefully the next chapter will be much more. Let me know what you guys think! Oh and my birthday is the fourth! I'm gone 20 bitches!