25. Fleeting Hope (Hermione/Severus)
Severus sat behind the pile of books on his desk, awaiting the imbecile's he called students, to finish their test. After several minutes he put
down the small tome he was reading and peered through the hole in the book, to stare at the one student that was done.
She was sitting back in her chair, one hand in her lap and the other holding an apple. He watched as she brought the fruit up to her lips and slowly took a small bite from it. He suddenly felt his pants slowly tighten, making him self quickly turn away.
He had noticed how she started to grown into her own skin this year, and had often found himself just staring at her. He knew that she was older than the rest of her friends, due to the time turner, but also knew she would never hold feelings other then pure hatred for him.
His eyes slowly looked up again to see her mouth frozen on the apple, and her lips slightly raised into a smirk. He rose his eyes up and saw her staring at him as she took another bite of that damn apple.
He was brought back to reality when the alarm went off, letting the rest of the students know time was up. Severus quickly stood up to walk around and collect the test, dismissing each student as he did so. He saved Her for last and as he grabbed her paper he also grabbed her wrist making her stay in her spot.
"Miss Granger, you should know the rules by now about eating in my class."
"Yes sir." She replied while looking him directly in the eyes and smirking.
"Do not get smart with me Miss Granger."
"Yes Sir" She said as she brought the apple up to her mouth and slowly took another bite. He watched as her lips slowly ran across the apple as her teeth sunk into it. His pants were starting to get tight again and he quickly let go of her wrist.
"Is there a problem Sir?" She asked with a wink of her eye.
"Get out of my class Miss Granger." He stated as he turned around.
He noticed she walked past him instead and placed the apple in the trash next to his desk. She turned around and walked directly in front of him and placed a hand on his arm. Looking down he tried to move away from her and go back to his desk.
"Don't do that Severus."
"Don't call me that Miss Granger."
"Why not. I see how you look at me. I see the spark behind your eyes and know you want me. Why can't I feel the same way about you?" He turned around and looked in her eyes and saw no lie behind her words.
"Because you are far to young to know what you want Miss Granger. Do not bring up someone's hopes if you do not mean the words you say." He continued to his private chambers door and started to walk though. He stopped when he felt a hand on his back.
"I will show you that I care for you Severus. I just hope you can let down your walls and let me in. Good bye for now." She said as she placed a small kiss on his lips and left the room.