Bound

Chapter Twenty Eight

I wake a few hours later. The early morning light has now disappeared as a thunderstorm roll's in. Severus must of fallen asleep shortly after I did because I woke up to find his hand still holding mine, and his eyes shut. I gently tighten my grip on his hand, waking  him up.

"Hi my love. How are you feeling?"
His voice sounding dry and rougher than usual.

"Very well. I think I feel well enough to leave."
I say and give him a small smile.

"Let me get Madam Pomfrey to give you one last check over. Okay darling?"
He releases my hand and pushes himself up.

"Mhmm."
I nod my head, pushing myself up to stretch a little bit. My body free of pain.

A minute later, both Severus and Madam Pomfrey return. Both looking very happy.

"I hear you're feeling good."
She says while lifting my arms, making sure all my bruises faded.

"Really good."
I say.

"That's good to hear. Stand up for me please dear. I want to make sure you're not dizzy."
She allows me to use her arms as a rail to help pull myself up.

Once on my feet, I take a few steps, and stretch out fully. I bend my arms and legs to wake my joints up since I've been in bed. My muscles relax and become looser after stretching, making it feel the best it's had in a while. Another few minutes of questions being asked, Madam Pomfrey gives me that okay to leave.

"Come back if something seems off or you don't feel well at all."
She says, giving me a reassuring smile.

"I will, thank you."
Severus walks me out and back to the common room.
Before I slip inside, he peers around, making sure we are alone. He lifts my head up with his finger and brings his face down to mine. In a low voice, he says to me;

"Meet me at home in twenty."
His lips graze my cheek before he pulls away. I watch as he makes his way back through the corridor.

Once he's out of sight I go inside, the common room empty. Pieces of ember are all that's left in the fire pit. I make my way to my dorm. I'm greeted with candy, cards, chocolates, and other small gifts from all my closest friends. Draco and Blaise, with the help of their girlfriends, sent orchids and roses, as well as two stuffed bears. Ron, and Harry sent tons of chocolate frogs, while Hermione got me a new edition of a book series we started reading together. The twins gifted me some oddities from Zonko's Joke Shop, while Neville got me a Mimbulus mimbletonia.
After a quick organization, my room, with all my new gifts are placed in their own areas. I climb into the shower, soaping myself and shampooing my hair. The smell of vanilla filling the bathroom. I settle on a black mini dress over some tights. I slide on some brown leg warmers with a matching knit sweater. Lastly, my black platforms, adding a single inch to my height. I apply my makeup quickly using a spell.
I sneak through the castle until I reach the bridge. I take one last look around to make sure I'm in the clear before apparating. I appear a minute later outside the front door of Severus' home. Three faint thunks echo through the quiet street as I knocked. No more than twenty seconds later, the door opens widely and I'm greeted by my love. Now wearing black dress pants and a black dress shirt.

"Why so fancy?"
I ask in a joking tone.

"I put together a nice meal for you along with other things and I wanted to fit the part darling."
He leans forward and plants a kiss on my forehead as I enter.

Inside I find to my surprise, rose petals forming a path to the dining room. Candles placed on counters and tables, giving off a warm yet gentle light to the rooms. Two plates that are decorated with different portions of delectable smelling food sit on the table.