My Gift To You

Chapter 26

She was running. Running toward something. Someone. Someone in black. Their clothes billowed behind them. A cackle filled the air.

Bellatrix LeStrange.

Her legs burned as she pushed on. She needed to get her. That bitch almost killed her. Almost killed Severus. Threatened Bree. She had to die.

Bellatrix suddenly stopped and spun round. An evil grin was plastered on her face. Her eyes were full of excitement.

"Stupid little witch," Bellatrix said as she cocked her head to the side.

Hermione stopped.

"I'm going to kill you," Hermione said, sounding confident.

"Tsk. No, Mudblood. I am going to kill you," Bellatrix said as she revealed her wand.

Hermione's eyes widened in shock as she searched for hers.

"Avada Kedavra!" Bellatrix screamed as fear filled Hermione.

Hermione's vision failed her as her heart stopped beating.

***

Hermione gasped for air as she woke. Severus sat up straight, frowning in confusion.

"What's wrong?" Severus asked as he took her hand.

"I--I just had a bad dream," Hermione said, not wanting to worry him.

"About what?" Severus asked with concern.

"It's nothing," she said as she lay with her back to him,"I barely remember anything."

Hermione waited until he was asleep and got up.

She went to the bathroom, careful not to make a noise. She didn't want Severus waking up. He'd know something was wrong.

She sighed as she turned the shower on, putting a silencing charm on the door and walls.

As she got into the shower, she let loose. Tears escaped her eyes as she replayed her dream.

She put her hand to her chest in an effort to calm herself.

It was just a dream, she thought as she ran her hands through her knotted hair.

A dream that bothered you, Severus' voice answered.

She gasped. She hadn't meant to let him in.

Damn you and your capabilities, she answered.

"I don't think that's a nice thing to say," Severus said, startling her.

"I didn't know you were up," she said softly,"much less that you were here."

"I apologise," Severus said,"I didn't mean to frighten you. Are you truly alright? You look shaken up."

Hermione sighed. She wasn't alright. Right now she just wanted to be held. To be comforted.

Severus, not bothering to take his clothes off, got in and wrapped his arms around her. She giggled.

"Sev, what are you doing?" She asked as she melted into his arms.

"You want to be held," he answered with a shrug.

"Yes, but your clothes," she said, pointing out that he was in fact, still fully clothed.

"Nothing a drying spell won't fix," he said,sounding bored.

Hermione couldn't help the giggle that escaped her lips. She wrapped her arms around his and sighed.

His arms were strong, yet soft and warm around her. They provided comfort and safety. Love and peace of mind. That and so much more.

"I'm sorry I didn't tell you, Sev," Hermione said as she sighed.

"It's okay,"he said as he turned her to face him.

"I just didn't want to say anything because I didn't want to fuel your need to get her," she said sadly.

"I understand. Just...just don't hide anything from me,okay? No matter what it is. I will be there. Always," he said as he cupped her face in his hands.

"Okay. I'll try," Hermione said with a smile.

Severus nodded as he leaned down to kiss her.

She met him halfway, standing on her toes.

Her tongue intertwined with his. Her breath catching in her throat. Her hands running through his hair, over his body.

"Can we do this?" He asked suddenly.

"Yes. We only had to wait six weeks. Time's up," Hermione said as she grabbed him.

He pulled away,only to discard of his clothing, then he was back in her arms.

He cupped her face as his lips met hers. There was a fiery passion as they explored one another. The water ran down their backs and trickled down their faces.

Hermione grabbed his neck as she pulled him to close the space between them. He sighed deeply, loving the way they felt together.

Hermione moaned softly as she felt his heartbeat quicken. Hers fluttered in response.

Severus wrapped his arm around her legs as he lifted her. She quickly wrapped them around his waist,straddling him.

His lips planted soft, warm kisses along her jawline and neck. She shuddered at the feeling. 

He whispered his love in her ears,against her skin. His fingers ran through her hair as his arousal became too difficult to ignore.

Hermione started squirming, excited about what was to come. She released her arms from his neck, her hand searching, closing around his erection.

He sighed as he kissed her harder, quicker, the need becoming too much.

She gently pulled the skin back and forth, driving Severus mad with the friction.

He grunted slightly as he thrust, feeling himself lose control. Hermione smiled against his lips, teasing him ever so gently.

She moved the head of his member to her opening, teasing him more by rubbing it against her clit. She moaned in response, feeling her insides warm up.

Severus growled as she played, making her giggle. She was proud to be able to drive him mad.

Suddenly, she wasn't leading anymore. Severus pushed up as she slid him across her opening, making him enter.

Hermione cried out in pleasure as Severus entered deeply. She bounced herself as his hips thrust, hard and needy.

She kissed his neck, his jawline, his lips. She nibbled on his ear as she slowly lost control of her actions. Her mind went blank.

She felt the almost ticklish feeling she had been waiting for,the white hot escape, the explosion that made them one.

She threw her head back as she climaxed, Severus merely seconds behind. She cried out as she was sent over the edge in ecstacy, collapsing in his grasp.

Their breathing was shallow, stained.

She rested her head on his chest, listening to his heartbeat, feeling his chest rise and fall unevenly, letting the water run past.

She smiled as he turned the water off, covered her with a towel and took her to bed.