The hallways glowed softly, with the remaining light from the days burning torches. Yet again Minerva has found herself aimlessly walking around the school trying to tire herself. It wasn't often she had trouble sleeping, but for the past few weeks it had become a reoccurring problem.
"Professor McGonagall...what should you be doing out at this hour." An enchanting voice rang from behind her. A small smile itched at her lips as she turned slightly only too see Albus. More commonly known as Dumbldore, the Headmaster of Hogwarts.
"I could ask you the same question, Albus..." Minerva replied lightly. He smiled at her, walking slowly closer.
"Mind if I join you....on your midnight galavant..." He asked looking right into her eyes.
"If you must..." She replied her sarcasm laced with her witt. The two waltzed slowly down the hallways, enjoying the silence, but Minerva was growing anxious and wanted too start a conversation. Albus must have been thinking the same thing.
"Care too join me for tea.." He asked, conveniently they were right infront of his quarters.
"Tea sounds nice..." She answered softly, He snapped his fingers and the door creaked open.
"Ladies first..." Minerva smirked as he ushered her in. Not one too hold back, she seated herself comfortably in a plushy arm chair infront of the fireplace, crossing her legs and dangling one of her arms over the arm of the chair. The other placed neatly ontop of her raised knee. Not long after Albus was standing infront of her holding a cup of tea. She thankfully took the cup and sipped it immediately, shocked as too how he had made it precisely how she liked it.
"I didn't ev-"
"Mind reader...remember.." Albus smiled chuckling before sipping his tea, Minerva rolled her eyes and joined him in sipping her tea. The crackling of the fire, and the soft breeze flowing through the cracked open window created the perfect atmosphere that was comforting for the both of them.
"It has been a busy year...And you have had a lot of work too do. How are you holding up?" Albus asked looking straight at her. A bit shocked by the question, Minerva's eyes widened.
"Well, on the contrary...I have held up pretty well..." She answered reassuringly.
"Are you going too leave out, not sleeping..." He asked smirking, knowing he was getting on her nerves.
"Its ignorant to invade one's personal space like that Albus....You should know that...." Minerva stated raising her chin, taking another sip of tea. Albus stared at her in awe, he had been totally in love with this woman since the first day they met. Gradually he has built their realationship, but he wanted more than too be just friends.
"What..." She asked. He shook his head, forgetting he had been staring.
"Excuse me professor....I just can't help but stare at beautiful things." He stated, her cheeks flashing a bright red. Albus set his tea cup down and let out a long sigh.
"This is very forward Minerva....But, I do in fact find you quite captivating and not too mention, smart, beautiful...." Albus rambled on, Minerva hadn't mentioned it too anyone but she to, in fact found him quite alluring and developed stirrings for him awhile back. Instinct took over, Minerva stood from her chair and walked a few steps too Albus' chair. She towered over him looking lustfully down at him.
"Just kiss me already...." She whispered. Albus reached up slowly and placed his hand on the back of her neck. He lowered her neck down and their lips met. The kiss lingered for a moment before Minerva pulled away.
"Wow...." Albus whispered. Minerva smiled down at him.
"Its getting late....I should go.." She said softly, bending down and placing another sweet kiss on his lips. She smiled and walked too the door.
"Goodnight Albus..." She said sweetly, silently slipping out the door. She began walking the halls back too her chamber, absentmindedly playing with her lips. Smiling the whole way.
For the first night in weeks, she had fallen asleep.
