My Professor

Chapter 21

Bellatrix sat in her favourite spot near the cliffs edge. She'd skipped supper again, and was pretty sure she'd get another 'talk' from Minerva. Bellatrix chuckles at the thought, Minerva could be so protective and suffocating yet it warmed Bellatrix's heart. She did love Minerva, the woman held a very special place in her heart. They used to be so close, Minerva still tries, but it's a lack of attempt on Bellatrix's behalf. Then there was Severus, he was like Minerva in many ways, except he didn't panic as much as Minerva, though he was by far grumpier than Minerva.

Rustling caught her attention, Bellatrix instantly got up wand in hand. Though her wand lowers when she sees the girl.
Bellatrix frowns "why are you always following me?"
"I wanted to make sure you were okay." Hermione walks towards the witch.
"And I'm sorry for snapping, I was just frustrated as to why I was being ignored."
Bellatrix remained silent.
"Anyway, I noticed you missed supper again so I brought you some food." Hermione said reaching inside her little purple bag, Bellatrix scoffs earning Hermione's attention.
"That has got to be the ugliest bag I've ever seen."
"Gee thanks." Hermione rolls her eyes. That's just so typical of the woman, you do something nice for her and she insults you.

"I wasn't avoiding you...well I was but, not because of the reasons you think."
"Oh really, and what do I think?" Hermione arches her brow pulling out some foil.
"Because I'm a selfish ignorant bitch who hates everyone."
"No, that's not even close." Hermione frowns
"What possessed you to think that?"
Bellatrix flinches at the word possessed, she didn't like that word.
"That's What everyone says. I push people away or turn them down because I'm an-"
"No, please don't insult yourself like that again." Hermione held up her hand "Those people are idiots." She walks closer to the woman. Bellatrix frowns, tilting her head to the side, reminding Hermione of a confused puppy or kitten. The girl smiles, the woman could be so adorable it was unbelievable.

"Here, eat these." She hands the woman the foil covered food.
"What is it?"
"Sandwiches, I got some cake too, in my ugly bag." Hermione arches her brow.
"It really is an ugly bag." Bellatrix said then turned around. She sat down on the ground, crossing her legs as she unwrapped the sandwiches.
Hermione sighs coming to sit beside her.
"So why were you ignoring me?" Hermione watches the woman studying the sandwich.
"Because you baffle me, and I don't like it."
"Baffle you?" Hermione frowns, what the hell did that mean?
"Yes, it's all rather baffling."
"Sorry I don't quite follow."
Bellatrix takes a bite out of the sandwich.
"Huh, it's not that bad, I'm not usually a fan of tuna."

"What's baffling?"
Bellatrix sighs " You Hermione, you are baffling and I don't like it, well I do, but I don't."
Hermione's frown deepens.
Bellatrix stops eating the sandwich, her head lowering. Bellatrix inhales, she supposed the girl did deserve an explanation.
"You, You make me feel things I've never felt before, it's, it's frightening." She mutters, turning the sandwich around in her hand.
Hermione's heart stopped, a smile grew on her lips. Oh how she wanted to kiss this marvellous uniquely strange woman.
"And I hate to admit it, but, I- I don't know what to do." Bellatrix looks up at Hermione, frowning at the grinning girl.
"Embrace it." Hermione whispers before leaning in and brushing her lips softly against the woman's. Bellatrix's breath hitches at the sudden yet soft touch. And Hermione tried to contain her overwhelmingness at the fact Bellatrix returned her feelings, and that little hitch of breath was another give away.
Bellatrix's eyes had flickered shut then the warmth on her lips vanished.

She opened her eyes to see a smiling Hermione. Bellatrix swallows bringing the sandwich to her lips and taking a bite, trying to ignore her blushing cheeks.
"Do that again and I'll hex you." She chewed the bread. Hermione chuckles.
"That's a risk I'm willing to take." She leans in again, capturing the woman's lips with her own. Her hand moves to cup the woman's cheek. Bellatrix was very surprised at the girl's confidence, and for a minute found her entire body had become incredibly rigid and motionless.

Bellatrix gasps slightly at the sudden warmth flowing throughout her body, then the feeling of a soft and warm hand to her cheek, snapped Bellatrix back to reality. Hermione pulled back slightly, the woman's cheeks had turned even pinker earning a smile from the girl as her eyes then met Bella's. In that moment the woman's eyes reminded Hermione of sweet chocolate, chocolate that melts at the slightest bit of the heat from love, or happiness.
"You taste like tuna." Hermione smirks
"That's due to the fact I was in the middle of eating the tuna sandwich you brought me." Bellatrix mutters lowering her gaze to the half eaten sandwich. Hermione chuckles, nuzzling her face against the side of Bella's.

Bellatrix chuckles shrugging the girl away, she brakes a piece of the sandwich and shoved it in the girl's mouth.
"Now let me finish this first." Bellatrix chuckles lifting the rest to her mouth and eating it.
Hermione smiles chewing the sandwich in her mouth, she waited for the woman to finish before attacking her once more.
Bellatrix gasps, caught off guard again, only this time Hermione used it to her advantage and slipped her tongue inside the woman's mouth. Hermione's hand found its way to Bellatrix's hair, tangling itself with the raven curls. Bellatrix tried to suppress a moan but failed miserably, moaning into the kiss.

"I think I like the sound of that." Hermione whispers against the woman's lips, Bellatrix's cheeks turn pink, " Just shut up and kiss me." Bellatrix growls, and Hermione happily complied.

Well it's about time!! Finally a kiss between our little fitness fanatic/ book worm and our stubborn Professor.

Thank you all for sticking with me, and I hope you enjoy this little chapter, and are all well and staying safe.
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