"Is everything ok between us 'Mione?, only every time I try to kiss you.. You pull away" Ron asked a worried look on his face
"I'm fine Ron really, WE are fine. I just have a lot on my mind that's all.." Hermione smiled.
She knew he was right, there was something wrong. She had started to develop feelings for someone else, someone who would never reciprocate them.

She headed down the hallways, she just needed some time to think, a walk by the black lake should do the trick. She turned the corner to a set of stairs and came face to face with a dark scowl. "Miss Granger, what are you doing out of your dorms at this time? It's far past curfew" his smooth baritone voice sneered. "I'm sorry Professor I just needed some air..." She started it was quickly cut off. "Well then, as I'm in such a forgiving mood I will allow you this 'air' on one condition... I will accompany you and you will not speak unless spoken to" he narrowed his black eyes at her awaiting her reply. "Yes Professor, I except your conditions" she smiled nervously. Gods, he had no idea how much she wanted him.

She followed behind him out of the castle, his robes were billowing behind him.
"Keep up you insufferable girl" he snarled speeding ahead like a greyhound in an open space
"It isn't a race Professor, Jeez" Hermione sighed from exhaustion, this was meant to be a pleasant walk.
Once they arrived at the black lake he ordered her to sit, and she did as asked. She remained silent as requested and just gazed into the dark waters

"So what is it that is playing on your mind Miss Granger? one does not need 'air' without reason" he asked, it surprised Hermione that he cared at all. But she was glad of it, there was just something about him.....
"It's Ron, he thinks that I don't want him anymore..." She sighed
"And do you?" Snape asked intrigued by her sudden change in feelings towards Weasley
"I don't know...all I know is I can't get someone else out of my head" she explained, Snape could see the confusion in her eyes
"A difficult situation Miss Granger, I can understand why the 'air' was needed" he smirked
Hermione didn't reply but looked at him, his eyes were like black diamonds, if only he knew how beautiful he was...

"Black diamonds? Well that's something I've never heard about myself before" he chuckled
'Legilimency!' Hermione thought to herself feeling humiliated
"You need to learn to keep your mind closed Miss Granger" he smirked
Hermione cringed at the thought that he knew how she felt
"How long have you felt this way?" He asked coolly
"Long enough" she sighed not knowing where to put herself
"Well, I'm not very good with words Miss Granger but I will let you practice your Legilimency
On me, and I shall not block" he told her looking deep into her chocolate brown eyes

Hermione concentrated as hard as she could, she struggled to latch on but when she did, what she saw amazed her, he felt the same way. He thought her to be beautiful. And has done for a long time. "Does that help in any way Miss Granger?" He asked with a smirk
Hermione looked at him in amazement, she felt like she could finally release the feelings deep inside.
She moved closer to him and waited for him to shuffle away, he didn't.
'Be bold Hermione, kiss him' she thought to herself and was greeted by a huge sigh
"Don't fret, I will do it for you" he growled happily and brought his lips to hers eagerly.
He brought his hands over her body and under her clothes with passion.
They kissed for what felt like a lifetime before Hermione pulled away
"What is it?" He asked
"Im cheating on Ron...." She admitted sadly
"You're following your heart" Snape soothed, it certainly helped her relax a little

Hermione pushed her lips to his again and this time she did so with urgency
He moaned and pushed her down onto the ground. She ran her hands down his body and felt his excitement before blushing. "Not here" he said running his fingers over her face
He pulled her up and they went back to the castle, he led her down to the dungeons and into his private quarters. She followed him willingly into his bedroom and he picked her up and placed her apon his bed.
"Are you sure about this? Because I don't do one night stands, this must be a regular occurrence" he smiled down at her, his lips not far from hers
"That's fine by me, I'm happy to make this our secret affair" she grinned