You Can't Escape Fate

The two of them sat beside each other near the lake – both trying to escape Dumbledore's Valentine's Day matchmaking plans.

Neither had expected to see the other one outside the Great Hall. Bumping into each other, they decided to start chatting.

"He's getting worse by the day, isn't he?" Hermione remarked offhandedly.

"Indubitably. He even tried to give me romance advice." Severus scoffed as he idly skipped a stone across the smooth water.

Hermione chuckled, then stopped at Severus' glare. "Sorry… So what did he say?"

Severus paused before answering. "He said I should try pick up lines." Distaste dripped from each word.

"Really? Have you thought of any?" Hermione curiously asked.

"Just one." Severus was surprised at how easy it was to be a part of the ridiculous conversation. "It repulsed me so much I gave up on the idea."

"Try me." Hermione smiled invitingly.

Severus sighed but decided to give it a shot anyway. "Your lips look so lonely. May I keep them company?" He drawled.

Hermione looked back at Severus, poker faced. But then she burst out laughing.

Severus brimmed with indignation. "I told you it was crap."

"No-no, it wasn't." Hermione tried to catch her breath. "It was just that… well, that you said it." She gave him an apologetic smile.

Severus rolled his eyes.

But then, finally sobering, Hermione looked sideways at him, and added quietly, "You don't need to use pick up lines Severus…"

He frowned. "What do you m-"

"And they are actually."

Severus became even more confused. "I'm sorry?"

"My lips. They're lonely." Hermione replied, her honey brown eyes gazing directly into Severus' black ones.

He said nothing. Hermione wondered for a moment if she had gone too far.

But then his lips were on hers and all was perfect.

A solitary figure stood at a castle window looking down at the odd couple – their arms around each other.

His eyes twinkled.

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Well, I was reading a magazine and there was an Oreo cookies ad with the cheesy pick up line. I just had to write this. Hope you enjoy! This has to be one of my favorite stories. :)