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Chapter 5

When Minerva reached the top of the revolving staircase, she pulled open the door and strode in. As soon as she stopped and looked around she realized she had no idea what she was going to say to him when he arrived. Was she just supposed to blurt out, 'do you love me?' No, that probably wouldn't go over well if he didn't. 'I should leave now while I still have the chance, he'll never even know I was here. Yeah and I'll let him bring it up at breakfast tomorrow. Ok good plan lets go.' she thought to herself, making her way back toward the door.

As she reached for the door knob, the door swung open knocking her over. She let out a small gasp as she hit the ground. She looked up and saw two confused and concerned blue eyes staring down at her. 'Oh Merlin, it's Albus' she silently panicked. 'Why is he home so early? What am I going to say to him? Why did I come up here' she thought desperately.

Interrupting her thoughts he kneeled down beside her and asked, "What are you doing on the floor, my dear?" She just glared at him causing him to laugh lightly. "I'm sorry, are you alright", he tried again.

"Yes, but if you would kindly help me up it would be much appreciated" she said sarcastically. He stood and extended his hand in which she took gratefully. He gently pulled her up and some how, unknown to her, she had ended pressed against his chest with his arms securely around her. She felt oddly at ease in those strong arms, she could feel the heat passing from his hand through her robes and warming her skin on her back as held her tenderly to him. She had to keep her self from leaning her head forward to rest on his chest, wrap her slender arms around his neck, and stay there forever. But she resisted this sudden urge of closeness and remained where she was.

So they just stood there holding each other and staring into the others eyes, each lost in their own thoughts, until Minerva bravely whispered "I got your letters."

"Oh… did you read what they said yet" he asked cautiously, with an unsure look in his beautifully blue eyes.

"Yes" she replied quietly, lowering her head to stare at his chest.

"Well… what did you think?"

"I… I think I love you too" she said a little more sure of herself. As she felt one of his arms slide off her back she quickly looked up thinking she had said something wrong and that he was pulling away from her.

Cupping her cheek in his hand, he noticed the panicked look in her eyes and said, "Don't worry, my love, I'll always be here for you if you want me to be." He smiled down at her to reassure her that he meant it. "And I love you too", he said softly.

Smiling, she leaned up and brushed her lips across his, slowly she pulled back to inspect his face, wanting to make sure she hadn't gone too far. At first she couldn't tell, but she didn't have to wait long for a huge smile to spread across his features. Smiling back at his reaction, she asked softly "did you like that?"

"Immensely, my dear." Leaning down he kissed her, at first softly but then becoming more passionate as they let their feelings escape the tight confines that they had been locked away in for so long, only parting when the need for air became a problem.

Slowly Albus untangled his hands from her robes and lead her over to the couch. Albus flicked a finger at the fire place making it burst to life as they sank into the cushions. He let his arm slip around her waist and Minerva rested her head on his chest. They sat just like that for a while, just staring at the dancing flames and enjoying the others presents. Soon falling asleep in each others arms and dreaming of a blissful future together.

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