ETL Echo presents The Auction by Lovesbitcas8. She woke up exhausted, limbs leaden, head groaning in protest. Watching the golden morning light creep up the walls, she lay in bed, grogginess fading as her mind began cataloging the last twenty-four hours. He'd kissed her. He'd kissed her, then ran, like he couldn't escape her fast enough. Hermione took a shuddering breath and slapped both palms to her forehead, pressing her eyes together and banishing the images. Directing her attention to where it should be.