𝘀𝘆𝗻𝗼𝗽𝘀𝗶𝘀: 𝗿𝗲𝗺𝘂𝘀 𝗵𝗮𝘀 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗻 𝗮 𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝗮 𝗰𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝘀𝗹𝘆𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻.

𝘄𝗰: 𝟭𝟮𝟴𝟳

"oh godric i'm so sorry," y/n was rushing to meet up with her boyfriend, evan rosier, when she bumped into someone, causing them to fall onto the ground, lying right on top of them.

she quickly picked herself up back on her feet, offering a hand out to the boy.

the boy stared at her in awe, like she was the most breathtaking thing on earth, completely ignoring the arm she had stuck out.

"okay...well i'm awfully sorry but i'm in a rush. your name is...?" y/n was kind of weirded out at the gaze the brunette boy had on her.

"lupin, his name is remus lupin," the raven-haired boy who was stood next to the pair spoke up.

"right, i'm sorry remus. it was nice seeing you sirius, i'll be going now," y/n smiled at remus who had propped himself up to a sitting position, then to the older black.

she quickly adjusted the bag on her shoulder and sped off to the slytherin common room, remus' eyes following after her.

being a slytherin, she rarely knew people from the other houses, only knowing sirius through regulus.

but it didn't mean she was against students from other houses, she just never had to opportunity to get close to them.

"alright lover boy, she's going to think you're a creep," sirius smacked the back of remus' head.

over the next few weeks, y/n found herself seeing remus around the school a lot more. she would smile and wave to him whenever she did, the boy returning a sheepish grin every time.

she figured the common sightings of the gryffindor could simply be explained that she now knew of his existence, hence felt like she was walking past him more so than before.

when in reality, remus had started purposely using hallways that she frequented, just so he would catch a glimpse of her, even if it meant it'd take him ten more minutes to get where he needed to be.

"oh come on moony, just tell her you like her and stop being all stalker-y" james rolled his eyes at his friend as the four marauders made their way back to the common room after a night of pranks.

"no way, isn't she dating rosier?" remus quickly shot down the idea.

"and since when has that stopped pads," james pointed to sirius, who was currently holding a compact mirror in his hand, fixing his hair.

"the man is right moony," sirius closed the mirror and smirked at remus.

"you're one to talk james, your precious lily won't even do so much as to look at you," remus retorted.

"she's in love with me i just know it," james spoke rather boastfully.

peter and remus shared a look, trying not to let out a laugh.

the four got to the portrait to the gryffindor tower, "i have to do my rounds," remus reminded.

they bid their goodnights as the boy headed off for his prefect duty.

he walked through the castle rather bored, there weren't any students sneaking out tonight. he dragged his wand across the walls, humming a soft tune in his head.

as he walked past the courtyard, he noticed that the doors to the astronomy tower was slightly ajar.

that's strange. astronomy lessons were held every wednesday, and today was thursday.

if it was two students who happened to have snuck out past curfew to snog, it was his duty to fine out who.

hence the gryffindor decided to investigate. he opened the wooden door as silently as possible, and tip-toed up the spiral staircase.

𝗋𝖾𝗆𝗎𝗌' 𝗉𝗈𝗏

i braced myself to witness the worst a couple snogging at best, the worst being well...you get what i'm saying.

as a prefect you will not believe how many people like to do it in the numerous broom closets students are being snatched into, especially in those fan fictions.

breaking the fourth wall? nah never heard of it.

i was however surprised to see a girl standing against one of the railings at the very top of the tower.

slytherin robes, y/h/c hair.

y/n.

tiny sobs then filled my ears as i climbed up the last step of the astronomy tower.

y/n heard my footsteps and quickly whipped her head around.

"oh remus, i'm sorry i'll go back to my dorm right now," y/n sucked in a breath and wiped her eyes with the sleeves of her robes.

she quickly pushed passed me and was about to walk down the steps.

i can't just let her go like that, she was definitely crying. i'd be a terrible friend. well...i wouldn't say we're quite friends...

maybe acquaintances..? yea. that.

"y/n wait," i quickly grabbed onto her arm before she could go any further.

"remus please, i really can't handle a detention right now. i'll do your homework, polish your shoes..anything. just please let me go," y/n broke down, tears rapidly streaming down her puffy eyes.

the sight in front of me absolutely broke my heart. a beautiful girl like y/n should never feel sad, she deserves to always be happy, nothing less.

hell i'd give her the whole world if i had to.

"oh y/n, i wasn't going to give you detention, i just didn't want you to go back crying," i ran a hand down her hair, "do you need a hug?"

the girl in front of me nodded her head as she wrapped her arms around my torso, crying into my chest.

i gave her the biggest bear hug i could. if there was anything remus lupin was good at, it was hug.

"why..did..he cheat on me? am i not good enough? am i not pretty enough?" y/n choked on her tears.

rosier cheated on her.

that stupid git. he didn't know what he had. if she was mine i would never hurt her.

no remus it's not about you right now, just comfort the girl.

"of course not, you're absolutely perfect the way you are," i ran my hands down her hair, "if he can't see that then he doesn't deserve you."

y/n pulled away from my chest, "that's not true, you're just saying that because you have to," she sniffed.

"of course not, i mean every word i say," i placed her hand on the girl's cheek.

even snotty and teary-eyed she still looked absolutely gorgeous.

i had to tilt my head down because of how much smaller she was compared to me.

i stared into her doe eyes as she looked into mine, i was absolutely captivated by them.

her eyes flickered down to my lips and she slowly lifted her head up, closing her eyes as i shifted my head down, doing the same.

our lips met in the middle.

it wasn't a passionate kiss, but it was soft and sweet.

y/n pulled her away gasping, her eyes shot open.

"shit," she cursed under her breath.

"i'm so sorry i shouldn't have done that..i guess i really fancy you and have for a really long time....but i'm so sorry are you alright?" i quickly apologised.

"no no, it's not that. it's just not fair to you. i just got out of a relationship and i don't want you to feel like a rebound. you deserve better than that. just give me some time, then we can pick up where we left off," y/n scrambled to form words, "is..is that okay?"

"it's more than okay," i ran my hands down her arm.

"great," she grinned, "goodnight remus," she placed a kiss on my cheek.

"goodnight y/n," i replied as the girl ran down the spiral staircase.

i put my hand on my cheek, feeling the area she had kissed.

no way did that just happen.