“I know why you’re doing this. All you want are those really suave, sleek and sexy costumes evil villains wear, don’t you?” 

“Yes, Remus, that’s it. You got me.” 

“Why don’t you just be Catwoman for Halloween and then be done with it?” Remus teases, with a grin. 

I grin back wickedly, “Because I want the real thing.”

The real reason I want to leave quickly is just another miniscule reason. It’s of no importance besides I’m almost out now! Just a few more steps…
Okay, I just really really didn’t want Remus to mention the whole Connor asked me—

“So, I heard that you’re going out on a date.”

I walk into my dorm and see Aphrodite already sleeping. I roll onto my bed still dressed. I stare at the ceiling, recalling how his lips felt on my own. My first date with Connor…and I’m already completely smitten.

-Remus-
I feel like pounding the pillow with frustration. How could I…!? I couldn’t believe it!
I love her. I love Tally Cassiopeia Greene, my best friend.
What was the worst thing about this scenario?
Oh, that’d probably be the fact that she was in love with her new boyfriend.

-Aphrodite-He looks at me bitterly and then snaps around and walks away. Leaving me in a cloud of confusion and for an absurd reason such hurt in my chest…

-Aphrodite-
Through the lashes of my eyes I see him stiffen. 
That was all the confirmation I needed. 
Remus John Lupin is a werewolf.

Remus-
She was a stranger now. I want my Tally back...

Those dead insecurities come alive in her head. 
Wretching her, flinging her. 
Zombies.

I want to shout, he couldn’t see me crying. He’s too kind-hearted; he’ll end up having to take care of me again. I was such a friggin’ bother…to everybody. Without realizing what I was doing, with only swift panic, I slap his hand away. 

That’s what I decided, I can’t hurt him anymore. I need to stay away from him. My chest sears when my mind thinks that, and it’s unsuccessfully ignored. My hands clutch at my heart again. I need to stay away.

But I love him.

My gasp echoes in the deserted hallway, bouncing off the walls. What did I just think?

I love him. I love him so much. I love you, Remus John Lupin.