I know there are SO MANY drabble collections with Tonks/Lupin, but I have GOT to have my own! They're too awesome! :)
First up: Never
Now I don't know about Remus's childhood, but I guessed. Enjoy!
"Never?"
"I don't think so."
"Not even your parents? They loved you, right?"
"Of course. They tried their best, at least, but then I got bitten, and...it wasn't the same as having a human kid. After they couldn't find a cure for me...well, they became distant."
Tonks made a face, on the couch at 12 Grimmauld Place they were sitting on. Everyone except them had gone to sleep.
Tonks shook her head. "That's terrible."
"Not really. They didn't abuse me or anything, they still fed and all. It wasn't bad."
"So you really have never had anyone who loved you wholly?" She was saddened with the thought. Of course, he didn't know she loved him wholly.
"I suppose not."
She nodded slowly. Should she tell him? Well, if there was ever a perfect time to do so, it'd be now.
"Its strange, really. Someone like you, not married or with someone. It seems like someone would snatch you up pretty quick," Tonks said, stalling.
He blushed, but tried to hide it by dropping his head, half-smiling. "Most woman would think my condition is very unattractive, it seems."
"Now that's very strange," she said quietly.
He blushed a darker red, now trying to conceal it by maneuvering his head so his hair would fall in his face.
"Remus," she said, pushing the hair from his face, making his plan fail.
He looked her in her navy blue eyes. His heart skipped a beat and started steadily going faster, but he willed it to slow—or he tried.
"I...I love you."