Whoa Oh, I Want Some More
This is just a story of Remus and Lily's relationship throughout the years.
Chapter One: The Animal Inside of You
[Year 3: April]
"Remus?" She was almost inaudible in the darkness, her soft voice barely reaching his ears as he clamored through the portrait hole, panting softly and looking as though he'd just run through a blender.
"Lily?" He croaked, tugging on his tie and thanking his lucky stars that it was pitch black in the common room, otherwise she might've seen how, erm, distressed he looked. "What are you doing up? It's quite late."
"I couldn't sleep, I was going to come down and read, but… Remus where were you? Surely you wouldn't be back from seeing your mother at this time of night."
"Look, it isn't a big deal Lily, just go up to bed. I'll do the same, and I'll see you at breakfast."
"Remus!" While still quiet her voice was sharp. "Remus, I'm your friend. Friends talk to each other. Please, just- if something's wrong you can tell me."
She reached out and gently placed her hand on his arm, receiving a small whimper in return as he withdrew from her.
"I don't want to-"
"Are you hurt?"
Remus bit his lip softly as he contemplated coming clean. After all, Lily had never been anything but sweet to him, and to everyone else. She was Snape's best friend after all, and to be friends with that guy she was either a saint or the devil himself, and Remus had seen the devil, and his mouthful of glistening teeth, and he decided that Lily Evans was indeed far from that. Licking his cracked lips he began, hanging his head as he admitted, "Yes."
"Then we need to get you to th-"
"I was there already. I just came back from there. Madam Pomfrey told me to come up here and get my rest so that I can be ready for class tomorrow."
"What happened, Remus?" The little red head asked, taking his hand and leading him over to the large sofa. "Please… I… You can trust me."
"I'm not supposed to talk about it, Lily."
The girl stared at him, contemplating what he could mean. Though she was only thirteen she was very bright, and she had long suspected that her friend, the only 'marauder' that she actually enjoyed speaking to, had a secret that was much deeper and darker than she or anyone else at their school could imagine.
"Okay. Maybe one day you'll be able to tell me. Until then… Just know that I'm here. I'm always here."
"Lily..." He began suddenly, licking his lips as his eyes combed the floor, searching for anything on which to fix his gaze other than her. "I… When I was young, I was attacked."
He turned to her and looked into her huge emerald eyes, searching for anything that would make him believe that she wouldn't be able to handle the information he was about to give her. He wanted that, for her to not be ready, for her to not be compassionate and loving and kind and all the things that she was, because he was terrified of letting her know his secret. Terrified of what she might think of him, of how she might treat him after knowing.
Of course, he found nothing but all of those dreadful things that made Lily Evans one of the most beautiful creatures to ever grace the Earth with her presence, and he gulped back his fear and his pride and, with one great, shuddering breath, he continued.
"And because of that I'm… Well, I'm a werewolf now."
She released his hand quickly, not in fright, but rather in shock at his bluntness. Noticing that her action had been perceived as the former by her friend, she quickly reached for Remus' shoulder, "No, I'm- I'm not scared."
"Of course you aren't." He smiled nervously, picking at the fraying fabric on his sweater. "You're brave little Lily Evans."
"Yes. But even if I weren't… I know you're the furthest thing from frightening that there is. You're the most gentle boy I know."
"Don't let Sirius know, he'll try to beat it out of me."
Lily frowned as Remus chuckled. "That isn't funny."
"It was just a joke."
She rolled her eyes and draped an arm over his shoulder, pulling him in for a friendly hug, "Thank you for telling me. I'll… Well I won't tell anyone, certainly. But I'll also be here every time... you know, you need someone to be here."
"Thank you."
With a slight smile she pulled away and leaned her head on her friends shoulder. "I've suddenly become very exhausted."
"Because you've suddenly been burdened with horrific information."
"Don't be silly!" She chuckled, giving him a soft thump on the shoulder. "I've been trusted with a precious part of you."
It was Remus' turn to smile and blush ever so slightly as he continued picking at the fraying fabric of his clothes, now moving to the hem of his shirt. He didn't really know what he did to deserve a friend as delightful, charming and sweet as Lily Evans, but he was terribly glad to have her.
A/N: This is just a fluffy little story. I love the Lily/Lupin ship, even if it isn't canon.
