Regulus/Remus
Prompt: "nothing to lose"
Werewolf Myths
Myths are always changing and twisting, though they were once based on truth. No one can ever remember what started them. How do we know that werewolves are allergic to silver? Did someone decide to find a werewolf and test metals and other substances to see if they caused a reaction? Is it true that they lose their minds when they change? Is it true that they have a mate? Is it true that they will die much younger than a normal wizard would?
Remus knew, he knew all of these things. Why? Because he was afflicted with lycanthropy and had been since he was a small child. Many assumed he didn't have a pack, but he did, and that is how he learned everything he could about being a werewolf- if he had to be a monster, he wanted to be the best he could!
He knew, that when he reached his majority his wolf would push him into finding a mate, though there was no set mate, anyone he and his wolf agreed upon would work as his chosen. He noticed people in Howarts, hoping he would find those he deemed worthy to help give his wolf the most opportunity. He had thought for awhile Sirius Black, his best friend, would be his first choice, but his wolf wouldn't agree…he wasn't capable of handling all that Moony was- though his wolf did seem fond of his scent.
On the Eve of his 17th birthday, he was out walking in the dungeons to avoid his friends. He was getting ready to head back to bed, when he caught scent of something so warm and welcoming, that he had to follow his nose. To his surprise, it led him to the boys' bathroom…he cautiously entered, and was surprised to see Regulus, Sirius' younger brother standing in front of the mirrors. Hearing someone enter Regulus looked up, "What do you want?"
"I…I just…smelled…" Remus stumbled out, "you, you know what I am, right?"
"I do," Regulus responded with a smirk slowly approaching Remus who was standing against the wall, "I know exactly what you are, and I'm betting I know what you want."
"How? I mean, I understand how you know about me, Sirius has a big mouth and no regards to privacy, but about what I want, how can you know that?"
"Because I see the way your eyes follow me as the moon nears…you followed me in here because you think I smell appetizing, but not as though I'm food…I just want you to know Lupin, that I will do anything, anything at all, that you ask of me."
"Why, why would you do that for me?"
"Because, Remus," he whispered to Remus as he pressed him against the wall and licked his ear, "I have nothing left to lose."