A/N: I know you all don't want to hear it but I'm really sorry about the delay. I had some computer problems and health issues this past month that really got me down. But I'm doing better and so is my computer so the story goes on… Thanks for the support and those who have stuck with me =)

Tonks heard footsteps coming towards the stairs. As each step grew closer her heart beat pounded along in the same rhythm with anticipation.

'Remus is coming,' She quickly straightened her dress and ran her hands through her hair. Tonks was overly ecstatic about tonight, she had it all planned out. First they'd go to a restaurant and then take a walk around a nearby park and then hopefully they'd go back to her flat for a drink and if all goes well maybe a little more. 'What are you saying Tonks!' She scolded herself in a voice that reminded her of her mother, 'I know I know. He is just so gosh darn sexy.'

Just then the footsteps paused for a moment and headed back up the stairs.

"Stupid git." Remus mutters, "He is probably going to change his hairstyle for the seventh time."

Tonks could not hide the huge grin on her face. So she was not the only one who had fretted about what to wear. Tonks smirked as she pictured a young gangly teenage Remus nervously smoothing out his golden hair in the mirror before his first date.

Tonks was so caught up in her own little world that she did not notice the very real Remus.

Tonks caught Remus who was anything but a teenage boy in her gaze; he was the man of her dreams and was looking oh so dashing. Tonks observed him with much enthusiasm as he gazed down at her.

His eyes traveled up and down her body that was accented with a flirty short green dress that showed off her curves (How else I am going to seduce him? My charming clumsiness? I think not!).

Being the gentlemen that he is Remus directed his grey eyes quickly back on her face where his they remained.

A small "Wow!" slyly slid out from between his lips. Causing Remus to blush and the butterflies that had been hovering restlessly in Tonks' stomach to scatter as if someone had just ran through it trying to catch them (I picture SpongeBob haha). This simple whisper made Tonks feel beyond exceptional. The whisper and his piercing stare made her feel like she was the only woman alive.

Tonks had never had that feeling with any other man. She was touched by his gentlemen like demeanor but was slightly disappointed by his non wondering eyes. She had dressed for him, it is not every day you'll find Nymphadora Tonks in a dress. It did comfort her to know he wasn't interested into just her body. If he was even interested at all.

'What type of man would not look? He must have no feelings towards you. He is going to walk away any moment.' Tonks heart fluttered and deflated and she could feel a burning behind her eyes.

However Remus glided down the last two steps and made a bee line straight for her. He took her hands in his and smiled a brilliant but timid smile.

"Hello Nymphadora," Remus greeted. Tonks smiled at the use of her first name. Remus and Tonks had come to an unspoken agreement that only he was allowed to call her by that name as long as it wasn't used in excess, "You look lovely!"

It was then that Tonks took the time to appraise Remus' attire. She looked him up and down and saw he was wearing blue robes that appeared to be rather new, very unlike his old tattered ones (A/N He barrowed them from Sirius). He looked very attractive and the robes fit him a little tighter than his other clothing making his physique easier to admirer.

Tonks eyes twinkled with mischief, 'How will I be able to control myself? I just pray there's no alcohol or I might be in trouble.' It was hard enough to keep her distance at meetings with her ever growing attraction now she wasn't sure how she would act alone with him.

Tonks caught her breath as his deep voice rolled over her, 'Is it hot in here or is just me?' Tonks was at loss for words but she couldn't let that show. Nymphadora Tonks was never at a loss for words, "Wotcher Remus! You don't look all that bad yourself, Professor Lupin."

Remus grabbed his cloak getting ready to step out into the night just as Sirius showed up again, "Now, you two go have fun and be safe, ya here," He said in a woman's voice (or at least what he thought was one).

Sirius opened the door for them and whispered loudly to Remus, "You best remember what I told you, Moony. And have her home by 11 just to be on the safe side. So I know you won't get any ideas." Sirius added as he shut the door on them as he laughed with glee at his own joke. He was enjoying filling in the rolls as big brother/mom and dad.

This left Remus rubbing his eyes with his palms in frustration as he exhaled slowly and glanced up to see a very confused Tonks.

"What was that all about?"

"Sirius gave me the hands off speech earlier and he so kindly remembered to remind me of that talk just now." Remus explained in a joking matter.

Tonks stepped closer to him in one slow seductive motion and laid a finger on his chest then she whispered, "Well, are you going to listen to him?" Her finger ran down his chest, making Remus' heart pound, 'Am I?' He knew the question wasn't meant to be answered but he still struggled with his thoughts.

'Maybe it is a date…' He smiled inwardly.

He cleared his throat, "So, um, where are we going?"

Tonks thought for a moment, "I was thinking we could go to a little place me and the girls would go to after Aurora training its right by the Ministry. It's called the Witches Rave; they had great food and live local bands with dancing. Sound good?"

Remus hadn't gone dancing in a while, 'This should be interesting' He pondered as he said, "Lead the way."

Tonks threw him her brightest smile and linked arms with him. She tried concentrating on their desired destination but it was rather hard with the man of her dreams so close. She shook her head to gain control of her thoughts and with a pop they dissaperated and apparated arm in arm in an enclosed alleyway.

The place didn't look very appealing, "Tonks?" He looked over for an explanation, "Where are we? Are you planning on dancing in the streets?"

Tonks rolled her eyes but giggled, "Why Remus I thought you we an intelligent wizard. It's hidden so Muggles can't find it. Since it's in the heart of London they had to hide it somehow so they decided to build it underground."

Remus nodded understanding now, "Well how do we get there?"

"Through here." She stated as she moved over a dumpster with her wand as if were only a feather, to reveal a brightly lit up spiral stair case leading downwards. The quite alley was now fighting to keep the music coming out of the newly found entrance to a minimal.

"Clever," Remus remarked.

Nymphadora laughed, "Yeah." The music stopped and a round of cheering and clapping could be heard. "Let's go!"

They both descended the stairs and when they reached the bottom they were greeted by a young charming looking man, "Tonks!" He rushed over and kissed both of her cheeks. He didn't acknowledge Remus at all as he looked her up and down. Remus felt his fists clench at his side.

'Get a hold of yourself. She's not yours to be jealous over.'

"You look fantastic!"

"Thank you Antonio. It's been so long, how are you?" She started conversation with him as Remus stood by watching.

'Who is this guy?' He wondered as he seized up his opposing male.

As if hearing his thoughts Tonks stepped back over to him and decided to introduce the two men, "Antonio Berman this is Remus Lupin, Remus this is Antonio. Antonio is the owner of this place."

Remus nodded and shook Antonio's hand but didn't return his smile. "Shall I take you to your table now?" Antonio asked.

He put a hand on Tonks' lower back and shuffled her towards a hallway leading to the dining room. However Tonks caught the hint of disturbance in Remus' calm sensitive grey eyes. 'Was Remus Lupin actually jealous?' She smiled inwardly with glee. She shimmied out of Antonio's grip and slowed down to come into step with Remus.

Antonio led them pass the band which was playing a slow song now and to a table near the back. Tonks sneaked her fingers in between Remus' and squeezed gently.

There were a dozen couples swaying to the music on the dance floor. Above them, were there should have been a ceiling, was the night's sky with stars falling down towards them disappearing half way to the floor.

Once they got to their table Antonio pulled out Tonks' chair and tucked her in, "Now if you need anything just call me." He winked at Tonks and strutted back to the entrance. Remus' eyes followed him until he disappeared.

Tonks watched him with amusement, "Sorry about that. I've known him for a long time, we were in school together. He's always trying to get me to go out with him but between you I really can't stand him."

Remus chuckled and leaned back in his chair with slight discomfort, 'I know what you mean.' He muttered to himself. There was something about his host that made him feel uneasy and Remus did not trust him.

"Sir?" Remus looked up and saw Tonks and a waitress looking at him expectantly.

"Sorry what?" He asked with a slight blush.

"Would you like anything to drink?" She repeated nicely.

"I'll have a Red Dragon, please."

"And for you miss?"

"I'll have the same." Tonks stated.

The waitress nodded and conquered a piece of paper with their orders on it and sent it to the kitchen. She left them alone again.

'I hope Tonks does not expect me to dance. I'm a terrible dancer.' Remus thought as he remembered going to a club with James and Sirius and being totally embarrassed.

Just then the room was illuminated with many differen.t array of lights shooting out of nowhere as the music took a different lead. For a second Remus thought they were being attacked but then he saw the whole room get up and cheer as they made their way to the dance floor.

"Come on!" Tonks shouted as she grabbed Remus' hands.

Before he could resist or argue Tonks had him pushed towards the floor and dancing to what he recognized as Western Wizards' latest hit "Save a Dragon Ride a Broomstick." Surprisingly Remus found dancing with Tonks to be very easy. As expected there were a few times Tonks got off balance but that just gave Remus the opportunity to catch her. They moved and laughed together being pushed around by the jumping crowd surrounding and enclosing them closer to one another.

They danced to the next two fast songs when they remembered they ordered drinks so they headed back to their table smiling and joking. Tonks was red in the cheeks and Remus' hair was tousled around in every which way.

"Holy Merlin!" Tonks cried, "I need a drink."

They sat down to their Red Dragons, "Cheers." Remus clicked his drink to hers as they both downed it in one gulp.

"Another round?" The waitresses appeared again and ask.

"That'd be great." They both shouted over the music.

The music slowed down a bit again as their waitress asked if they wanted to order any food. They decided on ordering one plate of shrimp to share since both weren't very hungry after their dancing.

They waited for their food at the table so they could cool down a little. It was pretty hot dancing with the big mob of people.

"So Nymphadora, what do you want to know about me?" Remus asked remembering the reason Tonks purposed they go out, "You've already discovered that I'm a bad dancer."

Tonks stared at him confused, "I don't think you're a bad dancer." Remus snorted at this, "What I'm serious." She protested. On the contrary she thought he was a great dancer. She was waiting for him to ask her to dance again. She loved being that close to him, when he had his hands on her hips as they swayed to the music Tonks felt a shock go through her body.

Remus didn't know how to respond to her honesty but he was saved when their food arrived. They ate and talked. Tonks asked him about what it was like to be a teacher and Remus asked what it was like having to train to be an Aurora. They talked for what seemed like two hours learning more and more about one another. They shared their likes and dislikes, their hopes, dreams, and fear. The topics they discussed were infinite as they shared stories from their childhood all the way to their adulthood. The more they talk the more Tonks began to fall for Remus, if that was even possible. They were so different but so alike.

Remus found Tonks to be really fascinating. Everything about her was completely the opposite of what you'd think, she was so unpredictable but she was so real and completely honest with him. Remus found himself falling more in love with Tonks despite his nagging conscience.

Their chatter came to an end as they sipped on their 4th round of drinks. They were a bit tipsy by now but still had their wits about them. That was when Remus heard it. The band had just come back from a break and was now playing a slow song, which Remus recognized immediately. It was James and Lily's wedding song and he tensed up.

"What's wrong Remus?" Tonks inquired.

"Nothing," He stated quietly, "Um, would you like to dance?"

Tonks knew there was something wrong, she saw it stir behind his eyes, but pushed it away and smiled, "I thought you'd never ask."

Once they arrived on the dance floor again Tonks knew Remus wouldn't know what do to so she decided to take charge. The first time they danced Tonks and Remus were sort of pushed together where as now there were only a few other on the floor and they were spread out. She moved closer to him and wrapped her arms around his neck. He stiffened a bit but when he looked into her loving eyes he calmed and put his hands right above her hips so they were barely touching. As the music played Tonks became enchanted by Remus' eyes as they gazed at one another.

"This was James and Lily's wedding song." He whispered a minute after swaying with Tonks.

She saw his eyes fill with sadness as the words of the song washed over them. "I'm sorry. I can't even imagine how hard it was for you to lose them."

Remus smiled warmly at her. He appreciated her not saying how she knew how hard it was to lose them because no one knew. Everyone said that they knew how he felt but the only person who really did know was Sirius. The 3 of them shared a special bond that Remus knew not a lot of people had or could understand. When James fell in love with Lily Remus and Sirius fell in love with her too (not exactly in the same way) but when she became James' object of affection Lily received just as much love and protection from Remus and Sirius as she did from James. What was important to one another was important to all of them.

Tonks hugged Remus as they continued to sway around in a circle. She laid her head on his chest and Remus put his chin on her head, "Thank you for tonight Nymphadora. I had a great time."

She lifted her head again and Remus saw her eyes had a special sparkle that wasn't there before. They were so absorbed in each other they didn't even realize the music had drifted to an end. Remus and Tonks moved into each other slowly their lips getting closer and closer when all of a sudden...

"ONE, TWO THREE, FOUR!" The drummer shouted out as he banged his sticks together.

Remus jumped away at the sound. The moment was lost as the band picked up the pace.

He looked over at Tonks who was biting her lip in disappointment and he blushed, "Perhaps we should go."

Tonks nodded as they head back to the table to tip the waitress and collect the bill.