His marks will be red.

Remus' POV

It was the day I was to return to Hogwarts. I had had a lovely Christmas with my mother, dad wasn't around again. No shock there. But I was worried. I had no message or letter at all from my mate. I had sent several letters, but received nothing back. It was like he'd forgotten me. I knew he wouldn't have, but I missed him. I'm glad ill see him soon.

I hugged my mother goodbye on the platform and got onto the train. I found a compartment with James and Sirius and I waited. About halfway to the school I realised Sev wasn't joining us and joined into the pointless conversation with my friends. If they noticed how distant I was, they thankfully didn't comment on it.

Once in the Great Hall at school I caught sight of him. Sitting with Lucius and Amycus Carrow. I shuddered. That boy made me worried. I hope Sev was okay. He glanced up and I smiled at him. He looked at me and put his head down. What was that? Why wouldn't he look at me?

I sent my feelings of hurt and confusion down our bond, only to find it blocked. That angered me. Doesn't he want me anymore? My wolf whimpered at the rejection and I fell into a sad robot like state. I cried myself to sleep when I reached my room.

It had been a few days now. A few days of Severus ignoring me and avoiding me. My wolf was getting more and more depressed, as was I. I was losing my confidence and my eyes had dark circles around the already constantly red and puffy things. I threw myself into my studying and was almost always in my room, other than meals. Come to mention that, I was eating more and more of them either in my room alone or alone in the kitchen with the elves. My wolf howled for its mate.

I was standing in the owlery, having just sent off a reassurance letter to my mother that I was fine and she didn't have to worry. I wasn't fine, but she didn't need to know this. I was stroking a school owl when the door opened. I turned to see who had walked in and saw him there.

My mate. As tall, dark and handsome as ever. Except he had dark circles round his eyes too. And his glamour was back up. I couldn't see his mating marks. Was he embarrassed?

'Guess I'll come back later then.' He muttered.

'No Sev, stay.'

I had stepped closer to him now. He shook his head and turned.

'Please?' I begged as he turned away. I reached out and grabbed his left sleeve.

HE whirled round using his fast speed and screamed at me,

'Don't touch me.'

I gulped and dropped his sleeve as I stepped back. The tears fell down my face. He sighed and left, muttering about simpering Gryffindors.

I don't know how long I stood there, crying, but eventually Sirius came and guided me back to my room. Where I fell into a nightmare filled sleep.

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