Imogenhm-Only the head of houses remain at Hogwarts during the year. Since Remus or Lika is not a head of house, I decided they could return home every night. They do eat lunch at school though.

Izzy Magdalin-I'm not offended, I hope "interesting writing style" is a good thing ;) Thank you for the review. I had no idea it was coming across as porn-like. I read a lot of romance novels, so that's what I was invisioning in my head but I'll try to be more careful. I'm sorry if I offended anyone.

Chapter 13

"Good morning!" Lika said in a falsely bright tone when Remus came to pick her up the next morning.

"Good morning." He replied but he didn't bother with a cheerful tone. He was too tired.

"Didn't sleep well either?" She asked, reading his thoughts.

"Like crap actually. You too?" He inquired.

"Like crap also. I missed you." She answered, casting her eyes downward.

Remus tipped her chin back to look into her eyes before telling her "I missed you too. That's why I couldn't sleep. I felt.....like something was missing."

Lika flushed at his compliment and he pulled her to him for a soul searing kiss. She melted into his embrace and had to keep reminding herself they were outside so she wouldn't jump him. He broke the kiss but continued to hold her. She loved when he just held her, it made her feel special.

"Maybe you could stay with me tonight. You know...so we can get some sleep." She said as she blushed again.

Remus didn't know what to say so he kissed her again and hoped she understood.

"Come on. We better get going." He said as he forced himself to let go of her.

"Ok." Lika said. She felt a prickle on the back of her neck and looked up and around but saw nothing but a hawk sitting in a tree. She could have swore something or someone was watching her.

"What is it?" Remus asked when he felt her hesitation.

"Nothing. I thought I....never mind. It's nothing." Lika said as she pushed the feeling away.

The next few weeks flew by so quickly without any kind of activity so Dumbledore said it was ok for Lika to return to her own home. Remus had been with her every waking hour since that one night apart. Every night that is except for full moon nights; she hated those nights and she never slept very well until he came back to her. They would talk late into the night, fall asleep in each others arms and make love before dawn.

Remus still hadn't told Lika he loved her yet, he didn't know what was keeping him from it but something was always holding him back. He could show her his feelings to no end but somehow speaking them was a hard task to accomplish.

Even though he hadn't shared his feelings with her, Lika knew he loved her. She couldn't have fantasized about a more tender or caring man. He was so in tune with her needs, wants and thoughts it was almost as if he could read her thoughts and not the other way around. For now, knowing that he loved her was enough for her.

Halloween snuck up on them and Lika felt a pit in her stomach and knew that time would fly before next year. The only good thing that gave her some comfort was Dumbledore knew the situation. Not many witches or wizards would be foolhardy enough to take on Dumbledore.

She was so distracted in her thoughts that she treated her students to movie days for the week leading up to Halloween break. Many of the students were pure bloods and hadn't seen the muggle contraptions used for playing movies and in fact many of the students didn't even know what a movie was.

As the final bell of the week rang she watched her students file out. Lika made her way to the desk and to sit down and wait for Remus. It had become habit now for her him to come get her so they could leave together. Before she sat in the chair though, something outside her window caught her eye. It was that damn hawk again. It was always around her tower, circling. She had even contemplated asking the caretaker, Argus Filch, to see about getting rid of the nest she assumed was up there.

Remus crept quietly into the tower and saw Lika near the window, gazing outside, apparently lost in thought. He snuck stealthily up behind her and slipped his arms around her waist but felt her stiffen.

Lika was jerked from her daydream when arms seized her around the middle and she reacted defensively out of fear. She pulled herself away and raised her arm as she turned around, ready to attack her captor.

Remus caught her hand easily and stared into her startled eyes. He watched her focus on him and smile.

"Remus. I'm sorry. You scared me." She said before she leaned forward and kissed him.

"I didn't mean to. You looked like you needed some strength." He replied as he pulled back into his arms. "Why so far away?"

"I was just thinking about.....I don't know what I was thinking about actually." She answered.

"You look sad." He said.

"Well, you know. Seer mood swings." She said flippantly.

"Anything I can help with?" He asked.

"You do far too much for me already." She said as she smiled and pulled his head down for a kiss.

Remus felt a tug in the pit of his stomach as she kissed him. He wanted to erase the look of angst on her face. Even her kiss felt tinged with despair. He sunk his hands into her hair determined to make her feel......something other than sadness.

He explored her mouth with his tongue and felt her coming alive beneath his hands. He pressed her against the wall as his lips traveled down her neck and he heard her moan appreciatively. Lifting her easily off the floor, Remus carried her to her desk and set her down gently. He stepped between her thighs and pressed his erection against her throbbing heat.

Lika gazed into Remus' smoldering eyes as she leaned forward and lowered his zipper, watching with delight as he shuddered at her touch. She lifted her skirt to her hips and whispered "Make love to me Remus."

"Here?" He asked.

"Yes, here. Now. Please." She implored.

Remus leaned in closer and took her lips in a crushingly intense kiss as he plunged into her welcoming warmth. Something was different about her tonight he noticed, she felt desperate. He could see the tears shimmering in her eyes and his bled for her.

Lika's orgasm hit her like a tidal wave. She screamed out Remus' name and felt the emotions overwhelm her as tears began leak from her eyes. He brushed them away promptly with the pads of his thumbs before gently kissing the tracks away.

"What is it?" He asked with concern.

"It's just so beautiful between us. I'm sorry. I'm overly emotional today." She said with an embarrassed blush.

Remus kissed her softly while adjusting their clothing before he pulled her into his embrace, rocking her soothingly back and forth. He understood what she meant. Sometimes the emotions just threatened to sweep him away when he was with her.

Out of the corner of his eye he noticed a bird sitting in the window sill looking in at them. Focusing on it more closely he noticed it was a hawk. That's odd. Hawks are really rare around here. I didn't know Hogwarts had any, he thought briefly.

"Ready?" He asked.

Lika nodded and felt Remus lead her to the door. Her thoughts were turning over like crazy in her mind. He's my rock and strength. I feel more grounded with him. Why won't he tell me he loves me? What if he doesn't love me? Oh, I don't think I could take that. My heart would break and my soul would die. She was having a hard time tamping down the insecurities until he pressed his palm to hers and she felt his completeness pouring from him into her. She gave a small smile and squeezed his hand lightly as she followed him.

For the first time she noticed it didn't matter where they were going, she knew she would follow Remus anywhere. This man is my destiny, she thought as her heart burst with love.