A/N: Thanks again for the reviews. It seems that many of you want long chapters. I find this really hard to do, since it's already written and typed out. I'll have to end up putting chapters together to make it longer, which I really don't want to do because it makes the story move way too fast. Moving it fast makes certain parts of the story that are coming up seem not as anticipated as they should. I'm not trying to sound mean or anything. I understand how you all feel. Everyone loves long chapters, even me, but sometimes it's hard to do when the story's already written. I'll try my best, though, and try to make them long! =)

Disclamer: Don't own.

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That evening, Dumbledore came by to tell Mad-Eye, Kingsley, Remus, and Tonks exactly what they would be doing.

"A few Deatheaters have been spotted near a fancy muggle restaurant in London," he said. "We're still not completely sure if they're still around there, but we still need to inspect. You four are to go there tonight. Mad-Eye and Kingsley, you two are to station yourselves around the building."

Mad-Eye and Kingsley nodded. Dumbledore turned to Remus and Tonks.

"You two are going to pose as a couple. Act like you are just going there for dinner, but be on the look-out. They've also been seen inside. This way we'll have full coverage. Now, you all need to get ready. You'll leave in exactly 10 minutes."

Tonks went up to her room to change. She was excited at being a "couple" with Remus. She changed into the dress that Dumbledore had brought for her, along with Remus' suit.

Her dress fell past her ankles. It was light green with spaghetti straps. The back had straps criss-crossing one another. She wore heels the same color as her dress and changed her hair to a curly blonde. She put it up in a bun with a few curls hanging down.

Tonks looked at herself in the mirror. She didn't like wearing dresses, but she had to admit that she looked pretty. She turned away and went downstairs.

Remus, Mad-Eye, and Kingsley were already downstairs when Tonks arrived. They all looked at her in amazement. Tonks noticed how Remus' eyes widened when he saw her.

"Wow," he said softly as she walked up to him. "You look really lovely, Nymphadora."

"Thanks," said Tonks. She didn't say anything about him calling her by her first name. At that moment she was starting to appreciate it.

"You look really nice, too." Tonks eyed him up and down. She was too busy looking at Remus to notice Mad-Eye exchanging looks with Kingsley.

"Thank you," said Remus smiling.

"Uh-hem!" Mad-Eye cleared his throat. "When you two are done googling at each other, we need to be leaving."

Kingsley sniggered and Remus blushed. They walked outside into the cool night air and Apparated to the restaurant. They appeared just around the corner, out of sight of any Muggles.

"Ok," said Mad-Eye quietly, "Kingsley, you take the back and I'll take the front. Make sure you keep an eye on every little thing. You never know."

"How long do you think this will take?" asked Kingsley.

"Until Remus and Tonks come out." Mad-Eye turned to them. "Make sure you two are in there for at least an hour and a half. That should be enough time. We might not find much, like Dumbledore said."

"Ok," said Remus. He turned to Tonks. "Ready to go, Miss Tonks?" He stuck his arm out for her to take. She slipped her arm around his and smiled.

"All ready, Mr. Lupin."
They walked around the corner to the front doors. When they walked inside, Tonks saw a giant room with tables scattered all over the place. In the middle of the room on the ceiling hung a giant chandelier. The room was beautiful, Tonks thought and she stood there amazed.

A waiter showed them to a table. When they got there, Remus pulled out Tonks' chair for her.

He's such a gentleman, she thought as she sat down. She smiled at him. Remus smiled back as he sat.

After they ordered their food, they looked around the place a bit.

"Well, nothing unusual so far," said Tonks turning back to Remus.

"Not yet anyway," he said.

They were quiet for awhile. Tonks was searching around in her mind, trying to think of something to say.

"I hate it when it's quiet," she said. "I can never think of anything to say."

Remus smiled. "Me too."

Tonks loved it when he smiled, but wished he wouldn't. It was so tantalizing.

Their food arrived and they ate in silence, glancing around from time to time to see if there were any signs of Deatheaters.

Tonks would sneak some glances in Remus' direction a few times. The last time she did this she caught him looking at her as well.

"What?" Tonks said, blushing a little.

"Nothing," said Remus still gazing at her. "You really do look beautiful tonight, Nymphadora. I think this is the first time I've ever seen you all dressed up."

Tonks smiled. "Thank you. You don't look too bad yourself, you know."

Remus chuckled a little.

"I think you've been morphing your eyes too many times. They're messed up now."

Tonks laughed. "No, I'm being serious."

He smiled.

Half an hour later, they decided to leave. They hadn't found any signs of a Deatheater, just like Dumbledore had said. They paid for their food and walked outside.

"Sorry if I was so boring," said Tonks turning to Remus. "I'm really not that good with conversations."

"You're not boring," he said. "I found your company quite enjoyable."

Tonks looked over by the edge of the building and saw Kingsley.

"Hey, there's Kingsley," she said. "I suppose him and Mad-Eye didn't find anything either."

She looked back up at Remus and found him staring straight ahead at the doors of the restaurant.

"What is it?" Tonks asked.

"Lucius Malfoy," Remus whispered.

Tonks turned around just enough were she could see. Yes, it was him. The slick blonde hair and smug expression couldn't possibly belong to anyone but a Malfoy.

Tonks saw the bushes stir, meaning that Mad-Eye had spotted him too. Kingsley was coming around the corner. They were both going to get him.

"We need to do something while Mad-Eye and Kingsley close in on him so he doesn't suspect us," said Remus.

"Like what?" said Tonks.

Lucius turned around and looked right at him. A look of knowing played across his face and he started reaching for his wand.

"What do we do?" Tonks asked, starting to panic.

"Kiss me," Remus said suddenly.

"What? What does-" Tonks was cut off by Remus' lips pressing against hers. It was light and his lips were soft. She felt like fainting. But all too soon, Remus slowly pulled away. They stared into each other's eyes. Tonks wanted to lean in and kiss him again, but Mad-Eye's voice cut into her thoughts.

"We got him!" he called. Remus and Tonks looked over and saw Lucius being dragged off by the Magical Law Enforcement from the Ministry of Magic. Mad-Eye had called for them and they arrived in an instant.

After Lucius Malfoy had been taken away, Mad-Eye, Kingsley, Remus, and Tonks Apparated back to 12 Grimmauld Place.

"Too bad we only got one of them," Mad-Eye growled. Kingsley rolled his eyes and shook his head as he walked inside. "Kind of a waste of time if you ask me."

"Oh, I wouldn't say that," said Remus. Tonks saw him smile as he too walked inside. She stood there for a moment, thinking about what Remus had said. A smile crept across her face and she followed the others inside.
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That night, Tonks had trouble falling asleep. All she could think about was Remus and the kiss.

But it didn't mean anything, she thought. It was only a distraction

Tonks sighed. She got out of bed and decided to go get a drink in the kitchen.

The hallway was dark and the floor creeked slightly under her feet. She walked quietly so she wouldn't wake anyone.

"Tonks?"

Tonks stopped. Someone called her name from the nearest room. She turned and saw a door was open. She had recognized the voice. It was Remus.

"Oh, hi Remus," she said.

"Why are you up so late?" he said.

"I couldn't sleep." She couldn't see him real well. He was hidden in the shadows that covered his bed.

"Why are you awake?" Tonks asked.

"I couldn't sleep either."

Suddenly a light came on in the room. Remus had turned the bed side table lamp on.

Tonks saw him sitting up, leaning his back against the head board. He was wearing a white T-shirt and grey pajama pants. The light casted shadows on his worn face, making him look gaunt.

"Do you want to talk or something?" Remus asked.

"Sure," said Tonks. She walked into his bedroom, stumbling a little.

Remus moved over so she could sit down.

When Tonks sat, her stomach started doing flip-flops.

I'm with Remus in his bed! her head screamed. But her face didn't show it. She just smiled and Remus smiled back.

It was silent for a bit.

"I was thinking," he said, "that kiss-"

"Yes?" Tonks said quickly.

"-didn't mean anything, you know. It was for certain purposes. Strictly professional."

"Right." Tonks looked down. "I know."

"I just don't want you to think differently. I don't want to screw things up.

She looked up at him.

"What do you mean?"

"If you thought that it meant something, then you might start thinking differently. You know, start having feelings or something. I don't know if we can do that."

Tonks hesitated before she spoke again.

"You make it sound like it's a bad thing to be having feelings for each other," she said, looking into his soft honey eyes. She could get lost in those eyes forever.

"It's not," said Remus softly. "It's just that...." His voice faded away as he slowly leaned forward. Tonks closed her eyes, waiting.

She felt his lips brush against hers. But instead of kissing her, he moved his lips across her cheek to her ear. She could feel his warm breath on her neck.

"We can't," Remus whispered.

Tonks pulled away from him. She felt her heart shatter into a million pieces. She was broken. The man she loved told her they shouldn't be together. If only he knew how she felt.

"I have to go," said Tonks getting up. She could feel tears running down her face.

"What's the matter?" said Remus.

"Nothing. I just need to go."

She left his room and went back to her own. She layed in bed, crying silently into her pillow. She felt stupid for falling for Remus. Why did she have to?

It's hard not to, she thought.

Her crying started to settled down until she finally fell asleep.

A/N: See what I mean by it going too fast? This wasn't supposed to happen in the 3rd chapter. But I made it long and I hope it goes well. Enjoy!