Hi! This is also written in Remus' POV. Due to confusion (mostly mine) the annoying little voice in Remus' head that crops up throughout the entire story will be written in italics so I don't have to keep putting "said the annoying little voice". Thank you for understanding! Oh and thanks to all my reviewers!
Warning: This story contains slash!
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Chapter two: Get a Grip!
Over the next few days Remus' friends seemed to have come to the same conclusion as Remus himself had.
Remus J. Lupin was insane.
Unhinged, cracked, loony, of his rocker! Supplied the nasty little voice.
Remus had taken to avoiding Sirius as much as possible which often left him sitting alone a corner of the common room. Also the infernal little voice inside Remus' head had become unbearable and he kept muttering out loud just how much he hated it.
Remus looked up from the book he was reading as Sirius got off his bed and began heading for the common room.
" Where're you going Padfoot?" asked James glancing up from his homework.
" I'm going to see Krysta," Sirius replied simply, " see you all later." As soon as Sirius had left James put down his quill and turned to Remus and Peter.
" You know I think there's something going on between Sirius and Krysta. He's been seeing her al lot lately. Do either of you know anything?" he asked. Remus' stomach gave a funny jolt. Should he tell James?
You mean tell him you're gay and in love with your best friend and how you stalked him and heard him talking to Krysta about some girl he loves and how shitty that makes you feel. It had a point.
" I don't think he's dating Krysta. She's not his type." said Remus flatly.
" Well then why does he keep meeting her?" asked Peter timidly from the end of Remus' bed where he was doing his Divination homework.
" He wants her to help him get a girl he likes." blurted out Remus before he could stop himself. James eyes narrowed suspiciously and he crossed the room to sit next to Remus.
" How do you know?" he asked.
Well done! Said the voice sarcastically.
" I... er... overheard them in the library." said Remus quickly.
" So who is it then? The girl Sirius likes." asked James his eyes shining with mischief.
" Don't know, don't care." said Remus bitterly. James narrowed his eyes again but didn't press the matter. He returned to his bed to finish his homework though Remus noticed he kept glancing at him with a thoughtful look on his face. Peter as usual had no clue as to what was going on around him.
Later that day while Remus was heading to the library to return a book he was stopped in the hall by Krysta.
" Remus can I have a word with you?" she asked glancing around nervously.
" Er... ok, I guess." replied Remus.
" Well its about Sirius only don't tell him I was the one who told you ok." Krysta lowered her voice so as not to be overheard.
She's about to tell you who Sirius loves! Funny really when you think about it.
" What about Sirius?" Remus asked trying not to be sick.
" Well you see he's in love, but he's afraid they don't love him back."
" Who does he love?" asked Remus, he regretted it immediately. He didn't really want to know. He might lose it completely and curse the poor girl. After all he had gone insane.
" Well that's the thing. He's in love with-" Krysta was cut short by an odd strangled cry coming from behind Remus.
" KRYSTA!" shouted Sirius rushing towards them. He grabbed hold of Krysta's arm and pulled her away from Remus without even breaking stride. A little way down the corridor he muttered something to her and she stalked off, casting dark looks at Sirius over her shoulder.
Remus blinked a few times, standing in shock as Sirius came to talk to him.
" What did Krysta say to you?" Sirius demanded.
" Nothing. She just wanted to know if I was going to Hogsmead next weekend that's all." Remus shrugged and thankfully Sirius believed him. Remus congratulated himself on his quick thinking.
Oh yeah you're a regular genius.
" Well lets just get back to the dorms." said Sirius quickly. He seized Remus' hand and pulled him along the dim hallway. Sirius didn't seem to notice that they were now holding hands but Remus thought his whole arm would explode it was tingling so much. Remus closed his eyes and let himself be led back to Gryffindor tower trying to ignore his growing excitement that was especially noticeable in his trousers. He really should stop fantasizing.
Get a grip!
Hope you liked it! Do you think this chapter is long enough? Please R and R! This story was on fanfiction under my other AN Jackanory. I am now only using that name for my Pirates of the Caribbean stories. Sorry for the confusion.