As always I shall begin by saying thank you to my reviewers (ShC) Thank you, I'm so glad you like it and I am honoured that you think it is worth following, (Amanda) Thank you, I've never read a fic from Peters pov before either, it was quite a challenge to guess what was going on inside his ratty little head.

I'm not too fond of this chapter but I'm hoping it will satisfy a few fictional appetites for now. And I know, terrible chapter title.

All Thinking is put in brackets.

Long Time Love.

Chapter 5.

Remus twitched his nose as he felt a tickle. The second time he felt it his hand shot up to his face thinking a fly had landed on it or something. Satisfied it was gone he snuggled back down under the blanket. There it was again. (What the bloody hell is that?) He thought opening his eyes to see Kate grinning down at him.

"Good morning," he said giving a stretch.

"Good morning," she replied quietly so as not to wake anyone else up. "I've made tea, do you want some?"

"Mmm thank you, that would be lovely," he said as Kate stood up. "How long have you been awake?" he asked.

"Since 9 o'clock" she said, stepping over Peter on the way to the kitchen.

"What time is it now?"

"10 past 10," she replied.

"Why didn't you wake me?" He asked stifling a yawn as he sat up to survey the damage from last night.

"I thought you could do with the sleep. Looks like I was right," Kate replied flashing him a grin before slipping out of sight.

The living room didn't look too bad. There were a few bottles scattered about, and various piles of snacks that had been trodden into the carpet after Sirius and James decided to play a round of silly buggers. Remus had slept on the floor with Kate, being the gracious host he was. Sirius and Julie joined him in the living room and slept on the sofa. Because of the amount of alcohol Julie had consumed he didn't want her throwing up in his bed. Peter and Susan slept on the floor. Being the first time they had met it didn't seem fitting that they shared a bed together. That left James and Lily to enjoy a comfortable nights sleep and Remus envied them.

Running a hand over his face he made to stand up. He wrapped the blanket around his shoulders and successfully made it to the other side of the room without falling over. Walking into the kitchen he plonked himself down in a chair and let his head fall on the table with a dull thud. Kate couldn't help but laugh.

"Do you always laugh at the inflicted? He asked turning his head slightly and opening one eye.

"Only the self-inflicted my dear," she replied placing a mug of tea by his head. "Drink it while its hot, it'll make you feel better."

"Thank you," he said lifting his head gingerly off the table and curling his fingers around the cup. "You know, I could really do with some pepperup."

"Do you have any?" Kate asked.

"In the bathroom cabinet," he replied taking a cautious sip.

"You sit there, I'll go and get it," she said placing a hand on his shoulder.

Reaching the bathroom she opened the cabinet and scanned the shelves. Finding what she was looking for she took down a bottle.

(Maybe I should take enough for everyone while I'm here,) she thought. (There's certainly plenty to go round.) After grabbing another 6 bottles just in case, she made her way back. As she got to the living room she heard a groan coming from her left. Turning to see who it was Kate grinned when she saw Sirius. He was sat with his head in his hands and groaning.

"There's tea and pepperup in the kitchen when you're ready Sirius," she said to him. He just raised a hand and winced when the small movement made him feel worse. Kate chuckled and returned to her task of delivering the bottled goodies to Remus. Placing a light kiss on his head she put the bottles on the table and un-corked one for him.

"You're an angel you know that?" he said.

"And don't you ever forget it," she replied with a smile.

He lifted the bottle to his lips and drained the contents, sighing in relief as it began to take effect.

"So," He said after a few moments. "How come I need pepperup this morning but you don't"?

"That could have something to do with the fact that you drank the better part of two bottles of wine plus several glasses of fire whisky last night." She replied folding her arms and leaning against the counter.

"I do believe I remember you having a few yourself," he said.

"Yes I did. The difference is, I know my limit. If it makes you feel any better, Sirius looks even worse than you," she laughed.

"Charming," came a voice from the doorway.

"I see what you mean," he said unable to hold back a grin. "Good morning Padfoot. How does it feel to be the same age as the rest of us once again?" Remus asked.

"Ask me again in a minute," he replied reaching for a potion.

The date was December 1978. Remus and Kate had become almost inseparable over the last 6 months. So much so that she had been dubbed an honorary marauder. Remus had never been happier. She made him happy. James and Lily were engaged by now which was the perfect excuse for endless celebration. Although they spent the majority of each month together the moon was always the same. For 4 days he would shut himself off from her. During the day he would seal his fireplace from the floo network only opening it at night so he could joint the other marauders for their monthly lunar outings. Kate didn't understand why he did this, though she did accept it. She hoped that when he was ready he would allow her completely into his world. Until then she would just have to be patient.

One Sunday night they were snuggled up on Kate's sofa. Talking mostly, kissing at intervals. Sharing their secrets and dreams.

"Why don't you come over Tuesday morning?" Kate asked suddenly. "We could spend a lazy day together."

"You know I can't," he said. "It's the start of the full moon tomorrow night."

"Well, maybe you could come round Wednesday," she said hopefully. Remus shook his head. "Thursday?" He gave the same response. "What about Friday? The moon will be over by then."

"I'm sorry, I can't." he said playing with her fingers.

"Why not?" Kate asked.

"You know why not. Because…because the wolf will still be too close. I don't trust him. Not around you."

"I do." She replied simply. "Besides, Would it be that bad if something were to happen between us?"

"Yes it would," he said raising his voice. "I don't trust him not to take advantage. I don't want it to happen that way."

"It's not going to happen at all at this rate," she yelled back moving away from him to stand up. "Why don't you want me Remus?"

"I DO!" He cried. Quieting his voice again he lowered his feet to the floor and rested his arms on his knees. "I do," he repeated. "I've just never…" A flush rose to his cheeks, "been with anyone before. Kate looked down at him.

"You do want me?" she asked. "So then why…"

"I was scared. Even on a new moon, I don't know how the wolf will react to something so intense."

"There's only one way to find out," she said moving to sit next to him. "And here I was convinced you didn't like me."

"I wouldn't have been with you for the past 6 months if I didn't like you," he said cupping her face so he could look into her eyes.

"Look. Friday morning, when you're ready, come round. You can sleep as long as you need to. I'll cook when you get hungry. I'll even run you a bath. Please, let me look after you Remus. Don't push me away the times you need me the most."

"But the wolf…"

"Don't you understand yet?" she asked cutting him off. "Your lycanthropy, the wolf, they're part of you. You're a package deal Remus, and I wouldn't have you any other way."

He closed his eyes and took a deep breath. "Ok. I'll come, if that's what you want."

"It is. Thank you Remus." And she leaned in to kiss him. To show him how deeply she cared for him. How deeply she loved him.
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To be continued…