Title: Paper Route - A Double Drabble

Author: Nijijin

Rating: M

Pairing: Light SS/RL

Disclaimer: They don't belong to me…but aren't they so much fun to borrow?

Feedback: Gently please.

Sequel To: Nose Job

Spoilers: More silly fun after the war.

"Severus"

"Lupin"

He is unnerved when I take the seat next to him. Hmmmphf…good…let him stew in his own paranoia. His rosy blush, vivid eyes and appetite have returned. Now he is ready to rue the day he…he…"meeped" me! I was a Death Eater! The brats fear me! My peers loathe me! The gauntlet of challenge has been thrown down!

Very well, Lupin, I accept.

He begins to prepare his tea.

Merlin, the amount of sugar he stirs in!

He picks up his cup.

I inconspicuously examine the means of his comeuppance.

His pursed lips blow coolness across the steaming liquid.

Lost in the blissful haze of his cuppa, he takes no notice when I rise and curl my hand tightly around the instrument of his doom.

Finally, finally he brings the fine porcelain to his mouth and draws in a tentative sip.

Wait for it.

Satisfied, he drinks in a mouthful and with lightening reflexes I launch my counter offensive.

The rolled up 'Prophet' sounds a satisfying "thwack" as I swat Lupin soundly on the noggin before stalking away...purposefully.

Had you any idea that tea could arc so beautifully when spewed by a shocked werewolf? No, neither had I.