Thanks for the...one review! Hehe. This is a very short chapter. But I think it serves its purpose. :)
"…Charming, sensitive, intelligent, chocoholic, kind, masculine, muscular…" Tonks lowered her voice significantly, "Handsome and seductive." Then she continued in her normal voice. "You're a great catch. So why no woman?"
The library was empty except for Remus and Tonks as it was late in the evening and all others were in bed.
Remus was quite red, but he hid behind his newspaper. "There's the obvious answer." He said steadily, trying to ignore the 'handsome and seductive' remark that was replaying over and over in his mind. "The fact that I'm a werewolf."
"Werewolf-smerewolf! That just exudes masculinity!"
Remus chose to take a sip of tea at that moment and almost chocked.
"Remus!" Tonks pretended to look cross. "I really don't think you're taking me seriously."
"I'm…trying."
"Oh, come on!" Tonks walked toward him and narrowly avoided tripping over the trash bin. She snatched away Remus' newspaper, tossed it on the ground and plopped down on his lap. "I mean, I'd date you!"
Remus stared at her. "Honestly?"
"Of course! Why not?"
Tonks could say no more. Remus' mouth was on hers. When they pulled apart, they stared at each other. In the end, it was Tonks who broke the silence.
"Was that you or me?" She asked. "I really don't remember."
Remus smiled for a moment in spite of himself before it disappeared. "I apologize. That was uncalled for."
"So it was you?"
"I'm afraid so."
"Did I mention 'sexy…and modest'? I don't believe I did. But you definitely are."
Remus was dumbfounded. He stared at the woman on his lap and laughed. "Tonks, there is no other like you."
TBC
A/N: Yes, I am experimenting around with my formatting. I'm sorry if it bothers you. By the way, this story is basically a series of meetings between Remus and Tonks, outside of their normal day-to-day activities. That is the only way I can justify writing something lacking a substantial plot. :)
As always, comments and critique are welcome!