"Remus."

"Mmm?"

Tonks plucked the book from Remus' grasp. His gaze followed it.

"Look at me for a moment, would you?"

Remus moved his gaze to the woman in front of him.

"I've been thinking."

"I'd congratulate you, but I fear your wrath, and that is a book of particularly good quality."

"That is very wise, Mr. Lupin."

"Do you want something?"

"Actually, yes. I need something only a sexy wolf-man can give me."

Remus raised an eyebrow. "And that would be…?"

"I need help. I wish to conduct a little experiment." There was a mischievous twinkle in her eye.

"You're on dangerous ground, Miss Tonks."

"I thought you would have realized by now that I love danger."

"It hadn't occurred to me." Remus said teasingly.

"Ah, well, just relax."

Remus quirked his other eyebrow. A moment later, Tonks was once again on his lap.

"How am I supposed to concentrate on anything when you keep sitting on my lap?"

"For you, it is healthy. And now…" Tonks brought a finger to her lips to quiet him. She moved so that she was facing Remus directly and began to un-button his shirt. His breath became shallow.

"I certainly hope you locked the door because if anyone finds us here like this—"

"Quiet, now."

When she had finished, she removed his shirt entirely and tossed it beside them. Her hands moved over his flesh, finding every scar. She could feel the head radiating from his body. When she was done, she lay against him. Remus put his arms around Tonks and held her close. After several minutes, Tonks spoke. "When did you know?"

"Know what?" Remus asked faintly.

"That you loved me."

"A few hours before you decided to 'wake me up' the other day." He smiled.

"I knew when I saw you there looking flushed and nervous, with your covers up to our chin." Tonks laughed.

"Tonks."

"Yes?"

"What will people think?"

"You mean the age difference?"

Remus nodded slowly.

"It doesn't matter what anyone else thinks. I love you and you love me. Everything else is irrelevant."


TBC

AN: Aww. Aren't they just adorable together? The ending is rather cliche...with the whole "When did you know you loved me?" thing...but I felt it was necessary. I think I'll just have one more chapter, since I've already written that far; and to wrap things up a little.

As always, comments and critique are welcome!