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Chapter 8

Remus sipped his tea as he reached for the pile of tests, might as well begin he thought no one is going to do them for me. He could hear the student muttering to himself in the potions cupboard and wondered what he was in detention for. He also wondered why Snape hadn't wanted Harry to supervise the detention. He did not buy the excuse he had given, it was not as if Harry had to brew a potion or supervise a brewing. Oh well, he would find out in time. He wondered when Draco would get there he could use the company. When did it get so warm in here?

Perkinson paced frantically wondering what to do, when he had peeked out earlier he had seen Professor Lupin sipping the tea. How could this be happening to him, he had planned everything so well? He could not just leave because the potion instructions had said to be sure that no one else was around because it would be the first person the victim…the chosen one would see that he would attach to. Nevertheless, how could he stop Professor Malfoy from entering the room, he would know that there was something wrong when he was attacked by a fellow teacher. Oh, Merlin he was dead and it was not fair, not to mention a complete waste of 25 galleons.

Draco sauntered towards the potions classroom wondering why he was putting himself through the bother. Lupin would never notice him as anything other then that annoying Malfoy brat from third year. No matter how many hints he had given him nothing seemed to work. He had even tried making him jealous by letting him catch him snogging with another bloke at Rosemerta's but he had only stared then excused himself quietly and left. He did not want to give up though; somehow, he was going to make that blasted man notice that he was all grown up and actually a pretty decent guy. Not to mention, he thought smugly, that he was the hottest guy in school, that had to count for something. He thought it was the eyes that attracted him first; so deep, and mournful with a hidden strength that made you want to curl up next to him to hide. Fat chance he would ever notice, maybe it was time to drop subtle and become a little more aggressive.

Entering the classroom Draco looked around and saw Remus sitting at Snapes' desk. Moving over to the desk he smiled, "Ah the joys of grading tests, want some help?" He could not help the gasp when Remus lifted his head and stared at him from glowing amber eyes!

Draco stared for a minute then, "Uh, Remus, are you okay?" Draco thought he had never seen Remus's eyes glow like that except when he was in wolf from. He quickly flipped through his mental calendar. Nope full moon was two weeks ago.

Remus forced himself to sit quietly hands gripping the quill and paper tightly as he stared at the man in front of him. He could feel the wolf stirring as he caught the most delicious scent. It reminded him of the forest at night, Pine trees moving softly in the wind. He found the golden haired man almost irresistible. The wolf wondered what that pale neck would taste like and he licked lips suddenly gone dry.

Draco wondered what was going through Remus's mind, watching as those eyes moved leisurely up his body then seeming to focus on his neck. Draco shifted uneasily forcing his racing heart to remember that Remus was a werewolf not a vampire. Merlin he had always wanted to be looked at with that kind of hunger but now that he was, he was not sure how he felt about it.

In the storeroom, Perkinson listened with his ear against the door. He had not heard anything after Professor Malfoy had walked in and asked Professor Lupin how he was. He needed to get out of here and cover his tracks. He was sure that Malfoy could handle Lupin. Easing out of the room, he saw the professors on opposite sides of the desk eyeing each other. Clearing his throat slightly, "Professor I don't feel to good may I go to Madam Pomfrey?"

Lupin nodded assent with out taking his eyes off Malfoy. Perkinson slipped quietly past the two men and out to the hallway, leaning against the closed door gave a relieved sigh. That had been a narrow escape, he was sorry for Lupin but a little love never hurt anybody. He was sure that Malfoy would let him down easily. Besides, he would not be in love with Malfoy if had not gotten in the way of true love. He scowled angrily as he walked up the hall Lupin had no business supervising the detention that he had gone out of way to have with his love. Therefore, anything that happened was really his fault.

Making his way back to the dorm, his conscience clear, he wondered if the potions seller would accept a draft against his account at Gringotts. Turning at the sound of his name, he saw his roommate hurrying down the hall towards him.

"Hey Perkinson, I've been looking all over for you. You're wanted in the headmasters office" Pelfory managed to get out between pants. He had been searching everywhere for the stupid git hoping to find him before Potter did.

"Why what's wrong? Did something happen to mother?" Perkins was worried knowing his mothers bouts with illness. He knew his father called them imaginary but he was sure that his mother suffered terribly. She tried to put on a brave face around him but he could always tell when she was hurting. Father just did not understand how delicate she was but he did.

Pelfory shrugged, "Don't know, I was just told to find you and give you the message," he had done his part the rest was out of his hands.

"Thanks" Perkinson called back as he hurried to the headmasters' office little knowing what awaited him there.

Draco eased into chair across from the desk keeping a wary eye on the man, umm wolf, umm predator staring at him. Remus's eyes were gleaming as they moved over him making him very aware of his body. He almost felt naked and it was disturbing he decided, not exciting or anything just disturbing. He had never seen Remus like this and refused to think how erotic this behaviour could be in the bedroom.

Remus watched him hungrily struggling to get control of the wolf that just wanted his mate. He did not know what was going on but needed to get his mate…no Draco out of here before he hurt him. "Leave" he growled.

Draco blinked then scowled, "I am not going anywhere until you tell me what's wrong."

"I don't know what's wrong but I am having a difficult time controlling the wolf in me so PLEASE leave." Remus stood up suddenly and stalked to the back of the room trying to get away from the intoxicating smell coming from his mate.

Draco got up to follow him then paused, he looked from the tea on the desk to the potions cupboard remembering who was in detention. He knew all about Perkinsons' fascination with Severus, in fact Sev had brought it up just that day wondering how to deal with him. Lifting the cup off the desk, he took a small sniff then dabbed a taste on the tip of his tongue. Damn, just what he thought, a lust potion. Tasting the hint of orange, he decided it was one of the more expensive ones.

Draco eyed the other man for a minute then he smirked as a very Slytherin idea occurred to him. Approaching the other man slowly he watch as he stared hungrily at his movements. Just to tease he added a sway to his hips that made the other man lick his lips again. Oh this was going to be fun he thought, contrarily to popular opinion a lust potion only increased the sexual drive, if it was not mixed with alcohol then there was no attraction if none existed. So Remus was attracted to him and he was going to use this opportunity while it lasted.

"Remus you've been slipped a lust potion by mistake. I am sure that Perkinson was aiming for Severus not you. One of the ways to get this out of your system is to work it out." All the while he was talking Draco was moving closer to the other man enjoying the way he was eying him. He felt desired hell he felt like he was hungered for not just wanted. Looking into those amber eyes he felt a pang of guilt, he wanted more then a one night stand, he didn't know about forever but he definitely wanted longer then a brief fling.

Stopping close to him he raised his hand and gently cupped Remus's face, "I can make you the antidote if you want it but I can tell you honestly that nothing is happening that I don't want. I have wanted you for a long time but you never noticed me. I want more then a one night stand Remus. I vote we use this to get a jump start on a relationship but if your uneasy with it I will help you to your room and go and make the antidote. It's your choice." He waited absently stroking Remus's face praying he decided that he wanted to be with him.

Remus inhaled the delicious scent of his mate, the wolf could sense the other man was telling the truth and was making his choice known. He wanted the golden haired man and he wanted him now. Moving closer he lowered his face to that pale long neck and lightly nipped at it. Then moving his head up towards his ear trailing soft kisses along the way he whispered, "Mine" then grabbed him in a hard embrace.

Perkinson knocked on the headmasters' door and entered freezing in shock at the sight before him. Oh Merlin he was dead.

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