Right, new chapter. This time… it's not from Remus' point of view! Dum dum dum! This is quite possibly one of the most overused storylines for SBRL slash, but I like it. And it works well. And I promise you- each chapter will mention Bohemian Rhapsody. Because I'm obsessed.

Wow, I actually have a plan for where this is going. But I'll take any ideas. So far it's going to be at least six chapters, but I'll probably be nagged into doing more.

Remember. THIS ISN'T REMUS. It's about Remus, though.

He's sat across the library from me, engrossed in some kind of work. He's totally absorbed, his head bent over and leaning on his hand. He's so different: I find myself drawn to him. There's some kind of ethereal quality to him, an otherworldliness. He's not like the others; Potter and Black. They say the first thing that comes into their heads, without thinking. They're vindictive, and they don't care about anyone other than themselves. But him… you get the impression he's always thinking, and he seems much more intelligent than the other two. He also seems to care. The pain in his eyes when the other two hurt me… I want to tell him it doesn't matter, that I know it isn't what he wants. Something about him makes me want to protect him. He's small, and delicate. So pale, he's always ill- there is a mystery around him, and I want to work through it. Not that I'd ever be allowed. His 'friends' would see to that, and I doubt he has the strength to defy them.

He's looking up now, and he sees me. I look down again, studying the book in my hands. I have no idea what it's talking about.

"Severus?" I look up at him. He's stood in front of my table, shyly.

"What, Lupin?"

A pained expression races across his face, and I hate myself for it. "I was wondering if you could help me with my Potions work. You're top of the class, and I'm rubbish really.

That self-effacing quality is so different to everyone else I know. "Then why did you take it at NEWT?"

He grimaces. "I though it'd be interesting."

It's strange; this is probably the first real conversation I've had with him. "Sit down then." We sit and work through his problems for half an hour. He's obviously clever, understanding my explanations swiftly and easily. He's very quick to make jokes at his own expense- I expect that's the fault of Potter and Black. I stop being sarcastic, and find myself enjoying his company, and wanting to continue sitting with him.

He sighs and smiles at me. "Thank you, Severus. I really should ask Professor Mawdryn for some tutoring."

"I could do it." Did I say that too quickly?

His face lights up. "Really? Oh, that would be…"

I cut him off before he starts gushing too much. "Wednesday night, six o'clock, here."

"OK. Oh-" Black and Potter just walked in, along with Black's latest boyfriend. I'm surprised they're in the library- I didn't know they could even read. Remus starts to sing under his breath, and I strain to hear him. "Oo, baby, can't do this to me baby, just gotta get out, just gotta get right outta here…" He sees me looking at him, and smiles apologetically. "Bohemian Rhapsody. It's stuck in my head."

"Don't you like Black's boyfriend?"

He shakes his head quickly. "No, but don't tell Sirius I said that. Stromboli is a bastard." I'm surprised to hear such strong language from him.

"Why?"

""Oh, he's awful. He bitches constantly, and he takes Sirius away from us."

"Is that why you're here, with me? Potter has Evans and Black has Stromboli…"

He glances at me. "You think I need a partner? You sound just like Sirius."

I make a face. "God forbid."

They're walking towards us now. I don't want them here, ever.

"Moony? Why're you sat with Snivellus?"

"Doesn't the smell bother you?" Stromboli sniggers at Black's highly feeble joke.

I sneer, "You're recycling your jokes, Black. You used that one last week."

His eyes narrow. Good, I've made him angry. "Keeping tabs, Snivelly?"

Remus stands up hurriedly. "Sirius, stop it. Let's go." He smiles at me. "Bye Severus."

"Wednesday, right?"

He nods, and Potter speaks. "What's Wednesday?"

"Severus is going to help me with Potions. Now, come on…" Remus leaves, pulling Potter with him. Black pushes Stromboli to follow them, and stares down at me.

"What, Black?"

"You. I've seen you looking at Moony."

"Looking is hardly a crime. Now kindly get lost."

He leans forward, resting his knuckles on my table. "You fancy him, don't you?" I don't respond. "Stay away from him. Remus doesn't need or want anyone like you. He deserves better. Leave him alone."

"Or what?"

He doesn't answer, just smiles viciously at me and leaves. I'm not scared. There's nothing he can do to me that he hasn't already done.

elvencherry07- Yay! Another person likes it

ISC- Ew, gross thoughts… But SLASH the musical sounds cool… It would have to contain good ships, though. Like Sirius/Remus!

winterbaby93- Well, I am pretty special really :-)

Versipellis- He will always be singing Queen! Coz they rock, and are playing on my computer at the mo. And I always do that thing where I start stories coz I'm bored. AND HITCHHIKERS ROCKS! (slight overload there)

Lykaios Nyx- I did read your stories, and reviewed. Everyone, read these stories! Especially "You're". It made me cry! And lets have a huge group huggle for poor lovely Remus and Sirius

Jessica Goldberg- I made someone squee? Cool. And at some point I'm putting up a songfic for them, but can't actually get round to it yet. It should be very sad :sniff:

EsScaper- Hee hee! There's a lot more pain yet… As to whether there will be any happiness, well… (I love being the evil author)

Hannio- Thank you for the luck, especially as I'm writing this when I should be revising. Ah well, it's only Maths. And Sirius has a boyfriend… so why is he so angry at Snape? But yeah, I'm just letting the characters be all dense.

butterflywings32- Well, he has to be full of himself, otherwise he wouldn't be him! But I think he's really very shy, probably even more than Remus.

checkmarks- Go and eat chocolate- I do when I want to cry. Thanks for the luck!

KawaiiMegami86- I know, when you're having a bad day it's great to get nice new chapters! And Siri will tell Rem eventually. In chapter 6, I believe. But plenty of angst still to come!
succorelle- Poor Remmie really does feel that way! Love him.

Silverwitch07- Well, thanks for liking me. And did Siri mean it? Oh, I don't know. Well, I do, and I've said it before. But hmm… plenty of time yet for things to go wrong!