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Chapter 28

Avalynn sat the Gryffindor table, scowling at her breakfast plate while she considered how her magic had changed its behavior since the day before. "The Pleasurable Mistake That Was", as she had dubbed it, must have convinced her magic that she and Remus had further accepted the bond between them. Instead of her magic being annoyingly persistent like usual, now it was acting more like a fire that was stoked by Remus's presence and the thought of his body against hers. She really wasn't sure how good of an idea their interaction had been, as much as she had loved it. A part of her felt like utter shit for keeping the truth from Remus, but she didn't feel ready to tell him everything yet. He seemed to be okay with waiting though, she thought. Ava couldn't stop her mind from drifting back to the darkened alcove where she first felt Remus's lips against hers. The feeling of desperate need rushed back into her, images of the moment flashing through her head. He nipped at the juncture of her neck and shoulder. He growled into her mouth and picked her up, pressing her back into the castle wall.

Ava could feel her face flushing as a sensual warmth spread throughout her body. Oh, God. Is this going to happen to me every time I just think about him? Afraid that her reaction would draw everyone's attention, she snuck glances around the table, thankful to see that no one noticed her hot and bothered state. But then she made eye contact with Remus. He was looking directly at her with a hungry, heated expression. Her eyes widened before flicking her gaze back down to her plate. At least my attraction isn't one sided, she considered. Regardless of how much she wanted Remus, she didn't want their physical relationship to spiral out of control before they had a chance to talk to one another. To both get to know each other better, but to also allow Ava to explain the truth of their situation.

"Ava," Remus said softly. She looked up to see his eyes completely green and he continued, "Would you want to study with Lily, myself, and some others this afternoon?"

"I actually already have plans for today," she told him, thinking of Benedict and the other first-years that were to meet with her and Severus.

Hurt flashed across the werewolf's face before he seemed to force a smile. "That's alright."

Speaking quickly, Ava asked, "What about tomorrow? I'm free tomorrow."

He beamed. "That would be great." He chuckled. "Seems like everyone desires your company."

She smirked. "That's because I always leave my partners more than satisfied and coming back for more."

It took Ava a moment to realize those words had actually come out of her mouth. The stunned silence of the table made it obvious that her friends had heard what she said. Oh my God, that was SO cheesy. What is this? Drarry fan fiction? I can't believe I just said that. Aloud. To Remus, she scolded herself, hoping that Remus knew she wasn't being serious about being with other people and just meant study partners.

She risked a look at Remus and sucked in a breath. His pupils were blown wide and he looked ready to devour her. Ava's mind immediately took her back to the feeling of him pressed against her intimately from the day before. She squirmed in his grasp, and he could barely hold himself back. She pressed her thighs together as her imagination ran away with the thought of Remus touching her, arousal rolling off her in waves.

Remus inhaled deeply and his eyes flickered to amber for a brief moment.

An elbow to her ribs pulled Ava from her heady thoughts. She turned to Sirius with a frown. "What?" she asked quietly.

He was clenching his jaw. "Can you please take it down a notch?" he whispered, desperation lacing his tone.

She continued to frown at him for a moment before realization dawned in her eyes. "You mean—you, you can—"

Sirius grimaced. "Smell your desire? Yeah, so if you could not think about how much you want to shag Moony, that'd be great."

Her cheeks flamed, mortified. She turned to Remus, who looked ready to snarl at his best friend, and quickly grabbed her schoolbag before hastily departing the Great Hall.


Classes seemed to drag on forever to Ava, who was more than ready to meet up with her soulmate and other friends in the library for a study session. The intense looks that her and Remus shared every time they had seen each other since breakfast the day before had her all riled up. Because of the unfortunate comment from Sirius, Ava relentlessly tried to keep her more explicit thoughts of Remus to herself, behind the mental wall she practiced constructing, which Severus assisted with the afternoon prior. It appeared to be working, as the Animagus hadn't mentioned anything else so embarrassing to her.

As excited as she was to spend more time with Remus, she was also nervous. Ava couldn't help but fret over the "what ifs" that plagued her mind as she approached the library doors. What if we don't like the same things? What if he thinks our magic made a mistake in choosing one another? What if he realizes that he doesn't actually like me? She shook her head. Don't think like that, she reprimanded herself. If our magic thinks we belong together, then we probably do. So, get over yourself, it'll be fine.

Once inside the large, quiet room, Ava took a few minutes strolling through the various study areas where students tended to gather before locating her fellow Gryffindors. She couldn't help but notice that they were situated as far away as possible from the table that she and Severus frequented. Remus, Alice, and Lily were already settled in, books and parchment laying on the table. Of course, Remus was the first alerted to her presence. His head whipped up from his assignment and he grinned widely. The smile directed her way made her heart melt. Ava wasn't sure anyone had ever been so happy to see her before. She returned his welcoming grin and felt a blush rise to her cheeks when she realized the seat left empty for her was next to Remus.

"Hey, guys," she said as she lowered herself into the chair, careful to not brush up against Remus.

The girls greeted her with enthusiasm and Lily demanded to know how each of her classes were going and what level of the curriculum she was studying for each. After a brief discussion of Ava's workload, the four students got to work. Occasionally, she would ask her friends for help or clarification, but she held her own for the most part, which they seemed to appreciate. She laughed internally, comparing their study group to what she would expect from James, Sirius, and probably Peter, if they had been the ones studying. Ava had moved onto her Potions essay, but needed a particular book for a theory that her textbook only referenced. After asking for her table-mates' thoughts, Remus graciously offered to show her where she could find the text she needed.

Without waiting for a response from her, the werewolf stood and held out his hand.

Ava peeked at Lily and Alice out of the corner of her eye to see them smiling. She looked back to Remus and gulped in trepidation, but grasped his proffered hand. The instant their skin touched, their magic reached out for one another, interacting for the first time in two days. Not even a few steps away from their table, Ava let out a happy sigh. Her magic thrummed in pleasure, and raced throughout her body before settling. She had noticed that over the past couple of days that her magic hadn't been as bossy towards her as it was before, and she just assumed that was due to the fact that she was actually spending time with Remus now.

He smiled at her knowingly, indicating he had most likely heard her noise of relief.

Ava's knees felt weak. There was just something about the way he looked at her that made her feel like she was the most special person in the world.

As Remus led her through the shelves of books, he asked, "What did you do for school before coming to Hogwarts?"

She squeezed his hand minutely at the reminder of her world, lost to her forever. "I went to Muggle schools since my mom, you know, didn't want me around magic."

He frowned and gently rubbed his thumb across the back of her hand. "I'm sorry. That must've been hard on you."

She shrugged. "It's fine. I'm here now."

His smile returned. "I admire your strength, Ava."

She stopped walking and turned to him. "What do you mean?"

He ran his free hand through his sandy hair. "Well, you've had a lot to deal with recently. You lost your mum, moved countries, moved in with a relative you didn't really know, and you've had to adapt to living in a world with magic. Not to mention, everything that you've learned since arriving here."

Ava stood in silence for a few moments, considering his words. "You're right," she finally said, sounding a little surprised that she agreed with him. Her face must've darkened because he looked at her in concern. "It's been absolute shit sometimes, but I'm sure you've noticed that. I don't always mask my emotions very well," she admitted. He nodded but stayed silent, so she continued. "But the longer I'm here, the more I've come to realize that maybe this is where I'm meant to be. I've found an aunt who seems to love me as much as I love her, and I've formed friendships that I'm sure will last a lifetime." She squeezed his hand and smiled. "And I've found you."

Remus looked at her awestruck, with his mouth hanging slightly open. While he didn't say anything, possibly thrown by her honesty, Ava could feel her magic tickling along her fingers, over her palm, and flicker up her wrist and arm. It felt like a hug, embracing her with safety and warmth.

Too afraid to hear what Remus might think, she tugged him along the aisle of shelves and asked, "So, where is this book supposed to be?"

"Just around the corner," he replied softly, sounded distracted.

They both scanned the row, looking for the title for a couple minutes before Ava spotted it on the top shelf. She tried reaching for it, but could barely touch the bottom of the spine. With a little bounce, she managed to grasp the edge of the book and wiggle it slightly free from its place on the shelf. She raised her hand, intending on jumping once more when Remus reached up and snatched it down for her.

"Thanks, Remus," she said, taking a slight step back from the shelf to turn around, only to bump into him, sounding like she caused him to drop the book. "Oh! I'm sorry," she exclaimed before noticing that both of his hands were placed on either side of her, holding onto the shelf. Slowly, she turned her body to face him. Ava felt her breath leave her body, realizing how close his face was, putting his perfectly kissable lips within reach of her own. His arms were caging her in against the shelf, making her feel trapped.

And judging by the predatory look in Remus's eyes, that was his intention. Seeing them flicker between amber and green, Ava wasn't sure how in control Remus was at the moment.

She licked her lips, watching his eyes track the movement. This is a bad idea. She opened her mouth to voice that thought aloud, but before she could utter even a syllable, Remus swooped in, pressing his lips against hers. Ava noticed it wasn't as needy as their kiss a couple of days ago behind the tapestry. It was more relaxed and soothing. And down right intoxicating, she thought. She closed her eyes, and lost herself in the feeling of his tongue coaxing hers into his mouth.

Remus's hands must've left their post from either side of her because he slipped them inside her robe. Even through her shirt, his touch warmed her skin, leaving a trail of magic caressing her hips and back.

Her hands were clutching the front of his robes, trying to keep herself upright as her mind became muddled with the desire and need to feel his skin on hers.

Remus's hands left her body and slowly rose to cover hers tangled in his robes before prying them away from himself. He took a step back, green eyes roving over her face, and smirked, causing Ava to think she must've looked throughly kissed. He leaned forward and pressed a kiss to her forehead. Then, without a word, he turned and headed down the aisle, in the direction of their table.

What? Where's he going? she thought, trying to work her way out of the heated daze her body seemed to be stuck in. Realizing that the werewolf was purposefully leaving her in such a state, she hissed after him, "You're an absolute tease, Remus Lupin!"

He paused and glanced over his shoulder, giving her an infuriating wink before continuing around the corner.

Ava stood there with her mouth hanging open, stunned at what had just occurred. Oh, so it's like that, is it? she thought, quickly righting her clothes and picking up the book she needed from the floor. She huffed in part amusement and part exasperation. That cheeky bastard, she thought as she made her way back to their study group, already plotting on how to return the favor.