*Its been a while since I've updated. I'm honestly really happy with the positive response this story has gotten. I have finished school and am working on future chapters now (I have to, again, warn that this is not a story where everyone gets their 'happily ever after' as much as I enjoy those stories I don't find them realistic). Please comment, follow and favorite. I'll try to update as frequently as possible but I make no promises*
"You ain't gotta worry, it's an open invitation
I'll be sittin' right here, real patient"
-Come and Get It, Selena Gomez
I laid down on the bed after Remus had left. I was still super tired.
While most people got massive headaches from alcohol, I got super sleepy... And then I got a headache.
The door suddenly opened, and in walked a dreamy looking Alice. I smirked as she practically floated over to her dresser.
"What's got you so happy?" I questioned, staring at her from my place on the bed.
"Oh nothing..." She bit her lips, smiling wildly. "Except the fact that Frank asked me to be his girlfriend."
I sat straight up, grinning at her.
"Shut up!" I yelled, slapping the bed.
"I can't!" She squealed. "He is such a gentleman too! We slept in his bed and he made sure not to pressure me into anything. It was just so... perfect."
I rolled my eyes, smiling at her.
"I'm happy for you. You've been obsessing about Longbottom forever," I stopped giving her a pointed look. "I am so going to be your maid of honor."
Alice flung her hairbrush at me, blushing wildly. I dodged it, laughing.
"So... what poor sap did you rope into bed with you this time?" She questioned. I gave her a look of feigned offense.
"And how do you know I slept with anyone?" I asked innocently. She gave me a look.
"Do I look like I have 'stupid' written across my forehead?" She raised an eyebrow at me. I pouted at her.
"Why does everyone always assume the worst of me?" I asked.
"It saves time." She teased, causing me to stick my tongue out. "No but seriously, who?"
I bit my lip to hide my grin.
"You're not going to believe me if I tell you."
Third Person POV
Remus Lupin was slowly freaking out.
"So where were you last night?" James asked, his hair sticking up in strange places.
"I um-" Remus tried to stutter out an answer, but nothing would come out. What could he possibly say?
Oh, hey Prongs! I just had mind-blowing sex with a girl, and I barely remember it!
Yeah, that would go well. Especially because of who it was with.
Rubellia Devlin was a name no one in the marauders said. Whenever they did, Sirius would freak out. If he ever found out that Remus slept with her...
Let's just say it would be very bad.
~Time Skip~
Ruby's POV
Potions class that Monday was a lot more interesting than I'd imagined.
When I'd walked in, Remus was already at our desk with his potions book open. When he saw me, he squirmed a bit looking down at his book. I couldn't help but smirk as I sat beside him.
"Morning Wolf." I greeted in a sing-song voice. He blushed a little, not looking up from his book. He began flipping through his potions book, not sparing me a glance
So he's trying to ignore me... that just won't do.
I placed a hand on his leg, leaning towards his ear.
"Have you thought about my offer at all this weekend?" I whispered in his ear. He went completely still, his face flushing even darker. And I chuckled lowly. "I'm not asking for an answer right away, but keep in mind I'm a patient person."
"I-I-" He stuttered. Whatever he was about to attempt to stutter was lost as Slughorn stumbled into the room. He grinned cheerfully, greeting us all with his forever annoying:
"Good morning sixth years!"
I rolled my eyes, taking my hands off Remus's leg. I settled into my seat as the lesson began.
The day went by fairly slow. I managed to tease Remus a bit more, but lessons required most of my attention.
My grades were extremely important to me. And as much as I loved fooling around and teasing people, I wasn't going to let any of that distract me from my work.
"You're getting into the habit again!" Alice chastised me over dinner. I glanced up from my herbology book, seeing her disapproving glare. "It's only a few days into term, you can't start ignoring meals this early. Or at all for that matter."
"What are you, my wife?" I sassed, glancing back down at my book. It was, rather violently, ripped from my grasp.
"No, I'm not your wife! I'm your best friend. And I don't care how cool, or bad ass you think you are. You. Need. To. Eat."
I stared at her for a long moment. And then I quietly shoveled food in my mouth.
It sounds a bit strange doesn't it? If anyone else had done that, they'd've been hexed into the next century. But this was Alice. The only person I ever really cared about. And the only person who'd ever seemed to care about me. At least in a way that counted.
Alice nodded approvingly, turning to Lily to continue their lengthy conversation about her relationship with Frank. I was all for being supportive, but I wasn't very good for those kinds of conversations.
I didn't believe in love, but I doubted I ever would.
I picked up another spoonful of potatoes, only to met with a ball of parchment. I glanced around subtly, before unfolding it carefully.
Meet me in the broom cupboard on the third floor after dinner
I grinned. I'd know that handwriting anywhere. I crumpled the note, pushing it into the pocket of my robe.
I snuck my way into the broom closet, shutting the door quietly. I grinned at the familiar figure in front of me.
"So you got my note then." The figure breathed. I smirked flirtatiously, walking closer.
"Why else would I be here?" I answered, grinning. "So we gonna do this or what McKinnon?"
Marlene smiled at me, the darkness making it hard to pick out anything more than her more prominent features. Like her soft pink lips or her blonde hair.
"Why else would I be here?" She teased as we both began removing our clothes.
