*Yay for new chapter. I finally had time to post this. Enjoy!*
"And I won't be denied by you
The animal inside of you"
-Animals, Neon Trees
I eyed Marlene's sleeping form. She was curled up under her cloak, snorting softly.
It was almost too pathetic.
I finished buttoning my shirt, and smoothed my skirt. Stepping into the hallway I glanced around, making sure the hallways was clear.
Marlene could find her own way back to the dorm. It wasn't my responsibility to wake her up.
~Time Skip~
I pushed open the door to my dorm room, trying to be as quiet as possible. I didn't really want to hear a lecture from Alice.
Suddenly the dark room flooded with light, making me flinch.
So close...
"Where were you?" Alice questioned. I bit my lip, walking towards my bed. I began pulling off my school clothes. "Ruby?"
"I was with someone." I answered off-handedly.
"Which someone?" She asked. I sighed heavily as I pulled on an oversized Iron Man tshirt.
"Marlene..."
"Ruby!" She sighed with exasperation. "You have to stop leading the poor girl on."
I snorted, rolling my eyes.
"Marlene knows perfectly well that I am not interested in a relationship."
"Does she? Because I don't think she does." Alice bit out. "I see how she stares at you, Ruby. It's not healthy for her."
"Then that's her problem. I make it perfectly clear to the people I sleep with- it's just sex. Nothing more, nothing less." I said insistently. Alice opened her mouth, presumably to scold me more. I held up a hand, cutting her off. "I'm not discussing this with you right now. I am tired."
Alice eyes me, before rubbing her eyes in exhaustion.
"Fine. But when she does something stupid because of you, don't say I didn't tell you so."
I waved her off, collapsing on my bed. Almost immediately I was greeted by sleep.
~Time Skip~
Remus's POV
Remus was losing his mind. He didn't know what it was, but every thought he had was about her.
The way she so openly flaunted herself in front of him. The way she knew it bothered him.
He stared at the ceiling, his brain working a mile a minute.
Is it even worth it, He ran a hand through his hair, deep in thought. Should I-
You know you'll never get a chance like this again,
A voice within him reasoned. Plus, why shouldn't you have some fun. You know for a fact you're not 'Saint Moony'.
He pondered this thought , closing his eyes.
No strings attached, huh?
~Time Skip~
Ruby's POV
I walked towards the great hall, my mind still numb with sleep.
Stupid dreams, of stupid things... I grumbled mentally, trying to push the thoughts from my mind. Thank Godric for weekends.
I let out a quiet yelp as someone tugged me into a broom closet.
"What the-" I stopped short, looking at the person in front of me. "Lupin?"
The boy in front of me looked frazzled, like he'd gotten as much sleep as I had. Which had been next to none.
He ran a hand through his hair, his tired eyes staring at me timidly.
"Does..." He paused, taking a deep breath. "Does your offer still stand."
I stared at him in well concealed surprise, smiling lightly.
"And what offer are you referring to?" I asked innocently, stepping closer. He ground his teeth together, seeming to be biting back something.
"You know which offer I'm talking about."
"I do," I admitted with a smirk. "I just want to hear you say it."
He gave me an anxious look, and I chuckled.
"Okay, okay. I'll bite." I smirked, looking at him. "You want to take me up on this offer, I have one very simple rule."
"This is just sex," I gave him a serious look, and he nodded nervously. "I'm serious. This isn't a romance novel. We are not going to ride off into any sunset. We meet, we let off a little frustration, and that's the end of it."
He nods slowly.
I grinned, wrapping my arms around his neck.
"Meet me in the common room later, during dinner. We'll see if we can't have some fun." I whispered. I pulled my arms away, walking towards the door.
"Does this ever get boring for you?" Remus questioned as I opened the door. I turned, grinning at him.
"On the contrary," I grinned cheekily. "This is where I start to have fun."
