Chapter 10
"It Begins"
"Hmm…life is good," Xander purred as he soaked in his bathtub that seemed the size of an Olympic sized swimming pool. He leaned his head back against the tiles; memories of the past few months seeping through.
After making up with his Remus, they both decided to keep it a semi secret. The teachers all knew, as did the well-intentioned meddling Headmaster, but it was best to keep it out of sights from the students. But that never stopped Remus from showing his affections.
It started out with Remus surprising him after classes, or walking so close to him their hands would always touch. He would sit next to Xander at meals since Minerva had graciously given up her seat for him. Of course, they both received a stern yet happy smile from the Transfiguration teacher. Then the gifts started appearing. A rose would sit waiting on top of his plate at meals, another appearing just a Xander would sit down to begin class. Chocolates, books that Xander loved…all of them romantic and thoughtful with each day passing.
Remus would visit him at night, just sit next to him and talk for hours. Sometimes he would stay the night, holding him against the nightmares that sometimes haunted him. He was there every night, never missing a beat. It even got to where Remus would transform in Xander's rooms when the moon was full in the sky. Xander would lay on the floor, reading in low tones while stroking the crisp fu of the werewolf sleeping beside him. It was during the first night, when Xander witnessed the hard transformation that he fell hard for the professor. And he was falling still…
"Yeah," he laughed, bubbles floating around him as he splashed through the water, "Life really is good."
The students though, knew something was up. When each rose appeared Xander would pick it up, blush, and then brush the soft petals against his smiling lips. He would always share the chocolates that he received with everyone, and quoted passages he enjoyed to those who would listen. He was happy; laughing and joking more then he had when he first came to Hogwarts.
"Come off it Hermoine! Professor Lupin and Professor Harris? You have got to be kidding me!" Ron scoffed, flinging a scowl towards his bushy haired friend. She huffed, her hands on her hips. Harry just sat in the middle, a soft sigh escaping as the fight began.
"You've seen them Ronald! At dinner, and when walking the halls! They always walk close to each other, and Ginny even said she saw them hold hands once!"
"That doesn't necessarily mean that they are shagging!"
"Ronald!"
"Come on you two! Just cut it out already! There is no use arguing over something that is none of our business!" Harry shouted, getting between the two before the fight could escalate. The trio sat back down, breathing heavily.
"I can prove it to you!" Hermoine said, a mischievous glint coming into her eyes. Ron and Harry both groaned, knowing she was plotting something.
"Come with me Xander?" Remus asked, lightly brushing their hands together. Xander nodded, blushing slightly. It was after hours and both had just gotten done patrolling the halls for students going out after hours. They walked down the hall towards the Astronomy Tower, hands touching and talking in soft tones. Both climbed steadily up the stairs until they were at the top. Remus opened the door and bowed, causing Xander to giggle lightly.
"After you my dear," Remus growled out playfully.
"Thank you…honey!"
"What did you call me?"
"Um…"
Xander was off like a shot, almost reaching the wall before he was caught up in a strong embrace. Remus lowered his head, crushing their mouths together. As their lips met, Xander moaned lightly, wrapping his arms around Remus' shoulders. His fingers entangled into his hair, clutching the werewolf closer to him. He sighed, opening his mouth slightly, welcoming a warm tongue into his depths. He stroked it with his own, pulling it more firmly inside and sucking on it. It then retreated, Xander following closely behind. Their kiss became fiercer, the silky glide of tongues turning into a battle of dominance, one of which Remus was currently winning. Xander surrendered willingly, his knees collapsing as one of Remus' hands snuck under his robes and shirt to lightly scrape against a puckered nipple. He wrenched back, panting as his robes were almost ripped from his body.
"Remus…" he sobbed as the werewolf bent his head, taking that sweet bud into his mouth. He sucked, pulled, and nipped, each tug causing Xander become a virtual puddle at his feet.
"Remus…not here…" he finally panted out, pulling that sexy mouth away from his aroused body. Remus growled, angry that he was taken away from his pebbled treat.
"You're right," he sighed morosely. A wicked look sprang into his eyes and he swept Xander into his arms, holding him close as he walked towards the door.
"REMUS! Put me down!" Xander screamed, his eyes wide as Remus began to descend the stairs. The man paid no heed to his squirming lover, his mind fixated on just getting to Xander's rooms before someone caught them.
"Um…okay…maybe Hermoine was right…"Ron mumbled, eyes glazed over at the scene he just witnessed. Harry nodded beside him, their shoulders brushing underneath the confides of the invisibility cloak. They both jumped back a little, blushes staining their cheeks.
"So…"
"So…"
"Ron?"
"Yeah Harry?"
"Can…can I kiss you?"
"……sure……"
They slowly came together, looking into each other's eyes as their lips touched. In a world of their own, they never noticed the cloak slip down or the footsteps pounding up the stairs.
"WEASLEY! POTTER! WHAT IN MERLIN'S NAME ARE YOU DOING?"
Both jerked back, eyes wide as the face of a severely annoyed Professor Snape came into view.
"Uh oh…"
…TBC…
HAHAHAHAHA! Harry and Ron caught snogging by Professor Snape! And Remus is going to eat Xander! So folks, it looks like lemon in next chapter!
Enjoy!
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