The Grey Area

Chapter 32

Klara

I ran up the stairs to the astronomy tower and I slowed my pace as I got to the top. I burst through the door and saw Remus sitting on the bench facing the view. I walked up behind him and wrapped my arms around him from behind. I bent down and planted a kiss on his cheek making him jump slightly.

"Hi," I mumbled and he relaxed at the sound of my voice. "Sorry."

"No it's fine. Just was in deep thought is all," he smiled holding my hand as I sat down next to him.

"I got you something," I smiled and he sighed deeply.

"You seriously didn't have to-"

"Well I did suck it up Lupin," I interrupted digging into my bag. I turned back to face him except now he had a wrapped box on his lap. I looked at it and noticed it was made out to me. I met his stare and he was smiling amused. "You hypocrite."

"Please did you really think I wasn't going to get you anything?" He teased leaning in to plant a quick kiss on my lips.

I felt my cheeks warm up and I handed him his gift. He handed me mine and he stared at me waiting for me to open mines first. I laughed and rolled my eyes as I began to tear open the gift wrapping. There was box that said GUCCI on it and I looked at it confused.

"It's an expensive muggle brand. Gucci," he explained and I widened my eyes.

I opened the box and there was a purse inside with a snake lock. I smiled at the snake and got to my feet. I put on the bag and twirled a bit smiling.

"What'd you think? I absolutely love it," I smiled turning in circles doing exaggerated poses.

Remus giggled at me and said, "It suits you."

"Merlin Remus how expensive is this? It looks more put together than wizarding bags," I admired feeling the material.

"Very. My dads a ministry official remember? This was nothing," he smirked smugly.

"Confidence is sexy on you Remus," I winked. "Now open yours."

Remus smiled and opened up his gift. Once he opened the top he smiled wider at the sweater that was neatly folded inside. It was a dark orange which I knew was his favorite color. His fingers ran through the fabric and he hummed in delight.

"You got it in an x-large?" He asked before checking the tag.

"Of course I did. Do you think I not know you Lupin?" I laughed.

He opened the sweater completely and he smiled showing his teeth. He got to his feet and placed the sweater on the bench momentarily. He quickly slid off the sweater he was currently wearing leaving him in only a tank top. I widened my eyes and froze momentarily and he smirked at my reaction.

"Well," I choked out and cleared my throat.

Remus slipped on the sweater I got him and he looked happy. He sat back down but closer this time and laid his arm on the railing. His fingers brushed through my hair and I cupped his face before pressing my lips onto his.

"I love it," he mumbled against my mouth.

"I'm glad you do," I replied and he immediately slipped his tongue into my mouth.