𝐋𝐚𝐭𝐞 || 𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐮𝐬 𝐥𝐮𝐩𝐢𝐧

•𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝟔•

Clenched jaw. His right hand in a fist, left hand on his wand. Eyes closed. Lungs filled with deep breaths.

Inhale.

1...2...3...

Exhale.

4...5...6..

Inhale.

7...8..9...

Exhale.

10.....

Don't make irrational choices.

She poured the goddamn juice over me!

Keep calm.

My clothes are soaked!

Don't hex her.

But she had done it again!

Be patient.

Why is she so vexing?

Calm yourself.

I want to hex her.

Don't.

Should I turn her into a cockroach or spider?

I should lower my wand.

Probably a spider. More disgusting.

He tried to shut his thoughts out and not lose his temper.

"Rory, come on!" Lilly whined.

"Why did you even do that?" James exclaimed.

"Ahh, here we go again." Peter took a nibble from the bagel.

"I don't think orange suits Remus." Sirius scratched his chin.

"I agree with you, Sirius. I should've tried cherry juice instead," Aurora shrugged, her eyes still fixed on furious Remus.

"I understand the hardship you are having to maintain a civil conversation with people, Martin. But let me inform you that pouring the goddamn juice all over someone is not a way to express yourself." Remus hissed before turning and going away to handle his situation.

He was trying his best not to hex the girl and jeopardize the whole plan. He made a promise to James and he intended to keep it. Thus, he felt the need to clean himself both from the stains of juice and immense anger.

"Rory, I thought you were over this childish behavior," Lilly approached her best friend.

"He practically begged me to do it, Lills. Look on the bright side, I feel much better now." she smiled in satisfaction.

"I still don't think any kind of juice suits Remus. You should've tried milk."

"There was no milk, Sirius. I looked for it."

"Let's not waste the milk supplies, guys. Some people drink them before bed." James interrupted. Even though he was upset over Aurora's gesture towards Remus, he still wanted to be close to Lilly. "Let's go and wait for Remus on the train. Come on, Lilly."

"Is no one going to wait for Remus?" Lilly asked.

"I think Martin should," Peter said carelessly. He was almost finishing his bagel. "She is the one responsible for the situation."

"Oh, you wish. He is your best friend, is he not?"

"For me, I have never seen him in my life. I don't even know who he is." James said grabbing Lilly's wrist and leading her to the train. She sent a reassuring look at her best friend, smiling sincerely. In response, Aurora just stick out her tongue.