When the Star Fell in Love With the Moon

Oh.. a Naked Man

Remus groaned loudly as he rolled over in bed.

"Come on Moony, let's get you to class"

Remus didn't look up to see who was speaking but he knew it was James. He didn't respond, he didn't want to move. His head was pounding and his whole body ached, his bones hurt, he was shaky and sweaty. Everything was too bright and too loud. Remus was nauseous from the pain and his heightened sense of smell wasn't helping. Tonight was the full moon and Remus was miserable. He grumbled as he slowly moved himself out of bed and began to get ready for the day. Thankfully the others remained quiet as they knew how sensitive to everything Remus was this time of month.

Thank Merlin

He still had time to shower. Remus had hoped the hot water would help with his aches and pains but to his dismay it did not. The water running over his skin felt nice but he was still very much in pain afterwards. He knew better, nothing would help the pain or delay the transformation. It would all only get worse until tonight when he cracked and everything came undone.
Remus headed back into the room to grab a few things for the day. He debated on bringing his pipe and lighter, he would be in major trouble if he got caught but it might help with his nausea, pain and overall high anxiety about tonight. Remus caved, grabbing the pipe and stuffing it in his pocket. He planned to sneak out and smoke between classes or at lunch.

Remus drug himself through the first few classes. He barely survived potions though, all the ingredients, brews, and chemicals only worsened his headache and the smells where so overwhelming and strong he almost threw up multiple times. Finally it was lunch and he could escape. As he made his way out of the classroom and towards the great hall he was stopped by a hand on his shoulder. It was Sirius.

"What?" Remus said with a sigh

I'm trying to get food and get out of here

"You look like shit Moony" Sirius commented.

Nice to see you too, you twat  

"Thanks" "You know that's funny because I feel shit" Remus Remarked.

"Oh stop being so moody Moony"Sirius smiled at him.

"Come on"

He grabbed Remus's hand and pulled him through the corridor away from the great hall.
Sirius sat him down on a bench.

"Sirius what is going on?" Remus wined.

"You and I both know that if you were to go into the great hall right now, you would have a seizure" Sirius lectured.

Seizure? That's a bit of an overstatement

"You'd be going on about how the "lights are too bright" and how "everything smells awful" and how "it's too loud""Sirius reminded him.

He has a point.

Remus sighed, nodding

"You wait here, I'll go get some food and bring it back" "alright?" Sirius said smiling.

"Thank you" Remus replied, returning his smile.

What did I do to deserve friends like this?

It wasn't long before Sirius returned, holding a plate of food.

"Let's go outside, yeah?"

Remus nodded. Sirius picked up his hand again and pulled him out towards the court yard. When they go there Sirius found them a place to sit under one of the trees. Once seated, Remus reached into his pocket and pulling out his pipe. He looked to Sirius before lighting it.