Bubblegum ➳ Remus Lupin

[12.] Shut up

IT WAS THE morning of the Hogsmeade trip, and Violet was currently panicking. Her friends watched in amusement as she made their dorm room look as if a hurricane had gone through. Clothes and shoes were thrown all across the room as Violet searched for the perfect outfit to wear. When it came to Hogsmeade, Violet would usually pull something together that was cute yet comfy, but this time she was attending the little village with the bloke she fancied and she wanted to look perfect.

"You're panicking for no apparent reason." Her sister told her as she tried to calm her down. "Besides, Remus would still think you look beautiful if you were wearing a trash bag."
Violet glared at her. "It's easy for you to say. You don't have to woo James, he's already in love with you. Remus isn't, and I really want to look presentable for him and myself."

Lily scoffed. "James is not in love with me. He thinks he is, but he's not. He's not being serious about his feelings for me, and it's all just a game to him."

"The boy is bloody in love with you Lily, if chasing after you since 2nd year was just a "game", why is he still doing it? He could've just forgotten about you, and could have had a girlfriend by now. Merlin, his girlfriend could've been me."

Violet glared at her sister as she refused to allow for her to talk bad about her friend. "But he hasn't had another girlfriend after that Hufflepuff because every time he's talking to another girl, he can't help the fact but think of you. The beautiful redhead who stole his heart back in 2nd year and has had his heart ever since. He feels the need to stay faithful to you even thought you hate him and want nothing to do with him. You know how times like these are. Evil is rising and we're the bait because you and I are mudbloods and those who are purebloods have the advantage, yet he's a pureblood and doesn't give a damn about you being muggle born and if that isn't love, then I don't know what is."

Lily stared at Violet before she shook her head. "I'll see you later." She murmured as she gathered her things and made her way out of the dorm. Alice put a hand on Violet's shoulder. "Come on, let's get you ready."
Violet smiled at her best friend as they both went over to the mess of clothes and began to pick something out.

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"Violet." Remus greeted her, taking in the beautiful girl before him. She smiled widely at him, as she tugged on her jacket, pulling it closer around her. She had settled for a white skirt, black shirt and her red mary jane heels. "Hello Remus."

"Come on, how about we just go walk around?" He asked her as he reached for her hand, intertwining their fingers. She squeezed his hand and nodded, smiling. "I'll like that."

For the next couple of hours, Remus and Violet walked around the village, talking and laughing. Currently, they were sharing a pack of bubblegum they had bought in Honeydukes earlier. "How would've thought saying yes to you, would result in free bubblegum?" she teased him as they sat on a bench.

Remus chuckled. "I'm pretty sure if you had said yes to any other bloke, they would've bought you bubblegum. We all know how much you adore the sweet." Violet smiled. "I wouldn't have said yes to another bloke Rem." She admitted as she blew a bubble. "I wanted to go with you."

He grinned at her as he put an arm around her and pulled her closer to his body. "Well I must be some lucky bloke then. To have Violet Evans want to go to Hogsmeade with me must be a bloody miracle." Violet laughed. "Oh, you're very lucky, but I'm luckier. Who would've thought that the famous Marauder, Remus Lupin would want to go to Hogsmeade with plain ol' me."

"Well who wouldn't want to go with you? You're beautiful and your obsession with bubblegum is quite attractive too." Violet turned her full attention to the boy. "Are you saying you find that horrid obsession attractive? My, Remus, you're one weird guy." They both laughed and Violet laid her head on his chest.

"I mean, if it wasn't for your bubblegum obsession, we wouldn't be here today. I could've been on a date with Dorcas, and you with one of the Prewett twins or some other lucky bloke." Violet crinkled her nose. "Ew, no. We would've found our way to each other. I mean, who wouldn't want to meet the boy who's been smitten with her since fourth year?"

Remus groaned. "Who told you?" She grinned. "Oh you know, just a dog and and a stag." His eyes widened at her choice of words. "You know?" Violet scoffed. "Of course I know. I'm not stupid Remus, and you know that. Sooner or later, I was going to figure it out."

"And you're not scared?" He asked, in fear that she would reject him. "Scared? Why would I be scared of Sirius and James' weird obsession with dog toys and antlers?" He let out a sigh of relief he didn't know he was holding. She didn't know yet. That was good.

Violet noticed his change of face expression before she leaned in towards his ear. "Oh, don't worry. I also know you're a werewolf." she whispered for only him to hear. Remus pulled away from her and his eyes held fear in them. "Please don't tell anyone." he pleaded. She shook her head as she put her arms around him, pulling him back towards her. "I don't plan on it. Just know that I don't see you any differently. You're still the same Remus Lupin to me."

"Are you sure about that? I don't want you to say that and then change your mind after you finally let it sink that I'm a monster." Violet glared at him as she stood up and grabbed his hand. "Come on, lets go talk somewhere else." She pulled him towards the back of a shop, making sure no one saw them.

"Now, you're not a monster and if you ever say that again, I'll hex you to the next full moon." She threatened him as he backed up against the shop's wall. "I find you really attractive when you threaten me." He cheekily spoke as he brought his hand to her waist. Violet glared at him as she tried to hide the smile that was making its way onto her lips. "Shut up."

"How about you shut me up?" he smirked at her. Her eyes blazed. "I'll gladly do that." she stepped up and attacked his lips with hers, not wanting to let go.

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