Flashback [A Remus Lupin Story]

(34) Nothing to live for

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'I am tired of this, Remus. Why do you have to be secretive about everything? Why can't you just let me in.'

'What do you want from me?'

'I want us to be like a couple. Not you being so distant all the time.'

'Distant? Most of the time, I am with you.'

'I meant your heart.'
'Look, I am sorry. I will try harder to whatever it is you want.'

'Where did you go last weekend?'

'My mother's house.'
'What happened?'

'Nothing. She isn't well. She just feels better to see me. So I visit her once in a while. What's the big deal in that?'

'How did the scratches come? Why were you in the hospital wing?'

'I had a nasty fall.'
'You expect me to believe that?'

'Why do you have to be so snoopy?'
'Why do you have to be so mysterious?'

'It's part of my enigma.'

'Open your shirt.'
'Okay.'

Remus threw his shirt over.
'What? Are you overwhelmed with how hot I am?' He smirked.

Dorcas waved her wand.
'A concealment charm. That's amateur.'

Remus's whole body suddenly showed slight scars and there was a really big mark on his shoulder.

'I am sorry.' she whispered. 'What happened?'

Remus wore his shirt and walked away.

'That was a dirty trick.' he said.

'Wait. I just want to help you. You can tell me anything, Remus. You can trust me.'

'I can't do that.'

'You don't trust me?'
'It's not that.'

'You don't trust me?' she repeated.
Remus didn't reply.