Flashback [A Remus Lupin Story]

(38) Midnight Kiss

'I wasn't sure you actually were gonna show up' James said.

'I wasn't sure you were' Brenda smiled. 'But here we are.'

James smiled back.

'Where do you want to hang out?'
Brenda asked.

'Your call.' James said.

'I am not sure that's a good idea. I mean you must know several places more than me.' She said.

'Yeah but all the places I know are probably crowded and more hip. I would prefer secluded any day.' James said.

'Well, follow me - then.' She smiled.

'Okay.' He grinned.
***
'Well, how much do I owe?' Peter asked.
'Seven hundred galleons.' Parkinson said.

'No way. I can't give that amount of money in such a short time.' Peter said.

'You have the weekend.' Parkinson said.

'I need more time than that.'

'Should have thought that before, shouldn't you?' He snarled.

'I can give two hundred within Sunday.'

'Yeah that will do. Why don't you give up your hands and legs as well?' He scoffed.

'Look, I like you, pettigrew. But you know this is business.'

'Fine, I will see what I can do.'
***
'Listen Sirius, we have been fooling around enough. I need a definite answer for once.'

'Okay?' He asked.

'I really like you. There, I said it. Now once and for all, can you just give me a straight answer. Do you like me or not?' Marlene asked.

'No. I don't.'
'Oh. Well, I clearly was getting the wrong signals—' Marlene started dejectedly.

'Ask me again if I like you or not?'
'Why? You said you don't.'