Remus Lupin likes you. But that isn't something that he is going to admit, not now, not ever. He's too shy, ashamed even, that a monster like him could love someone as perfect as you. Yes, in his eyes, you are indeed perfect. The way you walk, you talk and the way you smile is just enough for him that he would never consider confessing his feelings to you. He never told anyone this, not even Prongs, Padfoot and Wormtail but that doesn't mean they do not notice his longing gazes towards you in the Great Hall and the common room or during any class you have together, for that matter.
"Stop it, Moony, stop staring!" Sirius said, "Honestly, if you just admit that you like her, I'm sure she's gonna be cool with it. I mean, it seems like she's fond of you, too!"
"Yeah, good for you mate! Evans won't even spare me a glance. Perhaps, once or twice but she looks like she wants to hex me every time," James sighed.
"Shut up Pads, she's not fond of me!" Remus said, "we just share the same hobbies, that's all."
"Right. She only wants your notes because she wants to talk to you. I bet her notes are complete even without having to borrow yours!" Sirius replied.
"What is she going to say when she finds out," Remus whispered that Sirius didn't hear it quite clearly.
"What was that?" Sirius said.
"Nothing, just stop okay. She doesn't like me."
Sirius looked like he wants to argue more but he knows he can't convince his friend to confess. Shy and quiet Moony would never confess on his own.
(Y/n) felt someone staring at her at the Great Hall that time but couldn't distinguish who. It's not like she's going to check all around the Hall when she's quite enjoying herself with her friends as Christmas is coming closer and her friends are all going home for the holidays when she's not. Her parents are visiting her brother in Egypt. At least Remus is staying, too, she thought before she could stop herself. (Y/n) thinks it's impossible for someone as famous and smart as Remus Lupin to like her back – a Prefect, a Marauder and one of the best wizards of their year.
(Y/n) is smart, too, for a Gryffindor but not like Lily or Remus. She tries hard for her studies as a muggleborn and she's glad to be studying at Hogwarts so she always does her best.
After breakfast, the girls decided to hang out near the Black Lake and stayed there even after lunch. They wanted to be together until they have to part for the holidays. Thinking about it, (y/n) sighs and instantly thinks that she would surely miss them.
When her friends left, she found out that not only Remus will be staying but the other three Marauders as well. This is going to be good, she thought sarcastically.
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"Hey (y/n), wanna join us?" Sirius Black asked (y/n) as she reads a book in a corner in the common room.
Upon hearing her name, Remus's eyes widened and looked alarmed. He instantly looked over to Padfoot and tried to stop him but he's not looking at him.
"Oh okay," (y/n) said shyly, putting down her book. (Y/n) stood up and walked over to the Marauder's circle in front of the fire place, "what are we doing?"
Remus couldn't believe (y/n) accepted and even sat next to him when there were two spaces available on Prongs' right and Wormtail's left.
Sirius noticed this, too, and winked at Moony who shook his head trying hard not to look embarrassed.
"We bought firewhisky from Hogsmeade yesterday," (y/n) gasped but let Padfoot continue, "and since you look lonely, perhaps, you want to drink with us?"
"But isn't that, uhm –"
"Against the rules?" James supplied.
"Well, yeah and we have a prefect here," (y/n) said nodding over to Remus.
"Oh he wouldn't mind, won't you Moony?" James replied, also looking at his friend, smirking.
Remus simply nodded at (y/n) and smiled. Being this close to (y/n) makes him nervous and speechless because he thinks (y/n) is so even more beautiful up close.
"So, now that's out of the way.. Shall we?" Sirius said.
(Y/n) nodded, smiling as well.
"Accio Firewhiskey!" and sure enough, seconds later, the firewhiskey bottles flew out from the boys' dormitories and landed in front of each one of you.
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It was (y/n)'s first time drinking the beverage and she realized that she's a lightweight when it comes to this. She only had one bottle but she's already sleepy and well, drunk, so she laid on the couch with her eyes closed while the boys enjoyed a second or third bottle. Remus can't help but look over to (y/n) worried. He hadn't drank a lot so he's still in his senses. Even sprawled and almost asleep, he still thinks (y/n) looks prettier than ever. When James, Sirius and Peter were all drunk enough and went to the dormitories while singing Christmas Carols loudly, Remus stayed and went over to (y/n) who he thinks is now fast asleep.
He knelt by your side and stroked your hair repeatedly.
"Gorgeous," he whispered, "so perfect."
He didn't know that (y/n) is half awake and that (y/n) perfectly hears what Remus is saying. Because of the fire, now burning lowly in the fireplace, Remus couldn't see that (y/n)'s face turned red.
Without thinking, Remus leaned forward and claimed your lips in an innocent kiss. He didn't know if it was the firewhiskey urging him to do this but he knows that this is what he wanted to do all along – to kiss you.
Unexpected how the night has turned out, you opened your eyes when Remus pulled away. Seeing your eyes wide open, he leaned backwards and started to stand up, planning to walk away from (y/n) as fast as he could.
But before he could run to the dormitories, (y/n) sat up, caught his hand and pulled him back.
"Why d-did you..?" (y/n) inquired quietly, looking up at him, still sleepy but perfectly aware of the feeling of her hand in Lupin's.
"I didn't mean to uhm –" Remus couldn't find a way out. He was caught in the act so he thought screw this.
"Look (y/n). I like you so much. I am sorry that I kissed you without your consent but I am not really regretting what I did. I couldn't help, god, you're so beautiful-," he babbled nervously as (y/n)'s smile grew wider and wider as Remus confessed, " - and I thought you were asleep. I shouldn't have put you in this position, I hope you don't ignore me and this doesn't ruin our – " he wanted to explain further but he couldn't, not when you kissed him suddenly to stop his speech.
(Y/n) just went for a peck on Moony's but it seems like he had other plans. Remus encircled his arms on (y/n)'s body and pulled you closer. Kissing him like that just sealed her fate, he thought.
He pulled away and looked into her tired but loving eyes.
"I like you, too, Remus, so much," (y/n) said.
"Really?" he asked.
"Yes, really, really." You're smiling so much.
"So would you accompany me to Hogsmeade and celebrate Christmas with me?" Remus asked, his eyes shining with such emotions.
"I'd love that."
At that moment, for the first time in her life, (y/n) thought that she was glad that she didn't go home for the holidays.
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Moony & Padfoot One Shot Imagines
RomanceRemus Lupin and Sirius Black imagines during the Marauders' Era. Characters do not belong to me in anyway. Credits to JK Rowling for all characters I've featured. (unedited)