May I stop pretending I like you

Marlene has not been part of the group since the first year, she doesn't know that James, Peter and Sirius are animagi or Remus' furry little problem. Honestly, Remus can't understand why his friends seem to prefer her company over his. It doesn't make any sense, but he still can't express that feeling.
Will the Talent Contest that Dumbledore creates at Hogwarts be able to help him get his place back in the Marauders?

I don't own the characters. They belong to J.K.Rowling, as well as the entire Harry Potter Universe. The plotline, although, is mine and can not be used without my explicit permission.

This story contains strong language.

Cover credits go to alessiajontrunfio on Tumblr.