aurelia

"So, umm, I know I said we were gonna watch movies, but ya see, I ran into James in the common room. He kinda invited me to the room of requirement," she trails off. You shoot her a look, causing her to lose her nerve. Still, she continues on, "But! A certain someone is on his way to hang out with you," she sings.

"Remus?" you ask, feeling the closest to excitement that you can get.

"The one and only," he greets from the doorway. He looks cozy in Gryffindor pajama pants and a sweater. His hair is as messy as ever, but in the cute way you find hard to resist. You just admire him for a minute until Cherry cuts you off.

"Well, uhhh, I'll just be going to meet James and away from whatever this is," Cherry motions to the two of you before sliding out the door.

You and Remus look at each other in confusion before he joins you on the bed. You raise the covers for him, to which he smiles gratefully. He snuggles closer, wrapping an arm around you and pulling you toward him. You rest your head on his shoulder with a grateful sigh.

"You look cute, lovey," he points out with a small smile.

Heat climbs up your neck and floods your cheeks. You twist your head, hoping to hide the unbearable way you handle a simple pet name. Shaking your head, you a murmur a thanks, reaching for the remote.

"What do you want to watch?" he asks, chuckling at your reaction.

"I dunno. Maybe 10 Things I Hate About You?" you suggest.

He playfully groans, even though you both know he'll watch whatever you want, and nods, cuddling closer to you as the movie begins.

"Cherry said you weren't feeling well. What's wrong?"

You shrug with an awkward smile, murmuring, "I'm just feeling down, I guess.”

"I'm sorry, love," he hums, pulling you closer and pressing a kiss to your forehead. 

You blush while he plays with your hair softly. You continue watching the movie as your anxiety starts to build up. You have no idea what's going on between you and Remus. You both act like a couple, and he talks to you like you're a couple. He's never asked you out, though. Things kinda just shifted when you learned of your shared feelings, but you'd never discussed your relationship status.

"Hey, Rem?" you speak up, not looking away from the screen.

You feel him glance at you, looking away from the screen.  "Yes, love?"

"I just... Well, I guess I've been wondering what we are?" you ask nervously, still not meeting his gaze.

Remus looks at you with furrowed brows, in both surprise and confusion. He sits up against the headboard and shifts to face you. He moves his hands away from you and begins fidgeting with his fingers. Suddenly, he's the nervous one as he begins wondering if he's made a fool of himself, being so clingy, if you didn't like him. Maybe he had overdone it and driven you away.

"What do you mean? I thought, I mean, I thought we were going steady? Unless, do you not want that?" he asks with a bit of hurt in his eyes.

"No, no, no! It's just, well, you never asked. I thought maybe you didn't want to," you mutter shyly.

"Oh, I'm a tosser. Of course, I want that! I thought since we both liked each other- I'm sorry. I should have known better," he rambles. 

You smile sheepishly, taking his hand in yours. You finally meet his gaze, still feeling a warmth in your cheeks. You finally meet his gaze, cutting him off softly, "Think we're both fools." 

He chuckles, repeating, "I should have known better.  Since I didn't, though, Y/N, will you be my girlfriend?" he grins, lips curling into a nervous smile, like he's still afraid you'll say no.

You roll your eyes fondly, leaning closer, "In case it wasn't obvious, I'd love that."

Remus grins at you happily before cupping your cheek and kissing you. Suddenly, the door opens, causing the two of you to break apart.

"Whoa, okay!” Cherry laughs, interrupting the moment.

You and Remus look up to see Cherry standing in the doorway with James' hands over her eyes, jokingly.

"We'll just be going now," James says lowly and backing away as Cherry shuts the door with his hands still covering her eyes.

You and Remus look at each other before bursting into laughter.

"They're ones to talk! They came from the room of requirement!" You joke.

Remus laughs before settling back into the bed to finish the movie. "C'mere, wanna cuddle," he practically whines, reaching out for you.  You laugh, leaning into him.

"You're not nearly as scary as you think you are," you tease, looking up at him with your head on his chest.

His expression softens, his next words quiet, "I'm not, am I?" 

You hum, wrapping your arm around his torso. "Not at all."