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You and Remus hated each other. You both knew that, everyone else knew it, and you were okay with that. It was old news that had been around since the beginning of time.
No one was shocked anymore when they’d hear the two snap at each other in class. It was a common occurrence.
The only times it did get annoying was when you two would fight in the middle of social gatherings. Especially due to the fact that you guys shared the exact same friend group.
You’d be sitting in the Gryffindor common room with all your friends, and as soon as Remus joined, it’d either get silent or extremely loud.
Certain people (Sirius) called it sexual tension, but you and Remus found it ridiculous. And when you told Sirius that, he'd give you a look. A knowing look. But you would never let the mere idea of liking Remus like that seep into your head. It was wrong. You never stopped once to think about it.
If you had, you probably would’ve noticed sooner.
You would’ve noticed how you wait for him to join class so you can immediately bicker and have him bicker back.
You would’ve noticed how you stare at him in “hate” when he answers something correctly.
You would’ve noticed how sad you get when he gives up on trying to compete with you.
Neither you or Remus saw the potential until the detention.
One single detention completely turned your mindset on Remus.
It was a cold afternoon when you and Remus found yourselves in detention together.
Neither of you usually get detention. But the cause for this one? Disrupting the class' learning. McGonagall had enough of it, especially since it had been going on the whole school year.
However, neither of you knew you'd be there together until the moment you walked in. There were no groans, but instead an awkward moment of eye contact.
Professor McGonagall had tasked the two of you with sorting out her homework for her to grade, and immediately left.
As you both hesitantly began the boring task, the silence between you was thick with tension. Bickering seemed almost wrong in this setting. The room was silent except for the sound of papers rustling against each other.
Halfway, though, all sound from Remus' side of the room paused.
"You know, this fighting isn't really getting anywhere, is it?" he said, but not turning your way.
You paused for a moment, studying him silently from the corner of your eye. There was a tone in his voice that you had never heard from him.
The walls you built up against him were slowly falling, and you found yourself speaking honestly.
"I guess not. But I don't even know if we can stop."
Remus smiled at you, his features softening.
"Well, we're both smart. Instead of trying to outdo each other, maybe we can start working together sometimes." He avoided eye contact as he made the suggestion, but you looked at him with surprised eyes.
The idea was completely out of the blue, but it intrigued you a little. To work with someone you had been at odds with for so long was an alien concept.
-
As you continued sorting papers, you and Remus shared thoughts about the subjects you both loved. It was refreshing to talk with him about something you both had knowledge in.
As the detention progressed, you learned more about Remus beyond the surface. You discovered his deep love for reading (you knew he liked reading, but not this much) and his strong loyalty to his friends. You'd never expect to see Remus this open, but it was surprisingly endearing.
When detention was over, the two of you had managed to make a lot of progress with the papers. As you walked back to your own common rooms silently, you both realized that there was some understanding now. Something shifted, and you weren't sure if you could really label what you had for him as hatred anymore.
Over the next few weeks, you found yourself seeking Remus out more often. You'd argue and tease, but it lost the harshness it once held. Your friends noticed the change in demeanors immediately. They could hang out with you two now without as many awkward arguments and silences.
Lily even teased, saying she'd be waiting for the wedding invites. You always rolled your eyes, though. There was no way you'd ever see Remus like that. Besides, you were just getting used to not disliking him.
But Lily really started taking note of every little thing after one interaction you had with Remus after class.
Remus caught up with you and Lily outside of the classroom, a shy smile playing on his lips. "See you tomorrow?' he asked, and as you nodded with a smile, you couldn't ignore the face Lily was making.
"What now?" You groaned once he walked away.
"You guys are in love! It's so cute."
You scoffed at Lily's comment, but you didn't even know how you felt about Remus. Yet, at least.
"That's ridiculous, Lily."
But as summer came along, you slowly started to notice how Remus seemed to go out of his way to spend time with you, even outside of classes and group gatherings. It made you feel a certain way, but you almost didn't even want to admit it to yourself.
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One evening, you were sitting by the fireplace in the Gryffindor common room waiting for Lily to return from the bathroom, when Remus approached you with a book in his hand.
"I thought you might like this one," he said, holding it out to you.
Sirius and James were at a corner table, silently watching Remus.
You took the book and looked at the cover, realizing that it was a topic you had mentioned during one of your conversations.
"Thank you, Remus. That's so thoughtful of you," you replied, genuinely surprised by the gesture.
Remus flashed you a soft smile, "Well, I noticed how much you were talking about it, and I thought it might be a good read," he said, a slight hint of bashfulness in his voice that you didn't miss.
Lily finally returned from the bathroom and immediately noticed the sweet moment between the two of you. She went over to James first before interrupting.
"They're so cute, don't you think?"
"That could be us."
And with that, Lily walked back to you in silence.
"This is so sweet! Is this the same guy you used to snap at every chance you got?" Lily looked at you playfully, watching your face heat up.
Remus blushed slightly, looking down at you shyly, "I can put it behind me."
You smiled, poking Remus in the side. "Oh, how mature."
As the conversation continued, Sirius and James walked themselves over to where you all were and sat down. The conversation quickly shifted to their next prank.
As you sat there, you noticed Remus stealing glances at you from the corner of your eye, making a smile form on your lips.
Over the following weeks, you and Remus spent more time together, but alone this time. You'd be seeking out quiet spots around the castle to talk and share random thoughts. Remus would bring you books he thought you might like, and you'd bring him chocolate and words.
-
Another afternoon, you were in the same spot as last time in front of the fire, but this time with Remus. He looked at you with a hint of nervousness in his eyes that you didn't really notice.
"I, um, I wanted to ask you something," he stammered, breaking the silence.
You turned to him and raised an eyebrow playfully, "Go on."
He took a deep breath and looked down at his hands before finally looking up at you. "Would you, um, like to go to Hogsmeade with me this weekend? Just, you know, as friends."
You couldn't help but smile, feeling your heartbeat speed up. "I'd love to, Remus."
His face lit up with relief, and a shy grin spread across his lips. "Great. It's a date then."
You playfully nudged him, "Oh but it's a friendly outing, right?"
His blush returned, "Right, a friendly outing."
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As the weekend approached, you found yourself looking forward to spending even more time with Remus. You had only hung out with him around the castle, but now you were hanging out alone alone. This somehow felt more intimate than watching the fireplace silently with him.
When day arrived, the two of you walked side by side around Hogsmeade, laughing and talking like you had been friends forever.
You shared a milkshake, (which you were overthinking about a little) talking about what you'd like to do after school's done. It felt like you'd come completely full circle.
You looked up at him softly, "This is nice, Remus."
He smiled shyly at your comment, "It is."
Your eyes were pierced onto his, trying to get him to look up at you. When he did, you smiled softly so it wasn't so serious.
He smiled back, but soon after that, you noticed something. His face was starting to come closer, and his eyes began to flutter shut.
Your heart dropped, and you turned away.
"We should get fries for this!" You fake smiled, but you could only concentrate on the clearly hurt look on Remus' face as he pulled away.
"Y-yeah, I'll go order those."
He gets up, his brows furrowed as he orders.
You wince to yourself at the table. You put your face in your hands, cringing at the whole interaction. It wasn't even that you didn't want to kiss him, you just seemed to malfunction for a moment.
As Remus returned with the fries, you tried to shake off the painful moment. You knew that you were the one who had backed away, and it wasn't fair to leave him hanging like that.
Remus kept smiling and talking like nothing happened, and it made your chest ache slightly.
"Remus, about earlier..." you started, trying to find the right words.
He looked at you, his smile still gentle, but wavering. "I'm sorry, Y/N. I didn't mean to make you uncomfortable."
"No, it's not that," you replied, fumbling with your words. "It's just that I... I got scared, and I don't know why. I feel the connection. Don't think I wanna ignore it."
You noticed Remus was looking down at his hands.
"You don't have to lie to me, Y/N. It's okay, seriously."
"I'm not lying," you said earnestly, reaching out to touch his hand gently.
"I like you, a lot. There was literally no reason for me to turn away. If I didn't feel that way, I don't think I'd even be sitting here anymore."
Remus finally genuinely laughed, and you felt your body relax.
There was a small moment of silence. This time, it was comfortable.
You finally spoke up, "Maybe we could try that again. Minus the me turning away part." You gave him a soft, hopeful smile.
Remus' eyes sparkled subtly. "I'd be up for that."
You leaned in closer to Remus carefully. "How about we try again right now?" you suggested shyly.
Remus raised an eyebrow, a playful but bashful smile tugging at his lips. He leaned in slowly as he spoke back, "Are you sure?"
You chuckled, feeling a warmth spread through you as you nodded. "Yeah, I am," you replied, and finally closed the small distance between you and him.
Your lips met in a gentle, slightly hesitant kiss. It was sweet, and just intensely soft. Neither of you were experienced, but as far as you could tell, it was perfect.
When you finally pulled away, you were bot left with hot faces.
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