Coming Out Of My Cage: Part 1
(( OOC: Script inspired by: Jessy, Wen, Mylo & Chanzy – Hope played by: @sirussly Mary played by: @arabella-prongs ))
Remus: *stares blankly at the same spot in his book, zoning out as a long, forlorn sigh escapes his lips*
Hope: *glances up from her own reading, an amused smile gracing her features*
Hope: *replaces the book with her own hands, gently squeezing Remus’ fingers and smiling encouragingly*
Remus: *shrugs weakly, looking small* Turns out this week is the only week everyone can…
Remus: And James has been getting on really well with Lily lately. He’s been dying to see her, and I just…
Hope: *heart breaks a little at the look on his face*
Remus: *squirms, thoroughly embarrassed* You don’t have to-
Remus: *sighs as he gives in and rests his head against her* Merlin, Mum.
Remus: *the blood slowly returns to his face as he takes in Hope’s teasing smile and easy demeanor*
Hope: A bunch of hormonal teenagers sleeping together in a tent without adult supervision…
Hope: *sighs, nudging him with her elbow*
Remus: *a shy look spreads across his face* But I was still trying to figure out how I felt about– *hesitates, unsure how to finish his sentence*
*a dead silence falls between them, the names hanging in the air*
Hope: *snaps her mouth closed, quickly trying to compose herself*
Remus: *frantic, looking dangerously close to tears*
Hope: *shakes her head, clearing away her scattered thoughts*
Hope: Don’t be ridiculous.
Hope: *ponders for a moment, remembering all the times her son mentioned the dark-haired boy*
Remus: *looks like he’d like the floor to swallow him* Bloody hell, mum–
Hope: *grin broadens* Language, Remus.
Remus: *blushes all the way to the tips of his ears*