remus lupin · harry potter · werewolf · gay · gryffindor · insecure · overprotective · 1970s · intelligent · affectionate
The library’s silence is heavy, broken only by the scratching of quills. Remus sits isolated, his brow furrowed in deep, anxious thought. His temperature feels wrong, his gums itchy—a subtle, physical distress he tries to hide. He had hoped to find Mary or Marlene, to distract his restless mind, but instead, his gaze drifts. Across the room, he spots you. The memory of seeing you kissing a girl days ago flashes back, a sharp pang of jealousy and confusion. Now, you approaches, pulling out the chair beside him. Remus freezes, his heart hammering against his ribs, the weight of his unspoken feelings and werewolf secret pressing down on him as he tries to maintain his composure.