i have a need for remus lupin to call me ‘lovebug’.. i don’t know where the need has arisen from but it’s there
and as you wrote my george x reader request so well (lysm for that <3) i was wondering whether i could maybe request smth fluffy with rem calling reader lovebug, please
OH maybe she’s been studying in the library for AGES and he’s kind of worried for her health
again lysm - 🦕
a/n: hi again, cutie😊 that need is so valid and so relatable tbh. i’m also casually obsessed with this piece, hope you like it as well ❤️🥰
pairing: remus lupin x fem!reader,
summary: remus finds you in the library, and accidentally confesses his love for you. friends to lovers. fluff.
wordcount: 742
warnings: none.
lovebug
15.10.23
He finds you in the library, head hanging over a long piece of parchment filled with your tiny, scraggly handwriting.
“What are you doing, all cooped up in here? The sun is shining, it’s a beautiful day!” Remus scolds you, crossing his arms and sending you a fond look.
You won’t even look at him, too focused on your work. “I think I found this error in my essay on the uprising of the elves of 1670, I just had to fact-check it so Professor Binns doesn’t think I’m an absolute idiot–”
“No one thinks that”, Remus says softly.
You smile, finally meeting his eyes. “You’re too kind.”
He nods. “Just kind enough, I’d say.”
You let your quill fall onto the table. Standing up with a screech from the chair, you actually take a proper look at him. Remus is for once not drowning in a bulky jumper, probably due to the hot beginning-of-summer weather. Instead, he’s wearing a breezy short-sleeved shirt and a pair of light-blue jeans. His arms are exposed, both to your dismayal and pleasure. You pretend not to notice the blonde, soft-looking hairs dusting his forearms. He looks happy, he does well in summer. Freckles are starting to show across his nose and cheeks, his hair becoming just a shade lighter in the sun. It’s a teasing view of what could be yours, if one of you could just swallow your pride and tell each other.
He towers over you even though you’re now standing instead of sitting down. He leans even closer, pretending not to notice how your breath hitches. Heart pumps faster, making you feel dizzy. “Whadd’ya say, wanna head down to the lake? Maybe a quick skinny-dip?”
“A– Skinny dip?” A warmth spreads across your face, fills your entire body. You do your best to stay afloat. “Are you actually serious?” you blubber out.
“Why wouldn’t I be.” He flashes a smile. Breath hot on your face, nose barely grazing yours. You wonder how you’re gonna survive this conversation.
He doesn’t wipe the suggestive grin from his face. He knows what he’s doing to you, how could he not? “Maybe a midnight dip is more to your liking, Lovebug?”
Lovebug? Your brain is turning to mush.
You clear your throat. Suddenly, a cold, careless anxiety starts to spread. You take a breath, “Where’s this all coming from? Did… Did Sirius put you up to this? To tease me, or something?”
Remus’ face drops. His hands get out of control, waving in broad gestures as he talks. “No, no, no… I’m sorry, I’m just… I’m being silly. Sorry. That was, that was inappropriate. I’m really sorry.”
You smile weakly at him. Of course you forgive him. Of course.
Remus isn’t ready to give up quite yet. He places a hand on your shoulder, squeezing softly. It trails down, until it can toy with your fingers. “But for the record, I wouldn’t mind going skinny dipping tonight. Together. Just you and me.”
“Remus, what do you mean?” you say slowly.
“That I want to… I want… I want you.”
Your heart drops out of you Mary-Janes, leaving you limp and jelly-like. “Wh– What?”
“Sorry. That’s inappropriate too. Let’s just– Let’s just forget everything happened. I’m gonna go and uuh– die of shame now. See you at dinner-”
He turns around quickly, almost sprinting for the librabry exit. You catch his hand, stopping his escape. Your hands intertwine. Eyes meet.
You exhale. “I want you too.”
A beat of silence.
Then his face opens up in a grin, shining like the sun. “You do?”
You nod.
Remus grabs your hand, placing a tender kiss on it. He won’t stop smiling. “What… What do we do now?”
“How about”, you grasp his shirt, feeling the light fabric between your fingers. “A skinny dip in the lake, at midnight?”
“Sounds perfect.”
“Great. Now go away, please. I have an essay to write.”
“Will do, Lovebug. See you tonight.”
“See you.”
You smile as you see him leave the library. He turns around once, twice, to send a blazing smile your way. The essay in front of you melts into a million daydreams all including a certain brown-haired boy. Lovebug.
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