what the hell
Remus really did not want to go to school today, but what can he do. He need his grades to be perfect. He needs to make it through so he makes is aunt and uncle proud. And this year, his school offers a special internship at the Black research facility, he would be a fool to miss a single class, his homeroom teacher, Miss Miverva, is very particular about attendance. And an extremly important project is due today.
But what could possibly go wrong if I slept in just once. I need this. And he was right, he did need it. He was up till 4 am last night. Finishing up his summer homework. He wanted to make it perfect.
That thought proved itself to be a brutal downfall for Remus. When his alarm rang again It was 7:45, there was no way he could make it to class on time.
Well, fuck. He didn’t even greed his aunt as he rushed down the stairs with his pants half on. He stole a piece of bread from her hand and mutter something that resembled a “Thank you”. He almost tripped over some left over wood, they didn’t have time to clean it since the house renavation ended… Well, renovations… if you wanna call it that. They fixed up so stuff, the leaky roof and plumbing, but in nearly wasn’t enough, but the house was now a bit more livable.
He rushed out his front door buckling his belt, when he saw his best friend getting into a car. He waved at her, she waved back and signaling to him to get in the car.
“Come, we can take you, I am late as well!” She yelled across the street as she was getting into the front seat.
“Fuck, thank you Lily, you are a real lifesaver.”
”Don’t thank me, thank the driver.” She winked at Remus.
Remus ran to the car, “Thank you, Robert,” he opened the back door “you are a real lifesaver.” He said as he sat into, what he thought was Lily's father's car.
He heard an unfamiliar laughter from the diver seat. “Thanks, but my name ain’t Robert, mate.” The person turned around to greet him “I’m James, nice to meet ya.” He offered his hand.
”James!” Lily smacked him “We are late already! Drive you dumass! I will introduce you two later!”
”Whatever you say, my love.” James answered and gave her a quick kiss on her cheek and stepped on the gas.
“Well,” Lily stared after a few moments of uncomfortable silence. “James is my boyfriend. I’m sorry I didn’t tell you sooner, but he haven’t seen each other over the whole summer! And its not something you just write into a letter!”
“This guy writes letters?! Tell me, are you broke... or from the 19th century?” This comment came from a man sitting next to Remus, he didn’t notice him until now. He had long black hair and a sharp jawline, his eyes were piercing and surprisingly, he looked like he was from the 19th century, dressed riddiculously elegant, too fancy for a teenager to choose such an outfit for themselves. Was he really going to school like that?
“Sirius! Why must you always be a dick, this is your first time meeting him, just try and be nice.” James scolded the other passenger in a tone a bit too serious, it seemed as though he knew something Sirius didn’t.
”Whatever, chill your tits mate, I’m sure, this guy can take a joke, right.” He playfully bumped into Remus and winked at him.
Yeah i can take a joke. But you seem like a dick.
And also because he hit the nail right on its head, because Remus Lupin, was in fact fucking broke.
”Oh fuck, i forgot to change, drive slowly James, I don’t wanna show up to school like this.” He pointed at his black suit and tie. “What would everybody else think!”
”What do you mean drive slowly!" James protested. " We are already late! And who do you mean everybody else? You only talk to me!”
“EeeeH, NOT TRUE.” Sirius protested as he took of his green vest and started to unbutton his shirt, revealing his torso covered with tattoos. “I have other friends.” Remus couldn’t help himself but to stare. “Quit staring and help me fold it into the case, will you? I am not gonna wear it to school, but i still need it looking neat for later, alright.”
He winked at Remus again and he couldn’t help but blush. Why is this guy undressing right in front of me?! He doesn’t even know me. Sirius threw his shirt on Remus and put on a white t-shirt and a leather jacket. Remus, still blushing, was struggling with folding the shirt in the moving car, but he needed a distraction, he wasn’t about to stare at a guy who he just met taking off his pants. So pretending to fold a shirt was a welcomed distraction. He heard a muffled conversation between James and Lily. What could they possibly be talking about?
“Okay, you can now look, you are a shy one, aren’t you?” Sirius commented.
”Not when you get to know me.” Remus responded and looked away.
”Well, I will gladly get to know you.” He smiled, reavealing his perfect teeth. “Sirius Black, nice to meet you.”
“Remus Lupin.” They shared a look and stared at each other for a little too long. Remus was scanning the boys face again. His smile and features were perfect, actually almost too perfect, especially his smile, it look so perfect it seemed fake.
”GUYS WE ARE HERE!” James screamed. “LET’S RUN, IT’S 8:03, CLASSES START IN 2 MINUTES!!”
They all jumped out of the car. Quickly took their bags out and James locked the car. “Quickly, I have labs with Miss Miverva first, what about you guys?”
”Same.” They all said in sync.
“Amazing. Let’s run.” James ordered. And run they did. Remus was falling a bit behind. He was in a rush the entire morning, struggling to breath as he run up a set of stairs.
I hope I didn’t forget my inhaler, otherwise I‘m fucked.
He was breathing heavily and when they got into class, Peter was already sitting there, waiting for Remus, who was gasping for air at this point. “Where were you, man? I was worried you are going to be late!!”
Remus raised his finger, signaling for Peter to wait and started to to scavange his back for an inhaler, the search was getting more and more frantic as he realized that he was, in fact, fucked. It was getting harder and harder to breate, his throat getting tighter and tighter.
“SHIT, Remus!” Peter said loudly as he began to look through Remus’s bag as well. “WHY THE FUCK WOULD YOU RUN! IF YOU DIDN’T HAVE YOUR INHALER! YOU IDIOT.” He began to panic, Remus did as well. He knew it was’t the best thing to do, because it worsens the struggle for air. His doctor told him that many times. However, WHAT should you do when you literally can’t breath!!
Suddenly, the pale hand of Sirius dove into his own bag, pulling out an inhaler. "Here, take this!" Sirius handed it over swiftly, with concern all over his face as Remus fumbled to use it, putting a hand on his shoulder. "You alright?"
Gasping for air, Remus took a puff from the inhaler, feeling relief slowly wash over him. Breathing became easier, the tightness in his chest easing up.
"Thank you," Remus managed between breaths, his heart still racing.
Sirius nodded, his worry fading into a faint smile. "No problem. Just take it easy."
"Why do you have this?" Remus asked.
"Oh- it's because" Sirius was interrupted by the loud sound of the door of the room shutting. It was their teacher strutting into the classroom. Her presence demanded respect, so everybody fell silent. Remus tried to surpress his heavy breathing, not to bring any more attention to himself.
"Hello everyone! My name is Miverva McGonnagal, but I am sure you know this already...so we have no time left to waste. I hope you all did your summer homework, because I will be assuming you know the topic already. So let us revise...."
Throughout the class, Remus found it hard to concentrate. His mind kept drifting back to the moment Sirius had come to his aid, the concern etched on his face, the warmth in his eyes. It was a strange feeling, an unexplainable pull that he couldn't decipher. First, Sirius Black acted like a total asshole the entire car rude, and now he saves his life. It may seemed like a passing moment for some of his classmates, however for Remus it was no joke.
What a peculiar person Sirius Black is. Maybe I will give him a second chance to make an impression?