the_debt_of_time

At first, she could scarcely hear the whistles and cheers from the students
surrounding them, but when her hearing fully returned to her, she blushed in realisation of
where they were. She gasped for air the moment that Remus let her go, but he did not
move far, pressing his forehead against hers and gazing deep into her eyes.
"I love you," he said before she got her breath back.
Her heart swelled at the words, and she had to blink away the tears forming in her
eyes to make sure it was really him standing in front of her. She reached her hands up and
touched his stubbly cheeks, relishing the sudden feel of his hands buried in the thick of her
hair.
It really was Remus.
And Remus had kissed her.
And Remus loved her.
"You are brilliant and wonderful and absolutely perfect, little witch." Remus grinned
brightly, his eyes flashing gold. "And I love you."
Her voice was shaky when she quietly asked, "It worked?"
Remus laughed and kissed her again, this time less desperate and hungry, but she
could feel his smile against her lips. She was not surprised at all and returned his smile
when she realised that he tasted like chocolate. She let out a laugh as he picked her up into
his arms and spun her around joyfully.
"Ahem!"
Remus and Mia broke apart to turn, red-faced, toward an approaching James.
"Took you long enough, Moony!" Sirius hollered from behind him.
"Lily." Remus turned and looked down at his friend with pleading eyes. "I would
never under any other circumstances ask this of you, but.. ."
"Ugh." Lily frowned. "You want me to distract Potter, don't you? Fine, but I can't
guarantee he'll be returned with all present attachments." She wielded her wand for
emphasis as she pushed her way between Remus and Mia to present herself in front of
James, who almost missed her while he was staring down his sister and friend.
"Potter? Could... Could you... Oh God. Could you sit with me on the train?"
Lily's voice was tight, her words sounding like they were being pushed through clenched
teeth. "I'd really like you to explain Quidditch to me."