A.N.:
It's here! Finally! Soooo, sorry to keep you all waiting. I noticed some problems in my first chapter and I hoped this one is better. I like it a lot, a good end to this story. But, maybe if you all encourage me enough I'll add more on.
Special thanks to all my readers, barbeeblack, and my Dad who didn't flip a bitch when he saw I was using his computer for my creations. Hope you love it!
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"It's all up in the air and we stand still to see what comes down.
I don't know where it is, I don't know when, but I want you around.
When it falls into place with you and I, we go from if to when.
Your side and mine are both behind it's indication."
-'She Is'
The Fray
Danielle sighed walking into her dorm, placing her bag onto her bed. Looking out the window she noticed the setting sun, and was glad dinner would be soon. A soft sigh made her turn to her friends' bed, where Kylie slept peacefully, the faintest trace of tears on her face. Danielle rubbed her temples, feeling over whelmed for her friend.
Sirius had filled her in on Kylie's disappointing confession to Remus. She sat on Kylie's bed; she moved some hair out of her friend's face. Kylie smiled softly, awakened, surprisingly.
"Are you my stalker now?" She asked groggily, Danielle chuckled,
"No…That's Peter's job." She said and Kylie laughed softly.
"Scary, but very true." She replied sitting up a little, running a hand through her hair she asked, "What time is it?"
"Almost dinner time." Danielle replied, knowing fully well that would please her friend. Kylie groaned in frustration, making Danielle stare at her,
"I slept through classes again…" She said burying her head in her hands, "That's like…the sixth time?"
"Lily's not going to be pleased." Danielle said with a smile, and Kylie rolled her eyes.
"Can I borrow your notes?"
"I didn't take any." Danielle lied, and looked away. Kylie looked at her expectantly, she knew for a fact Danielle couldn't lie to her. "Okay! I did! But they're no good, really."
Kylie snorted, "Good or not, I need them."
"You could borrow Remus'?" Danielle tried desperately.
"I don't want his bloody notes." Kylie retorted stubbornly.
"Oh, please," Danielle replied, rolling her eyes.
"Don't 'Oh, please,' me." Kylie said sitting on the edge of her bed, "He's completely mental!" She said frustrated, and buried her head in her pillow screaming. Danielle raised an eyebrow at first, considering placing her friend in St. Mungo's. She was the mental one.
"Aw, this is cute." Danielle smirked, "When's the wedding?"
"Shut it!" Kylie mumbled, sitting up, after a pause she looked up, "I'm starved…Dinner?"
"Dinner." Danielle nodded.
Kylie had never been more grateful for food in her life. Piling all she could fit onto one plate she smiled. Her friends watched her worriedly, except for Danielle of course.
"She slept through lunch." Danielle explained.
"I see." Lily said tightly look over to Remus, seated next to Sirius. "She missed two classes today."
"What was she doing?" Sirius asked, mouth full of food. Lily looked disgusted.
"She was distraught over some coward." She replied with a small glance in Remus' direction.
"I have a strong feeling you're talking about me." Remus said cheerfully.
"She is." Danielle said with a small smile.
"Kylie, will you come with me please?" Remus asked, and Kylie stopped chewing her food. Swallowing she shook her head slowly. "Please?" He asked with a sweet smile that was too intoxicating for Kylie not to return.
"No." She said, "Food." Remus smiled and grabbed her hand pulling her up from the table gently. James, Lily, Danielle, and Sirius watched silently.
"Just…come on." He said slowly dragging her away,
"Um…Okay." Kylie responded meekly.
The night was quiet, and cold. Clear starry skies loomed overhead, stretching on forever. The crescent moon shone brighter than any star in the sky, casting its reflection on the still lake. Leaves of all colors crunched underneath Remus and Kylie's feet as they walked onto the grounds. Kylie wrung her hands together with nervousness and a desire to warm them, while Remus tucked his hands in his pockets.
The silence that fell over them was uncomfortable and tense. Neither had an idea of what to say next. Kylie opened her mouth, as if to say something, but shut it quickly. Taking a breath she began,
"Lovely night."
"Mmhmm." Was his response, to which he added, "Cold, though." Kylie nodded,
"So…" She paused, "What do you need?" She made a point not to look at him it was awkward enough to begin with.
"You." Remus stated, and Kylie laughed. "That's funny."
"Yep." She said simply, "Hasn't seemed like you needed me at all this week, has it?"
"That isn't fair." Remus sighed.
"Like you know fair…" Kylie mumbled, "You bring new meaning to the term, Confusing." Remus could only sigh in response and Kylie looked at the ground, expectantly. "Look, if you're not going to apologize, I have precious food waiting for me." Kylie said, a little impatiently.
"Apologize? What for?" Remus asked, causing Kylie to snort.
"You can't be serious." She said and then added quickly, "And don't you dare make a Sirius pun out of that statement..."
"I'm not joking." Remus said, "Why should I apologize?"
"Why shouldn't you?" Kylie said angrily.
"I didn't do anything." Remus said calmly.
"Did you conveniently lose your memory?" She asked, "You led me on! You…you…" She struggled for words, and then stopped when he chuckled. "What's funny about all this?" She asked, "I've slept through a grand total of six classes this week! I've gone to the kitchens twenty times, binging on what ever the hell those lovely little elves place in front of me!" She said, "I must have gained ten pounds!" She exaggerated frantically, pacing mindlessly. "And there you are chuckling and looking so bloody amused." She stopped staring at him her arms folded over her chest, "And so damn cute." She added looking away.
Remus looked at his feet, and then back to the flustered and distressed brunette.
"Aren't you going to say something?" She asked.
"I'm sorry, Kylie." Remus said seriously, "I was just doing what I thought was best."
"And you always know what's best." Kylie said sarcastically.
"Not always, apparently." He said with a small smile.
Kylie was still, very confused. She had no idea what any of this meant for them. She resorted to thinking her was still running away from a very likely, happy relationship.
"Can't we at least give it –" She paused, rephrasing, "Give us, a try?"
"Kylie – " Remus began, but she cut him off.
"I've tried letting you go, Remus." She said, letting her hands fall to her sides. "It doesn't work! I've had other boyfriends; I've fancied other people. It doesn't fit!" She said, her voice distressed, "It doesn't feel as…real." She added quietly, looking away.
Remus regarded her for a moment, before taking a step forward. The fallen leaves crunched beneath his feet, Kylie raised her head to look at him.
"And you're willing to … deal with me?" He asked, struggling for a word, "All of me?"
"Remus, I always have been willing to deal with you." She said, "Would I have tried so hard if I wasn't?"
A grin split Remus' face as he slowly stepped forward, once more. Kylie smiled and looked at her feet, pushing some hair behind her ear. Remus put his hands on her shoulders and kissed her hair softly. Kylie wrapped her arms around his middle, holding him tight. He wrapped his arms around her, chuckling softly.
"I love you." He said quietly, and felt her perk up, tilting her head up to look at him.
"I love you too." She said, sounding a little surprised.
"Always will?" He asked, his eyebrows raised, Kylie smiled.
"Duh. You shouldn't have to ask." She said with a small chuckle. Remus laughed quietly,
"Yeah, but I want you to say it."
Kylie rolled her eyes, smiling none the less, "I will always, love you."
It was quiet as they smiled sweetly at each other. Kylie stood on her toes, kissing him softly on the lips. Remus kissed back, a little more fiercely, when a flash of light and the sound of a camera broke the silence. They both looked over to see their friends standing not too far away. All of them smiling, stupidly, as James held a camera in his hands. Kylie laughed, causing a chain reaction with the two other girls, while Remus tolled his eyes and shook his head at his friends.
"Aw, Prongs, aren't they just darling?" Sirius swooned loudly.
"Oh, Pad you have no idea!" James replied, "Luckily I had my camera with me… What a coincidence, eh Moony?" Remus chuckled,
"Indeed." He replied, "Now bugger off, the lot of you."
"Fine, fine." Danielle said, "We'll leave, Ky I'll pick up some food from the kitchens for you."
"I knew there was a reason I love you." Kylie grinned, and watched them all walk away. " Mental they, are."
Remus chuckled and kissed her again, "And that's why we love them."
They smiled at each other once more, kissing again. Perhaps Remus would actually get his happily every after…
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The End!
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