You had fallen asleep late into the night by the fire in the common room. You didn't dare head up to your dorm just in case something bad had happened to Remus and no one could get to you. In all honesty you had planned to stay awake until morning when you would head down to the hospital wing however you had dozed off half way through the book you were ready. Your shoulders being shook brought you back to consciousness.

"Y/N," Sirius hissed.

The dark-haired boy shook you gently to wake you up. He had tired eyes from being awake all night and had a few cuts or bruises that you knew not to mention. James, Peter and Sirius did a noble duty keeping Remus from tearing himself to shreds, but you knew it was a far from safe job for them. Remus lost control when the full moon rose above them, he didn't know the difference between friend and foe and was ready to destroy anything that stood in his way.

"Sirius," you whispered gripping his arm, to help your sit up. "Is he okay?"

He nodded his head, but you knew that didn't mean much. "It's not his worst."

You stood up, your legs wobbly and head begging you to lie back down but you were going to Remus' side.

"Get some rest Sirius. I will sit with him until breakfast," you smiled weakly. "If you could bring us down some food that'd be great."

"Course," he stated. "He was asleep when I left him."

With that you left the common room and headed down to the hospital wing. Although no students were allowed out of bed, Professor Dumbledore allowed an exception to you and your friends and you caused more havoc breaking the rules than it was worth. He knew that you would all visit Remus as and when you pleased no matter the rules, so it was easier for everyone to just let you visit him.

When you arrived, the sun was breaking through the clouds, morning being soon to follow. You made your way straight to the bed in the top right corner where Remus always rested at times like these. Madam Pomfrey was visibly asleep in her office as you made your way to him. You took your seat beside him. Remus slept peacefully on the bed until your hand touched his and he awakened.

His scars had been added too, and bruises coated his skin. After every full moon he was a battered mess and it destroyed you having to see him like this. He deserved better.

"Y/N?" He whispered.

"Sleep my Love," you smiled softly. "You need your strength."

"And you need yours," he retorted.

"I've had my rest."

You ran a hand through his brown hair, leaning in to kiss his warm forehead. You pulled the sheets up to tuck him in. Even though he ran warm anyway, he needed to keep the warmth.

"You shouldn't be here," he whispered.

"And why is that?" You questioned.

"I'm a monster, you shouldn't be in love with a monster."

You rolled your eyes at him. It was clear he struggled to see the difference between his beauty as a person and the fact he was a werewolf.

"You have no idea what you've gotten yourself into, do you?" You chuckled. "I love you, werewolf or not. You are the perfect man for me and your furry little secret isn't going to change that."

"I love you too," he whispered.

"I am here every second of the way. The only reason I don't come with you is because you asked me of that and I respect your choice. I trust the boys to take care of you, but the second you leave the castle to the second you come back, I am here for you."

"Thank you, Y/N," he yawned.

You rolled your eyes again, knowing even if he wanted to question the relationship he was soon be asleep.

"Now rest my love, breakfast is in a few hours and Sirius is bringing it to us."

"Goodnight," he whispered, instantly falling into a blissful slumber.

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