quietly yours
bassist!remus x fem!reader
wc- 1.2k
warnings- fluff, like one f bomb, mutual pining, alcohol, smoking
a/n- sooo this is when they start to show their feelings more and stop being somewhat stupid!! but i love them so its okay. love u guys im really into writing their past rn so lmk if theres anything u wanna see <;33
The room was buzzing with people and music and the stench of weed was pungent in the air. A fog had settled over the party- people coming in and out the back door for a smoke, others passing blunts around freely. The boys were currently sharing this small run down house, splitting the rent while trying to get anyone to sign their band. You came around often but Remus normally preferred going to your flat, seeing as there was more quiet and less chaos.
The boys had thrown a party tonight for no particular reason. They just wanted friends around and to see some familiar faces. And to get high. You decided you were just going to have a few drinks and socialize, not wanting to get plastered at the start of the weekend. You’d had a pretty hectic week and hadn’t seen the boys yet, so you were excited to come around.
You’d arrived earlier than everyone else with Lily and Marlene. You all had a nice catch-up and people started showing up around 9. The party got more crowded and rowdy and you and Remus were stuck to each other trying to find any quiet spot. You ended up in the back garden with a few other people, sitting on the concrete patio.
Remus was having his first cigarette of the night and you were nursing a cold beer. You were chatting about work and the boy’s new song they were working on. You heard a crash from inside and saw Sirius and James loudly high fiving over a makeshift beer pong game.
More and more people were outside now and Remus stood putting out his smoke. He gently leaned down and grabbed your elbow to help you up. His touch was soft and sent unnecessary butterflies up your spine.
“Where are we going?” You asked.
“I don’t know. Somewhere more quiet.”
You were aware finding somewhere quiet to talk wasn’t convenient at a party of all places, but you two were desperate to catch up. As Remus pulled you inside Lily spotted you both.
“Are either of you wasted?” She asked.
You could tell she was tipsy and you laughed as you replied, “No.”
“Good. We’re out of beer and everyone else is not sober enough to go get more.”
Remus sighed but a smile pulled at his lips, “So you want us to go get more.”
“Yeah, that’d be great.” Lily sent you both an overly bright smile.
“Fine.” Remus squeezed your arm, “We’ll be back.”
“You guys are life savers. Thank you.” She smiled and headed towards where James was standing.
You gave Remus a look and he knew what you were thinking, “It was either agree or hear everyone’s bitching.”
You sighed and tilted your head back, “That’s fair.”
Remus shuffled around you towards the front door, grabbing his keys from the bowl on the small entryway table. He shoved them into his pockets and grabbed both your coats from the hook by the door. He handed you yours as he pulled his on and opened the front door. He held it open for you and the loud sounds were silenced as he pulled it shut behind him.
You started walking towards the familiar small corner store, Remus right beside you.
“I guess this is definitely more quiet.” You smiled.
He laughed. “Oh for sure.”
He moved his hands into his pockets and bumped his shoulder into yours a few times. “Felt like I didn’t get to see you this week.”
“I know,” you replied, “honestly work was mad. I’m fucking glad it’s Friday.”
“Me too.”
“Remus, isn’t everyday like Friday to you?” You laughed, looking up at him.
He smiled down at you, “I suppose. Not when we get signed I’ll tell you that.”
“It’ll happen soon. What happened to that guy? The one who said he knew a manager or something?”
Remus shook his head, “Yeah, wasn’t worth it. Guy seemed shit and a bit sketchy. Disappointing, really.”
“I’m sorry.” You frowned.
“Don’t be.” He looked at you and his skin was flushed and his smile was warm. You felt your own cheeks heat and hated that even his simplest actions made you react foolishly. You looked at the pavement and felt your hair cover your face. You heard him laugh and smiled in return.
The small shop was empty and you grabbed two packs of the cheapest beer they had. You each carried one as you started your trek back.
“How come it’s always us making these runs, never Peter or Marlene or anyone.” Remus broke the comfortable silence.
“Probably because we’re always too busy chatting to actually get drunk.”
He laughed and his smile was contagious, “That is true, love.”
His endearment was everything to you. It was pitiful how much you clung to his every word. Every passing glance, every skim of flesh on flesh. It was pathetic, really.
“I say we drink as many of these on the way back and see if anyone even notices.” He raised his eyebrows, asking.
“Alright, fine.” You stopped your walk and placed the pack on the nearest building's front steps. You sat down and Remus followed. You both pulled out a drink, opening them and bumping them together in cheers.
You laughed as you took a sip. Remus made a dramatic Ah sound and shot you a smirk.
“You’re the only person I will ditch a party, where I could potentially get heavily stoned, for.”
“Wow, thank you Remus. That’s so sweet.”
“Truly the highest compliment I could give someone.”
You laughed at his stupidity and took another sip.
You both stood and continued sipping your beers and slowly making your way back. When you finished you threw it in the nearest bin and Remus followed. When you turned to keep walking he grabbed your hand and laced your fingers together. He didn’t look at you or even say anything. He just asked you the next question on his mind, completely ignoring your hands. Your heart rate picked up and you were staring at your interlocked hands barely registering his voice. You didn’t want to ruin this so you quickly relaxed your hand against his and tried your best to pay attention to him.
He was asking you about the novel you’d told him you were reading last week and if you’d finished it yet. You answered, your brain going into overdrive trying not to think about his palm against yours.
Your other arm was getting heavy from holding the case of beer, but never in a million years would you let go of Remus’ hand. As you continued your completely normal conversation you saw the small house come into view. Remus squeezed your hand and you squeezed back.
He dropped your hand to open the door for you and followed you in closely. You both placed the cases on the counter and he leaned down saying, “Told you no one would notice.”
Your face was burning from holding his hand and you tried your best to formulate a response but all you could get out was a small laugh.
He held your hand. What did that mean?
You heard Marlene shout your name and you too quickly excuse yourself, shuffling out of the kitchen. You looked back over your shoulder and he was smiling at you, a similar blush coating his cheeks.
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