Drabble: Show or Tell

[alisanne]

Title: Show or Tell
Author: alisanne
Word Count: 100 x 2
Rating: PG
Challenge: Written for snupin100/snupin100/snupin100's prompt #456: Hair.
This is the next in my Snupin School Days Series. The various parts so far are: Extra Assignment (LJ/IJ/DW), Solving the Mystery (LJ/IJ/DW), Homecoming (LJ/IJ/DW), Lawbreaking (LJ/IJ/DW), Secret Weapon (LJ/IJ/DW), Simple Solution (LJ/IJ/DW), and Being Obvious (LJ/IJ/DW).
Characters: Severus Snape/Remus Lupin.
Betas: sevfan and emynn.
Authors Notes: AU. Severus is close to some answers.
Disclaimer: The characters contained herein are not mine. No money is being made from this fiction, which is presented for entertainment purposes only.


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Show or Tell

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The words stuck in his throat as Severus stared at Lupin. Absently he ran a hand through his hair as he tried to work out what to say.

“Is it so difficult a question?” Lupin’s smile faded. “Or do you have something to tell me instead?”

Severus frowned. “What do you mean?”

Lupin looked away. “I’ve noticed you spend a lot of time with Regulus Black--"

Severus blinked, his question forgotten. “He’s just my housemate.”

Lupin nodded. “Is that all he is?”

“Of course.” Severus’ eyes widened. “Wait, you think he and I are involved?”

Lupin’s expression was answer enough.

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Lupin blushed to the roots of his hair. “Maybe, yes. After all, you and I aren’t anything official, so it’s not as if I can complain--”

Following his instincts, Severus leaned forward, clasping Lupin’s hand. Lupin immediately linked their fingers. “Regulus and I are just friends. You and I--” He paused.

Lupin smiled. “Yes? What are we?”

“I’ve no idea,” Severus confessed. “More than friends I hope?”

“I hope we are, too.” Lupin exhaled. “Although, if we are to be more than friends, there’s probably something you should know.”

Severus tensed. Was this it? “Tell me,” he said, bracing himself.

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Continued in Breaking the Code (LJ/IJ/DW).