[Remus sits in the kitchen, switching the voice function on his comm on and off, each time he does so losing his nerve. He’s tried not to talk, to keep his mouth shut and be anti-social, hiding in the library or in his room with his books. His hands are shaking a little and he gets up to pour himself a glass of water as his mouth goes dry.]
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Why do I feel like I'm going to get a bollocking? Alright, where are you then?
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[Quiet sigh.]
I'm in the kitchen.
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Oh, alright then, I'll be done soon.
[Hum.]
Better not be a bollocking.
[Leaves his room and makes his way down to the kitchen. Wondering what it is that has to be talked about. different scenarios playing out in his mind before he gets to the kitchen. Sees Remus and smiles.]
Hey.
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[Remus doesn't look up at first when he hears Sirius and he mumbles a hello before pulling himself together. He clears his throat and finally looks up, the smile making him frown.]
Hey...I...you might want to sit down.
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If you were a girl, this is where I'd start to panic and think you were pregnant. So, what's wrong? What do you want to talk about?
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It's about you and me. Us I suppose.
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Oh? What is it? Uuh, is it because I didn't really help out with Joe? Kids are great, but not when they're screaming and pooping everywhere. Just didn't want all that much to do with it.
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I suppose that's got something to do with it but it's not everything and you know I'm telling the truth because I can't lie this week although I wouldn't lie at all unless it was to spare your feelings. I...[his voice cracks and drops to a whisper] I don't want to be with you anymore.
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I...Why? I thought...I thought we were doing great! I'm sorry, I'm sorry if it's because I didn't pull my weight!
[He slide off the counter but kept his grip on it.]
Did I do something wrong?
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It's not that. You haven't done anything wrong it's just that I love you but I'm not in love with you if that makes sense. It's not one huge glaring thing or lots of little things it's just...[sighs a little in frustration at not being able to articulate his thoughts] it's just that I don't feel that way about you now.
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So, how long have you felt like this? Just suddenly?
[Finally looks back up frowning.]
And if this week didn't happen, when were you going to tell me? Ha, you know, it's kind of funny, because I was really happy. I had the best mates a guy could ask for and I was actually in love and had what I thought was a great relationship. Not one of those stupid two week deals that usually happen.
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[Looking a little hurt and annoyed at the first part of what Sirius says.]
I was going to tell you, do you think I'd keep something like that to myself? Or that I'd gossip to everyone but you about it so it got back to you? I wouldn't do that Sirius but I couldn't keep it in and this way you know that what I'm saying is the whole truth and nothing but.
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When were you going to tell me? Another few weeks down the line? How fucking convenient that this week is all about telling the truth Remus. I'll have to thank the house for not letting me live like this anymore.
[Pushes away from the counter and shakes his head.]
Anything else you have to say? Might as well add to the list instead of waiting another few weeks until I'm maybe just getting over this.
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[Rests his head in both hands, eyes shut.]
Nothing apart from that I'm sorry even though that sounds feeble and you probably don't care or want to hear that from me anyway.
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And you're right, I don't want to hear that your sorry, because it's fucking bullshit. You can't be sorry about maybe hurting my feelings when you just break up with me. You can't fucking do that! Because you mean it. Hurting the other is all part of it! Especially when they still felt like every time they're with you, that can't feel any better!
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This isn't ripping off a bloody plaster Sirius! If I'd done that I would have ended up hurting you even more because I wouldn't have had time to think about what I wanted to say although it's become apparent that nothing I say in this makes any difference now.
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