 The Embley Bear
Lupin would have groaned in apprehension, had he not been underwater. He was just about to turn and swim farther away when Nicnevin seemed to have collided into him. "Ow," he said, though only bubbles and a faint, blurry sort of sound came out.
Remus surfaced and blinked the water from his eyes. "Ow," he repeated. "Watch i-" but Remus found himself unable to continue his sentence, as Nicnevin had just hugged him. He was shocked. Tentatively, Moony wrapped him arms around Nicnevin's thin body. He did not even notice how cold her skin was. |