Transformations for remus were always harder during the winter months. Not to mention his job took a massive toll on him as well. Having to hide and avoid his werewolf transformations from students and not to mention other teachers. Severu s was getting close to figuring it out and it was beyond stressing him out.

So when he finally came home for Christmas break, you were thrilled. Going months without him was getting restless. He sat down on the couch once his bags were alway and sighed, His back hurt like hell, and his joints hurt the most they ever could. His cane didn't seem to help. You let you gently stroke his hand as you sat next to him but when you tried to kiss him he pulled away after the first one.

He didn't mean to be grumpy, he just was so stressed and his body hurt everywhere. He sighed.

"I'm sorry... I'm just tired..." he muttered and stroked your hand in apology.