"Moony," he said, his voice firm. "I'm not going to just ditch you in a week. I'm not doing this as, like...a test run, or something. I really do like you."

His hand was still on Remus' face, and he let his thumb run over his cheek in what he hoped was a comforting gesture. "I am sure. Like I said...I don't feel like this about anybody, normally. Maybe a few girls in the past, but not really as strongly. And I really do want to be with you. I don't care whether or not it's easy."