Severus scooted a bit closer and mentally noted how he'd done that. It was not like him. He might enjoy Remus's company, but he was not the sort of boy to chase after a bit of affection. His pride generally forced him to lash out instead. Lily Evans: case and point.

Smooth fingers touched the back of Remus's hand. There! Another oddity! Severus snatched his hand back. "That," he mumbled, keeping his eyes downcast even as his fingers curled down against the werewolf's palm. "And...this."

It was almost obsessive.