**Chapter 4: A Break in the Action**

As the morning meetings drew to a close, Remus leaned over to Tonks and whispered, "Let's grab a snack and take a break. I could use a few minutes to clear my head." Tonks nodded enthusiastically, her eyes sparkling with excitement. The Ministry's break room was a cozy space, filled with the aroma of freshly brewed coffee and the soft hum of conversation. Remus and Tonks made their way to the counter, Tonks skipping ahead to grab them a couple of cups of coffee. As she waited in line, she turned back to Remus, a mischievous glint in her eye. As they received their coffee, Tonks didn't hesitate, snuggling up close to Remus as they walked to a quiet corner of the break room. The soft lighting and comfortable seating made it the perfect spot to take a breather. Tonks plopped down on Remus's lap, wrapping her arms around his neck. "I'm so glad we have a minute to ourselves," she said, her voice low and husky. Remus smiled, feeling a sense of relaxation wash over him. He wrapped his arms around Tonks, holding her close. "Me too," he replied, his voice muffled by her hair. Tonks leaned back, her eyes sparkling with mischief. "I was thinking," she said, her voice barely above a whisper. "Maybe we could grab dinner together tonight? Just the two of us?" Remus's heart skipped a beat at the suggestion. "I'd like that," he replied, his voice low and husky. Tonks grinned, her face lighting up with happiness. As they sat there, Remus couldn't help but feel grateful for this quiet moment with Tonks. The world around them seemed to melt away, leaving only the two of them, lost in their own little bubble. Tonks seemed to sense his emotions, and she leaned in, her lips brushing against his. The kiss was soft and gentle, but it sent shivers down Remus's spine. He deepened the kiss, feeling Tonks's lips mold to his. The world around them melted away, leaving only the two of them, lost in the moment. As they pulled back, Tonks smiled, her eyes sparkling with happiness. "I love you," she whispered, her voice barely audible. Remus's heart swelled with emotion. "I love you too," he replied, his voice low and husky. Tonks snuggled back into his chest, and Remus felt a sense of peace wash over him. For a few minutes, they just sat there, enjoying each other's company, the world around them fading into the background. The sound of footsteps and the hum of conversation slowly crept back into awareness, but Remus and Tonks didn't move, savoring the quiet moment they shared. Finally, Tonks stirred, her body shifting on Remus's lap. "I think we should get back to work," she said, her voice reluctant. Remus nodded, feeling a pang of disappointment. As they stood up, Tonks wrapped her arms around Remus's waist, holding him close. "I'm glad we had this break," she whispered, her voice muffled by his shirt. Remus smiled, feeling a sense of comfort with Tonks by his side. "Me too," he replied, his voice low and husky. With one last squeeze, Tonks let go, and they headed back to their duties, ready to face whatever the rest of the day had in store for them.