Disclaimer: Jo owns them, I just like to make them cuddle.

Fluffy little Remus/Sirius songfic. Goes along with the song "Not While I'm Around" from Sweeney Todd.

Not While I'm Around

Black...
Black...
Blaaaaaaaaack...

Sirius awoke in a cold sweat. He could still hear the voice ringing in his ears, feel the dementors tearing away at his soul.

On the bed next to him, Remus rolled over and sat up. He pointed his wand his wand at the lamp and, with a quiet "Lumos", softly lit the dark room.

"Everything alright, Sirius? You look pale..." Remus reached up and gently touched the man's cheek. Sirius just shook it off. "It's nothing. Just a dream. Go back to sleep. I'm sorry to have awaken you." With that, he extinguished the light and laid back down in an attempt to feign sleep.

But Remus would have none of it. He pressed his body against Sirius's back and put and arm around his waist. "It's the dementors again, isn't it?" he whispered. Sirius closed his eyes and nodded slowly. Remus wrapped his arm tighter around Sirius's waist in a gesture of protection.

Nothing's gonna harm you, not while I'm around...

Sirius rolled over to face Remus and buried his face in his warm neck. Remus combed his fingers through Sirius's dark hair to soothe him and gently kissed his forehead.

Demons are prowling everywhere, nowadays
I'll send them howling,
I don't care, I got ways...

"It was only a dream, Sirius. It's over. Don't worry. I'm here, nothing can hurt you." Remus spoke softly but strongly. Sirius had never before noticed how strong and protective Remus could be. He could feel the terror of his nightmares melting away, replaced by a sense of security and warmth that could only come from pure love.

No one's gonna hurt you, no one's gonna dare.
Others can desert you,
Not to worry, whistle, I'll be there...

Remus stroked Sirius's hair, then, putting a hand under his chin, raised his head to look straight into his eyes. Sirius saw such a strong love in Remus's glittering eyes that for a second, he thought he had fallen asleep and was dreaming this moment. It was a feeling he had never before felt.

"You don't ever need to be afraid. As long as I am still breathing and my heart still beats the rhythm of your name, no harm will come to you. I promise you that." And with that, Remus gently but passionately kissed Sirius, pulling him close and wrapping him in protective arms. "I love you..." he whispered, and Sirius drifted off into a deep and peaceful sleep.

Demons will charm you with a smile, for a while
But in time...
Nothing's can harm you
Not while I'm around...