Neither of the Gryffindor boys could remember how or why it started. For nearly a year now it had been occurring.

These unusual acts had evolved in such a manner they could almost be considered a ritual. These rituals -though performed everyday in class- always began hesitantly; the "accidental" brush of leg, nudge of an elbow, bump of a knee initiated contact, followed through with the gentle, intimate stroking of legs hidden under the desk or a hand resting not-so- innocently on a neighboring thigh (edging very close indeed to northerly regions). Whilst these secret little acts occurred, their public demeanor in class was unchanging; the oblivious teacher and preoccupied students were non the wiser.

Once out of class however, it ceased. There was no touching like that in class, no awkward moments, no mischievous looks passed between them, nothing at all to suggest to the Hogwarts population that Sirius Black and Remus Lupin were more than you average pair of heterosexual friend. In fact, out of class, they carried on like their in-class ritual didn't exist.

Before conclusions are rushed to, take head, Sirius and Remus were not homosexual. They weren't really sure what sexually they should classify themselves as.

Where they gay or straight?

What truly defines someone as being gay or straight?

Bisexual perhaps?

The pair often reflected alone on their in-class experiences, wondering why it started, how it started, what did it mean and most importantly (in their opinion), why it continued to occur regardless of the fact that the respective parties had respective girlfriends?

Where they cheating on them?

One night Sirius lay awake in bed, reminiscing about his last Charms lesson he had with Remus.

Why didn't things ever go further?

Should they go further?

Is it necessary for them to go further?

Why not?

What prevents them for going a bit further when they had already achieved so much?

After much deliberation and weighing up on cons and pros, Sirius had made a decision and had a plan for tomorrow fully formed in his mind. And with that, he rolled over and fell asleep, slipping in and out of dreams about the brilliant plan he would execute in his next Potions class.

Hmmm, what is Sirius's "brilliant plan"? Review and in the next chapter you shall find out!