Disclaimer: I own a boxed set of the first four books. But I have no rights to Harry Potter whatsoever. :(

Warnings: Language and slash.

A/N: Behold, my first ever Remus/Sirius fic! :D These two make the most adorable pairing, so I HAD to write my own story of how they came to realize they are perfect for each other. :3 Read on, fanfic-lovers!

Remus Lupin pushed open the door to his dorm with a sigh, shoulders sagging oh so slightly. Sirius Black, the only other occupant of the room at the time, immediately looked up with a hint of concern etched on his face. "What's wrong?"

"Nothing, why would something be wrong?" replied Remus in an unconvincing tone, walking sulkily over to his bed and sitting down with a plunk.

"Moony, come on. Sighing, trudging footsteps, denial (and I a very weak one at that, I might add)… I'm not a complete moron, something's obviously bothering you." Sirius looked at his friend with worried, raised eyebrows.

The other boy heaved another sigh, giving in. "Okay, something is upsetting me. But promise you won't freak out or laugh!" he said, slowly facing the dog animagus.

"I'll try not to," Sirius grinned cheekily.

Remus rolled his eyes but soon he became sheepish and looked down at the floor. "Okay, well… it's kind of embarrassing... er…"

"Just spit it out."

The werewolf sighed for the third time and looked up at Sirius. "Well… some Slytherins were making fun of me–"

"What! How dare they, those bastards! Rem, you don't have to be ashamed of that-"

"Sirius, you haven't even let me explain!" Remus shouted to cut off his friend. "It- it wasn't really serious, it just made me embarrassed." His words faded softly as he turned his head to the ground once more.

Sirius looked at him empathetically, not even bringing up the "No, I'm Sirius" pun. "Are you sure it's no big deal?"

Remus nodded, still looking at the floor.

"Okay. So… why were they teasing you?"

"Well…" he breathed, "I- I'veneverbeenkissed."

"You've never been kissed?" Sirius repeated at normal talking speed, a laugh echoing off his words. "Not once?"

Remus shook his head. "You promised you wouldn't laugh!" he pouted.
"I never promised anything," said a smug Padfoot. "But don't be ashamed Moons, there's nothing wrong with it. I was just surprised you've never been in a lip lock."

"Why me? Are werewolves suddenly sexy according to the teen population?" Remus asked sarcastically.

Sirius gave him a look for bringing up the werewolf card. "No, you're just quite attractive." The way he said it was casual and innocent, but when his eyes met Remus' he looked away, lips curved slightly and a faint blush warming his cheeks.

"Uh- th-thanks…?" Remus shifted uncomfortably. Did Sirius just blush? At him? After calling him attractive?

Years of awkward silence seemed to pass until Sirius finally cleared his throat and spoke. "Well, I've gotta head to Quidditch practice now, so I'll uh, see you later Moony." And then he was gone.

Remus just stared after him, mouth slightly agape. Exactly what just happened?

He said I was attractive! a suspiciously hopeful-sounding voice said inside his head.

So? It doesn't mean anything! Come on, Sirius isn't gay! Acknowledging somebody's good looks doesn't mean they want to snog you! another voice bit back.

Wait, huh? Who said anything about snogging?

It was kind of implied.

Wha-! No it wasn't! I- I'm not gay! And Padfoot isn't either! …So what was that blush about?

The werewolf shook his head, trying to clear his head. Stupid bickering internal thoughts… which certainly did NOT make him a lunatic…

No, he did not like Sirius in that way. That was just… stupid.

Grumbling words under his breath (something along the lines of "I'm not crazy… I'm not gay… Stupid bickering internal thoughts…"), he grabbed his bag and set off to the library. He needed something else to occupy his mind. Something other than the cold laughter of Slytherins and the pink tint of his best friend's cheeks.

A/N: There you have it, the first chapter! You like so far?

This whole thing is probably going to be about 8 chapters, each chapter around this length. I'll try to update to next chapter really soon. Unfortunately, I'm sick right now (sore throat, yucky cold), so I haven't felt like doing much. :( However, reviews not only motivate me tremendously, but they seriously (Siriusly!) make my day. :) The longer, the better! –winkwinknudgenudge-