A/N: This is my first slash fic, so please be nice to me. Obviously, I'm not J.K Rowling, and I don't own the characters, but at least I can play with them as long as I have this up here. Just in case you didn't read the summary, this is a Remus/Sirius fic, which means they end up as a couple. Just to let you know. By continuing to read this, you are agreeing not to flame me.
Moony's Valentine
Lizliz07
Feb. 7th
Remus goes up to his dorm to find another book, and is distracted by the sound of sniffles coming from the closet. He glances inside, and finds Sirius curled up into a ball on the floor. Sirius is crying, is the first thing that goes through Remus' head after he discovers him in the closet. The second thing in his mind is an urge to hold him until the tears go away. Not an urge, he realizes, a want. He wants to hold him. He'd hold him until there was no tears left, then push him against the wall and- "Moony?" Sirius' voice breaks through the fantasy. "Is that you?"
"Yeah, it's me." He replies with a small sigh. Ever since 4th year, Remus has been keeping the love he'd developed for his handsome friend a secret. No one else knew; not even James, who was usually too good at reading Remus. "What's wrong?"
Sirius gives a short, unhappy laugh that sounds nothing like his usual bark. "You have to ask? I did something stupid, and now all my friends hate me." He curls up into a tighter ball and takes a deep breath. "And I'm so sorry for it; I know it was really stupid, but he was trying to expel you, and that just can't happen because I-" he breaks off as new tears slide down his face.
Remus pretends not to notice, though the mystery of what could come after the 'I' is driving him crazy. "I don't hate you, Sirius. Sure, I was hurt, but I would be miserable without your friendship." Remus says, smiling kindly at the miserable form on the floor. "I can tell that you're really sorry, and so I forgive you."
"Really, you mean it?" Sirius asks, and throws himself at Remus when he nods. "Oh, thank you, Moony!" Remus sighs again as he hugs him back. He knows that Sirius is only hugging him as a friend, but Remus wished that it was a different kind of hug.
Sirius holds on for longer than necessary, enjoying the feeling of Remus' strong arms around him. He sighs, taking a deep breath of Remus' scent. Eventually, the last tear falls, and Sirius pulls back reluctantly. "So, you hungry Padfoot?" Remus asks, ignoring the slight twinge of pain that lances across his chest at the sight of Sirius' tear-streaked face. "Wanna get some lunch? After you clean up, of course." He adds, knowing it would make him smile. "We can't let everyone know that Sirius Black can cry."
Like he planned, Sirius smiles. "Of course not. My reputation has to come first." He agrees, going into the bathroom to wash his face. They head down the stairs to the common room, Remus slightly in the lead. James and Peter aren't ready to forgive yet, and they both know it. Sure enough, when James notices Sirius behind Remus, his smile changes to a scowl.
"What is he doing here?" James snaps, looking from Sirius to Remus. The usual outspoken Sirius shrinks into himself and Remus notices it out of the corner of his eye. His heart sinks, and he sighs before blocking James' view of Sirius and crossing his arms. What had happened to the tough Sirius he'd fallen in love with?
"He's apologized, and I accepted. He really is sorry, James." He adds, seeing the dubious look on his friends face. "I can tell. You would be able too, if you would just open your eyes." Behind him, Sirius smiles slightly at how easily Remus had stepped into the role of his protector. Almost as if he had been meant for the role all along. A voice whispers in his head.
"Fine! Just don't run to me when he betrays you again. He is related to a Deatheater wannabe, after all." Remus' eyes narrow dangerously, and his hands ball into fists at his sides. He tenses, ready to tackle James to the ground. Sirius puts a hand on Remus' shoulder, and he closes his eyes. Fighting James wouldn't accomplish anything.
"Let's just go." He whispers. Remus nods, and inclines his head to the door. James watches the small interlude with narrowed eyes, and Remus calmly flips him off. James' eyes widen in shock.
"Come on, Sirius. We don't need him, he's too petty." As they walk away, Sirius can feel James' glare on his back, but he's too happy to care. Remus had stood up for him, even flipping James off because he had insulted him! And he'd called him petty because he wouldn't forgive him! As an unfamiliar grin spreads across his face, he sees the date for the next Hogsmeade trip. February 14th, Valentine's Day. How fitting. Sirius' smile gets bigger as a plan begins to form. If Remus was supposed to be with him, he'd get him to realize it.
A/N: And that's the end of the first chapter. I hope you liked it. Reviews make me smile, which makes me want to write another chapter, so please review. I don't allow flaming, but I will accept any constructive criticism and will definitely consider your opinions. Peace out!