So... another new collection.

I'm hoping to get 14 chapters up for this, though I may get less than that. Whatever happens, this collection will be marked as finished on the 1st March.

The prompts are a list of problems that can befall single people, though there will be some WolfStar in here. :)

Written for: Hogwarts - February Event: Singletons' Problems - When you are a '3rd wheel'

Third Wheel

Sirius grinned as he dropped down on the seat at the end of the row. He had wanted to see this movie for weeks and James had kept the afternoon free for it.

As James took his seat, his phone began ringing and James pulled it out from his pocket. "Hey gorgeous," he said, his voice deeper than usual. Sirius rolled his eyes, before pulling out his phone and checking it.

No messages, but that was nothing new.

He sighed, putting the phone away again, catching the end of James' conversation.

"See you soon, Lilykins," James murmured, before pushing the phone back into his pocket. He turned to Sirius. "I'm going to get snacks," he said. "Want anything?"

Sirius nodded his head. "Yeah, if you're getting stuff, can you bring me a drink and popcorn?" he asked. "Some smarties too."

James nodded, quickly slipping from his seat. Sirius moved his legs so James could pass him. Settling down in his seat again, Sirius adjusted his clothes and pushed his braid from his shoulder, before checking his phone once more, for lack of anything else to do.

He glanced up as a group started up the stairs, he couldn't help but notice a guy at the back of the group, his hands in his jeans pockets. Sirius' eyes lingered on the man, taking in all the details he could in the darkened room. Amber eyes moved around, before landing on him and Sirius couldn't help but smile hopefully.

The man smiled back shyly before the group sat down two rows in front Sirius watched the doors, his eyes only moving back when the guy turned around in his seat, catching Sirius' eye again.

If it wasn't dark in there, Sirius was certain the man would be blushing at being caught out, and winked at him. Oh yes, the stranger was interested. It took Sirius only a split second to decide to give the man his number on the way out after the film finished.

He looked back as the doors opened again, his smile falling at the sight of James and Lily.

When did Lily get here?

He watched them come up the stairs and James grinned guiltily. "Sirius, Lily called and was in the area. You don't mind that I invited her along, do you?"

Sirius gave a half-shrug, standing up so James and Lily could go to their seats. James passed him his snacks, before taking a seat with Lily between them.

Sirius frowned at the screen. With Lily sitting next to him, he wouldn't even be able to chat with James before the film.

He hated when James brought Lily anywhere with them. Sirius was always stuck as the third-wheel. That's why he planned the cinema for just him and James.

But James had betrayed him.

...oOo...

Did they have to be so loud? Sirius wondered. He was certain he could hear the couple next to him snogging louder than the film. Lily's elbow knocked his arm, but Sirius clung to the armrest tightly. He wasn't giving it up.

Cardigan-guy turned around a few more times, either sharing a smile with him, or sending him a pitying glance as Sirius slumped in his seat.

"James," Lily said, breathlessly. Sirius didn't even want to turn his head, but he didn't doubt that they were going to get thrown out. He grabbed the remainder of his popcorn and sweets, his drink, and his jacket, and got up.

He passed by the cute guy, winking on his way past and dropping down into a space a few rows in front. Immediately it was much better. He could watch the movie without interruptions. He settled back in the seat and turned his attention to the screen.

He almost jumped when someone dropped down into the seat next to him. Thinking it was James, he turned to say something rude, but froze at the sight of the guy he had been watching.

"This seat isn't taken, is it?" the guy asked quietly, not sounding confident in the slightest. He bit his lip, watching Sirius hopefully.

Sirius shook his head, grinning widely. He held out his packet of smarties. "Want some?" he whispered.

"I'm Remus," he said, reaching into the packet and taking a few out.

"Sirius," he replied. "If we're at the cinema together, does this count as a first date?"

Sirius watched Remus' smile widen adorably. There was a slight nod before Remus turned back to the screen. Sirius couldn't keep the smile off his lips. Maybe Lily's presence was useful after all?

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