It was 2 months since Sirius had realised he loved Remus and had distanced himself ever since. He hadn't even on the full moon last time. It was 2 weeks since then and Remus still hadn't recovered. He was still twitchy and scarily pale.
Sirius and James were both exceedingly worried about him but he resisted any sympathy James sent his way. That night Sirius slept in the common room he couldn't stand being up there and not with Remus. This happened the night after this and another night til he had slept down there for 4 nights.
At break james cornered Sirius in an unused charms corridor. "Why are you being so mean to moony? The reason he is so pale and tired is cos he thinks you thinks you hate him!"
"I -don't -hate him" Sirius stammered his voice breaking a little.
"I know- you love him…"
"how…?"
"you are my best friend and you are as easy to read as an open book. He just cant read it."
"How can I make it up to him if he doesn't feel the same way?" Sirius looked close to tears.
James smiled at him sadly, "you know how he puts silencing charms on his bed and says its because he snores?"
Sirius nodded
"well the 3rd night you were in the common room he forgot. Sirius ….. he sleep talks. He cried and yelled out for you. He pleaded with you in his dream. He wept and sobbed and I can't stand it even with the silencing charm on. He needs you padfoot!"
"I'll speak to him tonight"
"Good"