Chapter One

Week after week Remus watched as two of his best friends chase after girls. He watched James fall for Lilly, and finally get her after years of trying. He watched Sirius have fling after fling, never having a serious relationship, but always wanting one. Sirius could never find the right girl, or one who would tolerate him. Peter was the only one who didn't care about girls, then again he could never sum up the courage to talk to them, he seemed more interested in becoming a rat. Remus had his own excuses for not chasing girls.

The three would always make jokes at Remus' expense. They used the fact that he seemed more interested in books to prove he was gay. He had always just laughed the jokes off and tells them he was waiting for a special person, 'person' being the key word. Remus was actually gay and he had found his 'person'. It was, of all people, Sirius. From the moment they first met Remus had felt a strange connection towards him, it took him a few years to realise what it was though. He had never had the courage to admit it, all he could do was watch Sirius over his book as he went after each girl, wishing he could just admit what was eating him inside, and hope Sirius wouldn't completely shut him down.

Remus woke with a start in complete darkness, it took him a few seconds to realise he had a book on his face.

"Jeez Moony you alright? The last full moon took its toll on you didn't it? This is the fifth time this week you've fallen asleep during the day!" Sirius ruffled Remus' hair as he fully woke up.

Remus looked around as he shook himself awake, staring out across the lake he noticed the giant squid was blowing bubbles at a couple of amazed first years. Remus and Sirius laughed as they watched the squid steal the toast from one of them.

"That squid knows how to get what he wants" chuckled James "but seriously Moony it's the weekend why don't you go back to sleep? We've all noticed how tired you've been since last week; take the day off it's not like your missing anything."

"I suppose your right, but I'm already up now so there no point." Moony reasoned "Besides it's a nice day out today and i wouldn't want to miss Padfoots latest break up" Remus always loved his break ups, it made me feel like he had a chance. Each time he would tell himself that he will tell Sirius how he feels, but each time he finds an excuse not to.

Sirius rubbed the back of his neck. "I was thinking maybe i shouldn't break up with Taylor, cant i just ignore her until she dumps me?"

Remus rolled his eyes and looked over to see Taylor Fatelle walking their way. "Looks like you won't be able to do that this time Padfoot" he nodded in her direction. "It's now or never." He never could figure out why Sirius did this to the poor girls, he would get bored of them in the space of two weeks, then ignore or break up with them. He only hoped that Sirius wouldn't do that to him.

When Taylor reached them she smiled at Sirius and said "Hey Sirius can i talk to you for a second?"

Sirius' smiled nervously at James as he followed Taylor away. Remus couldn't help but stare at them; it didn't look at all like he was breaking up with her. He looked over at James to see that he had the same concerns. They both knew he wasn't going to do it.

"That doesn't look like breaking up." Peter observantly pointed out as the couple kissed.

"What did you expect Wormtail? You know what Padfoot is like when to comes to breaking up, he needs to find his next victim before he can do it." Remus stated bitterly as Sirius returned. A sense of impending doom hit Remus and Sirius gave him an evil smile. Oh god what hair brained scheme has he got this time? Remus thought.

"I, my good man, have just got you a date Keira Gaston." A smug smile was plastered to his face as Sirius revealed his news.

"You've got to be kidding me with this Sirius? I don't want to go on a date with her. I'll... I've..." he stuttered as he struggled to find an excuse not to go.

"Relax Moony I've got you covered! Were going on a double date... you see i don't mind staying with Taylor a few days longer if it means i can get my buddy some action." Sirius winked.

"Well... if you'll be there. Maybe it won't be that bad... where are we going?" maybe Remus could use this as an excuse to be alone with Sirius; he could finally tell him everything.

"Someone's having a party in Hogsmeade; Keira wanted you as her date. And i thought nobody liked you" Sirius joked. Remus melted slightly at the man's gorgeous laughter. If he could spend a night with that he might enjoy this party.

"Fine ill go" everyone except Sirius gasped. Remus didn't do anything with girls; it just wasn't what he did. "When is it?"

"Tonight. We've got about three hours to get ready. Come on buddy let's get you prepared!" Sirius beamed as he dragged Remus inside.

James stared at Remus as he was pulled inside. He had a bad feeling about this, he knew Remus was hiding something other than his lycanthropy and it was going to be revealed soon. But his worries were soon forgotten as Lilly came into view. As James lovingly floated towards her Peter looked up from his piece of cheese to notice his friends had left him alone, again. Mumbling to himself as he went, peter decided to return to the great hall. If he was going to be left alone he could at least eat his loneliness away.