Sirius wasn't the type of person to freak out about what to wear. It had always been really simple for him, jeans and a t-shirt mainly. His auror clothes for work, robes when the occasion arises, but today for some reason, nothing felt right.

The morning felt like it was taking forever, but when afternoon hit, he asked himself where the day had gone. He just couldn't sit still. His apartment was now nearly spotless from incessant cleaning and it was now time to get ready. He settled on a black button up shirt and blue jeans, something casual, but nice enough. He still had no idea what they were going to do today. Now that he thought about it, it sounded silly.

"'Show me around'. He probably thinks I'm an idiot."

Regardless, he still agreed to show him around, he agreed to spend time with Sirius-or Eli-and that was good enough for Sirius.

He grabbed his wallet and left the flat. He rode his bike to the agreed upon spot and waited. He stood against a shop and looked to the direction he figured Remus would be coming from.

Time passed slowly as Sirius anxiously waited. He could almost hear the clock on the wall ticking away. He started to get nervous.

"What if he changed his mind?" He muttered to himself. Before he could doubt himself further, he noticed Remus down the street, struggling with his jacket, looking a bit flustered. Sirius crossed his arms, smirking as he watched him rush over.

"Hey there."

"Hey yourself. Sorry I'm a bit late. Got caught up..with things."

"Its alright. So where to first?"

"Well, to tell you the truth, I'm not sure exactly where to start. I mean to say, what is it you want to see in London?"

Sirius shrugged. "Where do you like to go?" Sirius watched Remus ponder for a minute.

"Well, I mean, there's the zoo? And you can see the palace. There's a lot of great historical landmarks and museums...I don't know if you're interested in that sort of thing.."

"Wonderful! Lets do all that!"

"...Really?"

"Yes! Now, what is a zoo?"


"You've really never been to a zoo?" Remus stared, amused by Sirius, who had his hands and face pressed against the aquarium tank.

"Look at that one! Its huge! And those teeth! It could tear me apart!" Remus chuckled and looked down at his map.

"We should really keep going if you want to see all the exhibits.."

Sirius pried himself off the 'shark tank' and straightened his shirt, which had begun to ride up. "Yes of course! Onward!" He grabbed Remus' wrist and pulled him along. He didn't care if he seemed childish, this was great!

He looked behind him at Remus, who was smiling as he looked around. 'Well, i really hope he's having a good time' he thought.


After spending a few hours at the zoo, Sirius asked Remus if he was hungry. They agreed to go to a small café that Remus frequented because he said the tea was marvelous.

"They make it just perfect."

Sirius ordered a coffee and Remus some tea, and began to look at the menu.

"How are the sandwiches?"

Remus scratched the back of his head with his hand. "Well, I haven't exactly had anything here other than tea, though sometimes they have a sale on chocolate biscuits. I really enjoy those."

Sirius nodded, making a mental note of that. "Well, I think I might have a sandwich. Perhaps we could eat out at a restaurant this evening..if you have nothing planned that is." Remus blushed.

"Well no I wouldn't mind at all, and I've nothing planned, but, I've just finished paying for my school books. I don't exactly have pocket change for anything. So I will have to kindly decline your offer."

Sirius tilted his head. "Remus, this is my treat to you. You took the time out of your day to show me around. I wasn't suggesting you pay for it."

"Why don't we split the bill? Its fair that way."

"No! I mean, if you want to we can, but I would really like to...repay you for all this. I really enjoyed myself, and we still have a few stops, yeah?"

Remus shook his head. "I cant believe you've never been to a zoo."

Sirius lowered his eyes. "My parents weren't exactly the nicest people. Never let me and my brother do much."

"Sheltered life huh? No wonder you rebelled."

"Forbidden fruit and all that." He smiled.

"So, you have a brother?"

"Yeah...well, had. He died a few months back."

"Oh, im sorry."

"Yeah, me too."

"How...how did he pass? If you don't mind me asking...you know what, that's personal. Im sorry I asked."

"No, no, its alright. He was, erm..murdered."

Remus nodded slowly.

"Not exactly lunch conversation, I apologize."

"No, i understand..my sister..she was murdered too. Though, it was quite a few years ago. She was 14 at the time. I was 9."

"Do you know who did it?"

"I know who did it. I watched it happen." Sirius nearly spit the coffee out of his mouth. Remus reached over and patted his back.

"The usual reaction to that. Its ok."

"That's awful, Remus. No child should have to witness that."

"Its alright. That was many years ago. I've...let it go."

Sirius stared at the sandwich that had been brought to the table, finding his appetite pretty much gone. Remus stirred his coffee, looking very interested in the liquid as it twirled in his cup.

Sirius bit his lip and took a breathe, before leaning his hand over the table and placing it on Remus'. Remus looked up and smiled.

"How about we get out of here."

"Alright."

Sirius threw some money on the table and gently held onto Remus' wrist as they walked to the door. They stepped outside and just started walking. Sirius didn't have any place in mind to go, and he had left his bike parked by the shop, but for some reason, it just felt right to take a walk. Remus seemed to think so too as he slowly began to relax, holding his head a little higher with the passing minutes. And Sirius didn't complain when his hand was suddenly entwined with Remus' as they walked down the street.

He couldn't hide his smile as he felt Remus' thumb caressing the back of Sirius' hand.

He breathed a sigh of relief as he realized Remus liked him too. He suddenly didn't feel so alone in the world.

"Eli?"

Sirius glanced over at Remus, who cheeks were tinged a bit pink.

"Where did you wanna go next?"

"Hmm. Do you like to dance?"

"...After a few drinks in me."


Sirius followed Remus, hands still entwined as they made their way back to Sirius' motorcycle. Sirius followed Remus' directions, enjoying the feel of Remus' arms wrapped tightly around his chest. The sun had set when they arrived at a a small nightclub, whose doors has just begun to open. There were already people lining up to get in.

"Friday nights always start early. It can get a bit busy."

"You come here often?"

"Not...so much."

"Remus!" The pair turned to see a slightly older man in a business suit walking towards them from inside the clubs doors. He reached his arms out and Sirius gripped the wand in his pocket. However it was not needed, as the man grabbed Remus into a tight hug and Remus patted him on the back cautiously.

"How are you, Dylan?"

"Great! Business is great, as per usual! Who's your friend?"

Remus smiled and turned to Sirius. "This is Eli. He felt like dancing so I thought this place would be suitable."

Sirius stuck out his hand and the man took hold of it in his own. "Pleasure to meet you! Any friend of Remus is a friend of mine! Come in, don't worry about the line." He escorted them thru the front doors and led them to the bar.

They took a seat and Dylan brought them a few beers. "So, Eli, you from around here?"

"No, just moved. Remus here is showing me around."

"That so? Wonderful!"

"Im going to have to excuse myself to the loo. Do behave yourself Dylan."

"Always!" He puffed out his chest before sniggering. He turned to Sirius. "That is one hell of a catch you've got there."

Sirius watched Remus walk away before turning to Dylan. "Yeah, he's an interesting guy."

"No, really. Its not everyday someone gets to take Remus home, not that people haven't tried." Sirius arched an eyebrow.

Dylan threw his hands up in innocence. "No, no, i was turned down shortly after meeting the man. Haven't tried since. Besides, i have too much respect for him."

"Whys that?"

"Well you know, the life he's had. The life he probably still has. Plus he saved mine. I don't know if he told you that." Sirius shook his head. "Figured as much. See, one night while closing up the club, I was attacked by three men for the nights money. Now, look at me. One guy, I could probably take. But three? No.

"So that's when Remus Lupin comes walking around the corner and sees this little episode and interveens, knocks two of them out cold. The third one tho, he's got a knife. Runs right over to Remus and..." Dylan shook his head. "It wasn't pretty. But it barely fazes Remus. I could see the look on his face. To this day I've never seen his eyes so dark. He pulled the knife outta his side and tossed it away. Gave the guy the ol' what for."

Sirius didn't know whether to smile at how Remus' took care of the thugs, or to worry about him being stabbed. Dylan shook his head.

"He's been a good buddy of mine ever since. So yeah, if he chose you, you better hold onto that."

"Well, we just met. I mean, its nothing serious.."

"Hmm, well, he doesn't just take time out of his busy day for anyone. Speak of the devil." Dylan looked up and smiled at Remus as he came back and sat down next to Sirius. Sirius looked up at Remus, who he had realized earlier, was a few inches taller than he.

"Everything come out ok?" Dylan asked.

"Don't be disgusting Dylan."

"Its what you love about me. Well, I'm off to mingle. Enjoy your evening gentlemen." And with that, he was gone.

"Hope he wasn't to much trouble." Remus said, taking a drink of his almost empty beer.

"Not at all. So, Remus, while we wait for you to get drunk enough to dance, why don't you tell me about you? I don't know much other than where you're from."

Remus shrugged. "Not much to tell. I moved here for school a few years ago. I have an apartment, I live alone. I just really go to work and school."

"What are you going to school for?"

"I want to be a teacher. English and History mainly. Not very exciting, but it's what I want to do."

"I think it's an excellent job. Very rewarding." Sirius knocked his shoulder against Remus'. He called the bartender over and ordered more beer and a round of shots.

"What about you?"

Sirius' paused as he was about to take a drink of his bottle and his mind began to race. What does he tell him? He couldn't possibly say that he was an Auror. Remus was a muggle. He hadn't even told him about magic yet.

"I...I haven't really figured out what I want to do yet."

"Oh? How do you make a living then?"

"Inheritance mainly. Im basically the only surviving member of my immediate family. And they were loaded."

Remus shook his head. "That's...terrible?"

"Like i said before, they weren't very nice people, my parents that is."

"What was their issue?"

"They were stuck up, racist snobs. I ran away the summer before i turned 17. Lived with a good friend for a few years. Then he got married and i moved back into my folks old home, since it was unoccupied. And here i am. Just trying to figure out everything. Life and whatnot."

Remus nodded in understanding. "Im glad you didn't turn out like them."

"I almost did, you know. But my friend...when we met at school, he just, he was so carefree, you know? So different. Showed me things I had never seen before. We did things that I never dreamed I would do. We were such little hooligans. But, he made me see the light. He helped make me into the man I am today. I'm so thankful for him."

"So does your friend live in London?"

"Uh, no, he's traveling right now. Him and his wife, and their little boy. My godson. He's gonna grow up to do great things, you know. I love that little boy."

Sirius closed his eyes to hold back the tears. He didn't know how true his last statement was. He didn't know if James and Lily and Harry were alright. He didn't know if Harry would survive. He didn't know if he would ever see them again. But he had to hold onto hope. They were his real family, the only ones he truly loved. He had to believe they were going to be okay.

"Eli? Are you alright?" Sirius took a deep breath and turned towards Remus.

"Of course. Take these shots with me?" Remus smirked and accepted the glass. They clinked them together and drank them quickly. The bartender, a tall, friendly blond woman, set down another tray of shots in front of them.

"Take as many as you like. Dylan asked that a tab be made." The pair looked at each other and grinned.

"Ugghh good stuff." Sirius exclaimed as he drank the last glass on the tray. Remus wiped his mouth delicately with the back of his hand, face a little flushed. "You ready to dance with me?" Remus blushed and turned away.

"I don't know.."

"Come on, Remus." He stood and held out a hand which Remus hesitantly took. Sirius led them to the dance floor where it was much louder and darker. There were colorful spotlights moving around the floor and everyone was pressed up against someone else, moving to the fast paced music that played. Sirius pushed his way to the middle of the floor, dragging Remus with him, who had received and drank another shot, courtesy of a passing waitress. Sirius pulled Remus close and closed his eyes, feeling the music beat thru his body and Remus'. He put his hands on Remus' waist and and began to move to the beat. Remus began to follow his lead and soon the two of them were enjoying themselves, moving, sweating, and to Sirius' delight, rubbing against each other.

He now had Remus' back to him and was grinding against his ass, with Remus throwing his head back and moving his hips in such a way that made Sirius moan under his breath. Remus threw his hands up and reached behind him, grabbing onto Sirius hair gently, running fingers through it and biting his lip.

Sirius knew Remus wanted him. It was painfully obvious now.

Sirius spun Remus around and held him close. Grey eyes met amber as he they looked at each other. Their mouths were only an inch apart, and Sirius took the initiative and crushed their lips together. Remus brought his hands up and wrapped them around Sirius' neck, bringing him closer. He parted his lips and Sirius dove his tongue inside, exploring the new territory that was Remus Lupins mouth.

Remus groaned hungrily and kissed him back, their tongues fighting for dominance. Sirius ran a hand thru Remus' hair and gripped it tightly, holding him still as he ravaged his mouth. He felt his jeans becoming tighter and he reluctantly pulled away. Remus let out a groan of disappointment.

"I want you, Remus."

Remus bit his lip. "Can we..go to your place?" Sirius smirked and pulled Remus out of the crowd and towards the door. He passed by Dylan, who had "his arms crossed, a knowing smirk on his face. Sirius wasted no time in starting his bike, hoping Remus was to drunk and horny to notice how he did it, and taking off towards home.