Written for the BattleShips Event - First Date.

There's A First Time for Everything. Prompts: Remus, First Boyfriend.

Chapter Four - First Date

Remus woke up, drenched in sweat. Glad the curtains were closed, he pulled the covers back, casting numerous cleaning charms on both the sheets and his boxers.

He couldn't avoid this anymore - he had to tell his friends.

But more importantly, he had to shower. His dream hadn't left his mind yet and he could clearly picture Sirius Black leaning over him, hair pulled back into a bun.

In a short nurse's dress.

...oOo...

He hovered in front of the bathroom, watching his friends get their books and stuff together for the day and he contemplated whether to broach Sirius alone and ask him how he handled it when he first realised he was gay.

"Sirius," he began. Grey eyes looked up at him.

"Something up?" Sirius asked, his gaze falling back on the bed. "Where is my Transfiguration book?" He muttered.

"Yeah, something is -"

"Have you tried your trunk," James asked.

"- Is up. I've been -"

"I looked there," Sirius replied, before turning his gaze back on Remus.

"I've been thinking a lot recently and I could -"

"Under your bed?" Peter interrupted.

Remus frowned.

"Looked there too," Sirius replied.

"I could really use someone to talk to," Remus finished.

"Sure, I -" Sirius began.

"Is this it?" James asked, holding a book up. "No wait, this is Peter's. It smells like cake."

"Oi, my books don't smell like food," Peter complained.

"Could we talk in private?" Remus asked as Peter and James began bickering, but Sirius' attention was diverted by the pair as they began fighting over the book.

"Sirius?" Remus tried. He wanted to talk to his best friend before he chickened out.

Sirius had forgotten all about him and Remus was bursting to share his secret.

"I'm gay," he shouted above the noise.

Three sets of eyes met his and the room was silent.

"James, Peter, make excuses, me and Remus are skipping class," Sirius said.

"I can't skip classes," Remus replied, shaking his head.

Sirius thought for a second. "What about when we get to James' tomorrow?" He suggested. "We can talk through everything?"

Remus thought about it. There would be more time to sit quietly and discuss this with Sirius if they were at James' house. "That sounds good," he agreed.

...oOo...

Remus slipped out of his room and into Sirius'. Sirius was flicking through a magazine, and wasn't surprised in the slightest at the sight of Remus. He patted the bed next to him and Remus climbed on.

"You know, I knew I was an amazing kisser," Sirius began. "But now I'm turning straight guys gay, so I must be better than I thought."

Remus smiled nervously.

"So - you like guys. How did you work it out?"

"Well, like you said... you're a good kisser, but when I kissed Dorcas, it didn't feel the same. The same with Marlene," Remus explained.

"Are you attracted to girls at all - even in the slightest, or is it just blokes?"

"Just one guy," Remus admitted.

There was a long pause.

"Remus... I really need you to say that it's me," Sirius said, turning his whole body to face him. "I'm not going to lie anymore - ever since I kissed you, I haven't been able to get you out of my mind. I really like you - and not just as my best friend."

"Lie anymore?" Remus repeated, trying to process the other words.

"Well, when I thought you were straight, I didn't think I had a chance with you, so there was no reason to say anything. Now you like guys, I'm hoping I have a chance with you."

"It is you," Remus admitted. "I can't stop thinking about you kissing me. I like you as more than a friend too."

Sirius smiled and sighed in relief. He closed his eyes for a moment. "Remus Lupin, will you be my boyfriend?"

"Yes," Remus quickly replied. "Are you sure?"

"Of course," Sirius replied. "I'm going to take you out on a date in about an hour," he said.

"Why in an hour?"

"Because I want to make the most of having you in my bed," Sirius replied, before closing the distance between their lips.

...oOo...

Armed with snacks from the kitchen, and a Thermos of Hot Chocolate, Sirius led the way to the edge of the large gardens. He set down a blanket, and got Remus to lay next to him.

"Beats the Astronomy tower," Sirius said. He turned to look at Remus. "Do you have any questions?"

Remus shook his head. "I had loads, but I can't think of anything right now."

Sirius reached out, his hand taking Remus' as they looked up at the sky.

"It's beautiful," Remus said.

"I agree," Sirius replied.

Remus shifted closer to Sirius, allowing Sirius to slip an arm under Remus to pull him close.

"Our next date will have a lot more planning," Sirius insisted. "It'll be better, I promise."

"This is perfect," Remus whispered, looking up at the beautiful stars. His gaze drifted to Sirius. "Though you're my favourite star to look at."

"Corny," Sirius said, grinning. "But I love it."

...oOo...

"Sirius? Remus? Why are you asleep in the garden?"

Remus sat up, rubbing his eyes before looking at Dorea Potter in her dressing gown and slippers, as she stood with her cup of tea, looking down at them.

"Mmm, Moony, come back to bed," Sirius said, trying to pull him back down.

"Sirius," Remus hissed. Sirius opened his eyes, frowning slightly until he spotted Dorea.

"Crap," he whispered.

Dorea looked between them before smiling slightly. "I'm glad Sirius has found a nice boy," she began. "Come inside for breakfast and once you're finished, I think it's best that Charlus have a talk with you both about the birds and the bees."

"Mum, I know -"

"Now, I know you do," Dorea interrupted. "But Remus is a nice boy, we want to make sure you don't mess this up."

She turned to go back inside the house.

"This is your fault," Sirius said accusingly. "Why did you have to be a 'nice boy'?"

"You were the one that suggested we stay out a bit longer, and then put a blanket over us," Remus hissed. "If you hadn't, we would have gone back inside."

The pair watched as Dorea walked back into the house before getting up and grabbing their stuff together.

"I had a great night," Remus said, earning a smile from Sirius.

"Me too."

Bundling the stuff under their free arms, they held hands and made their way back to the house.

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