Title: As the Wolf Howls
Author: Winter Plot
Rating: T
Summary: James is convinced werewolves are real. Sirius isn't. Until he befriends a mysterious man named Remus who only appears during the full moon. Can love blossom between them, or will there always be skepticism on where Remus is during the rest of the month?
Warnings: Slash. And this time it's a real warning. Boy's hold hands, kissing and being cute. I don't know why you wouldn't like it...
Disclaimer: Nowhere near mine. If it was, this would have happened long ago. And I wouldn't be living as a poor student.
Okay, so holy CRAP. It's actually getting finished!! I'm very proud of my procrastinating self. So, this chapter is the one you've all been waiting for - well, at least I have. They're both so adorable.
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Chapter 7: Seventh Moon
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"I fucking HATE you, Sirius." James yelled as he let himself into Sirius' house the next morning.
"Didn't get any last night because you were worrying about me?"
James scoffed and followed Sirius' voice to the kitchen. "Yes and no."
Sirius raised his eyebrows in question and sipped his coffee as James walked into the room.
"GOD, man!! Put some clothes on!" James cried, covering his eyes.
"Nothing you don't have yourself, James."
"Just because you realized you're gay doesn't mean you have to walk around in the nude."
"Didn't think you'd walk into my house at nine in the morning, James." Sirius said, still leaning nude against the kitchen counter.
James, not even peeking out from behind his hand asked warily. "So... you actually had sex with him last night? I assume he's still up in your room."
Sirius snorted. "Do you think I'd be down here talking to you if I had him in bed upstairs?"
"Right." James paused. "Can you PLEASE put pants on?"
Sirius laughed his way up to his room.
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"So, how DID you figure it out?"
"You think I'm gong to tell you? I'm going to relish in the fact you didn't get any because of me."
"Not MY fault." James seemed to whine. "Lily wasn't in the mood after the news - she's happy for you, you know."
Sirius rolled his eyes. "Well, fine. For your 'Lily-flower's' sake, and for your blue balls in case you decide to jump me-" James made to hit him upside the head, and Sirius didn't flinch, but continued, "I suppose I can tell you."
James looked at Sirius in anticipation, and Sirius stared back.
"AND?!" James almost yelled.
"He almost kissed me." Sirius said.
"That's IT?!"
"Well, no, that was after my revelation. Just thought I should mention it. You know, the fact he might reciprocate..."
James made an exasperated noise, and Sirius complied and finished his story.
"It was just - just...the whole deal, James. He - he- he said he liked spending full moons with me. It, it... was this feeling right here." Sirius gently touched his chest. "It was so unmanly I was torn between wanting to kiss him and wanting to go out and shoot a small furry animal to prove I was still a man."
James rolled his eyes, but his gentle and happy smile betrayed his irritation with Sirius.
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"God, James!" Sirius cried, flinging himself into James' office, calendar swinging in one hand.
James snapped his head up. "Mmn?"
"Why can't the moon be TODAY?!" Sirius cried, pointing to the current date and glaring at the red-circled day over a week down from it.
"You see," James said, leaning back in his chair, "there's these things called the sun and orbit."
Sirius pouted at him. "Fuck. You."
James sighed.
Sirius perched himself on James' desk. "I mean, a dog gives only so much comfort-"
"No bestiality, please." James said, wrinkling his nose.
Sirius laughed. "It's just, that, well, he said 'next moon', James. I can finally kiss him, I can..." Sirius trailed off happily.
James grimaced and went back to his work, having heard Sirius rant on about the 'next moon' line for the past two weeks. "How often do you talk to your dog about that line?" James asked, feeling for the dog if Sirius talked about it as much as he imagined.
"All the time! And HE dutifully listens!"
"I pity Remus, the human one too, of course. You have no patience and you're going to end up molesting him after the first touch."
Sirius coughed at him. "You're just jealous I have a gorgeous boy."
"I have Lily."
"She's a boy?"
"She's prettier." James sighed and violently typed the next line into his computer.
"How do you know? You've never seen Remus."
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Even though there was permanent snow on the ground; a fair of the regular rides, games and food fair had been set up in the city.
Sirius had checked the dates and knew it was fate when they coincided with Remus' moon.
Remus showed up at Sirius' door that night, rubbing his hands to keep warm.
"Remus. Oh, geez. Do you mind if we head down to the fair? I saw it was going on and wondered if... but if you'll be too cold-"
Remus waved his hands. "No, no. I haven't been to something like that in years. I'm sure it'll be fun."
Sirius wasn't sure if it was a blush or just the cold that painted Remus' cheeks pink. Sirius slipped on his jacket and led Remus to his car, whishing it was warmer so he could keep the window down and let the wind blow through Remus' hair.
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The busy people and the twinkling lights in the cool night air warmed Sirius heart as he walked next to Remus. "Is there anything in particular you want to do?" He asked and looked shyly over at Remus.
"I'm game for anything, really." Remus smiled.
Sirius sidled closer, their whole arms brushing as they gently walked towards the main part of the fair. He looked at Remus and wet his lips. The cold still tinged Remus' cheeks a bit.
"I haven't been on that ride since I was little" Remus gently pointed to a name on the map he held.
Sirius nodded. "Lets, then."
Remus then gently took his hand, and sticking close, lead him in the direction they wanted. Sirius gently threaded their fingers together and stuck both their hands in this coat pocket. Remus looked determinedly forward.
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Noticing a small cotton candy stand, Sirius urged Remus towards it. "I love this!" He exclaimed, gently squeezing Remus' hand that had managed to find it's way into his pocket again, even after all the rides they'd been on.
"You have a large sweet tooth, then?" Remus asked.
Sirius pouted. "James always gets after me for it." Sirius paid the man, tore off a large piece, and held it out to Remus.
"You take the first bite." Sirius happily complied, then tore off another, somewhat smaller piece and held it out towards Remus again. Instead of taking it with his free hand like Sirius had imagined he would, he leaned forward and took it in his mouth.
Remus made a content noise, and they started off towards their next destination.
Walking along, Sirius finally decided to comment on their hands. "You know, it's not something normal male friends would do."
Remus paused momentarily. "I forgot my mitts. My hands are kind of cold. Thank you for keeping them warm."
He made to put his hand from the warm grasp Sirius had on it, but Sirius squeezed his hand, and pulled him closer.
"Look," he breathed into Remus ear, "Ferris wheel. It's a nice night, we should be able to see the city really clearly."
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Sitting in the cab of the Ferris wheel, they both stared out the glass at the twinkling city below. Because they were sitting across from each other, their knees were tucked in between each other's legs. The heat that radiated from Remus' legs made Sirius' face heat up in a small blush.
Near the top of the wheel, Sirius whispered something about how gorgeous the city was and how he was glad Remus was there to share it with him.
After he finished, their eyes met, and neither could look away.
Remus lent in gently, and Sirius hoped for the best, but Remus gave him a kind look and paused part way across the gap.
He then did something Sirius never expected. Remus leaned over and kissed his nose.
"A snowflake" he explained, though both knew it was a clear night and any snow that was on them would have already melted in the cab.
Sirius leaned forward, then, taking the right side of Remus' face into his hands. He searched Remus' eyes for any sign of resistance, and finding none, he leaned further in. Their lips brushed briefly once, then a pause and again. Both brushes had been light and feather-like.
Sirius snaked his hand to the back of Remus' head and pulled him forward a touch, letting the next kiss to have more force.
"I'm new at this." Remus muttered into Sirius' lips.
Without hesitation or doubt, Sirius answered. "So am I."
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With hands still entwined, Sirius led Remus out of the park and towards his car. Remus looked shyly, but happily, at the excited grin on Sirius' face.
Remus stopped Sirius at the door to the car. "I. I just want to know, well-" he paused, head bent down slightly, and Sirius tipped it up with a finger. "Well, what we are now?" Remus finished quietly.
Sirius heart raced. "I'm assuming you're... you're okay with this and want to... see where this goes?" Sirius asked just as quietly, almost scared of the answer.
"Yes." Remus breathed.
Sirius leant in for another quick kiss. "Dating, then, I suppose." He said after he pulled away. Feeling his heart start to race again, he looked Remus in the eyes. "I really like you, Remus. Really. For the past couple months."
"I know." Remus smiled softly at him.
"Do you-" Sirius paused and took a breath. "Do you want to come back to my place?"
Remus leaned in to kiss Sirius soundly. "I would love to, but-"
Sirius' heart dropped.
"-I need to be going back."
"Where is 'back'?" Sirius asked quietly, finally gathering the courage to ask.
Remus laid a finger on Sirius' lips and shook his head. "You can drop me off at the end of your street."
Once Remus' finger was removed, Sirius licked his lips and watched as Remus made his way to the passenger side of the car.
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Sirius stopped the car at the end of his street like suggested. "Remus I - I really liked tonight. Can we meet next moon?" Sirius asked.
"You shouldn't need to ask." Remus smiled. "Of course." He leaned over the console and kissed Sirius soundly on the lips. Sirius moved one of his hands to Remus' neck. His tongue gently parted Remus' lips to touch to Remus' tongue, and he felt a small jolt of something in his chest again.
Remus pulled away and Sirius tried to follow, but his seatbelt stopped him. He made to undo it, but Remus' hand was already on the door.
"I'll see you soon." Remus murmured and stepped out of the car.
Sirius watched him disappear around another corner, and then drove the short block to his house.
He stepped in to find his dog curled up by the heater.
"REMUS!" He yelled and dove towards the dog. The dog, startled, danced out of his reach.
"HE LIKES ME!" Sirius grinned largely at the dog - eye to eye on his hands and knees.
The dog 'woofed' and Sirius flung his arms around Remus and laughed happily.
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Winter: wooo. I'm glad I finished that. I had been writing it sentence by sentence for about a month and was getting frustrated because I didn't have enough time to work on it. But, here is it, FINALLY, with all this wonderful kissing. I'm going to assume it's okay to skip a couple months for the next chapter - it gets you THIS much closer to the actual sexing. winks
WARNING: The rating is going up to 'M' next chapter. Fair warning.
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