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"Moony."

"Mmm?"

"Wake up."

"Mmm..."

"Get up!"

"OK."

"Moony? Are you awake?"

"Mmm..."

"It's Valentine's Day! Wake up, for me!"

I sighed and opened my eyes. It took a while for me to adjust to the light of the room, but when my eyes grew used to the brightness, I saw Sirius standing above me. He had a huge grin on his face and his hand behind his back.

"Sirius?" I said tiredly, rubbing my eyes and sitting up.

"I have something for you," he said, perching on the edge of my bed and handing me a beautifully wrapped present. I looked at the gift and then back into Sirius' eyes.

"I didn't get you anything, though," I said guiltily. "I'll feel bad."

"Doesn't matter," said Sirius dismissively. "Open it," he added with a smile. I slipped my finger under the wrapping paper and ripped it open. A small card fell into my lap, which I read out loud – even though Sirius obviously knew what it said already:

'Remus,

I know it's not a lot, but I know you love chocolate. I would of given you something else, but I figured that I'll be able to give you an even better present tonight at the dance.

I wanted to wish you a fantastic Valentine's Day! I know you may not feel the same way as I feel about you, but I want you to know that no matter what, I'll always be there waiting for you. You don't have to pretend, and we don't have to go too fast.

I love you, and I honestly hope that one day, you'll come to love me too.

Lots of love and kisses from Sirius!

Xxx'

I couldn't help smiling at the words he'd written down, and when I looked up at him, he was also wearing a smile. Rolling my eyes, I pulled him in for a hug. I felt his grip tighten as he wrapped his arms around me, and I allowed myself to relax in his arms. It was comforting. It felt warm... natural. When we pulled apart, I ripped the rest of the wrapping paper off my gift, and was delighted to see a nice box of Honeydukes chocolate.

"Thank you," I whispered.

"S'no problem," he said cheerfully.

"So what's this present I'll be getting tonight at the dance then?" I asked curiously, and I saw a blush creep to his cheeks.

"Er... that's a surprise," he answered. "You'll just have to wait."

I groaned. I hated surprises... especially when I knew I was getting one. What if I didn't like it? What if it was embarrassing? Oh Merlin, what if he wanted to kiss me? I shuddered.

"You OK?" asked Sirius, who'd noticed the sudden movement.

"Just a bit cold," I lied, pulling the duvet around me. "I wish I'd gotten you something now."

"I don't mind, honestly," Sirius said, resting his head on my shoulder. I didn't protest, but let my head fall so that it was resting on his.

"Sirius?" I said.

"Yeah?"

"When did you start liking me?"

"10th June 1972," Sirius said sharply. I laughed.

"Siriusly?"

"Nah. I don't know. I think I've always felt different with you than with anyone else... you were always... I don't know... I feel like I was meant for you."

"You can do better than me," I mumbled quietly. "We weren't meant for each other."

"How do you know that?"

"Because if we were meant for each other, I'd feel the same way, wouldn't I?"

"And who says you don't feel the same way?" questioned Sirius.

"I do," I replied. "I don't feel the same way, Sirius. I keep telling you this."

"I reckon you're lying," said Sirius. "Maybe you weren't to begin with, but I think you're falling for me."

"Yeah right," I laughed. "I'm straight. Straight guys don't just fall for guys."

"Well... how do you know that you're straight?"

"I like girls," I said.

"I liked girls too," said Sirius. "Until I met you."

"This is different."

"How is it different?"

"Because... it just is. I don't like guys. End of."

"As I said before... everyone's straight until they're not. You may never look at any guys in your life, but then you may suddenly find one amazing guy that you know you can't live without. You just know that he's the one. That's it."

"Is that what happened with you?" I whispered. He took a while to answer.

"... Yeah. That's what happened with me."

"But... how can you deal with it?" I asked. "Knowing that I'll never feel the same way?"

"I don't think that way," Sirius said. "I know that there's a chance that we can be together. I'm sure of it. I just need you to realise it too."

"I'll admit," I said, taking in a deep breath. "I have been feeling a little different around you lately."

"You have?" The amount of hope in his voice made me smile.

"Yeah," I replied. "But it might not be anything."

"We'll just have to wait and see then, won't we?"

"I guess."


The Valentine's Dance was the topic of conversation for most people that morning. Most people, that is, except for James. He'd been moaning since breakfast about how unfair his life was.

"I think she needs glasses," he said. "Hey! Then we'll be perfectly matched! I can't understand what she sees in Snivelly! He's greasy and nasty."

"He's been her friend since they were young," I said, and James glared at me.

"AND?" He roared. "She's supposed to go with me!"

"Hey, calm down!" said Sirius. "She said no. No big deal."

"NO BIG DEAL?" shouted James angrily.

"I'm going with Shannon," interrupted Peter happily. "I just asked her and she said yes straight away!"

"That's great," I said, smiling at him. James was still huffing about Lily saying no.

"She loves me," James said. "She just won't admit it."

"I know how you feel, mate," said Sirius. "I've been trying to get Remus to admit it too."

"Hey!" I said. "I know how I feel!"

"Wait," said Peter. "Who does Remus supposedly love?"

"I supposedly love Sirius," I said, rolling my eyes.

"Like... love love?" Peter asked.

"Yep," grinned Sirius. "He's going to the Valentine's Dance with me, too!"

"Like... as a couple?"

"Unfortunately," I said.

"So what?" said Peter. "You're gay, then?"

"Yes, we are," Sirius said.

"I'M NOT!" I shouted, causing a lot of heads to turn. Turning red, I lowered my voice. "Sirius is."

"Right..." Peter said. "So you're not gay, but you're going to the Valentine's Dance with Sirius? How does that work?"

"Exactly Moony," said Sirius smugly. "How does it work out?"

"I couldn't exactly say no," I said.

"Why not?" asked Peter.

"Because I'm too irresistible," Sirius said with a big smile on his face. I shoved him.

"No, actually," I said seriously. "Because I promised that I'd be your boyfriend for a week to stop you from being so upset and miserable. That's why."

"I still think you're gay," Peter said. "I wouldn't date a guy just so he's not upset over it. I just couldn't do it. It wouldn't feel right."

"Ah! There! You see, Moony?" said Sirius. "You must like me a little bit."

I sighed. "Maybe."


The day dragged on. Sirius was getting more and more persistent with trying to convince me that I was gay, and I wasn't having it.

"Can you stop please?" I said finally.

"Stop what?" he asked. The look in his eyes made me bite my lip. He hadn't expected me to snap at him.

"I don't know," I said. "Stop telling me that I'm gay, when I know I'm not!"

"Hey! I didn't mean to upset you... Rem? Oh, I'm sorry," he said, looking down. "I think... well, it's probably me just trying to convince myself more than you."

"It must be hard," I said quietly, not looking at him. "How did you come to terms with... you know... being gay?"

"I was scared at first," admitted Sirius. "I knew that gay people are often discriminated against, and I was afraid of what you guys would think... especially you."

"I wouldn't ever discriminate you," I said quickly. "I know what it feels like to be... different."

"There's nothing wrong with being different," Sirius said. "In fact, being gay is great. I can be myself now... no pretending to like girls... no trying to figure out my feelings. Once you come to terms with it, you feel relieved that you finally know why you've been having feelings for people you thought you shouldn't have feelings for."

"I don't want to be gay," I whispered. "It's just another thing to add on to my list of abnormalities."

"You're not abnormal," Sirius said. "Not at all. You're just unique – it's one of the reasons I love you."

"I think..." I paused, trembling slightly. "Uh... how do you know you're gay?"

"Erm... well... I guess... if you have feelings for a guy," said Sirius. "How else would you know?"

"Ok... but... I mean... If you had feelings for a guy," I said. "Does it mean you're definitely gay?"

"No," said Sirius. "You don't have to label yourself."

"I think I'm starting to like you," I said in a scared, rushed whisper. My heart was beating incredibly fast, but I spoke the truth.

"Really?" he said, with a grin.

"Yes," I said, closing my eyes. "I'm scared."

"It's Ok," said Sirius. "Don't be scared! Just... accept the feelings gradually. If you do that, then it won't seem so scary afterwards. Remember, I said I was scared at first too."

"But you're so comfortable with it now," I said, staring up at him in awe.

"If you're right, and you really are starting to like me... you'll get more and more comfortable with time. Trust me."

"I don't know what's going on," I said, with tears in my eyes. Sirius gave me a sympathetic smile and hugged me. It was then that I really breathed in the smell of him. It was then that I revelled in the fact that I was touching him, and he was holding me. It was then that I decided that there was something a little different about the way I looked at him, and I knew that I'd have to get used to it sooner or later.

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