So this is the last chapter. If you haven't seen the poll on my profile already, go take a look (right at the top) and vote for your favourites.
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I just suddenly had the idea to write a bit of backstory - like how James met Remus, and Alice and Frank got together.
James headed back to his dorm room straight away instead of going out with a couple of the guys from class. He had been reassigned a new dorm mate when he had a few incidents with his own. The University had landed him with Snivellous as his roommate of all the people they could have chosen, and James had spent the last three months making his life hell.
Snivellous was doing the same, they were both trying to make the other crack first, and finally Snape gave up, applying for a room transfer. This was granted almost immediately, another pair had their names on the list for about a week. He hoped he'd have someone quiet as a roommate, someone friendly perhaps.
In all honesty, he really didn't care. Even if his roommate a recluse that didn't ever speak, anyone was better than Snivellous!
James tidied the room, hoping to make a good impression and less than an hour later there was a knock on the door. He pulled it open to find a cardigan clad guy clutching a laptop to his chest.
"Hi, I'm Remus Lupin, are you James Potter? I was told to come here, I'm your new roommate," Remus said softly.
James nodded. "Yeah, where's your stuff?"
"My friends are guarding it outside my old room, I didn't want to drag it up here if I had the wrong room," Remus said. He bit his lip nervously and the pair stared at each other, uncertain what to say.
"Right, well... uh that side of the room is yours," James said, pointing to the empty bed. "I have really early classes on a Thursday, so I take it easy on a Wednesday night, and go to bed early... so -"
"Keep it down or get out?" Remus finished with a smile. "Yeah, I have earlies on a Tuesday..."
"Okay, I'll keep it quiet on Mondays. So... this might actually work?" James said, hopefully.
"Yeah," Remus agreed. "I'll get my stuff brought up. It's not a lot, just a few boxes, bedding and stuff."
James hesitated for a moment before deciding to follow Remus from the room to help him.
They headed down two flights of stairs and walked up the hall to where a bunch of girls were sitting on the floor, chatting.
"Is this your new roommate?" the redhead asked as James and Remus approached.
"He's cute," Sienna said.
"Straight?" Marlene asked, and James nodded, his gaze flicking between the four girls.
"Look mate, you better tell me which one is your girlfriend now, because I don't want to be going after a girl who is taken," he said.
"I'm gay," Remus replied. "But I don't think you're their type. They're all lesbians."
James' jaw dropped. "Are you serious?"
"Well, I date men, so -" Remus began.
"Not that, I meant about them. All of them? Are you sure?" James asked, disappointed.
"Ignore him," the redhead said, rolling her eyes. "We're all straight, not that you have a chance with any of us."
"Her, I want her," James whispered.
"Doesn't bother you that I'm gay?" Remus asked, curiously.
"As long as I don't find you standing over me when I'm sleeping, I think we're all good," James said. "My best mate is gay."
"Have you ever found him standing over you when you were sleeping?" Remus asked.
James nodded. "Yeah, more often than you think, but that's usually followed with having a bucket of water tipped over me, or he was shaving my eyebrows or something like that. It's not in a creepy stalkerish way."
"If it helps, I don't find you attractive in the slightest," Remus added.
"As much fun as listening to you both talk about things that could wait until later, we should really get your stuff upstairs," Marlene said, getting up from the floor.
"Right, yeah lets. James, this is Lily, Marlene, Alice and Sienna. Ladies, this is James."
...oOo...
"So... I've noticed you around," Alice said as they all sat around a table together, drinks in hand. The group had gone for a drink after the moving, and James found himself with an invitation too. He thought it would be good to try and make friends with Remus, and not just because of him having four hot female friends, but because it would be nice to get along with the person he was living with.
"Really?" James asked, grinning at her.
"You're friends with Frank Longbottom, right?" Alice asked, causing James to nod his head. "Is he single?"
"Frank... he's always single. Poor bloke," James replied.
"Why?" Alice asked.
"He's actually quite shy. He just appears uninterested, but he gets tongue-tied around girls," James said. "If you spot us around, just come over and I'll introduce you to him."
Alice grinned. "Oh bless him," she said. "Thanks James."
"So, why the room change?" James asked, turning to look at Remus whilst they waited for their food to arrive.
"I accidentally shagged my roommate," Remus said.
"He was an arsehole," Lily said.
"Tosser," Sienna added.
"Bastard," Marlene offered.
"Twat," Alice said.
James listened as the girls insulted the guy all at the same time.
"I don't get it. How could you accidentally shag -" James began.
"Because we were both a bit drunk and came onto me," Remus interrupted. "He's not bad-looking, so I thought 'what the hell, why not?' Clearly a stupid mistake. He was quite disgusted the next day. Claims he was straight and that I took advantage of him in his drunken state... even though I'm pretty sure I was more drunk than him."
"Remus would never take advantage of anyone," Sienna scoffed. "He's the nicest guy in the world. It was Antonin Dolohov that took advantage of Remus by just using him for a shag like that."
James nodded, he had met the guy before and not liked him either.
"Good thing you were the one who changed rooms and not him," James said. "My old roommate was... I can't even tell you what it was like to be honest, we both done everything in our power to get the other to leave first."
"But you won't treat Remus like that, will you?" Marlene demanded.
"Because we won't let anyone else be horrible to Remus," Sienna told him.
"Course not. The guy I was stuck with before was someone I used to go to school with, and let's just say we hated each other back then, and still did. I put him in the hospital wing before."
"Why?"
"Because he told my best friend's father that he was gay. My friend ended up in hospital and was terrified to go home. He moved in with me and my family after that. When I saw Snape again, I wanted him to suffer."
James sighed. "But enough about that. Tell me, how are you all friends with Remus? Not that I'm complaining, I have no problems if he wants any of you to come up to the dorm room."
"Me and Lily grew up with Remus. Marlene became friends with us in school, and Alice is Marlene's roommate," Sienna explained.
"Remus, do you just hang out with girls all the time? No male friends?"
"I prefer to be the envy of all the blokes in the Uni," Remus replied, leaning back in his seat. "Four hot women on my arm. What's not to love?"
"Well, that would be perfect for any straight man, but you'd most likely prefer four hot men?" James replied.
"A man can only dream," Remus replied, with a sigh. "I'd make do with one hot guy."
James laughed.
...oOo...
Alice was looking through her assignment, making sure it was completed whilst sipping a cup of coffee in the café downstairs when she heard two chairs being pulled out. Her gaze shot up and she found herself looking at James Potter. She looked towards who was sitting in the other chair.
Frank Longbottom.
"Hey Alice," James said.
"Hey," she replied. Shit. She wasn't prepared for this. She didn't' have anything clever or smart to say. She reached for a napkin and ducked her head, wiping her mouth and teeth in case there was any stain from the coffee.
"Just saw you sitting alone, so thought I'd come over," James continued.
"That's nice of you," she replied.
"I was wondering if Lily said anything about me?"
"Not a thing," she replied, chancing a look at Frank who was looking right back. He smiled.
Oh God, that smile was adorable.
"Alice, have you met Frank before?"
"Not officially," Frank said, reaching out his hand to shake hers, letting his hand linger. "But I've seen her around."
Let go of his hand, she mentally told herself. "Yeah, I've seen Frank around," she repeated.
"Well, I'm about to go to a lesson," James said, "I'll see you both later."
With that, James was gone, leaving the pair sitting alone.
"Not very subtle, is he?" Alice said.
"I think that was actually James being subtle," Frank replied. "I may have expressed interest in meeting you when I saw James chatting with you and another girl the other day." He blushed at his confession.
"Really?" Alice asked, surprised. "I... I may have done the same when I met James," she confessed.
"So, are you finished looking over your paper?"
She nodded, before putting it in her bag again.
"Let me get us both a drink," Frank offered.
"Sure," Alice replied. Another drink meant they'd be sitting together for a little while. Her eyes fell on Frank's arse as he walked away.
She owed James a drink when she saw him next.
...oOo...
"Remus?" Came a voice, and Remus let out a groan and opened his eyes slightly, his gaze falling on Sirius. He didn't want to move, Sirius was cuddled in his arms, a leg thrown over his and fast asleep. He pulled Sirius closer and closed his eyes again.
He was so comfortable. Sirius might have to just stay in his bed forever. He smelt amazing. He muttered some words to that effect, hoping Sirius was awake enough to realise what he had said before he let himself drift back off the sleep.
"Remus," came a second voice.
"Five more minutes," he groaned out of habit.
"Remus, there is another boy in your bed. Were you having sex?" His mother asked extremely loudly, and both their eyes shot open.
"Shit," Remus said, trying to get off the bed but only managing to fall out of it and land on the floor at his parent's feet.
"No," he all but shouted. "We were just watching a movie and fell asleep. We weren't... really, we weren't -"
Hope smirked. "Oh, I know dear, I was just trying to get you out of bed."
Remus blushed and tried to get his bearings. He looked around him as he grabbed the edge of the bed and pulled himself off the floor.
"Mum, Dad, this is Sirius, my boyfriend," he said, his gaze falling on the dark-haired man who was quickly climbing off the bed himself, his cheeks red.
"Oh, is he the boy who left you that nice message?" Hope asked.
Remus looked at Sirius apologetically. "Sienna and Lily got a hold of my phone when I was listening to your voicemail," he explained. "They thought it would be a good idea to listen to it on speaker in front of my parents."
Sirius just shrugged and smiled, showing that it didn't bother him. He cleared his throat nervously. "It's nice to meet you, Mr Lupin," he began, reaching his hand out to shake John's. "And Mrs Lupin," he added, leaning in to kiss her cheek. He gave a quick glance to Remus as he stepped back to stand next to him. Remus' hand found his and held tightly. He could see how awkward Sirius had gotten and could tell Sirius was very nervous.
"Oh, he's adorable," Hope said. "Sienna and Lily told me all about him of course, but he's cuter than I expected."
"I don't think Sirius is going for the adorable or cute angle," John replied, smiling at the two boys. "It's nice to meet you, Sirius. I'll expect we'll see each other again over dinner perhaps to get to know you?"
Sirius nodded. "Of course," he replied.
"Now, let's get Remus moved out. I'm guessing that's why you're here?" John asked.
Sirius nodded and quickly grabbed a couple of stacked boxes and headed from the room.
"He's so handsome," Hope said to Remus.
"He only just moved down from Scotland this morning, put his stuff in his flat and came straight here to help me out," Remus told her.
Hope smiled in approval.
It wasn't long before the boxes were packed into the Lupin's car, taking up the whole boot and backseat.
"Looks like there's no space in their car unless you squeeze in. I'm happy to drop you wherever you want to go," Sirius offered.
"I've got a flat," Remus said. "It's actually close to yours, I mean, if you don't mind dropping me. I don't want to be an inconvenience."
"You're definitely not that," Sirius replied, passing Remus the second helmet.
"Drive safely," Hope called, nervously eyeing the Motorbike before they got into the car.
...oOo...
They arrived just after the Lupins did and made quick work at bringing Remus' belongings into the flat.
"Who are you sharing with?" Sirius asked, looking around at the boxes that were already there.
"Sienna," Remus clarified.
"Cool, that'll be entertaining for you," Sirius grinned.
"Would you like to come to dinner with me and my parents?" Remus offered.
"Is it just you and not the girls?"
Remus nodded.
Sirius shook his head. "I'm guessing it's a celebration dinner since you've finished Uni now, I'd rather not intrude." Remus opened his mouth to tell Sirius it wouldn't be an intrusion, but Sirius stopped him speaking. "But maybe the four of us could go out in the next few weeks so your parents can get to know me. Enjoy your night with your parents and text me later, we'll arrange that date."
Remus nodded, giving Sirius a hug and a peck on the lips and walking over to his parents car as Sirius got on his motorcycle to head back to the flat.
...oOo...
Sirius headed into his flat to find James lazing across his sofa.
"So, I've kept a key for here and I'll be here often, you know, to escape the married life."
"You're not married," Sirius pointed out.
"One day I will marry my beautiful Lily, and I'll come here to escape from my beautiful Lily," James replied, his eyes fixed on the television screen.
Sirius stared at him for a moment before shrugging. "It'll be just like old times," he said, dropping down next to James.
"Except this time we're dating hot nerds," James replied.
"Yeah, the hottest," Sirius agreed with a grin. "I met his parents earlier too. I can't wait to spend time with Remus and get to know him properly. I know a lot about him from what he told me that night, but I just want to learn more and more."
"I've never seen you this into someone," James said.
"Well, Remus is different. He's special," Sirius said. "I hope what we have lasts a long time."
James smiled as he recalled seeing Remus a few days before and Remus saying something similar.
...oOo...
Sirius woke up to warm arms holding him tightly.
"I could get used to this," he mumbled, pushing the covers away, letting his lips trail down Remus' stomach. The night before had been their first date, and even though Sirius had hoped Remus would stay over, he had tried to tell himself no sex.
To do this properly.
But the night before, when Remus' hand found it's way inside his jeans, all logical thought disappeared. This was Remus, who he was mad about and Remus was touching him and what was the point of waiting, they had already had sex before.
Clothes were removed as they dragged each other to the bedroom, thrown haphazardly on the floor in a trail. The door slammed behind them, and they couldn't get to the bed fast enough.
After a brilliant night, Sirius wanted to wake Remus up in the most amazing way possible, and his lips reached the bottom of Remus' stomach. As his lips were about to wrap around Remus' length, there was a banging on the bedroom door.
"Oi, wake up," James shouted through it.
"Fuck off, Potter," Sirius shouted back, before looking into the eyes of an amused Remus Lupin.
"What are you doing?" Remus asked, before yawning widely.
"I was about to wake you up," Sirius replied. "You been awake long?"
"I woke to a wonderful feeling of your lips on my stomach," Remus replied. "I wasn't going to stop you."
"Well, James spoilt that." He moved off the bed. "Want to join me in the shower?"
Remus nodded, pulling on his boxers and grabbing one of Sirius' t-shirts from the floor. He followed Sirius from the room.
"Alright James, we're going to take a shower then you can tell us why the hell you're here at such a stupid time."
"It's after nine," James pointed out.
"Shower first," Sirius said. "If you were a true friend, you'd cook me and Remus breakfast as an apology for interrupting us."
"If you were a true friend, you would have put some bottoms on before leaving that bedroom. I have no interest in seeing any of this."
"It's my flat," Sirius pointed out. "You're lucky I let Remus put on clothes, I didn't want you perving over him. Now get on with breakfast. Don't make me turn around, because I've been thinking about what I'm going to do to Remus in the shower."
"Okay, as long as you cover up after the shower, I'll make breakfast."
"Deal," Sirius replied, following Remus into the bathroom.
...oOo...
A year later
"Sirius, I went to look for some clean boxers this morning, but turns out they're all at yours."
Sirius nodded his head. "Yeah, you have tons of stuff at mine.
"I might have to take some of it back home. I've had to go commando... focus," Remus said as Sirius' eyes trailed down to Remus' lap.
"Don't," Sirius said in a panic. "I like having all your stuff at mine. You stay with me most of the time, so why not?"
"Sirius, unless we live together, I've got to have stuff at mine too," Remus explained.
Sirius pouted. "So you're just going to take all your stuff? Aren't you going to stay with me anymore?" Sirius asked. He quickly abandoned the pout in favour of giving Remus puppy dog eyes.
"I... I'm going to stay with you as much as I do now," Remus replied, knowing he was falling for the trick, but not able to resist.
"Maybe you should just bring the rest of your stuff over, you know, keep it all at mine?" Sirius suggested.
"You mean like move in with you?" Remus asked.
"Well, I wasn't going to suggest that, but now you've mentioned it, that's the perfect idea," Sirius replied. "Let's move in together."
Remus chuckled. "Do you really want to?"
Sirius dropped down on one knee and held up a key to his apartment.
"Remus, it's been a year, and I'm madly in love with you, will you do me the honours of moving in with me?"
"Yes," Remus said, pulling Sirius from the floor. "I love you too. Now, how about we go and celebrate?" His gaze moved to the bedroom door.
Sirius grinned. "Shall I bring the leather jacket?"
"Of course."
I'm not the best at endings, so I hope that was alright.
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