A/N:Wow, sorry for the lateness guys, I've been busy going to Birmingham, doing something for DeviantART and many other life based things (including School and collapsing after a hard day) . It also doesn't help that my muse has been sapped as well… um, so heres a chapter that should have been uploaded two weeks ago…

Oh well, I managed to somehow update with a chapter not too bad… hopefully I'll be better soon! I do apologise again, uhm forgive me? :3

Warnings in General: Homosexual relationships, multiple pairings (SSxJP, SSxSB & SSxLM), Crack moments, slight OOC? And MAYBE DESCRIPTIVE SEX LATER IN STORY, YOU'VE BEEN WARNED.

Warnings this Chapter: Different P.O.V at the start and some language… and some heavy sexual scenes (Non penetrating though, does involve oral…) I thought I'd award your patience!

Chapter 8 – A rather confusing deal

RL POV

The common room is warm, a drastic extreme compared to the biting cold outside. The very familiar red and gold's sooth my soul and calm the anxious beating in my chest that normally resides in the cavity.

"Remus!" A cheery voice greets, I turn to face my best friend Sirius Black. Despite being close, I feel weary near the grinning teen, especially since the shocking incident in the Great Hall. I can never get the image of Sirius strumming a guitar to Snape out of my mind.

"Hey…" I say, after a brief pause. Sirius doesn't notice as he drags me to our Dormitory, the almost Cheshire look on the pranksters face worries me slightly.

I'm practically flung into the empty dorm as Sirius prances about full of excitement, going so far to jump on my bed.

"Remus, I just had the greatest idea!" Sirius explains, rubbing his hands together mischievously. "I need your help though…"

"What is it?" I sigh, already given up against the determined Gryffindor. I have a sinking feeling what the plan is about though…

"Thanks, I need you to help to execute my plan to seduce Sev," Sirius says, without a pause or change of expression, utterly serious. I just groan, clenching my fists and covering my face.

"Really… I honestly don't want to," I mutter, crossing my arms. "Ask James-"

"No!" Sirius suddenly shouts, jumping up and pulling me by the collar of my T-shirt. "I won't have that traitor help me; he'll go and steal my Severus from me!"

I barely hold back a growl, the inner wolf inside me clawing to get out and teach Sirius a lesson of personal space. Managing not to attack Sirius, I just sigh and give my friend a 'look.'

"Ugh, you're no help…" Sirius mumbles, stepping back to lean against my bed dejectedly. Feeling sorry for my depressed friend, I pat his shoulder comfortingly and try to console my brooding counterpart.

"Look," I begin. "Don't you find it weird that you suddenly developed these 'feelings' for Snape? I mean, you hated only a few days ago…"

"What do you mean by that?" Sirius gapes, jumping from my touch. I'm utterly full of shock at Sirius's feral and angry expression. "I've always loved Severus!"

"No, last time I checked, you said you hated him," I mumble, pointing it out for my seething friend. "Can't you tell you've been poisoned by some sort of Love potion…?"

"Of course not…" Sirius scoffs, crossing his arms defensively. "That's because I haven't been spiked by a potion. That's stupid and insensitive of you Remus…"

"Ugh…" I grumble, giving up on the drugged boy. "Fine, think that way but when it leaves your system you're going to feel so embarrassed."

"That's what you think," Sirius bites back, heading towards the Dormitory exit to presumably get away from me. But the door opens before he reaches, James hurrying through.

The sudden tense silence is unbearable.

"Potter," Sirius sneers; glaring to James, who is sending him the same annoyed and hateful look. The fact that Sirius refuses to mention James last name worries me.

"Ugh, what are you doing here?" James snidely retorts, stepping closer to his best friend. The two behaviours of my friends remind me of two snarling and starving dogs fighting over a scrap of meat, challenging eachother to make a move.

"Um… guys?" I tentatively try to intervene, but the two ignore me in favour of pushing eachother before swinging hard punches. "Stop it, for Merlins sake… grow up!"

"Grow up?" James grunts, as he wrestles with Sirius furiously. "I will only grow up when this arsehole stops bothering Sev!"

"Bothering!?" Sirius yells, cutting off my retort. "Severus likes me you bastard! It's you that's bothering him!"

I sigh to myself, knowing that the two fighting Gryffindor's will ignore any attempt of mine to stop their fighting. Quickly walking out the Dormitory, I almost stalk to an empty corner, bringing out a book I probably won't be able to concentrate on with the racket from the Dormitory that can be heard from the Common Room.

After a few seconds of thumping and sounds of violence from upstairs, the sounds suddenly stop, a flash of concern for my friends as the fight dies down. The Dormitory door swings open, James and Sirius quickly rushing out into the Common Room and out of the Portrait exit.

"What…?" I mumble to myself, confused because I swear I saw the two grinning to eachother as they left. How and why would intense fighting turn into the two running crazily out like they had some ingenious plan?

Sighing to myself, I turn the page of the book and stare into nothing. The recent behaviours of my close friends worrying me too much to do something as trivial as reading so I drag myself to the Gryffindor Dorm to catch some restless sleep.


SS POV

Opening my eyes, groggily, I almost groan as I remember the past few days and how it actually is real, not just some creepy part of my imagination. The emotions I've been feeling since yesterday are still here, reminding me of their annoying presence by constantly making me think of the three students that somehow manage to sink their way into my mind, even through the night.

Slipping out from under the duvet, quietly creeping into the bathroom to change, the memories of my dream haunt me as I wash, the cool water reminding me of the mess yesterday and the lack of shame during my lucid dream.

It does not help that the three are managing to make me change my view of them, even Lucius.

I let out a sigh as I dry and dress, readying myself for today. There are no lessons but the thought of James Potter waiting for me later in the Astronomy Tower gives me nervous butterflies. The thought shouldn't affect me but it does, no matter what, I am nervous and even a little bit… excited?

Shaking that away from my mind, I focus on walking out of the Dormitory and Common Room rather than my confusing and paralyzing thoughts. Staring at my shoes as I walk, I'm not surprised as I bump into somebody.

"There you are, Sev!" Lily cheerily greets, looking apologetic. "Sorry for bumping into you…"

"Its fine," I mumble, staring at my shoes again. The air around us becomes a little tense, Lily trying not to show her discomfort as she fidgets.

"Um," Lily speaks up again, going so far as to put a comforting hand on my shoulder. "I know you must be feeling terrible, with all this unwanted attention but… you know I'm here for you, no matter what."

"I know…" I grumble. I feel agitated with the red-head for some reason, trying to push the dark thoughts down, I smile numbly at her. "You've already mentioned it."

Lily hums, crossing her arms and choosing to stare at my clothes from Lucius, her questioning expression and quirk of a red eyebrow nearly make me growl in frustration, despite everything, she still wants to know!

"I got an idea!" Lily perks up, jolting me out of my thoughts. "Tomorrow is Hogsmeade; you want to go with me?"

"Uhm… sure," I tentatively agree, not feeling up to going but saying yes nevertheless. "I'll see you tomorrow then…"

I go to leave but Lily suddenly blocks my path, looking less cheery than a few seconds ago, the sudden change in demeanor stops me from moving.

"Okay!" Lily huffs. Crossing her arms and glaring at my clothes with extreme distaste. "I know what's going on, Sev… those are clothes given to you by Malfoy!"

"No it isn't…" I mutter, my voice not as convincing as I'd like. I sigh in defeat and shrug under Lily's fiery gaze. "Fine, they are… but I'm only wearing them as all my other clothes are rags!"

Lily's heated gaze softens an almost pitying expression taking place on her once beautiful face. I look away, not wanting her pity or sorrow.

"I'm sorry," Lily sighs, picking at her sleeve uncomfortably. "But the clothes probably represent ownership to the stupid prat; I don't want you to get hurt…"

"I can handle this; I'm not some helpless baby…" My voice turns icy and cold, my aggravation at Lily showing clearly in my voice. I know I'm being defensive but I can take care of myself! "Just leave me alone for now, you're being too clingy, Lily…"

Walking off, I try to find somewhere to sit and mope while ignoring Lily's sob from across the hallway. Reaching a secluded area outside, I sit down and curl into a ball, feeling the pressures of the situation getting to me, the confused and unhelpful feelings not easing my pain. For some absurd and crazy reason, I'm still going to the Astronomy Tower later, the unusual curiosity in me wanting to see what James actually wants…


The day passes so quick I don't even realize it is the evening until student's crowd in the Great Hall for dinner. I can barely eat or drink anything, the thing I want to do is stare into space. Stares follow me as I enter, everyone probably still gossiping about yesterday. I block out the noise and choose to stare at the table in front of me instead. For some strange reason, my mind is utterly blank and emotionless, the shock and shame of yesterday tiring my mind so much I can't feel.

It scares me, but it's not like I can feel the fear anyway…

I notice with some aggravation that Lily tries to get my attention, sending me apologetic and concerned looks from over the Gryffindor table. Ignoring them coldly, I nip on my lip in nervousness, surges of panic and giddiness fill me every few seconds or so. The urge to flee is too much as I find myself rushing out of the claustrophobic Great Hall and up the large stairs. My shaking feet taking me higher and higher until I reach the staircase that will take me to the Tower I was feeling so giddy about.

I find myself not moving, my feet refusing to listen to my brain and the nerves getting too much for me to actually think. My breath stops and I find myself suddenly on the floor, having blacked out for a few seconds.

"Shit…" I whisper, my voice coming out more like a pathetic whimper, not my usual sneering tone. The stone steps in front of me seem daunting, as if I was going to walk to my death. The only air I breathe comes out in white tendrils of cloud, the tower much colder than the rest of the castle.

Standing up carefully, I lean against the hard wall, breathing deeply to fight away the sudden anxiety attack. As I feel a more better, I force my legs to move and climbs up the steps, towards the closed door that leads to the tower. My shy fingers press against the dark oak wood, creaks emitting as the door slowly and lazily opens. I peek my head inside the gap to spot anything but all I see is darkness.

Creeping into the Tower, the moon lighting anything in its way, I notice with dismay that it seems completely void of a person… or James for that matter. Turning back around, ready to dejectedly walk back to the Slytherin dungeons, warm arms wrap around my frame.

Letting out a screech, I try to beat off the strong arms to only realize its James holding me. I glare half-heartedly at the Gryffindor, softening under his loving gaze.

"Don't scare me like that, idiot…" I grumble, blushing as James laughs pecking me on the check with a sweet kiss. "Don't do that either."

"…Why not?" James smiles brightly. Twirling me around to face him, his hands clasping me on my hips, pulling us closer. "You came here tonight and I'm so happy you did…!"

"Alright, you big sap…" I mumble, averting my gaze from anything non-Potter related. "Just let go of me."

James pouts, smirking slightly as he hugs me closer, daring to get into my personal space more. I find that fact I don't mind more alarming than the closer and closer face of James. I barely hold in a surprised squeak as he kisses me full on the mouth.

"There's something I wanted to talk about," James sighs, pulling away from kissing me to lean our foreheads together. "But this time is so great I want to cherish it."

"Out with it then," I growl but the animosity missing from my voice. James chuckles, tightening his arms around me further, if that is somehow possible.

"Fine…" James mumbles, staring his brown eyes into my onyx ones. I can't help but stare back. "I know you say you don't like me or anything… I have a deal for you."

"What sort of deal?" I ask dubiously.

"Well…" James begins, looking worried for what he is going to say. "I want you to give me a trial run, like we go out for dates and relationship like stuff for a month or so… and then at the end you can say whether or not you want to date me properly or even love me."

I'm about to tell James to stick his deal somewhere where the sun doesn't shine but I find myself thinking about it. It wouldn't be too bad? Wouldn't it? I'm feeling lonely lately, and my confusing dreams tempt me to make it into reality.

"I… guess…" I answer, James letting out a heavy and relieved breath at my shy but final answer.

"That's great!" James grins, hugging me. As he lets go though, his gaze is centered behind me and a dark look passes through his eyes. "But… there's a catch."

"What sort of catch?" I mutter, slight anger filling my tone at this surprise. But before James can say anything, another pair of strong arms wrap around me, a chin resting itself on my bony shoulder.

"Hey there…" Sirius coos, nuzzling the back of my neck intimately. "James and I had some sort of agreement."

"Per se," James shrugs, glaring briefly at Sirius' wandering hands before settling his warm gaze onto me. "I want you to myself but after a fight and realizing something. Sirius offered to share, and it doesn't seem too bad of a idea…-"

"Too bad of an idea!?" I suddenly shout, making Sirius jump from behind me. "I am not some own-able tool for your dispense!"

"Of course you aren't!" Sirius and James say in unison, James going as far to rush forward and embrace my front side.

"We both love you so much that we would probably kill eachother to get you to ourselves…" Sirius breathes in my ear causing a shudder going down my spine at the sensation. "Hell, it may not seem like it but I can't live without you, Severus…"

The two teens wrap themselves around me, a warmth spreading from their comforting contact. I can't help but feel this is somehow right and that I should accept the comfort from both of the Gryffindor's… my mind reminding me of my dream and how I somehow crave all of their attention.

Before I can say anything or answer, Sirius boldly gropes me, a quiet but emotionally filled moan escapes me. James sends Sirius an affronted look but as he watches my lust filled expressions as Sirius rubs my crotch, he steps closer and gropes me as well. The administrations of the daring hands make me moan wantonly, not that I have the power to hold them in. Warm hands caress my shaking body; I'm lost in the pleasure that I can't tell whose is who brave hand exciting me, a husky voice full of lust whispering sweet nothings into my ear, the other boldly undoing my trousers to reveal my black boxers. I can barely whimper in surprise as they are yanked down, a hot breath against my hard length.

"O-oh shit…" I groan, the seductive licks on my neck and the hot tantalizing heat on my crotch almost too much for me to handle, the deep chuckle response behind my ear causing tremors down my spine. Without much thinking, my misty eyes settle on the form in front of me.

I almost finish at the sight in front of me, a lust ridden James Potter on his knees in front of me, sending me a look that can only be described in my hazy mind as utterly ravishing. Keening without a trace of embarrassment, I send James a pleading look to go on already, my throbbing member needing much more than hot air. James sends me a sultry look before slowly and torturing leans forward, pausing for a brief millisecond too long as he takes me in his mouth. The sudden warm and wetness makes me buck, a moan full of indescribable pleasure resonating in the Tower.

"I bet you like that, heh…" Sirius groans in my ear, seeming to get off from me being orally sucked by James, from what I can tell from his straining trousers. "Do you think you can help me out?"

I gasp as my hand is guided towards Sirius' already open fly, my trembling finger reaching pass his briefs and nervously onto his penis. I'm awarded with a moan and buck from Sirius, causing me to accidentally choke James for a few seconds.

"B-be careful, will you?" James huffs. Sending Sirius an annoyed look while the latter grins down to him, at the sounds of my impatient keen, James smirks at me sexily, returning to sucking me off heatedly. The returning warmth making me moan loudly again.

"You're a bit loud…" Sirius teases me, sounding slightly out of breath from my hand working on his crotch. "F-fuck… I think I'm going to…"

Before Sirius can continue his warning, a warm gooey liquid suddenly fills my hand. The once hard member in my hand softening, Sirius kisses me passionately, his wandering tongue taking my breath while James sucks even harder and furiously, looking closer, you can see his other hand working himself with vigor.

"O-oh…" I moan, barely saying anything as a tightening feel coils in my abdomen, rushing all the way into my slick penis. I watch in fascination as James sucks even harder, not even flinching or shying away as I cum directly into his mouth, James drinking every ounce.

"…Ah…" I mumble, unable to say much. I lean against Sirius as he leans me against a stone wall, quickly vanishing the dirt and cum from all of us. I don't complain either as Sirius leans against me, practically snuggling me and James hugging my stomach, laying half on top of me. I'm so tired that I find myself falling asleep, with both the boys' embraces around me.

A/N: Like I said, SORRY FOR THE LATENESS. I utterly hit a roadblock called 'LAZINESS' and 'Procrastination' And actually, I'm surprised at how long this chapter is xD I hope you enjoyed the M rated scene, I certainly enjoyed writing it. xD