Hermione was sitting with Ginny and James in the sitting room. It was quietly approaching evening and Hermione grew nervous, Ginny recognized it. "What has your knickers in a bunch, Mione?"
Hermione bit her lip and raised her eyebrows at Ginny before she spoke. "Sirius asked me out on a date."
Ginny set her mug down and grinned, her hands went to her face, "when?"
"In two hours, Gin."
The redhead was shocked and shrugged one of her shoulders, "Are you excited."
"Yes, no, I don't know. I snogged Remus again..." Hermione huffed and Ginny choked on laughter.
"Jesus, Hermione. Did you tell either of them?" She asked her and the older woman shook her head.
Hermione covered her face and sighed, "I am a bit lost with this."
Peter had been asking Remus to do something for him when they were on the second floor. The overhang to the sitting room made the sounds bounce up to them. The stubby man raised his eyebrows to the teacher who was frowning.
"I adore Remus. We complement each other very well. So sincere and deep, but also surprisingly playful. Ginny, I really want to shag that man silly." Hermione admitted and Ginny giggled.
"Then there is the wanker in the garage. I find him endearing at odd times. Did you know what he said to me today before he asked me out tonight?" She asked the redhead.
Ginny shook her head and smiled, "your tits look fantastic, let me have a look?" Hermione giggled and shook her head.
"No, he told me the world gravitates towards me. I am magnetic and if he saw me on the street as a stranger he would have to tell himself not to follow me." Hermione finished and Ginny swooned.
Remus grew bitter. Couldn't his friend just let him have her? Odds are she would go on an outstanding date, come home to his bed, and stay there for the months she was here. Remus strode away back in his room, careful not to disturb the women by slamming his door. He wanted to rip it off its hinges, but he closed it nicely.
Satisfied with himself, Peter returned to his room.
0o0o
Hermione had just finished getting ready and went to go knock on Remus's door. "Yes?" He asked through the door.
"Remus, can I come in?" Hermione asked and she heard him clear his throat.
"I think- not now, Hermione. I am quite busy." He grumbled through the door and she frowned.
She pressed her face to the door, "Remus, please?"
"Have fun tonight with Pads." His reply was flat and she realized he knew already.
"Remus," she murmured and he opened the door with a smile.
"Yes, Hermione?" He asked and the woman frowned.
She tilted her head at him, "are you mad at me for going out with him?"
He was so good at masking his real feelings that the only place she could see them were his eyes as he smiled. "Of course not. You both have fun," he said and she reached for his hand.
"Remus, please don't. I can see you lying to me," she mumbled and he huffed.
"I am trying to be the bigger person, Hermione. I rarely get jealous of him; he is my brother in all but blood. I am jealous." He told her and she hugged him.
"It's just a date, Remus. Don't you understand that you, silly man?"
"He is Sirius Black, Hermione. I have known him most of my life." He said flatly and she shook her head.
"You are Remus Lupin. Excellent. Unique. Smart. Funny. Loveable..." She trailed off and he smiled down at her. "Don't be broody tonight. I will do something special with you tomorrow, alright?" She inquired and he chuckled.
"Are you entertaining seeing both of us at the same time, Hermione?" He remarked and she sighed heavily.
"I don't think either of you are going to let me just walk away without seeing whatever is in your heads through. So, if I am spending time with both of you then I will manage." She told him and the man softened. "I cannot choose. I like you both, Remus. For separate reasons."
He nodded and sighed heavily, "alright, I won't pout." He muttered and she giggled and yanked his shirt, pulling him to her.
Remus shoved her against the door jam and assaulted her lips roughly; much different than the last time he kissed her. She moaned and her arms snaked around his neck and his hands went to her hips. Hermione got so lost in the passionate man that when someone cleared their throat, she jumped as Remus pulled away.
Ginny was raising an eyebrow at the situation and held out a necklace. "You might want this tonight? Evening, Remus," Ginny said with a grin and the man tinted pink.
"Thanks, Gin, I need to go fix my makeup," Hermione mumbled approaching the redhead. "I will see you later, Remus," Hermione told him with a small wave and strolled toward the restroom.
Ginny raised an eyebrow at him, "you are alright with this?"
Remus exhaled heavily and shrugged his shoulders, "I cannot very well tell her I want to be selfish when she is being so giving can I?"
Ginny giggled and gave him a nod, "she is a crazy woman, but I adore her. She has this thing... always doing the right thing even if it is against her own desires. This is the first time I have ever seen her happy to not have to choose between them. Try to keep that in mind if this goes anywhere, okay, Remus?" Ginny smiled and sighed, "you both make her happier than I have seen her in three years. Only a few days and she is smiling and giggling like... well, like she used to. I like it and support you both." The redhead walked away and headed down the stairs.
He watched Hermione walk down the hall toward the stairs, she waved back at him and gave him a wink. Remus watched her move in the cute shirt and skirt but caught another man staring at her as she pranced by... Remus's expression hardened and stared at the stubby man, barely visible from his room.
"Wormtail, no," Remus growled lowly and the man shut his door with a quick snap.
That was not going to bode well at all... he won't let history repeat itself. Remus rolled his neck as he went back into his own room.
0o0o
Hermione was gazing at the book down the stairs and someone cleared their throat. She turned in the direction and gasped. Sirius was standing there in a leather outfit that announced plainly, he was a handsome devil. His jacket was worn a bit, but nice looking. He had a smirk on his face and his beard was well managed.
"You're planning on going out in that?" He asked her and she frowned. "Not to say you aren't delicious..."
"Why not?" She asked and pivoted for him.
His eyes traced her and she could see him fantasizing. "Because your legs are going to be ruined. I will meet you outside, get in some jeans, love. The one with the handprint preferably." He teased and she sighed and shook her head.
"You are a bad boy, Sirius Black," she murmured and walked by him.
"I know it," he rumbled and leered at her climbing the stairs.
He was outside when she had placed the jeans on with his handprint. She was going to appease him a bit tonight, after all, he was taking her out. Sirius was standing by a motorcycle and her face dropped. "Sirius, I have a fear of motorbikes..." She murmured as she approached him and he chuckled.
"Enough to not sit behind me on mine?" He asked and she gulped.
"I don't know..." Her voice was shaky and he waved her off.
"Trust me, you will love it." He told her and she nodded as he grabbed a small jacket off his seat.
He handed it to her and she placed it on before he placed the helmet gently over her head. He climbed on the bike and patted the seat behind him, "come give me a cuddle, love." He declared with a lopsided smile and she huffed.
"Sirius, you better not get me killed," she growled and climbed on the seat behind him.
He chuckled and fired up the bike which made her grab him firmly around his waist. Running a hand over her hands that were connected around him he smiled as she leaned against him. "you are awfully cute when you are scared, Hermione." He commented to her and she groaned.
They took off and she clung to him tightly and she was chewing her lip. They were taking the street and Hermione was thankful of that at least. Her hold released a bit after a few lights and she realized it wasn't as bad as she thought. A few cars honked at them and she thought it was rude until she saw them waving at him or giving him a thumb's up.
"People you know?" She asked at one of the red lights.
He chuckled and tilted his head back at her, "some. A few are just admiring your handprinted ass."
She rolled her eyes and smiled as they continued on. It wasn't long before he turned and started to travel up and through turns. Hermione had to admit, this was pretty fun. They stopped in a parking lot and Hermione giggled, they were looking at the Hollywood sign from afar.
"This is so touristy of you, Sirius," she muttered and he chuckled and rolled his eyes.
"We are not here to just stand in a parking lot, Hermione." He told her and she frowned.
He took her helmet and stored it before taking her jacket and tucking it under his arm. Sirius offered her his hand and she took it with a smile. The man led the young woman to him and squeezed her hand. "I am glad you let me take you out tonight," he declared and she grinned at him.
"Thank you for bringing me out," she replied and he chuckled.
They approached an odd set of buildings, the observatory she thought, and she gasped at the city before her. "Wow!" She shouted and he smiled brightly at her.
The couple walked to the edge of the view and she gasped as she looked out at Los Angeles during sunset. "Sirius, this is fantastic!" She gasped and he watched her. "This is such a masterpiece!" She exclaimed and he nodded.
"You are," he murmured and she tilted her vision back to him.
"Sirius Black, closet romantic?" She asked and he nodded slowly.
Hermione leaned against the wall and smiled at him, "you see, I like that. You are tough but soft with me." She whispered and he sighed.
"You caught me, love," he voiced but his lips were always curved with a smile.
Gazing at him through her eyelashes he raised an eyebrow before moving in front of her. He connected to her fully and kissed her tenderly. It was polite and gentle, which made Hermione run her hands cautiously over his shoulders. He grumbled in agreement and his tongue asked permission to evolved the kiss, which she granted.
They kissed for a bit until he pulled away and smiled at her, his forehead lightly against hers. "I haven't snogged that nicely since school," he whispered and she giggled.
There was a couple nearby and Hermione caught the butt end of their conversation. "… old enough to be her dad. Must be loaded."
Sirius cleared his throat, he was no looking forward to having critics so early on. She gazed up at him and saw he was uncomfortable. Hermione glared and turned to the culprits of upsetting him. "Hello, there." Hermione snapped to the couple, they had to be in their twenties.
They glared over at her, "excuse us," the woman said and Hermione waved her off and pulled away from Sirius.
"Even if he is the richest man on this hill, which is likely... if he is shagging me sideways until I am screaming it is none of your bloody business. Go practice sucking knobs a bit, it might make you happy." She snapped at them and the couple gasped.
They moved to apologize but Hermione held up her hand, "No. Sirius, darling, let's go to dinner, I am feeling peckish." She murmured and the shocked older man nodded and grabbed her bum as he approached.
"Have a good evening," he told the younger couple with a wolfish grin.
The rest of the evening was close to perfection. Sirius took her out to a nice restaurant, strolled her down Sunset Blvd and only had eyes for her. Something she was not expecting was how much she truly enjoyed Sirius Black's company.
Later...
It was late... very late. Hermione was in a large t-shirt she borrowed from Remus and knickers. She tiptoed through the hallway and knocked gently at a door. The sleepy man eyed her from the cracked door when he answered and saw her eyes glistening in the dim light.
"Can I come sleep with you?" She breathed and he nodded.
She went inside and got into bed next to one of the men that made her smile...
