AN: So, a new chapter! In this one things begin to heat up between James and Sirius, it's nothing too graphic because I didn't feel it was right yet but its ok...I hope. Lol. Anyway, more reminders that there is a war going on outside and a little werewolf animosity, just to show the bond between them all. I hope you enjoy and thank you so, so much for your reviews, I read them all and they make me smile.

Chapter Nine

"Did you hear about the Werewolves who attacked those kids in the park?"

"Yeah, I heard they killed two of them and the other two are in St. Mungos."

"Werewolves are disgusting, what kind of creatures would do that?"

Sirius looked sideways at Remus who was leaning low over his parchment, however his quill wasn't moving. "Come on, let's go outside, I'm bored." He said, making James look up from the book he was absorbed in and blink blearily at him.

"But we've still got our Charms homework to do." Peter said.

"It can wait. Let's go." Sirius stood up and stuffed his things into his bag. "It's too hot in here."

James looked over at the group of girls who had been discussing the latest tragedy that had appeared in the newspaper. His eyes cleared and he seemed to understand, he glanced at Remus and stood up, putting a gentle hand on his arm. "Come on, mate, let's get some air."

Slowly Remus stood, his hands shaking almost imperceptibly as James and Sirius put away his things. They guided him out of the Library and down the stairs towards the school grounds, James, Peter and Sirius walked slowly, allowing Remus to go at his own pace as they neared the doors to the Entrance Hall. They kept shooting him wary glances until suddenly he sighed heavily. "I'm not made of china, I won't break that easily." He muttered.

"We weren't-" James began but Remus cut him off with a small, tried smile.

"It's fine, James. I'm used to it. You don't have to guard me all the time, you know?"

"We were just worried." Sirius said, putting an arm around Remus' shoulders. "I know what its like to face hatred every day, it's exhausting."

"Thank you." Remus replied, breathing deeply as they finally reached the warm outside air. "I am actually feeling a little better now."

"Good." James grinned brightly, messing up his hair as he stepped out into the sunshine.

They lounged outside for a few hours, enjoying the sun and heat. Sirius lay on the grass, his head resting in James' lap as he yawned and played idly with his wand. James was leaning back on his hands and watching some girls by the lake who were paddling and laughing in the shallows, he sighed wistfully as one girl splashed another. Sirius opened an eye and followed his gaze before spotting Lily Evans. He shifted, moving away from his friend and flopping down in the shade once again, his back firmly to James who didn't seem to notice as a frown deepened his brow.

Remus looked up from the book he was reading as shouts echoed across the grounds, he watched as two boys stood before Lily, their voices raised and their words clear.

"You're a filthy Mudblood, you shouldn't even be in this school! You're ruining it for others, go home where you belong, bitch."

James was on his feet before anyone could speak, he whipped out his wand and began marching towards the people by the Lake. Suddenly he stopped as Lily laughed loudly and turned her back on the boys, there was a tense moment of silence before one of the boys reached out and grabbed Lily by the arm. James wasn't entirely sure what happened next as there was a bright flash of light and the boy stumbled back clutching his face and shouting incoherently. Even Sirius was now watching the scene with mild interest even as the boy started screaming as all his hair began to fall out. Lily watched with a cool expression and returned her wand to her pocket. "Next time, don't touch me." She said and returned to her friends who immediately began chattering excitedly.

James sat back down slowly, looking a little lost but also rather impressed. "I don't know why I even thought she'd need my help." He muttered absently, Sirius snorted but when James looked at him he rolled over again and ignored him.

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That evening as Sirius stepped out of the shower he was confronted by James who was wearing a stern expression. "Why haven't you spoken to me for hours?" He demanded, watching Sirius move into the dorm room and begin searching for his pyjamas. When, after a few minutes of searching, he couldn't find them he turned to find James holding them in his hand.

"Give them back!" Sirius frowned, holding out his hand expectantly.

"Not until you answer my question."

Sirius growled and lunged, James had been expecting such a reaction and so stepped away, Sirius stumbled past him but spun around and tried to snatch his clothes out of James' hands. Sirius, half naked with only a towel wrapped around his waist, lunged again, this time driving James backwards onto a nearby bed. They tumbled over, Sirius falling on top of James and grabbing a handful of his clothes. "Give them back Potter!" He shouted angrily, trying to yank them free of James' grasp, James held on tightly and somehow managed to roll Sirius so that he was lying on the floor and James was on top.

"Answer me. Sirius, you've been ignoring me all day, what's your problem?"

"Get off of me, you prick!" Sirius bucked but James had the advantage and merely grinned.

"I'll leave you alone when you tell me what's up."

"No! Give me back my clothes so I can go to bed!" Sirius' wet hair fell across his face as he tried to struggle out from under his best friend.

"I'm not moving, I can sit here all night." James said, shifting until he was comfortable and folding his arms across his chest. "Out with it, Black."

Sirius, who had had numerous wrestling matches with James, knew that it was futile. James was skinny but surprisingly agile, Sirius' weight advantage never seemed to work. "Dick." Sirius hissed, glaring at James who merely smirked back. "Fine. I give. I'm pissed at you."

"Why?"

"Because...Because you spent most of the afternoon staring at Evans." Sirius flushed a little as he spoke and saw James look away guiltily.

"Sorry...I was just impressed at the way she handled that kid." James tried to smile but Sirius only narrowed his eyes, obviously not believing that it was as innocent as James tried to make out. "Look, I like you Sirius but I...I also like Lily, I can't help it."

Sirius gazed up at his friend and sighed softly, he looked away. "Fine, what do you want to do? Do you want to stay with me or...or..." He faltered, unable to voice the other option.

James hesitated and Sirius felt as if he had just been stabbed, his face twisted a little and he let out a slow breath. "Ok, let me up now...I...I understand." James didn't move, he gazed down at Sirius in silence for a long while until suddenly leaning down and capturing both his wrists in one hand, pinning them to the floor. "Jamie, wha-" Sirius was cut off by a kiss that caused him to erupt into goosebumps. He shivered, moaning a little as James slid his free hand down Sirius' bare chest.

"I want to take things a little further, is that ok?" James asked softly, his eyes scanning Sirius' face intently.

"More than ok." Sirius breathed and grinned.

It was messy, clumsy and several times they broke apart to laugh nervously. Sirius was surprised when James went down on him, it wasn't the best blow job he had had by a long shot yet, despite the awkwardness, Sirius enjoyed it simply because it was James. It was nothing like his dreams, it was wet and sloppy and a little embarrassing but somehow it was so much better than his dreams because it was real. Sirius tangled his fingers deep into James' messy hair, his toes curling helplessly against the worn old carpet beneath them as he lay back and closed his eyes. He had to try very hard not to push James' head or scare him off by getting over excited so, when he realised he was close to completion he pulled James away and up to his lips. They kissed again, deeply and James pulled away, blinking a little and looking a rather concerned. Sirius smiled and sat up, pushing James backwards with one hand. "It was great, Jamie, but let me show you how to do it properly." He chuckled at James' wide eyes and gave him one last kiss before reaching down and pulling open James' trousers.

It didn't take long before Sirius had made James come, he smiled as he lifted his head, wiping one hand across his lips and watched James lying on the floor looking utterly debauched. "Good?" He asked breathlessly, moving to lie beside his lover and taking his hand in his own.

"Bloody brilliant." James muttered, cracking open an eye and smiling lopsidedly. "How did you get so damned good at that?"

Sirius shrugged, brushing his lips against James'. "Practice, Jamie."

"Huh...I don't think I want to think about that." Sirius chuckled and held him closer, leaving a trail of hot kisses across his chest. "Hang on, you're still horny..."

"It's fine." Sirius replied, moving his and James' entwined hands down his body towards his erection. "You can help me." He gave James a playful smirk as he wrapped his fingers securely around his cock and bit down on his bottom lip. "It's better this way, I can see your face." He whispered, his breathing becoming harsher as he increased the pressure.

A little later Peter entered the dorm to find Sirius and James lying tangled up on James' bed, both of them were immersed in books and sharing a bag of sweets. Peter wrinkled his nose as he moved to his bed and set down his bag. "It smells funny in here." He said conversationally and gave his friends a confused look as they both started to giggle.

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James and Sirius' relationship rapidly began to devolve into fast hand-jobs in empty class rooms between lessons and sweet, hot, heavy moments, stolen as often as they possibly could. James found himself carried away on a wave of passion and excitement, he felt as if he were being pulled through the fires of hell with Sirius holding onto his hand and giving him a filthy, devastatingly beautiful smile. He let himself be swept away, he loved every second and realised that he never wanted it to end. Time seemed to pass them by, barely noticed by either of them as they tangled themselves around each other and ignored the stirrings of war that sat right outside the school gates. It was a beautiful, sunlit dream and they were safe within the walls of Hogwarts, safe and comfortable and blissfully ignorant. It seemed to James that Sirius burned like a supernova, his light so intense that he could barely look at him but somehow it was as if Sirius' light was soon to burn out, nothing could sustain such intensity for too long.

Sirius knew, deep down, that nothing this good could last forever. He knew that one day he would lose everything, he knew James would grow up and realise that his time with Sirius was merely a childish exploration of curiosity. He knew that James would soon leave him and seek out his true mate, but he pushed it all aside, he drowned himself in James' flesh. He breathed his scent deeply, he took every chance he could get to touch, to hold, to love and to watch. He absorbed everything about James he possibly could before it was all ripped away from his desperately grasping hands. He contented himself with whatever he could get, even if in some dark, distant future, James would eventually go his separate way. For now, James belonged to Sirius and, best of all, Sirius belonged to James and everything in the Universe was utterly, completely perfect.