CH.10: Chasing You

Sirius's POV

Remus has a fever. A fever of 102.

Yet he still insists that he go to school and work.

"…Sirius I…have to…go." Remus said weakly tiring to stand up but swayed failing miserably.

I caught him and set him back in bed.

"No. You're not going and that's final."

Remus looked up at me golden eyes half lidded. That pleading puppy dog look.

"But…Sir…ius…I-I…"He coughed violently small body quivering in my arms.

"You're sick. You're not going to work. I made the mistake of letting you for a whole week, and look what happened! You're staying put so get your ass in bed and get some sleep."

I looked down and to my surprise found Remus asleep, breathing quietly. His long amber hair fell gracefully over his shoulders and his pale face. I softly brushed the hair out of his eyes.

Something about this kid just made me melt.

Yet I still cant understand what….

"You're fevers almost gone." I said taking the thermometer out of Remus's mouth.

He smiled brightly at me.

"All thanks to you"

I blushed deeply turning away from him, running a hand thru my hair.

"I didn't do anything.'"

"You stayed with me, you even skipped school just to make sure I was okay. Really…thanks so much."

I could feel myself burning as I got up to leave.

"Yeah, whatever I'm just glad you're feeling better…."

"Um Sirius…."Remus stuttered causing me to turn around.

He was standing a few feet from me thin hands twisting his shirt nervously.

His head was down cast as he shifted uneasily.

"What is it Rem?" I asked slightly concerned.

"I…uh…. well…Sirius I'm so glad I met you. I don't think I'd still be here if it weren't for you…."

"Hey now! Don't say things like that!" I said taking a step towards him. What was he getting at?

"N-No it's true…you've been so kind to me. You've feed me, given me a place to stay, you even took care of me when I got sick…you've been really kind. That's why I…I…. uh…."

"You what Rem?"

"Sirius…I…I think…I think I love you!" He blurted out.

I staggered a step back…What?

I just stood there staring at him for what seemed like hours, suddenly Remus spoke again.

"I s-so sorry Sirius. Um…I'll go now."

And with that Remus ran past me the door slamming after him.

"He…he…Loves me?" I whispered shocked.

He loves me?

I glance around for my coat, grab it and tear after Remus.

"LILY!" I yelled, banging through the door of The Three Broomsticks.

"Hello Siri! What's with the noise?"

She smiled at me wiping the counter.

"Where's Remus?" I asked franticly.

"I don't know…I haven't seen him sense for the past few days, he's been sick remember? You called in for him and everything. Has something happened to him?" She asked Lily overprotection kicking in.

"No He went out…and didn't tell me where. I'm just worried that's all."

Please believe me Please oh please….

"Aw that's so sweet! I hope you find him Siri! See you!"

"Yeah see you…" I said waving goodbye and heading out the door.

"Who was that Lils?" James said coming out from the backroom.

"Sirius, He was lookin' for Remmie."

"Oh…do you think he's told him yet." James said smiling.

"Looks like it."

"Well I hope Sirius figures out how he feels before Remmie gets hurt." James sighed wrapping his arms around his wife.

"Me too." Lily said leaning into James' arms.

Goddamnit!

Where is that kid? I've looked everywhere.

But I still can't find him; it had started to rain a while ago soaking me straight through.

I was just about to give up, when I passed a park.

It was empty except for one small form.

The figure was sitting head turned down, as it swayed back and forth on the creaky swings set.

"Rem." I panted.

"Sirus!" He gasped golden eyes wide and filled with tears.

"I'm s-so sorry I r-really am…. you probably hate me now. I-I-I mean I supposed to be your friend. Not to mention I'm a boy! God I'm so sorry …" He shivered tears mixing with the rain as they poured down his cheeks.

I placed my hand over his mouth to silence him.

"Remus, tell me something will you? Did you mean it? That you love me? Did you?" I said voice quiet.

"Of c-course! I love you Sirius more than anything! I love you s-s-so much Sirius."

I smiled cupping his chin gently in my hand and moved closer to him, so that we were a hair's breath apart. Remus looked up at me eyes wavering as tears fell from them.

"You have no idea how much I wanted you to say that."

Remus's eyes went wide and he began to speak but I closed the gap between us, letting our lips met in the most mind-blowing thing I've had the pleasure of being a part of.

He tasted like chocolate and something I couldn't quite place. I moved closer wanting to name what it was, his soft lips pressing against mine almost as if we've done this a million times before.

I broke apart leaving Remus staring at me, with those beautiful golden eyes still filled with tears. Gently I reached up and brushed his tears away.

"Oh yeah, I forgot, I love you too."