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Part Fourteen

Character Interaction -

Sirius had begun pacing the Astronomy Tower, unable to find the words to say to the werewolf who stood in a dark corner, silently watching his mate. Sirius knew he had every right to be angry with Remus, but he hated being angry with Remus. They'd only ever fought once before in their lives, and that was in their fifth year when Sirius had a mental relapse and sent Snape after Moony in the Shrieking Shack. For that, Sirius knew very well that he deserved every bit of anger Remus shot his way.

The cigarette Remus had once held now lay upon the cold floor, having burned itself out over time, with only one breath taken. Remus couldn't bring himself to smoke anymore, nor did it seem appropriate in the current state of matters. He could only stand and watch as Sirius paced up and down the length of the tower, occasionally throwing glances his way. Some were angry, while others seemed a bit weaker, as though Sirius were regretting his outburst. In all honesty, Remus didn't want him to regret his outburst. The werewolf felt he'd deserved to be yelled at. He'd lied and stolen from the one person he truly loved. He deserved Sirius' anger.

Finally, Sirius' pacing came to a halt in front of the sandy-haired boy. He took a deep breath, careful to keep his eyes on anything but Remus', for he'd long-since noticed the tears welling up in the amber depths. "Remus, I really am disappointed in you, and quite a good deal angry, but I don't want to do this right now. I don't want to fight," he finally willed himself a glance into the boy's amber eyes, silently urging him to speak.

"I understand, Sirius," Remus said, blinking away any trace of tears there had once been, never removing his gaze from Sirius' stern, but soft, face. He had to see the emotion behind those stunning eyes. "I could apologize a million times, and it wouldn't fix a damn thing. You have every right to be angry, and I know how very much I deserve that anger, but I'd do anything for your forgiveness, Padfoot."

"I know, Moony, I know. Just-Just don't do it again, and if you must, tell me. I'll give them to you if you really need them, but please, don't steal from me. A-And don't lie to me," Sirius replied quietly, happiness lying somewhere in his mind as he acknowledged the use of each other's nicknames. They never could bring themselves to say them when in a fight; it just didn't seem to fit the 'fighting mood'.

A fresh wave of guilt swept over Remus as Sirius spoke. 'Don't lie to me,' Sirius had said. 'I can't stop lying to you, Sirius,' Remus thought as his mind jumped to a different deception he'd been leading, 'I've been lying to you for years.'

"I won't, Padfoot," Remus assured him, stepping out of the shadows, "I won't."

MWPP

James took the candy wrapper from Peter's hand eagerly, reading it quickly. And promptly, his jaw dropped. "L-Lily Evans. . . ." he whispered, as though the words themselves were the sweetest chocolate he'd ever eaten. "LILY - BLOODY - EVANS!" He screamed as he jumped from his bed, "NO FUCKING WAY!"

He clutched the wrapper close to his heart, as he twirled and jumped wildly around the room, all the while, chanting, "Lily likes me! Lily likes me! LILY LIKES ME!" You would've thought she'd agreed to marry him or something.

"Prongs!" Peter yelled from his place next to Sirius' bed, where he was trying not to get hit. The volume of his companion's voice had become a bit too over the top, "JAMES!"

James stopped his chanting dance abruptly. "What?"

"If you don't shut up, the whole school's gonna know. Do you really think she'd want to date you if you told the whole bloody school that she likes you?" Peter asked, making up any bullshit idea he could to get James to lower his voice.

"Ahhh," James said, pointing a finger in Peter's direction, laughing lightheartedly, "Good point, Wormtail."

Peter nodded, relieved at the silence he could now enjoy. . . But not for long, as James had another question.

"Do you think Lily would go to Hogsmeade with me this Saturday?"

"Let's hope so. If she doesn't the plan may not work as well."

"Okay, that's not gonna be easy. So, pretty much, I have to get a date with Lily for Moony and Padfoot's sake?"

"Pretty much."

"Oh, fuck."

Sirius' Journal -

November 15th Saturday 1: 34 AM

Wow, tonight just keeps getting weirder and weirder. Thank Merlin everyone's asleep now. Remus and I just got back from the Astronomy Tower a few minutes ago, where I officially confirmed my suspicions. Remus is the one who was stealing my cigarettes. And I felt bad accusing him. At least I was right, right?

He came to the tower to assure me he wasn't angry about the 'Bathroom Incident', and it took me a while to figure out that he hadn't noticed my staring in the bathroom. He thought I was upset because he yelled at me. But that's all irrelevant to what's going on right now.

So, I sit down for a cigarette after we finish talking, and he comes out of no where, and snatches the damn thing right from my mouth, and puts it in his own! Damned if that wasn't a wake up call! Though, I think that's what he was aiming for. He wanted to tell me, but he didn't know how. Maybe for him, it was just easier to show me. But Merlin! He could've given me a warning or something!

The bottom line : He smokes. I don't know why. I didn't ask. Hell, at the time, I didn't want to know, though it wouldn't be bad information now. I know I should be trying to stop him, but what right do I have to tell him not to smoke? I've been smoking for years! And now that I think about it, it was kind of sexy. I've always found smokers kind of sexy. . . . And I've always found Remus kind of sexy. Hmm, maybe it's not so bad. . . . Damned hormones!

I was, of course, quite angry when I found out. Though I was more angry he didn't tell me about it than the fact that he smokes, or even the fact that he was stealing cigarettes from me. Had it been anyone but my Moony, I'd have flayed them alive. But, why the bloody hell wouldn't he just tell me? Did he think it would be better if I found out on my own? From the amount of time I've noticed my cigarettes going, it's obvious he's been at this for a while. Why the hell didn't he just tell me sooner?

So many unanswered questions, as always. Well, I can't deny, I still love the sodding werewolf to death. Thief, sexy smoker, and all. I love him.

November 15th Saturday 11: 45 PM

I think Moony and I will be okay. We never could fight very long. Even in Fifth Year, when I sent Snape after him in the Shrieking Shack, that fight ended in less than a week. Sure, I got my share of screaming, but still. It's too much effort being angry at each other. Ah, the drama of it all!

Anyways, we're gonna be fine. I forgave him, (I mean, c'mon! I'm in love with the kid!) and he's made it clear that he'll ask from now on if a cigarette is needed. No more stealing, and no more lying. I'm still not thrilled with the idea of my Moony smoking, but he says he's not addicted, and he doesn't do it often. Only when he needs to calm down, and I can relate to that. But what could possibly put Remus into such a tizzy that he'd need a cigarette? For me, it was, of course, my bloody family, but as far as I know Remus' life is dandy. (Aside from being a werewolf and all.)

He's got a great family, and an even greater circle of friends.(A.K.A. moi) He's smart and gorgeous, and he's fine enough to tie heart-breaker Sirius Black down. (Yeah, yeah, I know. He's got no clue that I love him, and I haven't exactly been faithful to that love, 'cause I'm a horny bastard, but still.) What else could he possibly want?

Remember how I said Peter was acting all weird around me last week? Well, now James is doing it too. At meals they both laugh whenever I look at them, and when I mentioned Hogsmeade next Saturday, they both went nearly insane with laughter. What the hell is wrong with them?

OH YEAH! James is gonna ask Lily to Hogsmeade tomorrow! Wormy told him about the candies while Moony and me were in the Astronomy Tower. I guess he figures he's got a chance now that he has proof she likes him. Well, I wish him the best of luck, but DAMN! Why the hell can't I be that lucky? HE ALWAYS GETS HIS WAY! Bloody lucky prat.

Don't be jealous, Sirius. Don't be jealous. He's your best mate. Like a brother. Be happy for him. Big smile. That's it. Big fake smile. Ugh, depressing shit, that is.

I think I know what we need. James and I need to go torture Snape. We haven't done that in at least, erm, a week maybe? It's got to be a record! But for now, I need sleep. . . and a cigarette, but we won't get into that right now.

So, there it is! And the Journal Entries are back! YAY! Leave a review, 'cause it makes me feel very, very special to know that you all love me. I'll try to get the next chapter out as soon as I can! LOVE YOU ALL!

Prongsie :)