Written for:
Romance Awareness Challenge
OmegaVerse AU - Prompt: setting: Office
Hogwarts Assignment - Performing Arts
Write a story with the trope: Love at first sight.
Dedicated to Raybe because she loves ABO as much as me! :p
Heating Up
For Raybe
Soulmate prompt: OmegaVerse Truemates.
Sirius peaked over the dividers that separated the Accounts Department from the Purchasing Department. His eyes found his target.
The new starter, Remus Lupin.
Alice and Lily had pestered him to gain information due to his desk position, but unfortunately Remus Lupin wasn't sitting at his desk. He was currently under it, trying to sort his computer plugs out.
So Sirius wasn't able to see his face, but he could admire that perfect arse that was sticking out.
He bit his lip, his head tilting so he could get a better angle with his staring. Even when Lupin climbed back out from under the desk and turned around, Sirius kept his gaze on the man.
Remus looked slightly flustered under Sirius' intense stare and Sirius smirked at him.
The man had the build of a Beta, but was absolutely gorgeous. In fact, thoughts of sexy alpha Lucius quickly left his mind, to be replaced with Remus Lupin. Where Lucius had been a fleeting crush, Sirius had no doubt that his mind wouldn't let anyone but Remus in. Or his heart for that matter. For the first time, Sirius believed in mates and love and all the things he had laughed about in the past.
It was like something shifted the second their eyes met. Something felt right: perfect even.
"Sirius! I thought you were making tea."
James came and stood in front of him, his arms folded.
"You're just making me do this because I'm an Omega," Sirius said accusingly.
This is what you say every time," James said, rolling his eyes. "It's just your turn. I made tea yesterday."
"One cup and it was awful."
"As awful as yours," James retorted. "Stop ogling the new guy."
"But his arse—"
"Nope, just no," James said, grinning at his friend. "We had a deal. I don't talk about that and you don't talk about that."
Sirius nodded his head. "Fine." He took another peek around the divider before returning to work contemplating how on earth he could be in love with a man he hadn't even spoken to.
.o.
"Beta I think," Lily said, sipping the water she had just poured for herself.
Alice shook her head. "Maybe he appears as one at first, but I don't think so. I caught him scenting."
"Scenting?" Sirius' eyes widened. "Tell us more."
"It wasn't anything big. He was just sitting at his desk and I was walking over to Frank and he was scenting the room and frowning slightly."
"He's beautiful, isn't he?" Sirius blurted out. "I looked into his eyes and I think I'm in love."
Alice and Lily looked at each other before sighing. "Sirius—"
"Excuse me, can I…" they all looked around and saw Remus trying to get to the cups. Sirius had been standing in the way.
Sirius shifted slightly, allowing Remus access to the cups and he saw Remus scenting them discreetly as he started to fill the cup.
Sirius took a deep, obvious breath and was shocked at the result.
Remus finished filling his cup of water and moved back slightly, his eyes finding Sirius' again for a moment. He gave a shy smile before turning away and walking back to his seat.
When he was out of sight, the trio turned to each other again. "Alpha," Sirius murmured. "He scented me—"
"Us," Alice pointed out.
"He totally wants me," Sirius finished, ignoring Alice.
"You scented him. What did you think?"
"Perfect. It smells like… like perfection. Parchment, old books. Chocolate. The smell made me want to…" Sirius trailed off and shook his head. "And that's all you need to know." He was even more certain that this alpha was meant for him.
.o.
It was a few minutes before lunch and Sirius sent a purchase order to the printer. Usually he used the department one, but Peter was printing something already and it gave Sirius an excuse to go over to where Remus was photocopying something.
He stood up from his chair and started over, but froze when he noticed Marlene head over there. He frowned at the oblivious blonde woman as she spoke to Remus and he stormed over as her hand touched his for a whole second. There was no way Sirius was going to allow this flirtation to happen. Not if he had anything to say about it.
Marlene gave Sirius a confused look as he glared at her for a moment. "Well, like I said, it's nice to meet you," Marlene finished, grabbed her printout and disappearing, leaving Remus and Sirius alone. Remus offered Sirius a shy smile once more and Sirius quickly grabbed his paperwork from the printer, making sure to move very close to Remus as he did so.
"Alpha," he murmured seductively as he moved past Remus to go back to his desk. As he reached the divider, he couldn't help but glance back.
Remus was watching him with a determined look on his face.
Sirius blew him a kiss before returning to his desk.
.o.
Sirius watched as Remus headed to make himself a cup of tea. "James, tea?"
"What? Now you're offering?" James asked, spinning around in his chair. "Okay. I'll have some. It's not like you ever offer so I should make the most of it."
Sirius grabbed James' cup and Peters because Peter always wanted tea, before heading into the kitchen. Remus was filling the kettle.
As though he knew Sirius was watching him, Remus froze, his nose twitched and he glanced over, brilliant amber eyes finding Sirius.
Sirius couldn't breath. His body was feeling slightly warm and he put it down to the attraction. He walked to the sink and Remus moved aside, putting the kettle on.
Sirius rinsed the cups out and set them next to Remus'. "Alpha," he murmured, causing Remus to look at him again.
Alpha?" Remus asked.
"My Alpha?" Sirius asked, with a smirk.
Remus breathed in again. "Sirius… wasn't it? Are you alright? You look a bit hot?" Remus moved to the cooler in the corner and grabbed a glass of water, handing it to Sirius. Sirius gulped it down.
"I'm not sure. It came on all of a sudden," he replied. "So… Remus... " he trailed off as Remus' scent seemed to be stronger. He breathed in, trying to get as much of it as he could.
"Crap. I know what's happening. You shouldn't be in here during your heat."
"Heat? Had it just over a week ago. Not due for ages," Sirius said, stepping closer to Remus. He really smelt amazing. "I've never liked a scent as much as yours before."
Sirius reached for Remus, but the other man ducked away in a panic. "I'll be right back," he said. He ran through the door and slammed it shut.
The side of the kitchen was a glass window and Sirius saw Remus standing with his back to the door. He frowned at it before heading over.
Remus gripped the handle from his side. "You're staying in there until… until someone can take you home."
"Wanna be that—"
"Sirius. I think I sent you into your heat," Remus said. "I'm sorry about it, but you need to stay on that side of the door and I'll stay on this side until I can get a message to HR."
Still clutching the door handle, he turned away slightly from the glass.
Sirius headed to the water cooler in the corner and poured some more water.
.o.
"What are you doing?" James asked, his eyes on Remus who was blocking the door to the kitchen. "Is Sirius in there?" James glanced through the window, spotting his friend sitting at a table, shaking. "What happened?"
James tried to move past Remus, but the other man let out a growl. "If you go near my mate, I'll…" he trailed off, looking horrified with himself. "I'm sorry, don't go in there. He's in heat. I sent him into heat and… someone needs to take him home."
James watched Remus wearily for a moment before nodding. "I'll be right back," he replied.
Five minutes later, James rushed down the hallway with Mrs McGonagall. The woman looked through the glass at Sirius, before turning to Remus.
"We were talking and then he was… in my space. I quickly realised by his scent that he was going into heat so I got away as fast as possible and shut him in when he tried to leave."
"I believe he was just—"
"He just had time off for his heat. Remus said he sent Sirius into this heat. His scent must have caused this. We may need to register the pair as mates in the book, but for now, Sirius needs to get home safely."
"I've set up the emergency procedure and I've contacted his next of kin, Dorea Potter. She's on her way to collect him."
"Will he be alright?" Remus asked, stepping away from the door as Minerva entered. James came and stood next to Remus, knowing that Remus could get very agitated if James was too close to his mate. They tended to be like that until bonding.
.o.
"My Alpha."
Remus almost spilt his tea. Sirius had been gone for the rest of the week and Remus had wondered when he was coming back. He turned around.
"My Omega," he murmured. "So, was it me?"
"Yeah. I went to the doctor. The change in… well, you don't need to know, but he said it changes when a true-mate enters your life. So… may I suggest we have lunch together today if you're free? I promise not to go into heat again."
Remus grinned. "Sounds perfect," he replied.
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