Hi, I never thought I'd text you ever again, and it's been years, but... please text me back. (Prompt by NeonDomino)

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[03:42] Hi, I never thought I'd text you ever again, and it's been years, but... please text me back.

[03:45] I'm sorry. Who's this?

Remus stared at the display on the screen. He could still get out of this. Pretend he had the wrong number and apologize for waking him up so late. Pretend Sirius wasn't the only person in the world he wanted to speak with right now.

But something inside him knew he had to do this, and so, slowly began typing out the letters.

[03:50] Moony.

[03:51] Holy s— Re? Remus? I can't believe it's you! Is everything alright? Are you okay?

[03:51] I— no. Not really.

The three dots immediately appeared in the corner. Remus could have cried in relief. It had been years since he last saw Sirius, and back then, they hadn't ended on good terms. Remus had sworn he would never forgive Sirius, but right now, he needed him. Needed the person who had once been his best friend, who had a way of calming him, no one else could.

[03:52] Are you alone right now? Moony, are you safe? Is there anything you need, or anything you need to talk about? I'm here. Just tell me!

[03:53] I just don't want to be alone right now.

[03:54] Okay, I'm right here. What do you need me to do?

What did he need? In reality, he needed everything to be okay. He needed someone to hold him at night, so he didn't feel alone. Needed someone who would tell him everything would work out.

[03:56] Can you just talk about… whatever?

[03:56] Sure. Okay, uhm…

[03:57] I adopted a dog! His name's Snuffles, he's a black german shepherd and soooo cute.

[03:58] Snuffles?

[03:58] What?

[03:59] Oh, uhm. Nothing. It's an interesting choice.

[04:00] Haha

[04:02] I'll have you know Snuffles is the best name in the world! I guess you have to meet him, but you can't imagine the joy I feel every time I need my big, black and slightly scary dog to come to me, and I do that by calling for Snuffles.

[04:03] Yeah, haha, I guess that's true.

When they were younger, Sirius always hated being alone, and of course the obvious problem to that solution was adopting one hundred dogs once he was old enough. He spent a lot of time planning how his future house would have to be decorated to fit all the dogs and their needs.

Remus secretly always hoped Sirius would mention him in his plans about the future.

[04:03] Wbu? Do you have any pets?

[04:05] Er, no. Landlord doesn't allow it.

[04:06] That sucks. You're welcome to come by and pet Snuffles anytime you want :D

Remus clicked the phone shut. There was nothing in the world he rather would, than sit by Sirius' side, and be hugged in that way which made him feel safe. But it had been so long since they last saw each other. What if everything was awkward between them, and Sirius never wanted to see him again?

He hadn't realized he had been dozing off before his screen lit with a text from Sirius.

[04:11] I'm sorry. You don't have to do that, if you don't want to.

[04:12] No, it's fine. But it's 4 am, so…

[04:12] I wouldn't mind :D

[04:13] Honestly, I've lost count of how many times I've wanted to contact you throughout the years, hoping we could meet up.

[04:13] I miss you.

Remus took unsteady breaths. With shaky hands, he turned off his phone, sat up and buried his head in his hands. More than ever, he wished Sirius was sitting next to him. He picked up his phone again.

[04:15] I miss you too.

[04:15] :D

[04:17] So would you be okay with meeting again? If you need time, I totally understand. I'll wait as long as I have to, to see you again. You just say the words, and I'll be ready in a heartbeat.

[04:18] Yeah I— I'd really like that.

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A/N I really want to expand this! Tell me if that's something you'd like :D