Chapter One: A Likely Match
"Padfoot," came a soft voice in Sirius's ear "Padfoot, wake up. It's time for breakfast." Sirius grunted and rolled over, giving James his back. "Now come on Sirius!" cried James exasperated ripping back Sirius's covers. "All right." Surrendered the one known as Padfoot, sliding off his bed onto the floor. James wrapped his arms about Sirius's chest and helped him up. "There we go!" celebrated James to a quite untidy looking Sirius. "Now get your robes on." Sirius gave an over exaggerated sigh and kicked open his trunk at the end of his bed. Sirius stripped down causing James to blush furiously and turn away. James stole a glance back and noticed guiltily, how well defined Sirius was. 'Don't be silly!' he scolded himself, 'he is my best friend that's all.'
10 minutes later both boys arrived down in the great hall to see a slightly agitated Remus, "and where have you two been?" James rose his hands in innocence "chastise Sirius, he's the one who wouldn't get out of bed." Sirius snorted indignantly sitting down and helping himself to a large plate of eggs. "Did you see the notice board James?" squeaked Peter "you have quidditch practice today." James rolled his eyes as Sirius called out "Oi! You promised to help me with my potions homework." "And I will" chimed James "it'll just have to wait till after practice." Sirius gave James the most pitiful look he could manage as Remus snorted into his milk. "That look only works on girls" Remus teased "who are seriously demented that is." Sirius threw a muffin at Remus as he and James shook with laughter. Peter looked down at his watch and tapped it sharply looking at the others. "History of Magic" h said "Binz is one day gonna kill me with boredom." groaned Sirius. Sirius imitated the annoying monotone as the four boys made there way to his classroom.
Sirius sighed leaning his cheek against his hand. He was gazing at James; the smaller boy had an odd talent of hypnotizing him. Sirius could have anyone in the school he wanted; he was easily the sexiest boy at the school so why was James puzzling him so? He watched avidly as James whispered something in Lily's ear causing her to burst into silent giggles. Sirius popped back to attention and attempted to listen to Binz but soon found his eyes back on the lender figure of James. "What's wrong with me Remus?" questioned Sirius to his seat partner. "Nothings wrong with you" Remus cooed "James is quite an enticing person." Sirius sighed heavily and let his head drop to the desk. "What should I do?" asked Sirius his eyes never leaving James's beautiful face. "Tell him how you feel?" tried Remus. "Are you mad?" Sirius snapped his head to look at Remus "what if he doesn't feel the same way? I might ruin our friendship forever!" Remus rolled his eyes in defeat and buried himself in his text book.
Across the room James was occupied with thoughts, not of Lily, but someone else. Why was it that Sirius was on his mind? He liked Lily didn't he? James was so confused, he turned to Lily. "Lily? If you are good friends with someone, but you think it maybe something more, how do you tell them without ruining the friendship?" "Oh James!" Lily smiled "you just tell her, of course!" "What if it's a." he paused decisively "a he." "Oh" said Lily her smile fading "oh" she repeated a look of understanding overcoming her as she followed James's gaze over to Sirius. "Tread carefully young wanderer" she whispered. "Just give it time, don't rush anything." "What if he doesn't feel the same?" James was becoming quite nervous. "Hush" Lily placed a hand over his gently "let fate run its course." James wasn't content with this answer but Lily turned and faced Binz before he could ask anymore questions.
Later that day Sirius watched as James flew gracefully around the quidditch pitch. His eyes burned with pure concentration as he scanned the field for the snitch. Sirius's eyes followed automatically around every corner and turn James took, seeming almost just to be a part of his broom. Sirius slumped back in his seat with frustration. He wanted desperately to be able to think of anything else other than James. It seemed impossible at this point. He ran his fingers instinctively through his dark hair hoping to come to some sort of conclusion. Studying with James was definitely going to be difficult tonight.
Up in the air James was using all his energy just to be able to keep his mind on the snitch. He would steal glances down at the benches to occasionally see Sirius staring back up at him. James wanted desperately just to be able to get lost in those enchantingly dark eyes but he would soon snap out of it and resume his searching. Studying with Sirius was definitely going to be hard tonight.
James quickly dove down as he saw the snitch hovering barely above the grass. He did not notice as he began to pick up more speed than was safe. James was concentrating so hard on the little golden ball to rid his mind of Sirius that he didn't realize he was closer to the ground than he thought. James reached out a hand and closed his hand tightly over the beating wings. Before he had a chance to pull up the end of his broom collided with the ground and James flew onto the dewy grass. Sirius jumped from his seat and hopped over the stands. What was James thinking?! He rushed over to the boy on the ground as James began to stir. The rest of the Gryffindor team had landed all around him. Sirius reached him and fell to his knees cupping his James's shoulders in his hands and gently shaking him. James groaned and looked up at Sirius "Stop shaking me man." He mumbled. Sirius ceased immediately and hoisted James up easily. The rest of the team looked worriedly at him as he assured them he would take him to the infirmary and that he would be fine. With that Sirius trudged off towards the castle cradling James gently in his arms.
"What on earth were you doing out there?!" Sirius questioned irritated to James now holding an ice pack to his eye "You could have gotten seriously hurt!" "I know. I'm sorry mate." He whispered "I guess my mind wasn't exactly in the right place at the time." "Well where on earth was it?" cried Sirius but James merely shrugged. Sirius sighed and patted his friend on the shoulder. "Well I think we can go back to Gryffindor tower now. Remember we have some studying to do." James nodded as he stood and walked back to the common room silently with Sirius.
Sirius gave an annoyed grunt and pushed his potions book from the table. "I don't know why I even try" he complained leaning back into the cushions of the soft couch. "I'm never gonna be able to understand this crap" "Sure you will" said James softly reaching down and returning the book to the table "you just need some patience." Sirius scoffed "You know I have know I have no patience what so ever James!" James chuckled gently which coaxed a smile from Sirius. He got up and strode over to the window "I'll never be as smart as you, or as thought provoking as Remus, nor as Peter has undying devotion." "Oh Sirius you're plenty good at many things" "Like what" Sirius rolled his eyes. "You are quite good looking." Sirius managed a smile "and you're quite athletic" Sirius flexed an arm and looked over at James who merely laughed. "See. Now come back over and we'll finish this homework of yours." Sirius shrugged his shoulders in surrender and walked back over to sit next to the raven haired boy.
Sirius gently leaned his head in to see the figures James was writing as James did the same. Their foreheads gently collided and both quickly pulled back smiling sheepishly. "Sorry" they mumbled in unison as they looked at each other. Sirius stared into James's eyes as he slowly leaned toward the boy brushing his lips against James's. James pulled back and stared at the boy in surprise as Sirius looked away and uttered a soft apology. "No, don't be sorry" James said breathlessly "I was just a little surprised is all." James laid his hand atop Sirius's as he leaned in again to kiss the boy. A rush of happiness ran through the both of them as they pulled apart again. Sirius dove in again and captured James's lips wrapping his arms around James and laying him back against the couch. Sirius licked James's lips hungrily until James opened his mouth accepting Sirius's tongue. Sirius laid his body against James thrusting his tongue deep into James's mouth. James was running his hands through Sirius's hair. The two boys pulled back and smiled at each other.
"Sirius" James said quietly but the other boy merely kissed him silent. Sirius was deepening their kiss quickly and they both began to pant slightly. Sirius pulled back gently and softly kissed James on the forehead. "James" he whispered kissing the boy on the nose. "Yes?" he asked softly as Sirius began to kiss his neck softly. Sirius looked at James and brushed the hair out of his eyes smiling widely. "Oh, you've been on my mind constantly anymore" he confessed resting his forehead against James's and closing his eyes. James smiled "You've been on mine too" he cooed. James yawned and quickly covered his mouth looking up at Sirius with sleep edging at his eyes.
"I'm sorry Sirius but I am so exhausted from practice." Sirius smiled and gently picked up James, climbing the stairs up to their dorm. Sirius helped James into his night clothes and laid him carefully on his four poster bed. He undressed and got into his cloths as well sliding into the bed with James wrapping his arms securely around James's waist. James sighed contently and whispered to Sirius "goodnight Sirius." "Goodnight James" he replied kissing his ear gently and closing his eyes. Both boys quickly fell into a deep most relaxing sleep they had in some time.
"Padfoot," came a soft voice in Sirius's ear "Padfoot, wake up. It's time for breakfast." Sirius grunted and rolled over, giving James his back. "Now come on Sirius!" cried James exasperated ripping back Sirius's covers. "All right." Surrendered the one known as Padfoot, sliding off his bed onto the floor. James wrapped his arms about Sirius's chest and helped him up. "There we go!" celebrated James to a quite untidy looking Sirius. "Now get your robes on." Sirius gave an over exaggerated sigh and kicked open his trunk at the end of his bed. Sirius stripped down causing James to blush furiously and turn away. James stole a glance back and noticed guiltily, how well defined Sirius was. 'Don't be silly!' he scolded himself, 'he is my best friend that's all.'
10 minutes later both boys arrived down in the great hall to see a slightly agitated Remus, "and where have you two been?" James rose his hands in innocence "chastise Sirius, he's the one who wouldn't get out of bed." Sirius snorted indignantly sitting down and helping himself to a large plate of eggs. "Did you see the notice board James?" squeaked Peter "you have quidditch practice today." James rolled his eyes as Sirius called out "Oi! You promised to help me with my potions homework." "And I will" chimed James "it'll just have to wait till after practice." Sirius gave James the most pitiful look he could manage as Remus snorted into his milk. "That look only works on girls" Remus teased "who are seriously demented that is." Sirius threw a muffin at Remus as he and James shook with laughter. Peter looked down at his watch and tapped it sharply looking at the others. "History of Magic" h said "Binz is one day gonna kill me with boredom." groaned Sirius. Sirius imitated the annoying monotone as the four boys made there way to his classroom.
Sirius sighed leaning his cheek against his hand. He was gazing at James; the smaller boy had an odd talent of hypnotizing him. Sirius could have anyone in the school he wanted; he was easily the sexiest boy at the school so why was James puzzling him so? He watched avidly as James whispered something in Lily's ear causing her to burst into silent giggles. Sirius popped back to attention and attempted to listen to Binz but soon found his eyes back on the lender figure of James. "What's wrong with me Remus?" questioned Sirius to his seat partner. "Nothings wrong with you" Remus cooed "James is quite an enticing person." Sirius sighed heavily and let his head drop to the desk. "What should I do?" asked Sirius his eyes never leaving James's beautiful face. "Tell him how you feel?" tried Remus. "Are you mad?" Sirius snapped his head to look at Remus "what if he doesn't feel the same way? I might ruin our friendship forever!" Remus rolled his eyes in defeat and buried himself in his text book.
Across the room James was occupied with thoughts, not of Lily, but someone else. Why was it that Sirius was on his mind? He liked Lily didn't he? James was so confused, he turned to Lily. "Lily? If you are good friends with someone, but you think it maybe something more, how do you tell them without ruining the friendship?" "Oh James!" Lily smiled "you just tell her, of course!" "What if it's a." he paused decisively "a he." "Oh" said Lily her smile fading "oh" she repeated a look of understanding overcoming her as she followed James's gaze over to Sirius. "Tread carefully young wanderer" she whispered. "Just give it time, don't rush anything." "What if he doesn't feel the same?" James was becoming quite nervous. "Hush" Lily placed a hand over his gently "let fate run its course." James wasn't content with this answer but Lily turned and faced Binz before he could ask anymore questions.
Later that day Sirius watched as James flew gracefully around the quidditch pitch. His eyes burned with pure concentration as he scanned the field for the snitch. Sirius's eyes followed automatically around every corner and turn James took, seeming almost just to be a part of his broom. Sirius slumped back in his seat with frustration. He wanted desperately to be able to think of anything else other than James. It seemed impossible at this point. He ran his fingers instinctively through his dark hair hoping to come to some sort of conclusion. Studying with James was definitely going to be difficult tonight.
Up in the air James was using all his energy just to be able to keep his mind on the snitch. He would steal glances down at the benches to occasionally see Sirius staring back up at him. James wanted desperately just to be able to get lost in those enchantingly dark eyes but he would soon snap out of it and resume his searching. Studying with Sirius was definitely going to be hard tonight.
James quickly dove down as he saw the snitch hovering barely above the grass. He did not notice as he began to pick up more speed than was safe. James was concentrating so hard on the little golden ball to rid his mind of Sirius that he didn't realize he was closer to the ground than he thought. James reached out a hand and closed his hand tightly over the beating wings. Before he had a chance to pull up the end of his broom collided with the ground and James flew onto the dewy grass. Sirius jumped from his seat and hopped over the stands. What was James thinking?! He rushed over to the boy on the ground as James began to stir. The rest of the Gryffindor team had landed all around him. Sirius reached him and fell to his knees cupping his James's shoulders in his hands and gently shaking him. James groaned and looked up at Sirius "Stop shaking me man." He mumbled. Sirius ceased immediately and hoisted James up easily. The rest of the team looked worriedly at him as he assured them he would take him to the infirmary and that he would be fine. With that Sirius trudged off towards the castle cradling James gently in his arms.
"What on earth were you doing out there?!" Sirius questioned irritated to James now holding an ice pack to his eye "You could have gotten seriously hurt!" "I know. I'm sorry mate." He whispered "I guess my mind wasn't exactly in the right place at the time." "Well where on earth was it?" cried Sirius but James merely shrugged. Sirius sighed and patted his friend on the shoulder. "Well I think we can go back to Gryffindor tower now. Remember we have some studying to do." James nodded as he stood and walked back to the common room silently with Sirius.
Sirius gave an annoyed grunt and pushed his potions book from the table. "I don't know why I even try" he complained leaning back into the cushions of the soft couch. "I'm never gonna be able to understand this crap" "Sure you will" said James softly reaching down and returning the book to the table "you just need some patience." Sirius scoffed "You know I have know I have no patience what so ever James!" James chuckled gently which coaxed a smile from Sirius. He got up and strode over to the window "I'll never be as smart as you, or as thought provoking as Remus, nor as Peter has undying devotion." "Oh Sirius you're plenty good at many things" "Like what" Sirius rolled his eyes. "You are quite good looking." Sirius managed a smile "and you're quite athletic" Sirius flexed an arm and looked over at James who merely laughed. "See. Now come back over and we'll finish this homework of yours." Sirius shrugged his shoulders in surrender and walked back over to sit next to the raven haired boy.
Sirius gently leaned his head in to see the figures James was writing as James did the same. Their foreheads gently collided and both quickly pulled back smiling sheepishly. "Sorry" they mumbled in unison as they looked at each other. Sirius stared into James's eyes as he slowly leaned toward the boy brushing his lips against James's. James pulled back and stared at the boy in surprise as Sirius looked away and uttered a soft apology. "No, don't be sorry" James said breathlessly "I was just a little surprised is all." James laid his hand atop Sirius's as he leaned in again to kiss the boy. A rush of happiness ran through the both of them as they pulled apart again. Sirius dove in again and captured James's lips wrapping his arms around James and laying him back against the couch. Sirius licked James's lips hungrily until James opened his mouth accepting Sirius's tongue. Sirius laid his body against James thrusting his tongue deep into James's mouth. James was running his hands through Sirius's hair. The two boys pulled back and smiled at each other.
"Sirius" James said quietly but the other boy merely kissed him silent. Sirius was deepening their kiss quickly and they both began to pant slightly. Sirius pulled back gently and softly kissed James on the forehead. "James" he whispered kissing the boy on the nose. "Yes?" he asked softly as Sirius began to kiss his neck softly. Sirius looked at James and brushed the hair out of his eyes smiling widely. "Oh, you've been on my mind constantly anymore" he confessed resting his forehead against James's and closing his eyes. James smiled "You've been on mine too" he cooed. James yawned and quickly covered his mouth looking up at Sirius with sleep edging at his eyes.
"I'm sorry Sirius but I am so exhausted from practice." Sirius smiled and gently picked up James, climbing the stairs up to their dorm. Sirius helped James into his night clothes and laid him carefully on his four poster bed. He undressed and got into his cloths as well sliding into the bed with James wrapping his arms securely around James's waist. James sighed contently and whispered to Sirius "goodnight Sirius." "Goodnight James" he replied kissing his ear gently and closing his eyes. Both boys quickly fell into a deep most relaxing sleep they had in some time.