Next morning Sirius was down in the Great Hall, eating toast and waiting for Remus to appear. It was strange, the boy was usually down before him but today he was late.

20 minutes later Remus hobbled through the door to be met by a sweeping hug from his boyfriend. Remus melted into the hug and wrapped his arms around him.

"There you are. Where have you been? I've been waiting for you."

Sirius pulled him over to the Gryffindor table and sat him down, a plate of toast sitting waiting for him.

"I'm sorry, I slept in this morning. Thank you for the toast." The boy was already wolfing it down.

"How was your evening? You're looking awfully pale. Are you feeling alright?"

Sirius pushed the tawny hair back and peered at his eyes.

"I'm fine, just a little tired. Walk me to Ancient Runes?" He looked pleadingly at his boyfriend.

"How could I say no? Come on." Sirius rose to his feet, helped Remus up and then wrapped his arm around the boy's waist.

"Did you hurt your ankle? You seem to be limping." Sirius looked down.

"Um...yeah...I twisted it when I was coming down the stairs. Its fine, I've already been to see Madam Pomfrey."

They reached the Ancient Rune's classroom without any more mishaps and Remus turned to his boyfriend.

"Love you Sirius." He leant up to kiss him.

"Love you too Remus." He muttered against the boy's lips.

When Lily appeared along the corridor 10 minutes later she was greeted with the not-too-unpleasant-for-some sight of Remus and Sirius making out like there was no tomorrow.

"For the love of my eyesight Sirius! Put him down!" Lily sighed.

The two boys were oblivious to any but each other and had appeared to have misheard Lily's comment, thinking that she had said to carry on.

Lily did not look amused. Really, she was very happy that each of them had found their apparent soul mate and that they were very much in love, but did they have to make out like that in the corridor? She and James were never that bad.

Were they?

They had better quit it soon, Sirius had Potions next and it took a few minutes to get there. He also didn't have his books and last time that Professor Argun, the Ancient Runes professor, had come along to class to find them making out she had threatened them both with detention if she found them like that again. Lily really had to stop it.

"Sirius, Remus, really. I love you both but class is going to start any minute and you need to STOP KISSING!" The last part was yelled in their ears and it finally stopped them.

Sirius groaned.

"Lily, I let you and James be last night, why can't you let me and Remus be? Must you come along and interrupt us?"

"Sirius, unless you want me to start molesting your boyfriend, you will put him down, say goodbye and go away to class."

"You were molesting James?" Remus turned to Sirius, an eye brow raised.

"Don't worry, its not what it sounds like, I just needed to talk to James so I pulled Lily off and jumped in his lap. It wasn't as much fun as jumping on your lap though..." He trailed off as he found Remus' mouth much more interesting.

"Sirius! Please! We've got to go to class, come on!"

Sirius mumbled, moaned and groaned but detached himself from Remus, gave him one last goodbye kiss, scowled at Lily and sloped off to class. Just in time too, as Professor Argun appeared around the corridor, took one look at Remus' messed up hair, sighed and opened the door, ushering the class inside.

Remus dropped his books on the table and slumped down, Lily joining him.

"What's wrong Remus? You looked awfully happy out there."

"Quiet please! You have your assignment! Carry on with it!" Professor Argun snapped at the few mutterings. Lily resorted to a tried and tested method-writing a note.

So? Spill. Come on Remus!

Lily. It's nothing, honestly.

Remus I know you are lying through your ass. Now tell me.

Oh fine, but destroy this note afterwards. You know what last night was. I can't keep it from him for much longer. I can't keep thinking of excuses. And he's using the puppy dog eyes on me.

That's what I was meaning to ask you, how do you withstand that look? He used it on my last night and even I was melting.

He used the look on you? Now do you understand what I'm up against? I knew this was a mistake, getting involved with Sirius Black.

But Remus! You two are so cute together and you both love each other, gods help us but the whole castle knows by now! Listen Remus, maybe you should just tell him?

I can't do that!!! I'm going to stop writing now, destroy this later, and promise me you will!

Remus passed the note to Lily; she read it, nodded and shoved it in her pocket.

"Just think about it ok?" She whispered to him and returned to work.

Sirius was waiting for him, outside Ancient Runes (Remus had had a double period). Remus hitched his book bag and raised an eyebrow.

"Why are you out here Sirius?"

"I just came to meet you here. I can't meet my boyfriend now?"

"Why are you here so early? Did you get taken out of class again?"

Sirius fell into step with him.

"Ok, fine, you know I can't lie to you. Yeah, chucked out of Potions, hit Snape in the nose with a newt's eye."

Remus shook his head, slipped his hand into Sirius' and carried on walking.

"I didn't. Honestly. I was only joking. Are you sure you are okay? You seem tired and a bit cranky."

"I'm just that, tired and cranky, I don't mean to take it out on you. I'm sorry. Look, I'll catch up with you later this afternoon. I'm going to get some sleep."

A last kiss and Remus disappeared off to the Ravenclaw Common Room. Sirius stared after him for a moment before catching sight of Lily.

"Lily!" He jogged over.

"Please tell me. I know I shouldn't ask you to spill a secret but please, I think he's going off me."

"Sirius, please do not be stupid, it doesn't suit you. Come on, the way you two were making out earlier? He must be a bloody good actor to fake that kiss. Deserves an Oscar if you ask me." She laughed and carried on off to the dining hall.

"Lily!" Sirius whined again. He seriously needed to stop whining like that, anyone would think he was turning into Padfoot, well if they knew about Padfoot.

"Sirius Black, if you even think about putting those puppy dog eyes on me I will permanently blind you." She threatened him over her shoulder.

Sirius decided it was time to change tactics.

"Okay fine, leave me to wallow in my self pity."

"I think that is a very good place to leave you, if it makes you leave me alone. Come on Sirius, we best get to lunch. And you've got DADA after lunch, with the Ravenclaws so you will get to se Remus then. He probably just needs some sleep."

"Well, maybe I do tire him out a bit!" Sirius grinned.

"Sirius! Please tell me you did not just say that! That is disgusting!" Lily look appalled.

"I do not need to hear the sordid details of your sex lives thank you very much!"

Lunch crawled by for Sirius but it was soon late enough that he could go to DADA and not seem too eager to get to class. Sirius loved DADA, not just because Remus was in his class and they got to work together sometimes but he loved the feeling of empowerment he got from mastering a new spell or finding out the weakness of a new monster. He bounded off to class, James, Peter and Lily following more sedately behind him. There was a crowd of Ravenclaws standing around by the door but Remus was not there. After interrogating everyone single one of them Sirius was still no closer to solving the puzzle that was "Where is Remus?"

James and the others were being no help at all, telling Sirius to stop worrying and that Remus would be along in a minute once he had had some lunch.

Only a few seconds before the bell rang Remus appeared along the corridor. There were cheers of happiness (from Sirius), groans of anxious worry (from Lily, she did not want them to start making out again) and muffled sighs of relief (from everyone else, Sirius would now leave them alone and go back to spending time joined at the lip with his boyfriend. Really, some of the Ravenclaws didn't know what Remus saw in Sirius, sure he was good looking, caring, clever, funny, sensitive, thoughtful (on occasion) and always seemed to be there for you but other than that he was just plain annoying!)

Sirius bore down on his boyfriend with the speed of a moving bullet and hugged him hard.

"I was so worried! Are you feeling ok? Have you had lunch? I've got some food if you want some. Did you have a nice sleep? Am I talking too much again?"

Remus laughed, hugged him back and began answering his questions.

"Yes I'm feeling better than this morning. I've had a little food and my sleep was very welcomed. No you're not talking too much; you are just being a loving, caring boyfriend."

"Sirius Black if you even think of putting your face anywhere near Mr Lupin's then both of you will be serving detention for over a month. Personally I and the rest of the staff are quite sick of seeing the two of you trying to be discreet around the school. Frankly, it's not working. Do try and keep from molesting each other in the corridors during class from now on. Some of the first years are quite traumatised. Now, can we continue inside so the class may begin? Thank you."

Professor Tarven opened the door and the class filed in, sniggering at Sirius softly. Sirius made a face at the teacher's back but stopped from kissing Remus.

"We're not really that bad are we Remus? I mean...no wait, that's not a good example...well there was that one time...no, wait, that didn't turn up as we intended it..." Sirius trailed off, following Remus into the classroom and to their seats.

"Sirius, I think we should talk about this later, I need to pass my exams you know."

"Okay, okay, but after class your mine for the day yeah?"

"I thought that I was yours this weekend? You mean I have to be yours for tonight and this weekend? How will I survive?"

Sirius grinned. "Of course, I need to nurse you back to complete health."

Remus grinned, "Fine then. Now let me work."

Dinner was a much more peaceful affair. Sirius cleared a place at the Gryffindor table as James and Lily were otherwise engaged; speaking to the Headmaster, so there was a place free for Remus. Apart from a few flying potatoes (that Sirius knew nothing about) Remus was able to enjoy the company of his boyfriend without the threat of the moon coming soon.

Remus had spent his lunch hour thinking over the reasons on whether to tell Sirius or not about his curse. Finally he had decided. He would have to do it as he just couldn't carry on lying to him every month. Sooner or later Sirius would get fed up and leave him and then he would be in the same place as when he told Sirius about his curse. Alone. He might as well get it over and done with.

They were leaving the Great Hall, weeping girls following them out with banners that said "We Love You Sirius!" and "We'll Never Leave You Sirius!" Sirius was appalled by this and constantly tried to shake them off (he found, through scientific testing, that the only way to get rid of them was to snog Remus senseless, not that Remus minded) but Remus found it quite amusing, even though they did constantly shoot evil glares at him when he went in a 20 foot distance of Sirius.

Remus took hold of Sirius' hand and pulled him out of the front doors.

"Let's go for a walk while it's still light. I need to talk to you about something."

Sirius grinned, kissed his head and followed him out, taking the well worn path around the lake that everyone seemed to go when they needed to talk. They walked in relative silence for a few minutes, apart from the occasional burp from Sirius followed by a reproachful 'Sirius!' from Remus and then a kiss of apology which usually turned into a full length make out session.

Eventually they reached a suitable and convenient tree. All was quiet outside except from the occasional owl hoot as they were released with post. Sirius settled down and slung an arm around Remus' shoulder.

"So, what was it that you wanted to talk about? Hey, look at that, a full moon!"

Sirius pointed out with his finger and looked over to see Remus' reaction.

"No, it's not full. It was full last night."

"How do you know that? Did you take Astronomy? Because Peter is always looking for someone to help him with his Astronomy homework, I think it's put everyone in the Gryffindor house off taking Astronomy forever!"

Remus chuckled weakly. "No, I just follow the moon cycle closely."

"Oh, ok, well everyone has their little quirks." Sirius laughed. "Only joking, I love you no matter what you are like."

"Really? You mean that?" Remus looked up at him.

"Of course, why wouldn't I?"

"How do you feel about werewolves?"

"Werewolves?" Sirius looked confused. "Well I don't really know any!" He laughed again.

"Yes you do."

"I do? Don't tell me, one of the teachers is a werewolf! Oh which one? I won't tell, but that would be so cool!"

"No, no, it's not a teacher, it's a student."

"A student?" Sirius yelled aloud.

"Sirius please! Keep your voice down!" Remus panicked and shushed the boy, covering his mouth by his hand.

"Mnghtegjyhdthsfth"

"Beg pardon?"

"I said that I will be quiet if you take your hand away from my mouth, not that I mind licking your hand of course, it's just that I prefer to kiss you."

"Sirius, one rule for tonight, no kissing until you've heard what I've said. Then you can decide if you still want to kiss me."

"Of course I'll still want to kiss you! Unless...oh god!"

Remus paled.

"You've found someone else to love! You don't love me any more! Oh god, I thought this might happen eventually but never...I mean...we always seemed to have such a good time...and...god don't leave me Remus! I love you!"

Sirius promptly burst into tears and sat sobbing into Remus' arms.

"What?!" Remus held the boy away from him and frowned.

"Never! Don't be stupid, of course I still love you. It's just..." He took a deep breath.

"I'm a werewolf Sirius. That's why I'm away every month and that's why I know about the moon cycle and I understand if you never want to see me, speak to me or touch me again. I will. Because who could ever love a monster like me?"

There was a moment of silence before Sirius spoke.

"Is that it?"

Remus looked up, slightly perplexed to say the least.

"What do you mean, is that it?"

"Is that all you wanted to tell me? Nothing else? You're not in love with someone else? You're not going to leave me for the beautiful, if not slightly scary, Miss Evans?"

Remus snorted.

"For Lily? James would skin me alive! And I've told you before, no one else, just you."

"Oh, well, that's good news then. Now come here, didn't you promise me a make out session after you had finished talking?"

"Only if you wanted to."

"And what makes you think I wouldn't?"

"Hello? Sirius? Did you hear anything I just said?"

"Yes, you said you weren't in love with anyone else, that you wouldn't leave me for Lily and that if I want to then I can kiss you. And I do. Oh, and something about you being a werewolf but I don't think that is very important is it now? Not compared to the fact that while we are spending this time talking, I could be kissing you instead. My mouth feels very let down that it has to talk instead."

"Woah, woah, woah." Remus held up his hands and stopped the advancing Sirius from gaining any more advantage over him.

"Grnnnnnnng! Remus!" Sirius let out a groan of frustration.

"You don't mind that I'm a flesh eating monster?"

"As long as you're mine, I don't really care what you are. Now, put your bloody hands somewhere useful, my arse would be a good place I feel, and then let me bloody kiss you!"

This time Remus had no complaints, did as he was told and then got an armful of Sirius lunging at him.

Tbc...