6:Confessional

Remus wouldn't dwell on his feelings until years later, when the end of the world again seemed nigh and all that mattered were the ones you loved.

"Listen Sirius, I've got something important to tell you." Remus' hands were shaking, his heart beating madly. He paced to prevent these things from being noticed.

I have to tell him, it's got to be said before I lose him again.

"Order business?"

Remus shook his head.

Sirius remained seated, watching his old friend with interest.

"I know Voldemort having returned to power is much more important than anything else at the moment-" Remus' words were spilling quickly from his mouth. "-I can't hold it in any longer."

He stopped pacing, turning back toward Sirius he found him inches away. "Sirius-" Remus took a faltering step back, his eyes flicking from Sirius to his mouth.

Sirius held up a finger to cease the babbling.

Remus' breath was still coming in short bursts, "Sirius, I-"

"I know." Sirius replied simply.

Remus shook his head, "No, please, before I lose my nerve-"

"Calm down." Sirius' voice was soothing.

"I'm sorry-"

Pressing his lips against Remus' Sirius cut him off.

Remus made a noise in his throat of contentment.

"You're really cute when you're nervous." Sirius smiled when they paused for air.

Remus nodded, breathing heavily, his eyes a glazed over peacefulness.

"You think I haven't known?"

Remus was still dazed and couldn't find his voice.

"I can't say exactly when I knew, but I did. Well, it was more when I knew I felt something for you. I just never wanted to express my desires for fear I was misreading you."

Remus choked. "When you escaped, I was so mad at myself for ever doubting your innocence and I regretted never having told you." He embraced his friend for the first time since they were teens.

A/N: I didn't want to kill their happiness with details of the deceit and harsh reality of their futures, I felt it would spoil the vibe, so I left it as is. Later on as it nags me I may add the unhappiness.

Hope you thought it was worth your time. Thank you for reading, you bring me joy in volumes.

Conceived June 3, 2004 Typed & Completed March 19 2005