Title: Least Expected
Authors: DemonessOfPunishment and The Demonic Duo
Rating: R
Disclaimer: We do not own Harry Potter.
Summary: Sirius leaves home for an all boys school, returning later to reunite with past friends and notices an unexpected change with one Remus Lupin. It seems that the librarian's tired of being "proper" and "prudish." AU, SLASH. SBRL...

Sirius was sitting in the restaurant Remus told him to go to. Fidgeting in his seat, and barely concealing his eager excitement. He hadn't seen Remus in so long, and now here he was in a modernly stylish diner. Waiting for him.

Sirius was five minutes early, but didn't mind. He ordered a drink, not much of a breakfast type, looking around his surroundings quickly. Bored with sight-seeing the diner, he grabbed the miniature pen from the side of the table and scribbled on a napkin. Someone cleared their throat, and he averted his concentration to an elderly woman with graying hair. She sent a disapproving glare, and Sirius ignored her, he was perfectly content with his doodling.

Sirius glanced next to the woman, sighting the boy from the library at the entrance. The man looked his way, making a thoughtful frown before walking briskly towards him. Sirius paled slightly as the man made his way over. The last thing he would have suspected was that the man from the library was Remus.

Shaking his head, Sirius smiled as Remus sat across from him. He was dressed in casual wear, a pair of painted-on, faded blue jeans and a navy blue shirt clung to every curve of his body. The long haired man couldn't help but sneak glances at his long time friend. He never would have guessed that Remus would grow out of the overly baggy clothes and wear something more body forming. A lot more body forming.

"Well." Remus smiled. "It seems that we've met yesterday, but only as strangers."

Sirius laughed, blushing lightly. "Yeah. James told me you worked at the library, so I went... and I just didn't recognize you without your plaid."

He leaned against the table, intentionally putting his elbow on the table. The woman was sitting behind Remus in the next booth, sending glares at him every time he moved or even breathed too loud. Remus didn't say anything about his behavior, and that was fine.

"You've certainly changed, yourself, Siri." Remus said, swiping his golden brown hair behind his ear. He didn't have his glasses on, which made Sirius wonder if they were only for reading. "And you've learned how to use a brush."

"Funny, Lily said the same thing." Sirius grinned and chuckled. "And I see you've learned that there are other fashion statements besides plaid." He teased.

Remus shrugged. "So? What happen to those old broken glasses of yours?"

Sirius pointed to his left eye. "Contacts, greatest invention ever." He stated.

Remus laughed at his old friend. "So, why'd you come back here all of a sudden?"

"Well, I wanted to see the old gang again. That and I always liked it here, but now, not even my mother can get rid of me!" He said joyously and grinned.

Remus chuckled quietly, his golden eyes sparkling merrily. He leaned forward, so that both elbows rested on the table and smiled. "The way I see it, the only people in this town that wanted to get rid of you is your mother and father. Everyone else will great you with open arms."

"Speaking of open arms, get up." He said, standing. This earned a curious stare from Remus, but the librarian complied. Just as Remus stood up, Sirius gave him a tight hug. One hand was on the small of Remus's back, palm flat against the material covered area. And the other was curled gently behind Remus's neck, pulling him closer. "God, I missed you, Remus."

Remus returned the embrace gently, pressing his cheek against Sirius's shoulder and smiling softly. "I missed you too, Sirius." His ears were pink due to embarrassment from the curious glances they were getting. Remus didn't hide his sexuality, but he also didn't flaunt it.

Sirius pulled away and grinned, sitting back in his chair as Remus did the same. "So...what have you been up to for eight years?"

"Well, I went through high school, and now I'm in college working on getting my doctorate in psychology." Remus said, then added. "And before you ask, I started changing my look my junior year of high school. I guess everyone did."

Sirius nodded. "Understandable. I went through the same thing. Although, in an all boys school, it was kind of hard, since we had BS rules to follow, and we weren't allowed to leave the grounds without some kind of supervision." He couldn't help but roll his eyes. "It was so much easier to change once I went into college."

"What about yourself? Are you going to college?" Remus asked with genuine interest. He leaned back in the chair, crossing his legs under the table.

"I've gone to college and collected my graduate in the animation and illustration major." Sirius said, his pride showing tenderly. He waved a hand in the air gently. "I've made two moderately popular shows."

Remus blinked in surprise. "When did you figure out you wanted to be an artist?"

"About," Sirius looked thoughtful before beaming. "Freshman year? I never paid attention in class, and then I picked up a pencil and started drawing my classmates as cartoons."

Remus chuckled, shaking his head. "You never were one to pay attention in class." He commented fondly.

Sirius shrugged. "School was never my thing. I hated sitting in the classrooms and having to work on a schedule. This way, I get to work at my own pace, and I don't get a detention if something is late."

Remus laughed at his friend. "Doesn't your boss get mad at you?"

"Yeah, but it's not like he's going to fire me." Sirius stated. "Besides, I'm only late with something maybe three times a year."

Remus shrugged. "Most don't even like you to be late once."

"Then I got damn lucky." Sirius stated.

Remus declined the offer for a drink or meal, and Sirius took this as his cue to finish his beverage and pay for it. He smiled at Remus and ushered his friend through the door, ready to do something else with him. He had plenty of money at hand for something fun, and even a good credit card. Despite moving, he was still financially loose.

"Where do you want to go?" Sirius asked, looking his friend over one more time. He didn't feel as guilty about it as he had with James. As far as Sirius knew, Remus was single. Even if there was the possibility that the woman who answered the phone was his girlfriend...

Remus chewed on his lip, staring at Sirius before laughing. "I don't know."

Sirius shrugged, walking Remus towards his car. "Well, what is there to do here?"

"Well, there's the movies, but nothing good is playing. The park is full of little children playing. The library is closed. Other then that, I don't know what else there is to do." Remus stated.

"Well, we could always drive around until we find something to do." Sirius suggested. "Or we could just drive around the town and catch up on old times."

Sirius grinned suddenly, startling Remus. "What?" He asked.

"Who's car, yours or mine?" His eyes twinkled, hoping for Remus to choose his vehicle. He'd have to break the speed limit, just for him.

Remus hesitated, as if estimating his doom before smiling. "I guess I could ride in yours...."

"Great!"

..TBC.