Writer: Azure K Mello
Title: A Bond Never Dies
Part: 116 of ? or part 31 of Part Three
Words: 157
James way lying curled into Sirius' side. The man was running his hands down James' flank and reading a book. James turned onto his back and said, "Do you feel safe?"
"What do you mean?" asked Sirius dog-earing his page and shutting the book.
"With me," said James, "Do you remember when we bound ourselves? You were so broken by that sick fuck. And I was so scared for you. But has this changed anything? You're an adult now."
"Jimmy," he said finally turning his full attention to the man, "Of course I feel safe with you."
"No. But, do I make you feel safe? I remember thinking, back then: after we bonded before we were together, that all I would hold you and sing every night if I got the chance. But I've never been able to hold a tune. I always wanted to protect you and I haven't done a very good job of that."