Moresome - Three friends need to rent a room. Only one is left, with one large bed. They have no choice but to share.
Film Festival - Word: promotion
Hogwarts - Arts and Crafts - Task 3: Write about someone smoothing out a rough situation.
Photography month - Write about someone being caught in the nude or semi-nude
Disney - Write about a moment where things change forever
Showtime - (word) journey
Debate Club - Shared bed Trope
Three In A Bed
James and Sirius have a pact. They won't date until they can get Remus to agree to date them.
It all started with a promotion.
Remus' promotion to be precise. After getting a temporary teaching role at a school which was the best Remus could get, he somehow had found a kind enough boss who would take into account his health issues, allowing him to have a permanent role.
Remus had spent a long time going from job to job, sometimes teaching, sometimes cleaning, sometimes stacking shelves. Not always what he wanted to do, but whatever it took to pay rent on his small flat. So getting a full time job deserved a celebration.
The job offer was received at the end of the school term. So Sirius and James decided that the best course of action in the celebration was to take a trip together and celebrate. They decided that they'd get a car and just take a couple of weeks off and do something - events to be decided along the way.
Though Remus protested at the time - not very hard of course, because it was James and Sirius.
...oOo...
"I bet one of those bags is just books," Sirius said, throwing the door open of the car and glancing at the large bag that was next to Remus' suitcase on the sidewalk. "Or perhaps that bag is clothes and he's saved the books for the suitcase."
"Wouldn't surprise me," James insisted, getting out of the car from the other side and walking towards the boot. He flung it open, shoving the cases that he and Sirius had put in, to the side, making space for Remus' to fit in.
Remus smiled at the pair. "You were right the first time," he admitted. James grabbed the suitcase and Remus lifted the bag into the back of the car as the boot was shut. "I also have some drinks and snacks for the road."
"Good man," James stated. "So… I was thinking we head to Wales first. I know you wanted to talk to your parents and tell them the good news. So we can go and spend the first night there, then continue on."
"Are we going to spend the whole two weeks on the road?" Remus asked.
James and Sirius grinned at each other. "Not all of it," Sirius replied. "When we find somewhere we like, we'll stop for a few days. Or maybe spend the first week travelling and the second relaxing."
"And I would assume that shotgun is already called," Remus added.
"We can swap around," Sirius replied. "We'll take turns driving too."
"I don't mind," Remus said, opening the bag and reaching in for a book. He pulled one out an waved it at his friends. "Back here I can read."
...oOo...
Sirius glanced back at the seat behind. Remus had his seatbelt on him, but had fallen onto the bag next to him. He was snoring lightly.
"How do we do this?" Sirius murmured.
"We have two weeks. We'll find a way," James said.
"We should have made a plan," Sirius insisted. "Things can go wrong this way."
"Well, getting drunk and admitting we were in love was never part of any plan I had," James insisted. "Telling you that I wanted you and Remus both was never… I never thought you'd both…" He took a hand from the steering wheel, placing it on Sirius', but Sirius pulled away.
"We agreed that nothing at all would happen between us until we had Remus too," Sirius said firmly. "We kissed, and that didn't feel right because Remus wasn't there with us. So we agreed."
"I know. But… but now I know you feel the same…" James said, before trailing off. "I've waited so long for this and I hate waiting longer. But… but it's for Remus. I'll wait because of him."
"Remus is worth it," Sirius insisted. "I want us to all celebrate the same anniversaries. Not one where you and me dated for a few weeks before Remus. I can't celebrate a relationship without him."
"We have two weeks to convince Remus to fall in love with us. Not just that - we have two weeks to convince him to stay with the both of us," James murmured, trying not to sound worried.
"We can do it," Sirius replied firmly. "I know he feels something for us."
...oOo...
"Mum, Dad," Remus said, almost running up the path with his suitcase and surprising the two people who were sitting outside the front of the house around a table. They looked over in surprise before Hope's lips curved up into a wide smile.
"Remus! We weren't expecting you." She rushed over to him, wrapping her arms around him. "Are you staying for a few nights? I'll make up a room for you and your friends."
"Thanks, Mum," Remus said, smiling at her. "It was a spur of the moment choice to come."
"Now, introduce me to your friends. They're so handsome." She glanced at James and Sirius. "Which one is your boyfriend?"
"Neither," Remus said, blushing. "I've told you about them - James Potter and Sirius Black."
"Ah. It's nice to finally meet you boys." She let go of Remus and walked over to the pair, hugging them each in turn. "Remus talks about you often of course. Though he forgot to mention how handsome you boys are. Are you dating anyone? Each other perhaps?"
"We're… both single," James said, trying not to hesitate over the slight lie. Hope seemed to buy it, beaming between the both before rushing inside, talking about making up the beds and going shopping.
Remus' father greeted the trio, offering them drinks from the cooler he had next to his chair. Remus excused him and his friends so they could put their bags away first.
"So… do we get to see your bedroom?" Sirius asked.
"Bet it's full of books," James replied.
"Not taking that bet. I'd lose."
Remus laughed. "Let's put our bags in and I'll let you take a look," he said, before yawning. "Or maybe after I have a sleep."
"Naps sound like a good idea," Sirius insisted, stifling his own yawn.
"I always get tired when driving," James added. "Perhaps we'll extend our stay here for a day or two because it's not fair on your parents to just show up and then sleep for the whole time."
Remus beamed at him. "I'll let Mum know," he replied. "I'll go and help her with the rooms. Go into the living room and I'll fetch you when yours is ready."
James watched as Remus walked away. "I think getting his mum to like us is important," he said. "Let's show him that we fit in with his life around here. But… but first, if there's space, take a nap on his bed with him."
"On his bed?" Sirius raised his eyebrows.
"Yeah. My nap can wait. I'll take his mum shopping or go myself, and nap when I return."
Sirius walked down the hallway to Remus' bedroom, quickly taking everything in. Hope and Remus were fixing the covers over the bed and Sirius leaned in the doorway, watching for a moment. "Anything I can do to help?"
"No thank you, dear. Remus has it covered," Hope said, tucking the corner of the sheet over the mattress. "Do you boys want your sheets tucked in too?" she asked.
James appeared next to Sirius and Sirius wondered how James had been so quiet, he hadn't heard.
"Let me and Sirius worry about our sheets later. I'm about to drive to the shops. Do you need anything?"
"Oh, I'll come with you. Let me do the sheets and I'll grab my purse," Hope said. "I usually take the bus but that's every half an hour, six minutes past… if you don't mind, that is."
"Of course. I'm sure you'll be better company than these two," James said. Sirius rolled his eyes at Remus and grinned. Remus snorted in response, but Hope was already walking away, planning a shopping list.
"We can do the other room when I get back," Hope insisted. "I'll make Remus' favourite. Boys, what do you like to eat?"
"Oh, anything," Sirius began, but Remus nudged him.
"She'll insist until you tell her what your favourite meal is," Remus murmured.
"I'll admit I'm partial to lasagne," James said. "But I'm happy to make that for dinner tomorrow and you can put your feet up."
"Lovely boy," Hope murmured approvingly. "I'll make Remus' dinner tonight, one for you tomorrow and Sirius' the following day."
"Mum, we're only staying two nights," Remus said.
"We can stay an extra night," Sirius insisted softly, earning a wide smile from Hope. "It's no trouble. You always complain you don't get to come here often - well, we have two weeks. Let's spend some time here so you can catch up with your parents. We still have time to do our own thing after."
"And you, what do you like to eat?" Hope asked, turning to Sirius.
"I'll help you out in the shop," James insisted. "Come on, Mum."
Hope took his offered hand and the pair left. Sirius kicked off his shoes, glancing around. "I'll take a proper look later. Only one bed is made up, I guess we're sharing."
"Sharing?" Remus' eyes widened slightly, but Sirius noticed. He hid a smirk at Remus' reaction.
"Yeah, enough space for the both of us." He removed his jacket and lay down on the bed, patting the other side.
Remus hesitated for a long moment before taking his cardigan off. He dropped down onto the side of the bed, undoing the laces from his converse.
"I can make the other bed up," he said weakly. Sirius could tell that Remus was just trying to be polite.
"No. You need to sleep otherwise you'll start to feel sick. Lay down and join me. I can't promise not to cuddle you in my sleep."
Remus' lip twitched and he dropped down onto the other side of the bed, immediately turning away from Sirius. Though the idea of having Sirius in his bed was a dream come true, he couldn't keep himself awake to consider what it meant. Sleep overtook him once more.
...oOo...
Remus woke two hours later and was immediately aware of the body under his. He opened his eyes, wincing at the light still shining through the window. Once his eyes were open, he focused on the body, a little dazed and unsure where he even was.
Sirius.
It quickly came back to him. They had come to Wales to visit his parents. He had fallen asleep with his back to Sirius, but at some point he had turned over in bed and shuffled over to Sirius' side and cuddled into him.
Sirius' arms were wrapped tightly around him and Remus wondered if Sirius was holding him because they were asleep. He didn't dare hope more, the same way he didn't dare every time Sirius hugged him or James smiled at him or threw his arm around Remus' shoulders.
He heard the door open quietly. "Hey, you guys awake?" came James' voice.
Remus shifted out of Sirius' grip, rolling over to face the door. "Was I asleep long?"
James shook his head. "We've only been back an hour. Dinner will be ready in about fifteen minutes." He glanced between the pair and Remus waited for him to comment. James said nothing, the only reaction to the cuddling was the curve of his lips and if Remus didn't know better, it looked like James was pleased.
"I could take naps like that more often," Sirius murmured from the bed, looking more awake than Remus expected. Remus knew he was mistaken. He knew if Sirius had been awake, he'd have moved from Remus' grip rather than holding him tightly.
"I'm going to go and help my mum set the table," he insisted, his gaze moving to the sight of Sirius sprawled on his bed - a sight that featured often in his dreams - to James who was watching in amusement. He rushed away quicker than he needed to.
When he left, James turned to Sirius. "Did you sleep at all?"
"About an hour. Remus cuddled into me and I woke up. I spent an hour with my arms around him, cuddling his hair. It was worth it."
"He looked flustered."
"I'm laying on his bed, of course he's flustered," Sirius commented. "Doesn't it make you flustered?"
James closed the door quietly before approaching the bed. "It does, you know full well it does. I'd join you right now if we didn't have the deal that nothing happens between us until Remus is ready."
Sirius stretched out for a moment before sighing. "You should try this," he insisted.
"Tomorrow it's my turn!" James decided. "So… Hope knows."
"Knows?"
James nodded. "So, best behaviour." He reached out, his fingers trailing down Sirius' cheek. "I can't wait to finally be with you - with you both," he whispered.
Sirius leaned into the touch. "Waiting is worth it," he whispered back.
For a moment, the pair stayed in that position, before James moved his hand with a sigh. "Come, let's win Remus over even more."
...oOo...
"So, you and Sirius aren't dating?" Hope asked. "Take a right here."
James turned right on the road, not trusting himself to look at Hope, even for a second. "We aren't," he replied.
"Remus mentioned you and Sirius are old friends."
"That's right."
"And how is it affecting your friendship as you're both in love with my son."
James almost turned around in shock, but forced his eyes to remain on the road.
"Left," Hope murmured. "James, you need to tell me. This is my son and I want to make sure that he doesn't get hurt during this."
"You're right," James admitted. "But trust that Remus won't get hurt. It's the last thing either of us want."
"Tell me a scenario where he won't be hurt then," Hope said.
"It's unconventional," James murmured.
"Tell me anyway."
"We both love Remus but we love each other. Me and Sirius aren't together… yet. We're waiting. Waiting for Remus. We both want to be with him and we both want to be with each other."
He could feel Hope's eyes on him, but kept his gaze on the road. He could see the town not far away and focused on surviving the drive. He hadn't expected the hard questions.
"You and Sirius were friends for a long time. Will Remus be left out? Will he get hurt?"
"Remus is the person that drew us together," James insisted. "I can't picture a relationship with Sirius that doesn't involve Remus. We kissed before, but that was… we're not together. We're not going to allow anything to happen until Remus is with us." He spotted a path and pulled his car over safely, before turning to Hope.
"We want to be with Remus as much as we want to be with each other. We want him to live with us, we want to cuddle up on the sofa with him. We want to do everything we can to make Remus happy, to show that he's loved and cared about. We need him. I can't tell you that any of us will commit to the other - we can't marry because only two of us can, and that's an avenue that'll leave someone out. We can live together, we can make the choice to spend our lives together without things like wedding rings."
"My Remus talks about you both often. I've suspected he cares for you both too, deeply. I was concerned what that would mean for the one he didn't choose to be with. I can't say I understand how this relationship will work, but I won't argue with anything that makes my son happy. If he wants to be with you both, I'll accept that. But I expect you both to treat him with respect and remember he's very sensitive."
"Especially when it comes to his health," James added. "We've seen him push people away, break off relationships thinking he's a burden. I just want you to know he'll never be a burden to us. He never has been."
She smiled. "Well, unconventional as this relationship will be, I think I approve. Don't make me change my mind."
"I spoke to my mum about this the other day," James informed her. "She had the same response. She already sees Sirius as a son. His parents disowned him as a teenager and my parents took him in. They also love Remus, so she's happy as long as the three of us are."
"Come now, 'let's go to the shops. Also, I suggest waiting before letting Lyall know about the dynamics of the relationship. I'll talk him around. He's a little more conventional. He expects Remus to get married to a nice chap and settle down."
"Two nice blokes though," James joked. "But I swear that we'll do everything we can to make Remus happy if we're lucky enough to win him over."
"I suspect winning him over won't be difficult at all," Hope insisted.
...oOo...
The next few days went by so quickly. Remus brought the others into town, showing them around everywhere that mattered to him whilst growing up. He had insisted they take the bus rather than go by car. The tiny cinema that wasn't part of any chain and cost half the price of a London cinema, the bookshop where the man knew Remus by name and the library, which also had someone who knew Remus.
This didn't surprise James and Sirius.
He also took them to an ice-cream shop which sold the best ice-cream, and finally they found their way onto the beach and took their shoes off. "We're walking back," Remus insisted, pointing down the beach. "It'll take a while but I love walking here. People are always taking their dogs on these beaches."
The three began to walk, Remus swinging the bag with the couple of new books he had purchased.
"I like it here," Sirius said, after a few minutes of comfortable silence. "Maybe the three of us can get a place here when we're older and ready to settle down properly."
"Mum would follow," James replied. "She wouldn't bear being away from us for too long."
"Three of us?" Remus asked.
Sirius nodded. "Can you picture it - the three of us in some cozy, wonderful cottage together."
"That sounds…" Remus trailed off, noticing that Sirius and James were both looking at him expectantly. "Wonderful," he finally settled on.
Sirius' hand brushed against his. "It does," he said softly. "You know… every time I picture my future. A year, two years, ten, fifty even, I picture you both. I can't imagine a life where you're both not in it."
Remus couldn't help the wide smile on his lips. "Sap," he said softly.
"I get it," James insisted. "What about you, Remus? Imagine that little cottage. Who is there with you?"
Remus tried to picture it. He recalled some of the cottages he used to see when exploring in his earlier years. He imagined living in one. It was too easy to picture Sirius and James there… but he didn't want to get his hopes up. He always expected the pair to desert him when his health became and issue. Most people did within the first few months.
But he had met the pair when starting University five years ago and they were still there for him. He finally had friends and he hated himself for falling in love with both of them. Especially when he suspected that James and Sirius were in love with each other.
If he admitted his feelings, he'd get shot down. Plus, he'd rather have them as just friends than not have the pair in his life at all. Even if they did confess their feelings for each other, leaving Remus as the third wheel. He'd still accept being that third wheel over losing them.
"Come and splash in the water with me," Sirius demanded. Before Remus could answer, James had grabbed Remus' shoes and carrier bag and nodded for him to go.
Remus grinned once more. He hadn't splashed in the water for years, but he was very aware of the super-strict upbringing Sirius had gone through. Things like the beach were novelty to him because he had very little experience in going as a child.
He chased after Sirius as his friend ran into the water, splashing some at Remus as he drew close.
Yes. Remus could picture a future in a little cottage. Sirius and James with him. Walks on the beach, ice-cream in the little parlour. He could imagine it perfectly. It was his dream future.
...oOo...
The last evening had been the celebration dinner over Remus' promotion and he was sad to say goodbye to his parents the next day. But Sirius and James both promised to drive him up next time he had a break from the school.
During their goodbyes, Hope had whispered something about following his heart and something about how Sirius and James were both wonderful. He wasn't sure what she was trying to tell him, but thanked her and hugged her all the same, saying goodbye.
He was tired again, refusing the front seat that Sirius offered him and opting to take a nap in the back once more. James handed over a blanket and a bottle of water he had purchased in the local shop, before starting up the car.
Remus was still getting used to having a friend who did things like that for him. James didn't make it into a big fuss, neither did Sirius. Last time he had struggled, the pair came over, helped Remus by making up a bed on the sofa, and put the tv on. They joked about the show, turning the sound off when Remus fell asleep, made up meals and helped him, but didn't make him feel like he was a burden on them. They acted like it was just some friends hanging out, but they seemed so aware of all of his needs and what he could and couldn't do.
He upfolded the blanket over his legs and leaned his head back, letting his eyes close.
...oOo...
"I did some research and it said Brighton is the place to be," Sirius insisted, grinning as they pulled up outside of a small hotel. "This is supposed to be one of the best in the area so we should stay here for the next week. So many places to visit from here."
"As much as I looked forward to travelling, I think it'd be nice not to spent the whole time on the road," Remus admitted, walking around the car and removing the suitcase from the boot. "I'll come back for my bag."
Sirius headed inside as James and Remus locked the car. They did two trips with their belongings as Sirius booked the room.
When they were finished, Sirius fixed them with a concerned look. "One room left. King-size bed…"
James tried to look surprised. They had stopped half an hour ago at a shop and he had called around himself, finding the busiest place. "What should we do?"
Remus glanced at the window. Outside it was getting dark and it had started to rain. "We could… look for somewhere else," he suggested.
"Oh, I've heard a storm is coming," the girl said, looking between the three men. "I wouldn't leave right now. Stay for tonight and decide tomorrow."
"Yeah, let's stay. We can make it work," Sirius insisted. He quickly handed over his credit card, paying for the room, before receiving a key in return.
They made their way upstairs.
The room was lovely. It was spotless and the space was taken up mostly by a large bed. A built in wardrobe was against the wall which backed onto the bathroom with a bath and a shower. A small tv sat on a unit almost facing the bed, and coffee and tea facilities including a kettle sat in the other corner.
"No space to set up another bed," Remus said, noticing the size of the room.
"Well, we'll all share the bed," James insisted. He pushed his suitcase into the corner and Sirius followed suit, before moving Remus'. "Are the chargers all in your bag?"
Remus opened the bag and pulled out the phone chargers. It only took a minute for the trio to have their phones on charge and suddenly Sirius was stripping and Remus couldn't help but stare.
James stared too. He had seen Sirius get changed growing up, but that had been through different eyes before he realised his feelings.
The pair watched until Sirius was wearing only a tight pair of black boxers. He drew back the covers and climbed into the bed sticking to one side. "What are you waiting for?" he asked, putting his hands behind his head.
James nodded slightly before copying. He could feel Remus and Sirius both watching him so he moved a little slower than he usually would have, letting the pair have a good look. He debated where to lay - middle or other side, but decided that Remus should be in the middle. He didn't want to risk cuddling into Sirius in the night, only to leave Remus out by accident.
As he removed his trousers, he was glad he had worn his favourite red boxers. His lucky ones to be precise. He hoped they continued to bring him luck.
He walked to the other side, climbing into the bed and put his own arms behind his head.
Remus stared at them both for a moment.
"Don't be shy," James insisted. "Just three handsome blokes getting undressed and sharing a bed."
Remus snorted, a hint of a smile playing at his lips, before he removed the oversized jumper he had been wearing over a thinner one. "Are the covers warm?" he asked.
Sirius nodded. "Very," he said, his voice full of promise. "We won't let you be cold, Moony."
Remus nodded slightly, making a choice. He knew it could potentially be the worst choice ever, but he would never forgive himself if he didn't strip down to his boxers and fill that vacant space in the middle of the bed, between his two gorgeous and amazing best friends who were also wearing just their pants.
He was quick about his movements, not realising that James and Sirius were eagerly awaiting every bit of revealed skin. He climbed onto the bed, crawling up it until he was in the middle, before pulling the heavy duvet over him.
"This is so comfortable," he murmured, his eyes already threatening to shut as he shifted around, searching for the best position to sleep in. "Goodnight."
A set of lips pressed against his forehead and another against the space behind his ear. "Goodnight," the pair both whispered as Remus drifted off, wondering if the kisses really happened.
...oOo...
Though the three had been spaced out upon falling asleep, this was no longer the case. Waking up, Remus found himself cuddled against James, their arms wrapped around each other and his head pressed against James' shoulder. He panicked silently, worried he had drooled on his shoulder.
Behind him, Sirius was pressed up without leaving the slightest gap between their bodies. Sirius' leg was caught through his and Sirius' arm was thrown over his waist.
And Sirius felt very... happy.
Remus shifted his lower body slightly, trying to put space between them, but James' body was too close to his and moving away from Sirius meant pressing up against James. James didn't seem to mind as he took a deep breath and pulled Remus tighter against him.
Behind him, Sirius shuffled closer again, deep breaths on the back of Remus' neck as he continued to sleep.
Remus didn't try and move anymore. He didn't want to be anywhere else. Perhaps this would only ever be one night, but at least he could take the time to savour their arms around him, or the pair to hold him like it meant something.
When he felt Sirius stir over an hour later, he controlled his breathing, pretending to be asleep. He didn't want to be caught in case it messed up the friendship.
"Morning," he murmured, his fingers trailing down Remus' side gently, before he brought his hand up. Sirius' fingers brushed the hair from Remus' face and cheek, before he gently placed a kiss against his skin.
Remus forced himself not to react. Not to turn his head and beg for another kiss, but this time on his lips.
He stayed quiet, opening his eyes the smallest crack, only to see Sirius do the same to James. When his lips had brushed James' cheek, James stirred and pulled Remus closer.
Remus used that as a way to pretend to wake up. He opened his eyes, sitting up and sighing heavily, before Sirius turned around from where he had been walking to the bathroom.
"Good sleep?" Sirius asked.
"The best," Remus admitted. "I have no complaints."
Sirius' gaze moved from Remus' face, trailing down his body and lingering. "I have none either," he said. "I'll be washing…"
Remus couldn't help the way his own eyes trailed over Sirius' body, stopping at the bundle of clothes that Sirius was holding very low, covering his pants. Remus stared for a moment. Surely Sirius wasn't… turned on?
Sirius blushed at Remus' scrutinizing gaze. "I'll be quick," he blurted out. "Well… not overly long. I'll save you some hot water."
"Please," Remus said, adjusting the covers as he considered the idea of Sirius being turned on just from being pressed up against him all night.
He certainly needed to escape to the shower after Sirius, and it didn't help when he heard the sound of the water and considered exactly what Sirius was doing under the spray.
...oOo...
Lily on reception smiled at Remus as he came out of the breakfast hall. "I meant to catch you earlier. A guest checked out today," she said. "It's a single room so it means two of you will still need to share the one you're in, but it'll help a bit at least. Unless you plan on moving on?"
Remus stared at her, quickly weighing up his options.
He could let that happen and hope that it's not James and Sirius sharing the large bed, waking up in each other's arms whilst Remus is alone in his own room.
They could move on to a place where they all have their own beds.
Or they could spend the week there, sharing the room, sharing the bed. Bodies pressed against bodies and two sets of arms wrapped around him. Secret kisses as he falls asleep - ones he thought he imagined until Sirius' kiss that morning - and good morning kisses that he wasn't supposed to know about.
Watching his friends undress down to their boxers.
The door behind him chimed as it opened and a man walked to the counter. "Do you have a single room?" he asked.
Lily looked at Remus questioningly.
"We're fine where we are," Remus insisted. Of course he was doing this because someone else wanted the single room. It only made sense to share the room - it saved money too. It was the most sensible idea.
...oOo...
Remus' eyes greedily examined James' revealed body. James was always at the gym or playing sports and it showed. His body was perfect, beautiful and Remus couldn't look away. A body like that demanded to be admired.
He had undressed first, making sure to grab his spot in the middle of the bed to enjoy the show. Not the show that was ready to start on the laptop - no, the show of his friends removing clothes and showing off their bodies - bodies that Remus was sure would feature in all dreams he would ever have.
Too quickly (in Remus' opinion), his friends were in their underwear and in bed next to him. They were so close, he could feel their bodies on either side of him, the side of their legs pressed against his.
He had no idea what was happening in the show that Sirius had chosen. His focus was on the bed.
He fell asleep with his head on Sirius' shoulder and a smile on his lips and woke up cuddled up to his friends, their legs all tangled, James' breath on his neck and something pressing against his back once more.
...oOo...
"Hi hello," Lily said, as Sirius passed with James. "I just wanted to let you know that the single room is available again."
"Again?" James asked, frowning slightly and glancing at Sirius. Sirius shrugged, turning his attention back to Lily.
"Oh, didn't your friend tell you?" Lily asked, her eyes darting between them. "I told him two mornings ago but he said you were all fine. I… I wasn't sure what to do so thought I'd ask you both just in case you'd changed your minds."
"No, we're fine in our room," James said, reaching for Sirius' hand, hoping the woman at the counter understood the (future) nature of their relationship. He hoped that she'd assume that the three of them were together and drop the idea of a seperate room.
Her eyes widened. "Ah. I hope you're having a nice time here," she said, a smile on her lips. "I'll make a note that you're not looking to move rooms."
"Thank you," Sirius said, using his hold on James to guide him away from the reception desk. "What just happened?"
"Remus was offered a single room but refused. Which means he made the choice to share a bed with us. He didn't offer us the single room either which means he wants us both there with him. I thought something was up when he kept going into the middle of the bed."
Sirius smirked. "So tonight we make our move?"
"We do."
...oOo...
Remus' eyes widened as he watched James and Sirius both undress at the same time. Sirius was quicker though, but Remus could only stare in shock as the boxers were discarded too.
James froze for a moment, watching Sirius, before discarding his also.
"I prefer to sleep naked at home," Sirius explained. "Wearing those are so uncomfortable. You don't mind, do you?"
"You said that you sleep naked sometimes too," James murmured. "We don't mind if you want to…"
"Would that be awkward?" Remus asked.
James shook his head, already slipping into the bed and turning his gaze to where Sirius was gathering up his clothes, not at all embarrassed by his completely naked state. His eyes trailed over Sirius' body greedily. "We're all… friends here." He shook his head slightly. "Remus, if this makes you uncomfortable, say the word." His hand moved to rest on Remus' "The last thing either of us want is for you to feel awkward or uncomfortable around us."
"I'm not either," Remus admitted, his gaze on Sirius' body. "Though I have to admit, sleeping naked seems the… the best idea." He reached under the covers, quickly removing his pants and tossing them to the floor.
Sirius picked them up and threw them on the chair with the rest of the clothes. "Goodnight," he murmured, leaning in and placing a kiss to Remus' cheek.
Remus smiled as James did the same. He knew that if either of them tried anything, it would be in the morning. He couldn't wait to wake up and find out if his suspicions were correct.
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Remus woke up to two bodies pressed up against his once more. But this time there were no clothes separating any of their bodies. Sirius was laying behind him, an arm thrown over him and fingers trailing little patterns into his chest, telling him Sirius was awake. Which means Sirius was willingly pressed up against him - Sirius wanted to be right there.
"You're thinking so much," James whispered, causing Remus' eyes to snap over, meeting James' hazel eyes. "Do you want to get up and get dressed?"
"Is that my only option?" Remus asked.
"No. You can stay in bed. It's much too early to be awake and certainly much too early to get up. I'd say we have a few more hours here at least."
Remus couldn't help but shiver. A few hours naked in the bed with James and Sirius. A few hours like this.
"I agree. Much too early," Remus murmured, certain that none of them knew the actual time.
"So, me and James are in love with you and in love with each other—" Sirius began.
"Sirius!" James hissed.
"No point beating around the bush," Sirius replied bluntly. "We want to be with you and we're certain you want us too. After all, why else would you give up an extra room so we'd all stay here together?"
"I… I…" Remus struggled to think of a reason.
"We have three days left of our trip. Three days to convince you to move in with us and spend the rest of your life with us," James said. "And this is the perfect way to do it. Imagine waking up like this every single morning?"
Sirius' lips pressed against the back of his neck. "Us being able to do this whenever we want or whenever you want."
"You can still choose to get up and get dressed and pretend this hasn't happened," James assured him.
"Not a chance," Remus whispered. "But… my health—"
"We love you," James insisted. "Neither of us can give you a ring to prove that commitment because whichever way, one of us gets left out of that. But we've discussed this. I mean, the furthest we can go is engagement rings. We want to be with you."
"Both of you?" Remus checked.
"Yeah. Me and James kissed a few weeks back and we admitted our feelings for each other, but we decided not to have a relationship. It didn't feel right without you. I was scared of having to pick between you, but there's a way we don't have to choose. You can choose both of us. We can spend our lives like this."
"I love you too," Remus murmured, meeting James' gaze before twisting around to look at Sirius. "Both of you."
Sirius smiled softly, his eyes darting up to meet James'.
"We can talk about living together and everything else later," he murmured. "For now, I want to show you both how much I love you."
"I'm up for that," James seconded, his arm slipping around Remus, finding his chest and stomach and moving lower.
"How could I ever say no?" Remus murmured, his eyes falling shut as Sirius' hands joined James'.
"Unity rings to show our commitment," Remus added nervously.
"Yeah," Sirius agreed.
"We'll get them later today," James decided. "But for now, I think we've all been considering this moment for a long time."
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