I know this is a short chapter but it was necessary to stop where I did :) enjoy!

Remus POV

My heart clenched. How could Sirius say things like that? I thought we were friends. I felt the tears falling down my face. I could see my brother and his friends trying to comfort me but I couldn't hear them. The blood was rushing to my head and making me unable to hear. I had to get away. I bolted away, not hearing James shout my name.

I ran all the way to the owlery. I knew my owl would make me feel better. I didn't notice the other occupant as I slammed the door closed and leant my head against the wood. I closed my eyes and started to take deep hiccoughing breaths.

I suddenly froze as I heard,

'Remus…..'

My heart broke at hearing his deep voice but I wouldn't let him see. I straightened up.

'Black' I said sharply as I went to move past him. This was said with more confidence than I felt and he knew it. He'd moved closer to me and I sidestepped him. He looked very attractive. His hair was tousled in that 'just shagged' look and his shirt sleeves were rolled up to his elbows. His silver eyes had the remains of sleep in them but still shone as he looked at me. I felt he could look into my soul. I looked away and headed for my owl Rane. Her beautiful blue black feathers puffed up gently as she saw me. I softly stroked her as I continued to take deep breaths. Being this close to him was hurting my heart.

'Please don't do this Remus.'

'I don't know what you mean Black.'

'Yes you do! I'm Sirius, your friend.' This made me angry.

'No! You are Sirius Black, the bully.' He winced like I had slapped him.

'I'm just a lackey remember? A slave.' I angrily spat.

'Remus, I didn't mean it, I'm sorry. I just got angry what with Potter trying to hex me and…'

'That's not good enough Black. James was right, I never should have come near you.'

Here he growled at me. 'Potter doesn't know what he's talking about. He's an imbecile.'

'He's my brother!' I shouted at him.

His eyes widened.

'Remus..' he said and started to move towards me.

'Leave me alone Sirius.' I said quietly. I saw him sigh and drop his head. A look of pain crossed his face but I turned away. I breathed a sigh of relief when I heard the door open and close again. My heart was clenching and pained, but I had to look out for myself. This was for the best. I just wish it didn't hurt as much. I'd really started to like him. I buried my head in Rane's back softly as my tears began to fall onto her inky feathers. What have I gotten myself into?