Sirius' POV
We stood in each other's arms for what seemed to be hours but I could tell was actually only minutes. It seemed like nothing, but I knew it was everything. When we were torn down, as long as we had each other we'd get through it. We'd make our own rules and our own life. We were one. HE was mine, just as I was his. My mate.
I was uncertain still in the back of my mind though. My mate had seemingly fallen in love with me so quickly that it almost did not seem real. I hoped he had not just done it from pity. I think I'd rather be alone. Hmm actually, on second thought, I think I'll take what I've got now. For my mate is my life. And I hope, if not now, then eventually I will become his too.
After we'd pulled apart I smiled down at my mate. He took my hand and we began to walk. We talked about anything that came to mind as we went. Soon the talk came round to families.
'So what's your family like then Sirius? Would they mind that I'm your mate?' Remus timidly asked me. I scoffed.
'They don't care. Not about me. The only one I speak to really is my cousin Andy and my brother sometimes. The rest couldn't give a flying hippogriff's backside.'
'So they don't really care who your mate is?'
'It has nothing to do with them my sweet. You are my mate and I love you.' I reply as I bring his smaller hand up to my lips to kiss. I saw his face dusted with pink and I smiled. I love that I could cause that reaction in him.
'What about yours then?' I ask.
'They know that I'm the mate to a vampire. My idiot brother told them that, and your identity. They are a little…. apprehensive about you, due to your last name. But they have invited you to stay for Christmas.' He mumbled a little, blushing again.
I was shocked.
'Really? They have?'
He nodded sheepishly.
I swung him up and around as I put him down again.
'Then I will be there. With you. Please extend my gratitude to your parents and family. Bar your brother of course.'
Remus was beaming at me now. He was so beautiful. I am so lucky.
As we continued to walk we suddenly came across a tall blonde girl with a slightly rounded face.
'Hi Alice' My mate mumbled. I pulled him closer to my side possessively. He was my mate and I wouldn't lose him to her. She noticed my gesture and smiled at me knowingly.
'Just so you know rem, that regardless of what your stupid brother says, I think you are incredibly lucky to have a life mate. Particularly in Sirius who I know will protect you. You're happy and I can see that he cares for you. You make a cute couple. I'm on your side.' She said this softly and patted Remus' arm affectionately. Then she smiled at me as she wandered off, head in the clouds.