Sorry this took longer than I wanted it to. So sorry! here's an update for you.

Sirius danced with many young women. And he had to admit, none of them were completely terrible. Some girls were actually quite pleasant. Like, for instance Emmi Awards. A petite brunet with bright eyes and a friendly smile. Sirius knew of her family. It was very well to do and a bit like his own in the way that it was very pro-dark arts. But Emmi seemed like a sweet enough girl.

"I think I remember you.'' Sirius told her as the enchanted orchestra began to play a slow waltz. "Your family attended one of my mother and father's dinner parties a few years back. Am I right?"

"Yes. I...I w-was there.'' Emmi spoke with a slight stutter that reminded Sirius of his lover. In fact, Emmi was a lot like Remus. Only...well...Emmi was a girl. She seemed shocked that the Prince would remember her. But Sirius had a pretty good memory when it came to people.

He danced with Emmi a lot, Trying to avoid some other girls, friends of his dreadful cousins, who had been eyeing him hungrily all night. Scary really. He grew to like the girl quite a bit.

"You Highness..." Emmi said as their fourth dance ended. "If you d-don't mind my asking...er..."

"Yes Emmi?"

"W-well...I just wanted to know...Y-You don't really intend on finding a wife at th-this ball...you n-never did, did you?"

She was a bright girl, Sirius noted.

"No. I didnt.''

"You're in love aren't you?"

Sirius raised an eyebrow "What makes you say that?"

"I c-can just tell...It's a girl thing, you know?" Emmi smiled.

Sirius smiled back. "Well then, Miss. Awards...you're correct. I do already have a love.''

"It's a secret, I suppose?"

"Yes. Mother and Father would not approve.''

"I think that's awfully romantic.'' She giggled.

"Do you?" Sirius laughed. "You wouldn't if you were the one who had to tell the kingdom.''

"No, I suppose that's not going to be a picnic. B-but still...It's very sweet that you love him enough to go through it all with him.''

Sirius blinked. "Him? How did you--?"

"Again, It's a girl thing.'' Emmi laughed. "A-and you've been watching that boy, there,'' she cocked her head over to where Remus was talking to a young girl, politely declining her offer to dance. "For almost the entire n-night.''

Sirius smiled. "You're a very smart girl, Emmi. Thank you for the dance.'' He kissed her hand. "I hope to see you again soon.''

"The pleasure was all m-mine, your highness. Thank you.'' she curtseyed and went off to a boy whom Sirius recognized as Emmi's older brother Tony.

Smiling, Sirius went back to where his love was standing, now alone (James and Lily were dancing) and put a hand on his shoulder.

Remus jumped and turned around. "Sirius, you scared me.''

"I'm sorry, love. But I was wondering if you'd like to join me out on the balcony?"

Remus smiled and blushed a little. ''I...I'd love to.''

Sirius took his hand and crossed through the crowd of people to the large white doors that opened to the balcony.

"So...why are we out here anyway?" Remus asked, shivering slightly from the cold.

Sirius smiled charmingly and stepped forward, laying his hands on Remus' hips and pulling him closer. ''To dance of course.''

"There's no music out here...'' Remus laughed. Sirius shrugged "So?''

Remus blinked up at him for a moment, but put his arms around Sirius and his head on Sirius' shoulder.

They moved slowly together, silent. Remus nuzzled Sirius' neck lovingly.

0o0o0

Regulus approached his parents at the head of the ball room. ''Mother, Father.'' he nodded politely to both.

"Regulus. Have you seen your brother?" The King asked his youngest son.

"Yes, as a matter of fact i have. He left for the balcony with someone.''

"Someone? A woman?"

Regulus grinned "I wouldnt quite say that.''

Tbc.

Emmi Awards and Tony Awards belong to my best friend pammy. Emmi was created when we were about 10 years old for a role play and she was Sirius' girlfriend. loooong befor S/R slash lol. like their names? They have a brother named Oscar Awards. lol