A/N: Here we are with the second chapter, sexy penguins! Obviously I'm not J.K Rowling, because I'm not even British! Since I'm not, I don't own any of the characters, but J.K Rowling is nice enough to let me play with them. This chapter may get a little confusing because Sirius has an internal conversation with himself at the beginning. Basically, anything that is italic underlined is Sirius' inner voice, and plain italic of course, is his thoughts. Now that all that's out of the way, I present with no further ado, the second chapter!
Moony's Valentine
Lizliz07
Feb. 8th
That night, Sirius is still awake, as usual. Generally, he'd be the first one asleep, but now he has too much energy at night left over from the day. Tonight, he can't sleep because he's too busy thinking. He's beginning to think that they have a chance. He just has to get Remus to realize that he likes him, and in order to do that, he would have to tell Remus his big secret.
But what if I tell and he doesn't like me anymore? If he's completely freaked out by me? He asks himself, glancing over at Remus' bed. He smiles as Remus shifts in his sleep, and the book he'd been reading by wandlight falls to the floor with a small thud. As usual, Sirius tiptoes over and puts it on his nightstand. He stands there for a moment, entranced by Remus' sleeping face. He watches the werewolf sleep until the urge to kiss his forehead surges over him, and then sneaks back to his bed. He's almost back when Remus mutters "thank you, Sirius," and pats the book in his sleep, making Sirius laugh quietly. He'd been doing this for his Remus ever since the first night of first year. Still smiling, he slides into bed, and lies down.
Then suddenly sits up again.HisRemus? Where had that thought come from? Well, duh, you're in love with him. Didn't you know? Says a voice coming from the area near his heart. The voice makes him think back over all the years. Every time Remus appears, his heart skips a beat and starts dancing. Ok, so maybe I am. What now?
Well, says his heart. I guess we let him know. Maybe he feels the same. He frowns at it. Sure, I'll tell him. And then he'd reject me, which would be bad enough, but it would also make the only friendship I have left awkward! No, thank you. He sighs.
I think you should. Remus is a very understanding person.
No, I shouldn't.
Yes, you should.
No.
Yes.
NO!
YES!
NO! What is the matter with you? Do you want to be broken? His heart falls silent, and he sighs. Great, now he was arguing with himself. Good thing that Remus had forgiven him, now he has someone else to talk to. Aha! His heart yells suddenly. Proof! He forgave you first, because he couldn't stand being mad at you. And more proof! It adds, bringing up the picture of Remus' face after Sirius had hugged him. See? He liked the hug as much as you did. He's totally attracted to you! Sirius just shrugs. Fine, let's test him. Tell him your secret tomorrow, and see what he does.
Fine, but only to shut you up! With that, Sirius falls asleep. Remus wakes up the next morning to find a chocolate frog on top of his book. Slightly confused, and heavily suspicious, he grabs it and goes looking for Sirius. Since he wakes up earlier than everyone nowadays, he'd be able to tell Remus who put it there, and if the candy has been tampered with.
He finally finds Sirius outside by the lake, under the tree where the Marauders usually hung out on sunny days. It's quiet for a moment while Sirius stares pensively at the lake, and Remus stares at him. "How do you feel about bisexuals?" he asks suddenly, still staring at the lake. "Do they freak you out?"
Remus is silent for a moment, the chocolate forgotten. "Not really. How strange can they be to someone who changes into an animal every month? It's just part of who they are." He replies, confused. Sirius stares at him, and urgent look breaking through the mask.
"But if they were a friend, and they've known for a while, but never told you? What about then?" Remus looks away. He has a feeling that they weren't talking hypothetically. "Would you stop being their friend?" He adds softly, forcing the words out.
"Of course not! The knowledge wouldn't change their personality, and that's how they would be my friend in the first place. Why?" Sirius just shrugs, striving for nonchalance. I told you he wouldn't care. His heart pipes up. Shut up, he doesn't know the whole thing, and that's just a generalization. Remus had stared at Sirius' face so often, he saw right through the act. His eyes narrow, like they do in class when he's figured something out.
"Sirius, are you bi?" he asks quietly. Sirius sighs, and nods. Remus starts to laugh, and his eyes flash up to dissect the werewolf's expression. "That figures! You can't be content to sleep with every girl in this castle. No, not you. You have to sleep with all the guys too."
Sirius grins back, his old smug smile back in place. "Nah. Just one." Look, right there! His heart yells suddenly. See, he likes you too. He's wondering if he's the one guy. Hi studies Remus' face, and sure enough, his tawny eyes are slightly glazed. Sirius ups the smugness in his smile, and Remus blushes a little as he looks up at the sky, probably to avoid looking at his crotch. Sirius' heart starts dancing. Oh, yeah, his plan will work.
A/N: So here we are at the end of another chapter. I enjoyed writing this one, and hope you enjoyed reading it. There's more to come if enough people (I'm thinking 5) review. As always, any flaming will not be appreciated, and I will not be nice to any who do. I mean it. Constructive criticism is allowed, and encouraged. I know it seems like I'm being a jerk, but who can blame me? I don't like being insulted. (Not that anyone has yet, but just in case.) Otherwise, have a great day!
