Disclaimer: Not mine, I'm just playing around with them for a bit.

A/N: Sorry for another late one. ^^; I was doing some last minute shopping. I know, two days before Christmas? Yes, it was hectic and there were mean people out there.

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It was quiet in the Potter house, which was unusual this time of year because just a few days ago four sixteen year-olds had arrived and brought lots of noise with them. But Remus enjoyed mornings like this, just him sitting in his bed watching the sun rise. And an added bonus was the fact that the sun was rising just between two snow covered oak trees. "Perfect," he said with a smile and heard Sirius rustle slightly but remained asleep.

Sirius had left his family house during the summer, right after his birthday, and was now living here in the spare bedroom. As soon as Remus had heard what happened, he Flooed right over because he was worried about his friend.

Even though it was just a few months later, Sirius seemed to be back to normal. But Remus could still tell that there was something wrong with him. He rarely touched anyone anymore and would fall into a lull for some time; there were even a few times that he had to be shaken out of it.

Remus looked back at his sleeping friend and noticed that his face was the most relaxed he'd seen it all year. Especially around him. "And he won't tell me what the fight was about…" he mumbled to himself then went back to looking out at the rising sun and dimly wondered when everyone else would get up.

He waited until he heard some movement from down the hall and assumed that someone else was up. He climbed out of his bed and quietly walked over to Sirius. He was laying on his back with the blanket scrunched down to his waist. Remus chuckled at the boy and took this brief moment to get a better look at his friend.

It had been a couple of years since Remus had discovered that he found Sirius attractive. He thought it would end there but instead it escalated to a full out crush. And when James had said that he could sleep in Sirius' room with him, he had tried to figure out a plausible reason for him and Peter to change without seeming suspicious. But Sirius had been so excited that he had changed his mind and given in.

He kneeled down so he was eye-level to Sirius' head and watched him sleep for a few seconds before thinking that he was being creepy. As he stood up, he grabbed the end of the blanket and pulled it up over his friend. Just as he was about to walk away to go see who was up, Sirius grabbed his wrist and pulled him down onto the bed with him. "Padfoot?" he squeaked lightly as he was hugged close but it seemed that the other boy was sound asleep.

They laid like that for a while, Sirius was hugging Remus close in his sleep and was using his chest as a pillow. If Remus tilted his head just right he thought he saw a smile on the other boy's face, making his own heart beat just a little faster.

"Breakfast!" Mrs. Potter called from downstairs and it was the first time that Remus realized that he was starving. Reluctantly, he pulled himself free of Sirius' grip and slipped out the door and downstairs.

James was sitting at the kitchen table still in his pajamas, much like his mom and Remus. "Morning, Moony," he said past some bacon in his mouth. "No Sirius?"

"Don't talk with your mouth full," his mother scolded with a smile as she placed a plate in front of Remus. "Good morning, Remus."

"Morning, Mrs. Potter, Prongs," he said smiling at the two of them and started to pile food onto his plate. "Happy Christmas."

"Happy Christmas," the two of them said. The three of them started to talk while they waited for the others to get up and join them. "Pete was getting out of bed when I walked out," James answered when his mother asked what was taking the others so long.

"Padfoot was sound asleep when I left," Remus admitted and blushed faintly when Mrs. Potter laughed lightly. Just then her husband walked in with a smile.

"I smell coffee," he said heading right over to the counter and pouring himself a mug full. "How'd everyone sleep?"

"Good," everyone said together. He joined them at the table and the last two occupants of the house finally joined them a few short minutes later. Apparently, the rule on Christmas morning in the Potter household was that no gifts were opened until everyone was done eating. And Peter seemed to enjoy taking his time as he finished eating. By the end, everyone was threatening to throw him outside if he didn't hurry up.

When he finally finished, everyone congregated in the large living room and gifts were exchanged.

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"We're going to your Aunt's," Mr. Potter informed the four teenagers while his wife finished gathering their things and grabbed some Floo powder. "You know how to reach us." The two of them walked into the large fireplace, said the address, and was consumed by green flames after they tossed the powder into the fireplace.

"What should we do now?" Sirius asked standing up then stretched, successfully cracking his back a few times and making Remus crinkle his nose at the noise. He stood up too after he gathered his things and walked over to the stairs. "Wait for me!" he heard Sirius said and hurried after him.

"Oi!" James called just when the two reached the bottom of the stairs and turned to him. He had his wand pointed above their heads while his lips moved in a silent spell. Remus blinked in confusion when nothing fell on them then looked up (he assumed water or maybe snow). Both boys looked up and saw that hanging from the ceiling was a small twig of mistletoe.

"James, you've got things growing out of your ceiling again," Sirius said with a laugh while Remus tried to move from under the greenery, only to find that he couldn't.

He looked at Sirius to see that he was close but he looking at James and Peter, unaware that they were immobile. Remus also noticed that James was staring at him with an almost well hidden smirk. "Padfoot?" Remus asked quietly but still got his attention. "We…uh…can't move."

Sirius blinked in confusion then tried to take a step up the stairs only to find his legs couldn't move. After trying for a few irritating minutes, he turned to James with a glare. "Undo it. Now."

But the other boy shook his head and leaned against the wall while Peter looked between the three of them slightly confused and sympathetic. "Just give him a kiss," James said with a smile.

Sirius and Remus looked at each other and that's when the young werewolf realized that he wasn't the only one with a blush. Sirius rarely blushed, usually it only happened when he was with Remus and was being scolded by him. "Well?" he asked with a small shrug.

Remus copied his move then looked to James and Peter. The two of them were watching them silently, waiting for something to happen. "I don't think he'll let us move if we don't," he answered as he looked back at his friend. 'I hope Moony eats Prongs during the next full moon…'

Even though Sirius still looked slightly flustered, he gave Remus a smile just before he leaned down and lightly kissed him on the lips. Even though it was light, the kiss still sent shivers down Remus' spine.

They pulled back after a few seconds and Remus felt his cheeks heat up more from humiliation. "I have to…write to my parents," Remus lied quickly and pushed past him to walk up the stairs and up to the room.

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"Bloody James…" Remus mumbled into the pillow that was hiding his face. As soon as he was in the room, he magically locked the door and crawled under his covers. He'd had a few fantasies about kissing Sirius but he never imagined that they would be like that. He could still feel a slight tingle on his lips.

Suddenly, there was a knock on the door and he tried to ignore it. Until it became too obnoxious and loud. "Go away!"

"Let me in!" James called through the door and tried to turn the knob. "I know how to get in, Moony. But I'd like it if you'd OPEN THE DOOR!"

Remus sighed as he pushed the pillow then blankets off then opened the door. "Yes, Potter?"

"Don't sound so mad," he said gently pushing him to the side and walking into the room. "You and I both know you liked it. Sirius did too."

Remus rolled his eyes and sat down on his bed with James joining him a few seconds later. "Sirius just likes to kiss," he said leaning back against the wall.

"So?" James asked then jumped lightly, but Remus didn't know from what. "I mean…he just seemed happier than he normally does. And I know that he-OW!"

James jumped off of the bed and glared down at his pocket. "What are you doing?" Remus asked watching him.

"Nothing," he answered sitting back on the bed. "But let me ask you something. What's he been like since this summer?"

"Mopey, mostly," he said after some general thinking. "But now he's getting better, I guess. I didn't even tell me what happened this summer. Did he tell you?"

"Yeah," James said with a nod. "But I can't tell you everything. Just that his parents finally said something that drove him over the edge. But I'm sure if you ask him, he'd tell you." Then he stood up and walked over to the door. "And think about this. Who's the person that Sirius is always hugging and hanging on? Cause it's not me or Peter." With that said he walked out the door and pulled something out of his pocket. It looked like a rat.

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Remus stayed in the room for the rest of the night until the Potter's came back and everyone was having dinner. When he entered the dining room he noticed that the only spot open was right next to Sirius. He summoned up all his Gryffindor courage and sat down next to him with a smile.

The dinner went smoothly but there was still a hint of tension coming from Sirius and Remus. "Can we talk?" Sirius asked when James and his parents took the dishes to the kitchen. Peter seemed to be engrossed in his pudding so Remus gave a small nod. The two of them stood up and walked to the living room.

Sirius took his hand and pulled him over to the couch gently then sat down. "Why did run away from me?" he asked looking at Remus with a small, playful smirk but the other boy knew that he was just as nervous as himself.

"Because…I don't know," he confessed and closed his eyes as he leaned his head on the back of the couch. "I guess I felt…"

"Happy, ecstatic, embarrassed?"

"All three," he confessed again then opened his eyes to look at Sirius. "Why did you leave your parent's house?"

Sirius blinked from confusion then turned away. "It was the usual stuff but…They said something about someone that really got me mad. Then they called that person a horrible name. I stuck up for them and we got into a huge fight. I just couldn't take it anymore so I came here. Where James understood. Kind of…"

"Who were they talking about?" Remus asked trying to figure out what the Black's could have said to make Sirius leave like that. "What did they say?"

Sirius looked at Remus right in the eye, "Regulus saw you kissing someone and told my parents."

Remus blushed deeply then nodded lightly. "They started to call me names and you stuck up for me. Thanks, Pads."

"Couldn't let them call you names when I'm the same way," he said with a small smile.

Remus blinked when he got what Sirius was saying. "That's why you were okay kissing me?"

"That and because…" Sirius inhaled deeply, making Remus' eyes drop down to his chest for a second before looking right back at him. "Because…I've wanted to do that since third year."

"Third year?" Remus asked stunned then looked down when Sirius grabbed his hand slowly and held it. "You've liked me since third year?"

"Yeah," Sirius said with a sheepish smile.

Remus smiled back at him then leaned forward. They kissed for a few seconds until there was quiet cheering coming from the dining room then they pulled away. "So that explains all the hugging," Remus said with a laugh smiling at Sirius.

"Can I have you as a Christmas present?" Sirius asked pushing Remus down to the couch in a hug around his middle. "You can take back the dog bone."

Remus held Sirius close as he laughed again then rubbed his head like he was a dog. "Maybe Padfoot will like it," he said then squeaked when Sirius poked him in the side lightly. "Padfoot likes a different kind of bone." He looked up at Remus with a smirk which made Remus blush deeply again.

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