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Remus woke up to a rumbling chest below him. He groaned. This wasn't how he had anticipated his morning going. He had expected lazy kisses, slow morning sex and then breakfast. Instead he felt his pillow, and very attractive date, moving as though he were going to leave. Remus was having none of that. He wrapped his arm around Sirius. He nuzzled into the slightly tan skin of Sirius's neck and hummed happily. Sirius smelled delectable. Last nights activities had washed away any excess scent. He could definitely get started on his morning plans. His pillow rumbled again, clearly a chuckle, and ran a hand through his blonde curls.
"We've got company and while I'm not complaining about the view I'm not one to share."
Remus turned his head to see a smirking man with wild black locks sipping coffee in a pair of boxers covered in lions. He raised his mug slowly and took a loud sip. Remus flushed. This was not how he planned the morning going. He most definitely did not imagine meeting Sirius' mate extraordinaire this way. He was suddenly very aware of the exposed skin of his arse. He scurried to pull up his pants. Maybe he had been a little eager last night. Sirius brought out the worst in him.
"I'll make breakfast. You lads get dressed." He said in a voice that sounded a bit like Remus' Gran. He winked at Remus before leaving the room.
"That would be James." Sirius said as they moved to sit up. He groaned and stretched his neck. "This couch is murder."
"Try to make it to the bedroom next time." He heard from the kitchen.
"Try to shut up, will ya?" Sirius retorted quickly.
Remus stood and buckled his pants properly. He yawned and stretched. He felt pretty damn fabulous for sleeping on a couch, even if he was a bit embarrassed. He was rarely so brazen without alcohol. Then again, he also hadn't been on a date with Sirius Black before. He was still a bit drowsy but his half naked encounter with James had done a rather good job of waking him up. He leaned over to kiss Sirius who was still out of it. Remus would guess he Sirius wasn't much of a morning person. Good. Neither was Remus.
Sirius smiled against Remus' lips. "I'm going to save us from James' cooking before someone ends up in hospital. Bathroom is through there. Take your time." He pointed to a door that had duck stickers all over it. He eyed Remus's naked chest one last time with a satisfied hum before planting another kiss on Remus' lips. He left with a skip in his step. At least he had gotten a morning kiss.
Remus was tempted to shower but he thought that might be bit strange. He settled for washing his face and chest. He traced the faint scars on his face and sighed. He couldn't hide in here forever. He might as well get a cup of tea and something to eat before he left. He came into the kitchen to find Sirius standing over a pan of bacon and eggs. Remus reached a long arm past Sirius to sneak, if it could be called that, a piece of cooling bacon off the plate next to the raven haired boy.
"Hey! That's for later." Sirius said trying to snatch it back. Remus was too quick and shoved it into his mouth with a shy grin.
"You wan' it back?" He asked around the fried meat. Sirius looked as though he was debating it so Remus opened his mouth to show him the partially chewed food.
"That's disgusting." Sirius said trying to cover a laugh.
James came into the kitchen at that precise moment; Sirius trying to offended and Remus with food hanging out of his mouth. James took it all in for a moment before he glared at Sirius. "You let him have a piece of bacon? When I tried to get some I got smacked! I was here first damn it!" James pouted.
"Sex perks." Remus mumbled, more to himself than to the other males. He snatched another piece, earning him a smack to the hand. He handed it to James. "Tea?" He asked Sirius casually.
Sirius shook his head. "James, put the kettle on. Bags are in the cabinet." He waved his hand at one of the cabinets.
Remus was immediately disappointed with the lack of options. His cabinet was stocked with a variety of flavors. He frowned as he eyed the 2 boxes of tea. Earl Grey and classic black tea. He looked over his shoulder to see Sirius poking at the food in his skillet. He stared at him as he pondered his lack of tea. Could Remus really date someone who didn't appreciate the diverse world of tea?
"What?" Sirius asked watching him suspiciously.
"You have 2 boxes of tea." It sounded more like 'You only have 2 boxes of tea'.
"Really? I thought for sure we only had earl grey. Did you pick up more tea, Prongs?"
"I don't think so." James said with a shrug.
He didn't think so? How could someone not remember purchasing tea? He worried about how these two had survived on their own. "Prongs?"
"He stabbed me with a fork once."
"You snogged my date!"
"She liked me better and besides, she was rubbish anyway." Sirius gave a roguish smile and Remus shook his head.
He grabbed a bag of earl grey and searched the cabinets for a mug. James took the mug and poured the water and handed it back. Remus took it gratefully. James laughed when he hummed happily over the rim as the steam rose up to his nose. Sirius smiled at him in a small, shy way that made his heart beat faster. Okay, so the morning wasn't so bad.
They sat in the living room, Sirius and Remus on the couch and James on a stack of magazines. They ate and laughed and James told stories about Sirius that made Sirius glower and blush and laugh loudly. Remus found himself joking with James and teasing Sirius easily. It was comfortable and warm and when his cell phone rang he felt his mood dampen. He didn't want to leave but the ringtone was definitely Lily's and she was probably about 10 minutes from calling the police.
"Bad Mama Jama?" James asked with a raise brow and laughed so hard he fell off the stack of magazines. His laughter could be heard in the background as Remus answered.
"Remus John Lupin! Where are you? You better be maimed because if I find out you are okay and didn't think to call me I will dismember you!" She bellowed into the phone.
"I'm fine, Lil. I'll be home soon. Relax."
"You better be, young man. If I have to come find you you'll be sorry." She hung up.
"That your mum?" James asked through steadying breaths.
"My roommate." Remus replied as his shoulders slumped.
The laughter resumed and Remus rolled his eyes. Children, the both of them!
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