Note: Here's chapter two. This isn't written for anything in particular - it was just a drabble idea that popped into my head and made me laugh. Enjoy!

B = Bridal!AU

A Special Occasion

"So, tell me again why Alice Longbottom can't do it?"

Remus turned back to the apartment door, his fingers tangled with the key ring as he searched for the right one. Holding his wallet, a tote bag, and his phone in his hands, it was nearly impossible to keep a grip on the slippery metal.

Sirius appeared at his side, unable to keep an expression of delight off his face. It was suspicious, but Remus had gotten used to an air of mischief emanating from his boyfriend at all times. Usually, it was nothing.

"She's busy. Her flight is today, for the trip to Africa with her photographer friends. The one sponsored by the magazine she works at. Lucky break, huh?"

"I- I guess so," he replied. "I just wish it wasn't on our special day. But that can't be helped..." Remus frowned. "Sorry, I can't find it!"

Hands empty, Sirius eased the keys out of Remus's hands and fitted one into the lock, producing a clicking sound. "There you go," he added. "Now hurry up, or we'll be late for the fitting."

Remus rolled his eyes. Sirius hadn't seemed to notice that the cardigan he'd bought as an anniversary present had no pockets for holding things. Things like house keys, and wallets. "Coming!"

"Don't forget, I've got another surprise for you!"

And he strode away, grinning like he knew an awfully good secret.

They rode to the shop in a cab, even though Remus begged Sirius to take the subway instead.

"It's a special occasion!" he insisted, flagging down a car. "I'll pay for your half, Moony, if that's what's bothering you."

As they climbed in and sped off, Remus raised his eyebrows. "We have a shared bank account."

"There are other ways that I could pay you," Sirius replied, winking at him. "When we get home tonight..."

"Sirius! Not here!"

The cabbie coughed loudly, wrinkling his nose as he stared them down in the rear-view mirror. "That's enough, lads."

Remus didn't think the driver had bad intentions, but he sure didn't mind when Sirius hung his jacket as a curtain, hiding them from the front seat, and kissed Remus non-stop for the remainder of the ride.

He smiled sheepishly at the driver, handing him a few extra bills to make up for the near-accident their makeshift screen had caused him.

Sirius grabbed his hand. "Come on. Lily just texted me that they're waiting for us."

Allowing himself to be swept down the street, Remus remained confused as to the purpose of their excursion. "So, is my job just to advise them on their dress choices? How long do you think we have to stay?"

Sirius grinned at him, purposefully staying silent. Remus tugged on his arm as they hurried across the street, making a beeline for Sprout's Bridal Shoppe. "Don't be so mysterious, Sirius."

"You'll find out."

Narrowing his eyes, Remus followed his boyfriend into a large boutique, the windows decorated with displays of fancy dresses and suits.

Lily waved at them excitedly, gesturing at the heaps of formalware lining the shelves and tables. "I'm so glad you're here! It was so sweet of you to say yes!"

"Of course," said Remus. He let his eyes wander across the many beautiful fabrics and designs. It was a lovely shop, and he would be glad to assist his friend's fiancée with such an important task.

"We weren't going to let you do this alone, now were we?" Sirius added, rubbing his hands together. "Where should we start?"

"Wait," Remus said, glancing at the rest of the store, which looked empty. "Where are the others?"

"Oh, Mary is trying something on in the changing rooms. Just preliminary stuff. I was in there a second ago, but I came out to see you arrive." Lily laughed. "Mary didn't seem to mind changing in front of me. I didn't know she had a piercing there!"

Mary's voice rang out from the back of the store, where Remus now noticed a doorway and hall that extended deeper into the building. "You should see the other ones!"

Remus blushed, shaking his head. "But what about the others? The other girls, I mean?"

Lily looked confused. "It's just the three of you. You remember the note I sent, right? The invitation?"

"I thought you hadn't sent those out yet. Only to the people who are going to be in the wedding."

He looked between Lily and Sirius, who were exchanging glances. Lily, who suddenly burst out laughing, managed to look at Sirius disapprovingly. "You didn't tell him!" she exclaimed, at the same time as Sirius protested, "It was going to be a surprise!"

"Wha... What's going on? What am I missing here?"

Sirius nodded at Lily, then guiltily snuck away, heading to the back of the store like he was searching for something.

Lily wiped her eyes, then looked at him like he was a child who had said something amusing. "Remus, you're not just a guest. You're in the wedding party just like Mary!"

Remus, distracted by the sight of Sirius hurrying towards them with a pair of lavender silk dresses over his arm, missed most of Lily's words. "What?"

She bit her lip, still grinning. "You're going to be bridesmaids!"