Puppy Love
Sirius and Remus prompts/drabbles
by Jankz
Rating: K/K+
Warnings: Slash, shonen-ai, light angst, light fluff
Era: Marauder era, year 5

A/N: Just a cute little thing. I usually imagine Sirius pinning after Remus, but this time I wanted to write something different from my imagination. Out of my comfort zone. :)

Disclaimer: Do not own Harry Potter.

The Muse Bunny Prompt #1- Greenhouse, Shyness, Reject

It was past curfew, the darkness of the night creeping across Hogwarts and shadows taking reign of every nook and cranny. Filch wandered the hallways in search of midnight miscreants, his faithful cat toddling down another hallway on high alert. One student, however, was out of bed and tending to the plants in the Herbology classroom. That student was Remus John Lupin.

Perhaps it was after the early hours of the morning that Remus began to play with the puffa pods, dropping a few onto the floor and watching them burst into flowers. Remus could not get to sleep, even if he wanted to. The combination of the quickly approaching full moon, OWLs and the possibility of a fatal rejection was weighing down on his shoulders like steel pipes.

Remus' affection towards a certain ebony haired, stormy eyed Marauder was causing his exhaustion levels to reach new heights. Sirius Black was taking over his emotions. Remus could feel his heart squeeze up and nearly jump out of his chest every time he saw Sirius; his body act numb and automatically whenever Sirius asked a direct question. Remus always did his best to accommodate to Sirius' pleas of "Please Moony please you haveto help James' and I with our homework!" or "Moony you better watch me at Quidditch practice today!" because it was all worth the bright, luminous smile that erupted on Sirius' face. Pearly white teeth and perfectly shaped lips would always give Remus a giant grin...good Merlin; Remus could pass out just thinking about it.

Were boys supposed to think of other boys like this? Probably not, Remus mused sadly, as he re-potted some of the mundane daffodils. Remus seriously doubted gay relationships were acceptable in the wizard world. After all, many believe in inbreeding in order to retain the noble status of purebloods. Two men together…it was like a sin. No. It was a sin.

If it was a sin, Remus thought it was the most beautiful sin in the world.

Remus had imagined himself receiving Sirius' acceptance. The Marauder would smile adoringly at him, his muscled and sun kissed arms enclosing Remus into a hug while Remus buried his face into Sirius' neck. Remus loved how Sirius smelled: it was like rain, waterfalls, forests, and spice; it suited Sirius. Being held by Sirius was a far away dream.

That would turn into a nightmare.

Every time Remus imagined the gorgeous vision of make believe he would then see himself covered in horrendous scars. Remus' dream would turn into a horror show as Sirius would push him away in disgust, his face scrunching up and twisting in disbelief. Remus loathed his condition; the scars marring his body reminded him everyday that inside him lurking on the edge of his mind was a hungry, blood lusting wolf. They reminded him of the hurt he felt every full moon. They reminded him of sleepless nights of where he would wake up screaming, whimpering, and crying.

Sirius was always there though; concerned grey eyes on him intently. He would stroke Remus' head and murmur wordless coaxes in order to calm Remus down; staying with Remus and rubbing his thumb on the werewolf's hand until Remus fell asleep. It hurt Remus to know Sirius cared about him.

It was ridiculous…so ridiculous! A gay werewolf in love with a straight pureblood? Merlin, it was a pathetic hope.

That's what Remus thought, anyway.

Just then, while Remus submerged himself in his thoughts, the door to the classroom opened and a boy walked in; his legs appearing before the rest of his body due to an invisibility cloak.

Sirius.

Remus smiled weakly as Sirius walked over, who had a grin on his face. "Sneaking out at midnight to play with plants? You're so rebellious, Moony."

"I couldn't resist the temptation of re-potting several plants. It was like a magnetic pull," Remus teased lightly. "I actually forgot to come after dinner in the Great Hall to plant. I only remembered a little while ago."

Sirius shrugged. "I would have left it be."

"Yes, we all know that."

Sirius gave a throaty chuckle, the sound sending shivers down Remus' spine. "So, you coming back up?" he inquired with a large yawn, shaking his head in a dog like manner. Just like the usual Padfoot.

Remus nodded quickly, placing the rest of the un-exploded puffa pods in pot. There. They would stem out and create new pink pods. "Shall we go?" Remus smiled, unknowingly staring at Sirius adoringly.

Sirius paused, his stormy eyes widening in surprise before he gave a relaxed grin. "Yeah, let's go." Sirius held out his hand and for a moment, Remus thought he was offering his hand. Blushing furiously at his thoughts as Sirius gave him a friendly clap on the back, Remus walked quickly with Sirius behind.

Sirius smiled brightly. He loved it when Moony blushed.

A/N: Requietted feelings! :D It started off as one-sided but I honestly couldn't resist. Tell me what you think. ;) *gestures to review button*