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The room fell as all eyes were on James and Sirius. James wrapped his arms around Sirius' neck and attempted to plant him with another kiss, but Remus interfered just in time. He grabbed James from behind and pulled him off Sirius and Professor Slughorn directed everyone back to their own tasks.

"Okay, nothing to see, not the first time this has happened and definitely won't be the last." He herded the rest of the students along to turn in their potions.

James struggled to get free from Remus' grasp. "Now let's go before you do something else," Remus said as he picked up his and James' bags.

"But I want to stay with Sirius he is my best friend after all," James said stare intent on Sirius, who blushed under the heated gaze.

Sirius gripped the counter of the desk his knees turned to water. The weight of what happened starting to weigh heavily on him. Remus was able to get James out of the classroom with the help of Peter and the rest of the class acted as if nothing happened, but he knew as soon as their feet hit the threshold, talk would erupt around the whole school. That was not his major concern at the moment though. It was of the boy who commenced cleaning their station. Severus didn't glare at him anymore, but he sure wasn't talking to him either. Sirius let it go for now besides it didn't look like he was the only one that had been taken for a whirl, Lily's face was white as snow when she appeared in front of him. She mechanically started to help clean up, Sirius followed her example. He slowly and painfully let go of the counter with a trembling hand.

"Sirius, are you okay?" Lily asked green eyes wide as saucers. He noticed Severus lean a little closer in an attempt to hear his response.

"To be honest not really," Sirius murmured. He didn't think his voice would go any louder than a whisper. "Are you okay?" He asked over his shoulder as he put everything back in the little storage room for all the ingredients. The smells of everything mixed together was starting to make him more light headed than he already was.

"I don't know. I feel very confused," she said as she picked up her bag. Did that mean Lily had feelings for James despite her obvious protests to his advances? Sirius tried to let that thought sink in and mull over it for a while, but with very little success.

They finished picking up their station and grabbed their backpacks without a peep from Severus. He kept to himself and went back to being the person Sirius knew when everyone was around. That didn't sit well with him, but he also had other things on his mind.

"I'll see you two later," Lily said as she rushed out of the room. That left Sirius officially alone with Severus as they entered the long deserted hallway. Normally excitement would be building up for Sirius; it did nothing, but increase his anxiety. What was Severus thinking that kept him so quiet?

They walked in step along the corridor passing paintings that were holding conversations. They barely spared them a glance as they continued their trek through the halls. Before he knew it, Severus veered to the right, probably headed for the Slytherin common room, he didn't even say goodbye. Sirius stared after him for a moment before forcing his lead heavy feet back into motion. It felt like he was walking through sludge trying to get out of the dungeons. It might be for the better because James would still be under the influence of the potion if he went back to his room. That left him with wondering around or he could go to the library really early. It was the perfect excuse to avoid a love sick James and to do his homework.

It really hit him as he put one foot on the stairs that led to his destination. His knees gave way and he sat on the stairs. It was oddly silent for that time of day, it didn't bother Sirius though. James kissed him. He knew it was just the potion, but still. His best friend kissed him. It's not like it awakened any new feelings. In fact it solidified his feelings for Severus all the more. James' chapped, dried lips moving against his did not elicit any response other than shock. Everything would be fine. No big deal. Sirius tried to stand it was more difficult than he would have guessed. His legs didn't want to work as he stood on shaky weak knees that would give way soon if he didn't get a move on. He tried to resume his long journey for the library when a cold hand caught his. He turned to find Severus holding his hand within his. His heart leapt, an electric jolt shot between the intertwined hands as Severus tugged on his in order for him to follow.

"Severus?" Sirius asked tilting his head to the side.

Instead of an answer all he got was silence, he supposed that was his answer. Severus tugged on his hand again and Sirius got the clue to start walking. They went back in the dungeons. Sirius was baffled to no end.

"Where are we going?" Sirius almost tripped over his own robes, being guided by Severus was not easy, he was enjoying being able to hold his though. The thought of the kiss was not at the forefront of his mind anymore.

They ended up back by their potions class near the door. No one was in the corridor the only sounds were their soft padding feet. Severus stopped walking and slammed Sirius against the wall. The cold hard rock scraped his clothed back, it seeped all his warmth from him like a thief. Severus returned it, pressing his body against his, melding them together. Warm lips found his in a hungry feverish kiss. Sirius, for the second time that day was taken aback by a kiss. Severus' tongue found it's way easily in to his mouth. Sirius didn't resist. Not that he wanted to. It was nice not always having to be the one to make the first move. He enjoyed the pleasant taste that was Severus' mouth. He was reminded of mint and something else he couldn't pinpoint. He let Severus control everything. Hands combed through his hair as he wrapped his arms around Severus' neck to bring them closer together if it was possible. But unfortunately breathing became a need too great and they broke apart.

Severus and Sirius panted for air. Severus' eyes were never ending black as he stared at him with hunger and fire in his eyes. Surprise was only one of the emotions he was feeling. The day was filled with many surprises.

Severus began kissing his neck and nibbled along his jaw line. "What are you doing to me?" Severus whispered hot breathe sending gooseflesh all over Sirius' body. Severus found one of his weak on his exploration of his neck. He moaned when he started sucking on his pulse point, it earned him a smirk and Severus started attacking the sensitive spot. Once the assault to his pulse point began he was glad for the wall supporting him or his legs would have given way long ago.

"I think the question is what are you doing to me?" Sirius joked through labored breathing.

Severus looked up at him and he was mesmerized. The swirl of emotion in the depth of his eyes was captivating him and pulling him. The more he stared the deeper he was in. And he still wasn't able to identify any of them. "You don't understand, do you?"

Sirius raised an eyebrow. "Understand what?"

Severus pulled away from, robes rumpled. The look agreed with him. It was good to see Severus not always so neat and to have a few wrinkles on his clothes. He straightened them and Sirius inwardly sighed. Should have known he wouldn't let them stay like that. It erased any trace that they had been intimate together even for a little while.

Severus took a step back and observed Sirius. "The potion is not your typical love potion. What Professor Slughorn failed to mention and what you could have read in the book." That earned him a glare. So he didn't read all their assigned readings, what could he have missed? "When someone drinks the potion it reveals the true feelings that person has for someone. They don't kiss the first person they see. They kiss the person they like or love." Severus' arms were crossed over his chest becoming the barricade he always put up to keep everyone out. It wouldn't work on Sirius.

Sirius felt the weight from earlier crush him. Air seemed to take forever to reach his lungs. The gravity of the situation became more straining. The world around him narrowed and began to spin as he leaned heavily against the wall. "But that means…"

"That Potter loves you," Severus finished bitterly, looking off to the side.

Sirius stayed glued to the wall not daring to move. "But why did you kiss me now?" Sirius shook his head to focus on one topic at a time. He would deal with James when he saw him later that evening, but right now Severus was who he should keep all his attention on. Severus had been acting weird ever since class ended.

"I don't know. Maybe being friends is too hard." Severus ran a hand through his shiny raven locks in frustration. Sirius didn't say anything he let him finish what he had to say. "Seeing Potter touching you, kissing you, being near you sent me over the edge. I couldn't take it! You're only supposed to do that with me. No one else!" Severus started off calm, but at the end of his announcement he was huffing and puffing.

All thoughts of the kiss flew away as Sirius relinquished his hold of the wall and gathered Severus in his arms and hugged him tightly. All the while his heart tried to escape from his chest, he was just so incredibly happy.