AN: Still unbeta'd. Enjoy!

Halloween has always been one of the most fun nights for the Marauders. Teachers were turning a blind eye towards minor mischief and out-of-bed-late-at-night activities, and over excited students were running down the corridors, chatting happily.

This year however, the Marauders decided to play it low-key, since not three days ago Lupin had his 'furry little problem' and was still a bit weary.

-Well? What do you think?

Sirius groaned exasperated.

-Fine. You look marvelous. Can we go now? You don't want to make Lily wait, do you?

James has been rummaging through his closet for about an hour now, and the raven haired boy grew more and more impatient.

-Alright then, let's go.

Sirius stood up immediately and led the way down to the Common Room, where the rest of the pack (plus Lily) were waiting for them.

-Good grief, what were you two doing up there? Snogging?

-Jealous, Evans? – Sirius arched his brow suggestively and put his arm around James' shoulders, while he rolled his eyes.

-I wouldn't dream about that – she stuck out her tongue at them

-Let's go you big divas, the feast is about to begin – Lupin checked the time while heading towards the portrait, Peter following him.

-Aww come on Moony, don't be like that. You know I would choose you over James anytime!

-Oh God – laughed Lily

She took James' hand in hers, which seemed to please him immensely and they all left for the Great Hall.

-…so I told him to scram and since he was rather rude, I hexed him! – James finished his tale smiling devilishly

Lupin and Lily sighed, when others laughed.

-But seriously, you boys have too much energy for your own good – stated Lily's friend and reached for a pie. – Don't you have anything to do in your chambers?

-Oh believe me, Mia dear, we have many things to do up there – Sirius smirked and put his hand on Lupin's lower back.

-Ah, you mean queer stuff? – she raised her brow and exchanged looks with Lily

James choked on his pumpkin juice.

-Wha…?!

-Precisely – Sirius' hand travelled south and pinched Lupin's butt.

-Sod off Black! – the blond jumped not having expected this.

-What is it Moony? – inquired the raven haired boy with mock hurt – Don't tell me you're ashamed of our relashionship! – he took a hold of Lupin's cheek and forced him to look him in the eye.

-And to sum things up, that is what I have to put up with, all the time – sighed Lily with a twinkle in her eye– Not only they are constantly touching each other, but I even have to fight for James' affections with that touchy-feely bloke here! Can you guess what the two of them were doing in their chamber before we came for the feast? – the girls giggled

While the others were speculating on what was going on between the Marauders, Lupin was still captivated by the look in Sirius' eyes.

He clenched both fists on his knees and tried to breathe normally. Black must have seen through his efforts, because he granted him a superior smile and leaned in.

How could no one notice?

Now Sirius' nose was slightly touching Remus' ear, and that sent shivers down his spine. He almost wished for that mouth to...

-Later – the raven haired boy breathed into his ear, and then sat back and joined the loud conversation.

Lupin let out a breath he didn't realise he was holding in and closed his eyes.

When he forced himself to come back to reality and put a strained smile on his face, he caught Mia watching him intensely from across the table.

Does she…?

But before he could even blink, she turned her attention towards Lily bickering with James which always provided great amusement for anyone, who happened to be present at that time.

The feast went almost smoothly from then on.

Almost.

That hand sliding occasionally up and down Remus' leg was a bit distracting.

Breathe!