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It had been a few weeks since they'd started back at school and Sirius was finding it harder and harder to stay away from Regulus. In the corridors, Regulus would smile at him and Sirius would find it difficult to ignore the swooshing feeling in his chest. In the Great Hall, they'd make eye contact and Sirius would force himself to look at Remus and think of Remus. Sirius hated to admit it but his dreams were starting to involve Regulus too, and he was beginning to worry that this would ruin everything he had with Remus.
It was October, and Sirius was asleep with his arm around Remus.
"Sirius? SIRIUS? Wake up or we're going to be late!" screamed James, whacking Sirius around the head with a pillow. Sirius groaned and opened his eyes, James's head coming into focus. He propped himself up on his elbows and yawned. James was standing over him looking angry as ever, with his arms crossed and his eyebrows raised.
"What?" Sirius asked tiredly. "We have ages till the match."
"Ages?" James asked. "We have an hour, Sirius!"
"It doesn't take me an hour to get ready," moaned Sirius, sitting up and rubbing his eyes. James sighed impatiently.
"You have to get dressed, have a wash, brush your teeth, brush your hair, eat your breakfast, come for my team talk and then go out on the pitch. And you'll probably want to snog Remus for a while if I know you..."
"Oh, you know me so well," Sirius grinned, turning to face his boyfriend who was still fast asleep. He pushed him lightly and Remus's eyes fluttered open instantly. Sirius smiled down at him. "Hey," he said, leaning down and planting a small kiss on Remus's lips. Remus smiled back and touched where Sirius had just kissed him.
"Good luck for the match," said Remus. "You'll do great, both of you."
"Thanks," said James quickly, grabbing Sirius by the arms and pulling him out of bed. James was the new Gryffindor captain and he was taking his new role very seriously, making the team practise as often as possible. The first match of the year was with Slytherin and this was James's first match as captain so he was determined to win. Sirius groaned as James threw him into the bathroom to get ready for breakfast.
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After about forty minutes of getting ready, Sirius was now making his way into the Great Hall with James, Remus and Peter for breakfast. Remus and Peter were still yawning as they'd gotten up a little bit later than James and Sirius. Sirius was truly nervous for this Quidditch match. He'd never been nervous before, but by going up against Slytherin, Sirius wasn't sure he'd be able to concentrate. Regulus was the seeker of the opposing team, whereas Sirius was the seeker on the Gryffindor team. He tried to think of anything else to get him through breakfast. Remus was holding his hand under the table, squeezing it lightly for reassurance that he'd do great in the match. Sirius smiled at Remus as he finished off his breakfast.
"C'mon then lazyhead," said James, pulling Sirius away from the table towards the doors of the Great Hall.
"Good luck," called Peter and Remus. James continued dragging him away until they got outside the castle and then he sighed.
"Can't you walk?" he asked exasperatedly.
"Huh? Oh, yeah," mumbled Sirius. James eyed him with confusion.
"There's something up," he stated. "What's up, Sirius?"
"Nothing," lied Sirius as they made their way down to the Quidditch pitch. James shook his head.
"I know there's something up Padfoot," he said. "You can tell me after the match."
"But I don't know if I want to tell anyone," Sirius said nervously.
"Fine. You don't have to tell me but just know that I'll listen if you want to tell, and I won't judge you or tell anyone," James said, putting an arm around Sirius's shoulder comfortingly. Sirius smiled.
"Thankyou James," he said. "I think I will tell you after the match."
"Good," James answered, grinning. "Now, let's go and win this match."
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The Gryffindor team stepped out onto the pitch, clutching their broomsticks in their hands and feeling more confident after James's pep talk. Sirius looked around at the stands and spotted Remus waving at him with a big smile on his face. Sirius waved back, grinning. He looked at the Slytherin team and frowned. Most of the opposite team were large and burly – not people you'd like to have hit a bludger at you. The only two who seemed to be about a normal height and weight were Severus and Regulus. James and Crabbe reluctantly shook hands, and both teams mounted their brooms. Everyone lifted off into the air, flying to their positions to begin playing. Madam Hooch released the two bludgers and the snitch, and held the quaffle in front of her. As she threw it high in the air, she shouted, "let the game begin!" and blew her whistle.
Immediately, people were flying around. James caught the quaffle and started making his way towards the hoops on the other side. He swerved around various Slytherins and ducked a bludger. When he reached the end, he scored, making all of the Gryffindors cheer. Sirius grinned; James was an amazing Quidditch player. Now, Wilkes had the quaffle and he was flying up the field, passing it to Snape who managed to swerve out of the way of a bludger. He was racing up the pitch when Mary McDonald caught up to him. He made to pass the quaffle to Mulciber, but it was intercepted by Mary, who tore down the pitch back up to the Gryffindor hoops. Unfortunately, when she threw the quaffle towards the hoop, Crabbe grabbed it and threw it back to Snape. One of the Gryffindor beaters, Louis Garmont whacked the bludger hard, so it went hurtling towards Snape and hit him square on the head. There were gasps from the Slytherin stands as Snape fell limply off his broom and landed on the grass below.
Sirius sniggered, and turned his attention back to finding the snitch. He hadn't seen it at all yet. As he looked down at the game below, he saw Gryffindor score again and threw his hands up in the air, cheering. He grabbed the broom quickly as he felt himself slipping. He looked around to find Regulus, who was hovering at the same position opposite him. He didn't seem to have seen the snitch either, so Sirius sighed and let his eyes search the pitch.
James had the quaffle again, and he was moving fast as he threw it to Mary, who passed it to Frank who scored. Slytherin still had no points but Sirius knew that if Regulus caught the snitch, Slytherin could still win. Sirius looked down at James who was giving him a thumbs up, and Sirius grinned back at his friend. James was obviously extremely pleased that his first match as captain was going so well. Sirius was sure he could hear his name being called so immediately turned his head to look at Remus and Peter who were pointing frantically at Regulus. When Sirius looked, Regulus was darting down towards a golden ball; the snitch. Sirius grabbed hold of the front of his broom and leant forward, gaining more speed as he followed the snitch.
He ended up side-by-side with Regulus who had his eyes marked on the snitch. Sirius however, kept looking from the snitch to his brother. They were close to the ground now and the snitch wasn't far ahead of them. Sirius brushed Regulus's arm as they raced to catch the small ball, and Regulus turned to look at him. They locked eyes briefly and Sirius felt a jolt in his stomach. Sirius smiled at his brother and they both looked back at the snitch, racing forwards to grab it.
"Hey Sirius?" called Regulus over the chants and cheers from the crowd.
"What?"
"How did you feel about what happened in the dungeons?" he asked, winking. Sirius couldn't believe the things that one simple wink did to him. He felt his hands slip from the broom as Regulus sped up rapidly, gaining on the snitch. Sirius gritted his teeth. Regulus had obviously tried to distract him, and it had definitely worked. He leaned forwards as far as he could go and he felt himself speeding up.
Cheers from the Slytherin stands told him that Slytherin had just scored but he couldn't take his eyes off the snitch. Regulus was just inches away from it now, and Sirius saw him extending his hand.
"AHHHHH!" screamed Sirius in fake agony, making Regulus turn to look at him. He knew Regulus would worry, so took this chance to catch up with him. Regulus must have realized that Sirius was messing with him, so went back to chasing after the snitch which was still very close to him. He extended his had once again, but this time the cry of agony came from Regulus. A bludger came shooting towards him and hit him hard in the side, throwing him off of his broom.
"Regulus?" shouted Sirius in worry, looking down at his brother. Luckily, they were only feet off the ground so Regulus wouldn't be so badly hurt. Sirius looked at Regulus and back at the snitch which was now flying off into the distance. He decided he'd better win the game and then check if Regulus was all right.
He zoomed off after the snitch which was now flying up towards the main action of the game. He was getting closer, closer... he could almost touch it... A bludger missed him by half an inch and his heart was beating fast as he closed his hand over the golden ball and the game ended. Gryffindor cheered loudly and Sirius was pulled into hugs from all of his team-mates. The Slytherin team didn't make much of a fuss as they walked silently off of the pitch, some of them glaring back at the Gryffindors.
"Well done mate," said James, clapping Sirius on the back.
"Well done yourself," Sirius said. "You played excellent!"
"Did you like my bludger?" asked Louis excitedly. "Knocked the wind right out of that other seeker."
"Oh no, Reg," said Sirius, suddenly remembering what had happened. "I'll meet you in the common room James. I need to go and see Regulus in the hospital wing."
"Ok, see you later," said James as Sirius ran off.
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When Sirius entered the hospital wing, Regulus was lying alone on his bed. Snape was unconscious in the next bed and Madam Pomfrey was in the next room.
"Reg?" asked Sirius hesitantly, stepping towards his brothers bed.
"Sirius?"
"Yeah, it's me."
"What are you doing here?" Regulus asked, opening his eyes.
"Come to see you of course. I was so worried when that bludger hit you," said Sirius. Regulus smiled up at him.
"You were worried?" he asked.
"Of course I was! I'm your brother."
"Oh yeah," Regulus muttered. "That makes everything more awkward."
"I know," mumbled Sirius quietly. "I sometimes forget."
"Me too," Regulus admitted as Sirius sat down on his bed.
"How bad is it?" asked Sirius.
"Not bad... just a few broken ribs. I should be out of here by tonight."
"Thank god for that," said Sirius in a relieved tone.
"Sirius? Do you... regret what.. happened between us?"
The look on Regulus's face was enough to make Sirius lie. "Of course I don't regret it," he said, grinning. "Do you?"
"Definitely not," said Regulus. "I mean, the first time I was scared. I didn't know what was happening."
"Me neither."
"I've never kissed anyone before," Regulus said. "Never mind kissing my own brother."
"I know what you mean. I've never kissed anyone before either," Sirius lied. He felt bad for saying it, and bad for forgetting Remus, but looking at Regulus made him want to kiss him all over again.
"You haven't?" asked Regulus. "But you're so... never mind."
"I'm so... what?" asked Sirius who was now interested in what Regulus had been about to say.
"You're so... sexy," said a rather embarrassed looking Regulus. Sirius grinned.
"Hey, you're not so bad yourself," he said, winking. Before he could react, Regulus had pulled him down into another kiss. It was a heartfelt kiss, and Sirius hadn't felt anything so good in his entire life. He'd never had a kiss this good in his entire life and he doubted he'd ever have one this good again... Regulus tugged at Sirius's shirt when the door opened and Sirius scrambled off of the bed.
"Mr Black, there is no time for visitors at the moment. You should be in class," said Madam Pomfrey angrily.
"Get better soon, Reg," Sirius called as he was being shoved out of the room.
"Already feeling loads better," Regulus answered, winking at him as he disappeared through the doors of the hospital wing.
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Sirius sighed, guilt rushing through him again as he made his way through the portrait hole. He needed to tell someone. He needed to get it out. He needed to find James and confide in him. As he walked into the common room, he spotted James trying to flirt with Lily. He strode up to his friend.
"James? Can I... er, speak to you?"
"Oh, about that thing from earlier... of course!"
"Thanks."
The two boys stepped outside of the common room and Sirius sighed. It was time to tell the truth and get it all out.
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