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“Sirius? You in here?” Remus called through each room at the Potter’s house. He and Sirius had come to spend the hols with James and his family. Sirius had disappeared a little while ago, after getting a letter, which Remus assumed was from his horrendous mother. He saw the way Sirius’ face fell when he read the letter, Remus recognized that look after spending the last six years watching everything Sirius did. He knows the look of hurt in his grey eyes. “Sirius?” He said as he opened the door to the last room in the hall. He scanned the dark room, seemingly empty, only to find padfoot curled into a ball in the corner of the room. Remus knew better than to ask what was wrong or say anything to him, rather he slid down the wall and sat down next to padoot, running his scarred hand through the dogs jet black fur. “I’m here pads. Whenever you wanna talk, I promise, I’m here for you, ok?” Padfoot nodded subtly. Remus sat there for an hour, gently running his fingers through his fur, patiently waiting for Sirius to come back. Eventually Sirius transformed back into himself, situating himself back into the corner of the wall. “Hi” Remus said quietly as he cautiously laid a hand on Sirius’ knee. “Hey” Sirius mumbled, letting Remus keep his hand there. “Was it your mom?” Remus carefully asked, not wanting to pry. “You can read me like a book can’t you?” Sirius asked, laughing quietly. “I’ve spent the last six years watching everything you’ve done, so yeah I like to think I’ve gotten pretty good at reading you” Remus smiled as he rubbed Sirius’ knee. “Six years? Why do you watch me?” Sirius asked in a whisper. “Because you’re my best friend … and because I can’t help but fall in love with you.” Remus confessed quickly, immediately regretting it. “I um, didn’t mean that, just pretend I didn’t say anything” Remus spat out as he moved his hand off Sirius’s knee, shifting uncomfortably. Sirius was stunned into silence. “Merlin, um I’m gonna go” he mumbled, awkwardly trying to stand up. “Don’t you fucking dare” Sirius said as he pulled Remus back to the floor before cradling Remus’ face in his hands, pressing their lips together. Remus hadn’t had many kisses but he would bet money that that was the best kiss anyone in the entire world had ever had, he was certain. “You are so perfect Remus Lupin” Sirius whispered as he pulled away and ran his fingers through Remus’s brown hair. Remus swore he was about to cry, he knew Sirius could tell because he quickly began to pepper his face with kisses. “I have loved you the moment I met you moony” Sirius confessed. “I’m pretty sure I’ve loved you my whole life” Remus smiled as a tear ran down his cheek. “I don’t even know if that’s possible, I’ve only known you six years” Sirius laughed. “Yet somehow my heart has always belonged to you” Remus said as he placed a gentle kiss on Sirius’ lips. This is what pure happiness feels like.