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-Moonyyyy!
-...
-Moony!
Sirius bursted the door of the dorm open. Dorm in which Remus was peacefully reading before his friend started screaming.
-Moony.
Remus sighted, looking up.
-What?
-We’re having a sleepover.
-You and James have sleepovers almost every night.
He returned to his book.
-No but this time it’s a giant sleepover!
-So Marauders night?
They invented the term after Sirius complained that “boys night” didn’t sound Marauders enough.
-No. Like a giant sleepover. With Lily, Mary and Marlene.
-... Is that James’ latest invention to hit on Lily?
-He’s not hitting on her, he is “courting her”, his words not mine, and it’s our duty as marauders to help and support him.
-Gosh you’re both so posh.
-Also I ran into my brother and invited him.
-And he accepted??
-Yep.
-... how…
-I don’t know and I don’t care. Want to help me grab snacks from the kitchens?
-... sure why not. It’s not like you’re giving me the choice.
A few hours later, they had snacks, pillows and everyone was sitting on the floor, chatting and laughing. Even Regulus seemed to warm up to the atmosphere.
-So -James said- what game should we play?
-Truth or dare! -Mary screamed.
-Oh yeah that’s good. -Lily added.
-That’s what she said. -Sirius replied.
Remus hit him with a pillow.
-Ouch! My head, Moony!
-You deserved it.
-Hey lovebirds -Mary intervened- cut it. Are we playing or not?
-Lovebirds?! -Sirius replied, falsely scandalised- Me and Moony? Oh dare you suggest… I would never…
-I didn’t know it bothered you that much.
-No Moony, I mean…
-I’ll start playing. James, truth or dare?
-Dare.
-Okay… Take off your shirt for the rest of the game.
-Oooh sexy -Mary said- You’re right Remus, who wouldn’t want to see tall, muscular, quidditch player James Potter?
-You seem to have thought about that a lot. -James replied, concerned.- And Moony. How dare you. I’ll never forgive you. You’re breaking the Marauders’ code of honour.
-We have a code of honour? -Peter said.
-Well from now on we do, and it forbids to betray your mates in such a way. -James glared at Remus before taking his shirt off. -Okay, Lily. Truth or dare?
-Dare.
-Come kiss me.
-Truth.
-You can’t change!
-She can. -Mary intervened.
-Says who?
-Says me.
-Okayy. Do you have a crush on somebody?
Lily blushed.
-Yes.
-Who?
-That’s a different question, Potter.
-Pfft, fine. Your turn.
-Mary. Truth or dare?
-Dare please sweetie.
-Hum okay -she blushed even more- hum… say something… dirty… in someone’s ear.
-Ooh interesting. Anyone?
-Anyone.
Mary looked at Sirius right in the eyes.
-Come here darling.
They both crawled through the circle to meet in the middle. Lily seemed disappointed. Remus was staring at Mary and Sirius who were laughing. He looked like he might punch someone.
-Okay my turn, -Mary said- Sirius.
-Man I swear you’re obsessed with me.
-Maybe -she replied, waving her eyebrows.
Everyone cuckled, except Lily, who forced herself to, and Remus, who remained silent.
-So Sirius darling, truth or dare?
-Dare.
-Perfect. -she flicked her wand and the little radio on the corner of the dorm started playing Careless Whisper- Do a sexy, seductive dance to this.
-A sexy dance? For who?
-For everybody!
So he did it. Everyone laughed at the ridiculous dance he did. He even started lifting his shit but Mary interrupted him.
-Okay, okay! No one wants to see you naked, Black.
-Pfft, not fun. My turn. -he eyed Remus, who was a bit redder than before- my darling brother.
-...why
-Truth or dare?
-Truth.
-Mmmh… Oh I know! Did you have your first kiss yet?
-Yes.
-Really?!
-I’m not as innocent as you think Sirius.
-My baby brother! So grown up! James, do you hear this? -he pretended to sob into James’ shoulder.
Regulus rolled his eyes and sighed.
-You. Remus, right? Truth or dare?
-Truth.
-If you had to kiss someone in this room, who would it be?
Remus thought about it for a second.
-Probably Lily.
-Why? -Sirius almost jumped from where he was sitting.
-Because she’s my best friend and it would probably have no consequences if I kiss her.
-But I’m- we, the Marauders, we are your best friends!
-Yes Sirius, but not the same kind of best friend.
-I would kiss you with no consequences!
Remus gave him a little, bitter smile. During this whole exchange, Mary kept her usually joyful face oddly serious.
-Peter, -Remus asked- truth or dare?
-Hum, truth.
-Humm, who was the last person you kissed?
-Stephanie Wilson.
-The blonde girl from Ravenclaw?
-Yep.
-Wow man, -James said- nice one.
-Thanks!
-Your turn.
-Right! Hum… Remus…
-No! -Mary interrupted. She whispered in Peter’s ear.
-Oooh -he giggled- yes. Regulus, truth or dare.
-... Dare.
-Okay, you have to kiss the prettiest person in the room.
-That's your dare? I didn't know we were playing like first years.
-If you don't want to do it-
-No I’ll do it.
Regulus looked carefully around the room, hesitant. His eyes finally landed on James and he froze. He shot a quick glance at his brother, then took a deep breath and went for it.
Regulus kissed James. And James kissed him back with the hunger of someone who had been waiting for years for this exact moment. Which he had probably been.
-Reg…
Regulus blushed.
-James.
James looked at him and kissed him again. The girls cheered while Peter giggled and Remus smiled, happy to see his friend finally kiss the boy he had been talking about for so long. Apparently, he hadn’t talked about him to his best friend, Sirius. He was looking straight at James, eyes widened, mouth slightly open.
-James… What the actual fuck?
-Oh hm yes. I guess I should have told you that… I have a crush on your little brother.
-What? But… Why didn’t you tell me anything?
Sirius looked genuinely hurt.
-I thought you would be mad.
-Of course I would be mad! My little brother! And you hid it from me! You hid the whole fact that you like boys from me! And, and, what about Evans?!
-Sirius, I’m really sorry. I wanted to tell you I swear, it just never felt like the right time. And about Evans -he looked quickly at her- I did have a crush on her, for a long time. But Regulus, he’s just one of the most amazing people I’ve ever met -Regulus blushed- and for the last few months I’ve only been thinking about him. Yesterday, I talked about it with Remus and he said, given how little attention Regulus paid to me, maybe it would be better if I tried to forget him.
-Ooooh -Lily realised- That’s why you left me alone this year.
-Yes… Pads, do you forgive me?
-For lying to me or for dating my little brother?
-Both? -James said tentatively.
-Hmm
-Come on Sirius - Remus said
-Yeah Padfoot, look at how adorable he looks -Peter added.
James made exaggerated puppy eyes at Sirius, who laughed.
-I could never be mad at you Prongs.
Regulus stayed in James’ arms during the rest of the night. Grinning, Reg looked at Remus.
-So, Remus, truth or dare?
-Hummm, truth?
James and Regulus looked mischievously at each other.
-Remus, if you had to marry anyone in this room, who would it be?
Remus blushed, staring at Regulus. He looked quickly at Sirius, then at James, who was grinning like his life depended on it.
-Hum… Lily.
-Why always Lily -Mary asked rather dryly.
-For the same reasons as before, she's my best friend, there's nothing ambiguous between us.
-Moony -Sirius looked at him very seriously (siriusly lol)- stop.
-What?
-I said stop. Please.
Remus chuckled uncomfortably.
-Sirius, what are you talking about?
-I… -he glanced nervously at the people around him- can I speak to you in private?
-... Okay…
-Sirius, what is this? Why are you acting so weird?
-I need you to stop doing this.
-Doing what?
-Being so… so nice and… huggggh!
-What?!
- Moony, I’m gonna say something but you have to promise me that it won't change anything between us okay?
-What are you-
-Promise me
-I promise.
-Moony -he took a deep breath- I am in love with you.
Remus looked at him in stunned silence.
-You.. You what?
-I am in love with you.
-No.
-No?
-That can’t be true. Nice prank Black. You got me for a second, I really thought you liked me. -Remus emitted a forced chuckle- Can you imagine? You? Like someone like me? Haha, well done Pads.
He gave Sirius a little shoulder clap.
-What? No, Moony I’m for real. Like a hundred percent for real.
-Wait… Really?
-YES.
-Oh. Can… Can I kiss you?
And suddenly, Sirius’ lips were on Remus’.