Author's Note: Written for the 30 Words or Less Challenge by MioneWazlib on the HPFC forum. Part 2/4.

Chapter 1 - Separate, Together

Missing Out

It's only after he no longer has Lily that Severus realizes he's missing out. Everywhere he looks, other people have friendships… and relationships.

Why is he so different?

Men

He figures it out when Sirius Black comes out as queer. Though he would never admit it in public, Severus is pretty sure he goes for men, too.

Why Not

Black is single again, and Severus is more and more curious to find out what a real relationship is like.

Why not talk to Black? Maybe he'll understand.

Amazing

Black does understand. He doesn't mind staying secret, respecting Severus's privacy. And the kissing, the sex… it's amazing.

Severus really was missing out. He wants this to go on forever.

In Love

Severus never thought he'd come to like Sirius Black, and it turns out he was right.

He's in love with Sirius. Madly in love.