Birth of a Legend

Chapter IX: Truth is Stranger than Fiction

Remus had been so off guard by Sirius getting right into his personal space that the last thing he'd expected from the other completely came out of left field. He hadn't been expecting it and most certainly hadn't even dared to hope for it. Yet the first press of those lips that belonged to the man he'd wanted to kiss since lord knows when had left Remus in complete and utter shock. It left him in so much shock that the thought of returning the kiss never once crossed the werewolf's mind. After a brief moment he felt the lips pull away and despite his best effort, a small whimper passed his lips when the pressure moved from his mouth. A soft chuckle made the wizard frown and he slowly opened eyes he'd never even realized he'd closed and glared at the dark haired mage before him. "What are you laughing at?" Remus asked, his voice breaking slightly though he seemed prepared to ignore that fact.

Sirius grinned and despite his racing heart beat and high strung nerves, he found himself looking right back at Remus with a soft look in his eyes. "You," he answered simply. "I kissed you but you didn't even return it. Yet when I pulled away you whimper. You really need to make up your mind, Rem, either you want me to kiss you or you want me to back off. You can't have it both ways you know."

Remus felt heat work its way from his neck all the way up to his cheeks and across his nose. He was more than certain that his whole face was red by the time Sirius had finished speaking. It was true. He should be clear about what it was he wanted. It would be a lie to say he hadn't wanted that kiss. Even more of one if he said he didn't want another one. Yet, there was something bothering him that he had to know. Something that demanded an answer and wouldn't let him find any joy in this moment till it was answered. "I suppose… I really do want you to kiss me," Remus murmured, his voice low.

Sirius grinned broadly at that and pulled the werewolf into his arms, causing the flush to deepen. "Then what's the problem, Rem. Shouldn't this be where we snog one anothers brains out? Or are you afraid you have no experience in this area and it will show?"

"Cut it out, Sirius, that isn't funny. While I'm all well and good with snogging one anothers brains out, isn't there a small matter of the fact you don't care for me like that. I mean… I'm a male as are you and last time I checked you didn't go for the guys. In fact, I quite recall you turning me down when you learned I liked you as gently as you could," Remus murmured, his golden gaze now showing his confusion, even as they also showed just how much he wanted to be someone special to the other mage.

Sirius sighed, backing up a bit and running a hand through his shaggy black hair. "Come on Rem, do I really have to explain everything to you? I would think me getting jealous of others spending time with you and being unable to enjoy a ladies company without thinking of you was enough of a tell that I didn't have to come out and say it."

Remus opened his mouth to remark he'd had no clue of his trouble with the ladies… or of it being because of him, but it died on his lips before it even began. It was strange, hearing such words from the king of sleeping around, yet for some reason; he found he didn't mind it. In fact, it made his heart begin to jump just a bit in his chest and his blood began pumping just a little harder. Honestly, for Sirius, that was saying a lot, but Remus had to hear it; just once. "Tell me why Sirius. Please… I need to hear it."

Sirius felt heat warm up over his cheeks and he nodded before looking away. "Damn it, Rem. I find that my life may be fun and games most days, but it means nothing if you aren't the one sharing in all of it with me. I… I like you." His words finished in an almost whisper and tears suddenly glimmered in Remus' eyes, which of course, had Sirius scrambling in shock. "HEY! Come on now, Rem! There's no reason to tears… I mean… unless you don't like me that way any longer. Is that it?"

There was a wealth of fear in those last words and for a second Remus wanted to torment the man and make him worry a little. Yet the look in those gray eyes made the scared man change his mind. "Calm yourself, Sirius. I still care for you. I just didn't expect to ever hear that you care for me the same way. I mean… you are well known for preferring women. I never once thought you'd end up gay."

Sirius snorted. "I'm not gay. I mean, I'm not attracted to other men at all. I'm only attracted to you. So… if we have to give it a name then I suppose I'm Remusexual. I'm not gay and if there was a woman who was half as impressive as you I could possibly go straight again, but let's face it, there is no one as amazing as you, Rem. I'm pretty sure there never will be. If I don't act now well I'm pretty sure I'll come to regret it and then I'll be kicking myself for a long time to come.

Remus tried not to, but the word Remusexual just made him snicker. He couldn't help it, yet it did sound very much like something Sirius would come up with. He shifted till he was once more resting in the dark haired wizard's arms, his face buried in his throat. "Are you sure you want me? I mean… is this something I'm going to have to hide from everyone?"

Sirius wanted to say 'yes'. That they should keep it quiet till things settled down. Yet the sad tone in Remus' voice when he asked that changed Sirius' entire thoughts on the subject. While it would be comfortable for him to keep things quiet, he couldn't, for the life of him, bring himself to say such things to Remus. The man had already been through so much. In fact, he was always fighting alone every month, when the full moon came around. How could he ask someone who sacrificed so much for so many to sacrifice the knowledge that he was happy and loved. "No, Rem. You can tell whomever you want. I'll stand behind it and you one hundred and ten percent," Sirius said, lowering his head down on top of Remus' and nuzzling at the surprisingly soft hair that rested a bit wildly around his head.

Remus smiled, knowing it had to mean a lot to the other to be willing to be so open about their relationship and he couldn't help but shift to meet the others eyes. Gray meet golden as the werewolf smiled and leaned up to press a chaste kiss to the lips that had teased many of his dreams. "I think just our friends need to know for now. We can worry about the rest of the school when and if the time comes. I just… wonder if you're ready for just one person. I mean, if you're with me you know I won't be happy if you fool around… and people will find it odd if you aren't chasing after someone."

Sirius shrugged. "Ah, who cares about what the rest of the school thinks. If they can't realize that it means I found someone special and don't want to screw it up then they can bloody well kiss my arse. It isn't as if I really care what they think. Never have, you know."

With a soft look and a gentle smile on his lips, Remus leaned up and this time he started the kiss. Unlike before, Sirius was ready for it and eagerly participated in returning it in kind. It was still a little nervous and uncertain, but it was made all the sweeter by the fact it was willingly given and received. As their lips continued to press together, it was swiftly becoming obvious that the nerves and uncertainty was fading as it went from simple and light to hot and heated. Remus now knew first hand that all those rumors of Sirius' skill were not exaggerated and he found he was learning more and more with each passing second. It was a little embarrassing that he didn't really have much knowledge, but Sirius didn't seem to mind it at all.

"Come now, Rem, don't hold back," Sirius said after breaking the kiss and looking down into the others flushed face and tense expression. "Are you nervous? Worried? Uncertain about my decision? I'm not playing around with you, Rem. I really do care for you. Completely."

"I realize that, Sirius. I'm not doubting you or your decision to be with me. I know that you wouldn't do anything you didn't want to do," Remus answered, even as he reached out and caressed over the other male's cheek. A soft smile crossed the werewolf's face as he watched Sirius lean into the touch. "I suppose I'm just finding that truth is stranger than fiction and I really feel like I've got to be dreaming all of this. It doesn't help that you're a wonderful kisser while I'm still rather green when it comes to such things."

Sirius laughed and shook his head, before leaning in to brush his lips across the scarred male's nose. "While I'm grateful for the praise, I will let you know now that I am just as nervous as you. Add to it that I had a lot of practice to get as good as you say I am and I feel a bit off myself. I mean, I've slept around enough to be considered a whore. I'm kind of amazed you still want me knowing all of this. You are one of the few who knows me best."

"That I do... and even with the flaws and the sleeping around, I find I still want you. So I guess you're just going to have to face facts that you're stuck with me," Remus commented, knowing a big part of it was teasing. After all, while Sirius has his issues, so did he. If he was hard on him for things he couldn't change, then he would only get the same in return. That wasn't how he wanted to be. Not with Sirius. Feeling the other move in to kiss him once more, it was just then that the door to their dorm room opened and in walked a rather happy looking James. Yet that look turned to one of shock as he saw his two best friends on the bed together, rather intimately settled and looking anything but innocent.

"Ah... hey James, fancy meeting you here," Sirius commented offhandedly, even as he felt Remus tense up beside him. They'd agreed friends should know, but it was obviously anything but how they wanted to first introduce them to the whole idea.

To Be Continued...

Author's Note: Sorry for the long delay. Moving on top of work has kept me rather busy. But for those who are still following, keep reviewing and letting me know you still care. I'm still here and plan to finish my stories, its just taking a little longer than anticipated. Next update will be for my No. 6 fic, so stay tuned.