Wolfstar Microfics - Teenagers
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TW - alcohol?
Based on a true story from when I was 17, a long time ago.
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Sirius had never been more grateful for his brother being a massive nerd—a theatre nerd to be precise. Because if Regulus hadn’t signed up for drama classes, he never would have met Remus, (tall, mysterious, Scottish Remus) and reluctantly introduced him to Sirius, who enthusiastically introduced him to all of their friends. Now Remus came to parties and gave him a shy wave when he saw him in the corridor at school. It was endearing, to say the least.
He wasn’t sure how or why or even when they had exchanged numbers, but they spent most evenings texting about everything and nothing and all that was in between. Sirius had felt like something was bubbling there, but maybe that was wishful thinking. When Sirius started seeing Gilderoy, who was considerably older than all of them, there was something about the way Remus’ tone changed that broke him a little bit
The week he broke up with Gilderoy, ironically for being incredibly immature for someone in their mid-twenties, James decided they’d throw a celebratory party because his parents were going away for the weekend.
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Sirius went looking for some more coke for his rum and ended up in the garage. He opened the fridge door and found a bottle, to which he added rum and took a long drink. He jumped as the garage door clicked shut and spun around to find Remus staring at him.
“Hi,” Sirius said softly.
Remus didn’t say anything as he crossed to where Sirius stood, took the bottle from his hand, and set it on top of the fridge. Sirius’ eyes followed the stretch of Remus’ arms greedily, but then Remus held Sirius’ jaw gently but firmly and tilted it to look at him. He nodded and raised an eyebrow, a question. Sirius nodded quickly and before he could process what was happening, Remus’ mouth was on his and he couldn’t think of anything but Remus. When Remus’ hand grasped a fistful of his hair and pulled gently, Sirius let out a noise that he didn’t know he was capable of making and pulled Remus even closer.
The sound of someone laughing as they approached the garage door made them jump apart, wide-eyed and breathing heavily. Oh. Remus grabbed Sirius’ drink and handed it to him before turning towards the door. When it opened, Lily and Regulus looked at them suspiciously.
“Alright, lads?” Lily asked, sounding just like James.
“Peachy, darling. And you?” Sirius strolled past Remus, towards the door.
“Remus?”
“Am grand thanks, Lils.” He leant against the closed fridge. “Just looking for some coke.”
In his Glaswegian accent, to their ears, it did not sound like he said coke. Lily spluttered and followed Sirius, leaving Regulus frowning as he studied Remus.
“So, my brother?”
“What about him?” His smirk irked Regulus immensely.
“I have eyes. Do you think I didn't the way you perked up once you heard he’d sacked Gilderoy off, or how he looks at you when we let them sneak in to watch us rehearse? I’m not saying it’s a bad idea, but… just think it through.” Regulus sighed. “But you could both do a lot worse than each other so, whatever, I guess.”
“Awwww, is this you giving me your blessing?” Remus walked towards him and patted him on the arm, “I’ll be sure to preserve his innocence, don’t you worry.”
“You shouldn’t be allowed to drink. Some people need inhibitions, Remus.” Regulus said, to an empty room.
Regulus made his way outside to sit with Benjy, Marlene, and Lily while they smoked. Lily burst into giggles as soon as she saw him.
“You look scandalised, Reg.” She patted the garden wall next to her, so he sat down. “Did you tell Remus you’ve got a shotgun and a shovel and no one would miss him?”
“I didn’t, because I almost feel like it’s Sirius that needs that talk.” Regulus rubbed his eyes. “I can’t believe I didn’t see this coming.”
Slowly, more and more people filed outside to smoke or get some air. Dorcas perched herself on Marlene’s lap, and James tried to perch on Lily but swiftly ended up on the floor. Through the huge kitchen window, illuminated against the night outside, Dorcas spotted Remus filling up the kettle.
“He’s making tea isn’t he?” She laughed, “Oh bless him.”
Before anyone could say anything else, Sirius appeared behind him and spun him around, wrapping his arms around Remus’ neck as Remus lifted him to sit on the kitchen counter. Their lips met hungrily and as Remus started kissing his way down Sirius’ neck, James started applauding and catcalling, which everyone soon joined in on. Remus buried his pink face in the crook of Sirius’ neck.
“If we don’t acknowledge them, they’ll go away, right?”
“Oh no, the opposite I’d say. You’d be better off taking a bow.”
“Why only me?”
“You’re the actor. You’re well practiced.” Sirius shrugged as Remus pulled away slightly to look at him.
Remus blinked at him, “If I take a bow, you’re taking one with me.”
Without waiting for an answer, Remus lifted Sirius off the counter, grabbed his hand, and bowed dramatically at the window, Sirius following suit a second later. Cheers erupted from the garden, Sirius wouldn’t be surprised if the neighbours called in a noise complaint, but he couldn’t bring himself to care.
He tugged Remus’ hand. “Come on, my room has curtains and a lock that mostly works.”
Remus did not need telling twice.
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