Lion's Heart ~ Jegulus

train ride

James POV:

We were all walking through the crowds of people trying to reach the Hogwarts express before it leaves. Sirius had shown up at my house in the middle of the night yesterday. He told me he had ran away. I obviously said he could stay, he was my brother. He's always welcome with us.

"Excuse me? Could you please move?" Peter asked the person blocking us.

"Hey mate, can you fucking move?" Asked Moony.

"Yeah, um sorry." Said the guy, clearly intimidated by a 6'3 guy covered with scars.

"Moony, you turn me on when you act demanding." Said Padfoot with a smirk.

"Shut up, pads." Replied Remus annoyed since everything he did turned Sirius on. Literally. That horny dog could get a boner just by looking at Remus read.

"Okay lads, move it." I said with a small laugh.

We were walking trying to reach the entrance when I lock eyes with beautiful stormy grey eyes.

I get knocked out of my trance when I hear Remus say, "Oi James? Hurry up, what the hell are you doing? Come on."

We all keep walking, Remus making sure people move out of the way.

We finally reach the door thanks to Remus.

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We're all in the compartment Padfoot snuggled up close to Moony, almost falling completely asleep. Remus stroking his hair lightly in return.

They're so in love it's impossible to be mad.

I think to myself. Let's be honest here, we all want a love like theirs. Unfortunately not everyone's lucky enough.

I still have hope that maybe this year Lily will say yes to me.

I haven't asked her in a while. I've been wanting to give her space.

Also the last rejection hit me pretty hard. The words, "Potter, get this through your thick head, I don't like you nor will I ever go on a date with you. Not now, not tomorrow, not ever" still hurt.

But I'm incredibly, and idiotically optimistic, like Moony would say, I don't think he meant it in a good way but oh well.

I look up to see Sirius asleep already with his head on Remus's shoulder.

Remus is reading a book. He looks exhausted. The last full moon hit him hard. He got two new scars, one across his eyebrow to his nose.

We try to make him feel less insecure about his scars, but it's hard. Sirius has helped a lot, he reminds him how beautiful and perfect he is every morning. Annoying, but you can't really be mad at them.

Peter is also asleep. Unfortunately for him, he looks to be in a very uncomfortable position. He deserves some rest, he's been very stressed about school, his family have been even more strict on him getting good grades.

So it's just me and Moony.

"Remus stop picking at your scars." I say.

"Ugh. Fine, sorry mum." Remus says in a mocking tone.

"I just, don't want you to take care of yourself." I respond.

He sighs. "I know. I'm sorry."

"It's alright. You should get some rest as well, you look half dead."

"Wow, thanks James, I really appreciate that feedback. But I don't remember asking." Remus says.

"Yeah, well.." I try to find something to say back.