110. Single Father

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   "Hello ?"

   "Is this Mr. Lupin ? Teddy's dad ?"

   Shit.

  Remus sighed, pinching the bridge of his nose. "Yes, that's me. What's he done this time ?"

   Seriously, for a kindergartener, that kid has been pulling his hair. Literally and figuratively.

   "He got into a fight today sir. It's his 3rd time this week, I had to call you about his behaviour before the other kid's parents call you."

    "Alright, alright. I'm heading there right now. Thank you.."

    "Sirius Black."

   "Right Mr. Black."

   Remus closed his laptop and loosened his tie. Well, at least he has a reason to leave work early now. Slipping into his boss' cubicle, he sighed again.

   Mcgonagall almost broke into laughter. "Is it sweet ol' Teddy?"

  "He's sweet to you, a real devil with me." Remus sat across her. "I have to go pick him up. Kid's got into a fight again."

   "You've done your pile ?"

    "Yes and tomorrow's too just in case he acts up again."

   The old librarian nodded again and waved her hand. "Out you go then. Be patient with him, he's been through a lot."

   Remus gave her a smile and left quickly. Glancing at his watch, he mindlessly turned his car on. "Been through a lot."

   Teddy isn't Remus'. Teddy was born in a bad situation. His mother was kicked out of the family for marrying someone she actually loved. The family, or lack of one, pinned them down and deliberately erased them. Forever.

  Thankfully, the kid was saved. Dora, his mother, had a hunch and begged Remus for help. Since his 3rd birthday, Teddy is left in Remus' care.

   Pulling into the nearest empty lot, he kicked the door open as he rushed to the bright yellow school.

   He entered Teddy's classroom and found him sitting on a teacher's lap. Remus didn't know where to look. Handsome teacher or his troubling son.

   "Mr. Black ?"

   Smoky blue eyes met his browns and his knees almost gave out. He had a smile on his face as he patted Teddy on the back. "Ah your dad's here, c'mon up you get."
  
   Teddy curled into his chest. "I don't want to."

   "Mr. Lupin, I'm sorry to have to call you. You must be busy. Please take uhh a seat."

   The only seats available were small, toddler sized, plastic chairs who'd do nothing to accommodate Remus' height.  He squeezed himself on a red chair.

   "You know what I'm gonna sit on the floor." Remus groaned and fell on the foamed floor. Sirius giggled for a bit but Teddy wiggled in his arms and they moved to a comfier position.

   "So, uhh, Teddy here had an argument with his classmate. The other kid mentioned very rude things about Teddy only having you as a parent." Sirius began, picking his words carefully.

   "By then I already stepped in and broke them apart. I told the class about different parents. How some kids might have 1 parent, might have 3, might have 2 moms or 2 dads or a grandma. It should never matter. But while I was at it, the kid made a fuss and yea here we are."

    With that Teddy woke up. "He was saying bad words papa ! I'm not naughty !"

   Sirius stroked his hair and dropped a kiss on his forehead. "We know sweetheart. You were brave for standing up for yourself."

   They shared a look. Remus' had more awe. The warmth in his chest translated well in his eyes. That's his favourite child and perhaps his favourite person.

   "I'll carry him to the car." Sirius offered. Blue Thomas bag slung around his shoulder, he was already by the door.

   Remus coughed in his fist and ran after him. "Mr. Black !"

  "Oh just call me Sirius, Mr. Lupin."

   "Then  it's only fair if you call me Remus. I'm 29."

   "Same !" Sirius grinned.  "Right, uh, which car ?"

   "Oh yea.. yea ! Black sedan." Remus flushed. His heart beating out of his neck.

   He pulled the door open for Sirius. When the man stood back up, they  shared another smile. But Remus' soon dissapeared after seeing a golden band around Sirius' ring finger.

   "Right, thank you Sirius."

  "No problem, Remus."

    With that the kind faced, pink apron wearing teacher ran back to the school. Leaving Remus in a odd feelings frenzy.
He chose to deal with the obvious one next to him.

   "Teddy, wanna go get ice cream ?"

   "Mmm"
 
   "We'll get the big bucket."

    "Do you like Mr. Black ?"

    "What!?"

    Remus found Teddy grinning at him. The bright blush returning to his cheeks as he flicked the boy's forehead. "Shush now. He's married already kiddo."

   "How do you know that papa ? He might like you."

    Remus pinched his cheek. "The ring Ted. Adults wear a ring on their ring finger to say that they're already someone else's."

    Teddy pouted in annoyance. That can't be true !

    ***

   The next few days, Teddy has made it his personal mission to make Mr. Black like his papa back.

    "Mr. Black."

    "Mmmhmm What's up Teddy bear ?" Sirius looked up from the mess of Macaroni necklaces on his table.

    "What's that on your finger ?"

    He brought his finger up. "Oh this ? It's a limited edition ring I got from my brother."

   Teddy gasped, his eyes round. "You're married to your brother !?"

  Sirius shook his head, laughing. "No, no I'm wearing it for fun Teddy. I'm not married yet." 

    Remus heard it. Loud and clear from behind the door. Teddy, that sly fox. He must've seen him and asked that on purpose.

     "Oh papa ! See ! He's not married ! You can ask him."

     That kid I-  Remus cursed. He came in the classroom and found Sirius already looking at him.

    "I swear, he does not mean that."

    The teacher chuckled. "Well, what a shame. I was planning on asking you on a coffee date if you like."

   "No- I mean yes ! yes I- God what- Yes I'd love to. After school on Wednesday ?"

    Teddy threw his hands in joy and ran to hug Sirius' neck. "Please say yes, or papa's gonna go home and cry. He'll eat all my ice cream."

    Remus wanted to hide in his suitcase.      "Lord please end my suffering."

  "I'm trying to help you papa !"

    Sirius watched them bicker fondly. "Yes, Wednesday will do actually."

    Teddy stayed hanging around Sirius' waist as they walked back to the car. Remus grew redder at their joined hands.
  
   But he can live like this. He'd love to live like this. A lovely kid and someone who loves said kid as much as he does.

   "See you on Wednesday  ?"

   "See you on Wednesday."
  

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