I Will Always Be With You

Night

Remus was planning to stay long enough to see Harry being sent to bed, just to experience the lighthearted domesticity of the home, deep down, even when understanding why Harry could not be under his care, he felt like he was missing on those little moments.

It was Severus' idea really... or maybe the concentration drift away from the "intruder" in favor of attending his son's needs, whatever the reason may be, the situation left him in the living room waiting for Severus to dismiss him, but it never happened, so he just accompanied the little broken family through their nightly routine, he also got to read Harry a tale to help him sleep, per request of the little one who laughed tiredly when Severus decided to make a little play out of it, helping with the dialogues.

Once again, after putting Harry to sleep Remus expected a dismissal, but, to his surprise, Severus took a seat on his favorite armchair and gestured for him to seat extending his hand slightly towards the sofa.

Severus then started talking with a distinct tone in his voice, something raspy, full of emotion that was desperately trying to be hidden, he seemed... worried "Are you ok? I mean, the dreaded night is coming... the potion is ready, and I changed a couple of things to make sure it would work better, but I cannot be sure until you try it, it is an experiment and your b- "

"Severus, it is going to be fine, I have survived for 25 or so years without it, I am so glad that you put the effort into the potion..." Remus smiled, almost amused by the way that Severus was rumbling not fully understanding why Severus would be so worried, he was no more than a teacher to Harry for now. It is also fair to point out that Remus was, in a way, glad that he was important enough in Severus' life for him to be worried.

"I know... it's just that you shouldn't have to deal with it, I hate the fact that people have to endure the pain and dangers every single month... if I create a better potion that takes the pain away and helps to control or even get rid of the wolf, I can help not only you but all the people that have to deal with the same..." Severus explained while looking at the floor, embarrassed in a way.

Remus smiled, the man in front of him had changed a lot since they were children and, right at that moment, he realized how lucky he was to have the opportunity to see this Severus. "I am sure that you will be able to find the cure, hell, if someone can you are that someone, but for now don't beat yourself up, go to sleep and rest" Remus stood up to leave but Severus took his wrist.

"It's rather late... why don't you sleep here? I am sure Harry will love to see you in the early morning, you can take my bed, I will take the sofa" Severus said in a bit of a rush, gesturing up and down with the hand that was not perched on Remus' wrist.

"I will stay but I will take the sofa" Remus smiled softly

"but you need rest more than anyone right now... What if we share the bed, I mean, it is a big bed..." Severus' mind caught up making him blush "just... sleep of course"

Remus was taken aback but the blush on Severus' cheeks, in a forbidden way, made him smile happily "I will be honored to share your bed Severus" he chuckled a bit, hiding it quickly to not upset Severus.

"I will go change... you can transfigure your clothes..." Severus finally left Remus' wrist alone.

Once both of them were ready to get in bed Remus took the left side, nearer the window, leaving Severus the better access to the door, therefore better access to Harry. It was rather awkward at first, Remus could not sleep, he could not stop thinking about the beautiful man beside him. Severus, on the other hand, fell asleep quicker than ever, in his sleep, he rolled towards Remus, close, but not hugging, just close enough to feel the other man presence. After that, Remus fell asleep easier, relaxing at the body heat around him.