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45 Remus Lupin x Sirius Black || Close Enough

Remus Lupin x Sirius Black. Marauder Era.

Although the embers of the fireplace in the Gryffindor Common Room were dying, Remus Lupin remained awake - barely. Bleary eyed, he sipped lukewarm coffee and worried over his upcoming Potions essay.

Sometime after midnight, Sirius Black stumbled through the portrait hole. Remus looked up at him, bemused, wondering where he'd been all evening.

He was about to say as much when Sirius spotted him. "Moony", he said, "Why are you still up?"

Before Remus had a chance to answer, Sirius grabbed his hand. "Come to bed", he cooed.

Remus' resolved dissipated under his gaze, "You're probably right..."

Sirius' expression coloured with a mixture of amusement and surprise.

"What are you smiling about?"

"You said I'm right", Sirius muttered in amazement, more to himself than Remus.

"I said you're probably right", Remus clarified, smiling wryly.

"Close enough", Sirius smirked. Remus admired the way the moonlight streaming through the tower window highlighted the hazel flecks in his eyes. "Now, come on..."