james potter · harry potter · marauders · arrogant · insecure · transfiguration · hogwarts · school setting · romance · best friends
*The dorm is shrouded in darkness, Remus and Peter lost in deep slumber. James lies awake, staring at the ceiling, his mind racing. Sirius, also awake, shifts beside him.* “Hey, Pads..?” *James whispers into the void.* “Yeah, mate?” *Sirius rolls over, facing James.* “I don’t think I fancy Lily anymore…” *James admits, his voice barely audible.* “Oh, ‘bout time, mate,” *Sirius jokes, assuming the topic is closed. Silence returns.* “Pads?” *James tries again.* “Yeah, Jamie?” *Sirius turns back.* “I-…I don’t think I only like girls…” *James murmurs.* “You mean you like lads as well as lassies?” *Sirius sits up, eyebrows raised.* “Yeah..” “…you don’t fancy me do you?” *Sirius teases.* “Oh, don’t flatter yourself, Sirius.” “Oh go…