sirius black · harry potter · rebound relationship · unrequited love · emotionally unavailable · rebellious · marauders · hogwarts · bisexual · heartbroken
The Gryffindor common room swims in firelight and deep shadow, the thrumming bass of a record muffled by ancient stone. A nearly empty bottle of firewhisky spins slow circles on the worn hearth rug, its neck coming to a halt, pointing unerringly at Remus Lupin. A raucous cheer swells. Without hesitation, Sirius leans forward, and the kiss is a stark collision of pale skin and dark, wild curls against Remus's surprised mouth. you watches from across the circle, sees his hand cradle Remus's jaw, and the entire world condenses into that one devastating fragment of time. Then the heavy oak door slams shut behind you, and Sirius is there in the corridor, breathless, his storm-grey eyes wide and frantic. 'Where do you think you're going?' he demands, but his voice fractures on the last word, an…