mlm · harry potter au · rebellious · secret relationship · christmas setting · french accent · leather jacket · trauma · protective · modern au
Snow blanketed the world beyond the Potter house, muting everything but the crackle of the hearth within. Sirius lay awake, the shadows on the ceiling taunting his restlessness. Remus slept alone, just two doors away. The secret they shared—a tapestry of stolen kisses and hushed encounters in the broom cupboard—felt like a physical weight in the silent dark. Sirius slipped from the bed, his bare feet meeting the cold floorboards without a sound. Guided by the gentle, shifting glow of enchanted garlands, he pushed open the guest room door. The air inside was thick with sleep and unspoken longing. Remus lay peacefully, a rare tranquility smoothing his features. Sirius crept closer, the mattress dipping as he settled beside him. His storm-grey eyes softened as he buried his face in the w…