Remus Lupin was not a fan of truth or dare. However, Sirius and James had come bursting in through the door, hands full of glorious snacks, and insisted they all play the silly game. They proudly reiterated their story of drowning Filch in lemon pie. Remus watched the way Sirius' eyes lit up as he told the story. His grey eyes sparkled with flecks of blue and Remus loved the way his dark lashes outlined those lovely eyes. Remus sighed and followed the other boys up to the dormitory. He knew he would not be able to resist doing something Sirius asked him to.

This particular game of truth or dare was driving Remus over the edge. Every time James dared Sirius to do something, it somehow involved Remus as well. First it was, "Padfoot, I dare you to hold Moony's hand for three minutes." Then it was "Padfoot, you have to give Moony a big hug!" and of course he could not forgot "Padfoot, pet Moony like you are Filch and he is Mrs. Norris." Remus was starting to feel dizzy from all the small touches given to him by Sirius. He also noticed there seemed to be some strange mutual understanding between James and Sirius. They would glance at one another and try to stifle a small laugh. Peter may have been oblivious but Remus certainly was not. Then it hit him like a sudden attack, just like the time Lily Evans had charmed a bowtruckle in Care of Magical Creatures to attack James from behind out of nowhere.

They know I'm gay! They know, and that is why they are doing this. They must think I'll come clean if Sirius keeps doing all these things. Oh no, maybe they know I like Sirius! But how could—?

"Moony!" said James, "Time to come out of lala land there mate, we're going to bed."

"Oh good!" sighed Remus in relief he would be able to escape the situation. Maybe they were just being their normal weirdo selves and really didn't know anything, Remus hoped silently to himself.

"Wait, one more dare Padfoot." said James, smirking at Sirius.

Oh no. Please, please, please don't let it involve me! Remus looked terrified, but tried to just silently edge his way over to his bed unnoticed.

"I dare you to…hmm," James thought sleepily, "sleep in Moony's bed tonight. And Moony you have to be there too, no escaping for you."

"Oh really James what kind of dare is that? It's just plain stupid!" Remus said defiantly, having a mini heart attack at the thought of sleeping next to Sirius.

"Moony hates me!" exclaimed Sirius with a playful look in his eyes. He pretended to pout and looked up at Remus.

"You know I don't Padfoot…C'mon let's just go to bed." Remus felt defeated. This had to be a ploy to get him to confess. There could be no other reason for it.

Sirius smiled to himself and winked at James. He climbed into Remus' bed and closed the curtains around them. James wolf-whistled and Remus threw a shoe at his head. The two boys laid there in the dark in an awkward silence.

"Erm, I'm sorry you seem so uncomfortable Moony. I didn't realize you liked your personal space that much."

"Huh? Oh no it's fine Sirius, really. Just another one of James' silly dares. I'm glad it's you and not him or Peter though," Remus chuckled. Sirius laughed too and Remus got goosebumps on his arms as he heard that wonderful bark like laugh so close to him.

"Well I guess we should go to sleep now." Remus said, anxious to get this over with because inappropriate thought of what he would like to do to the warm mass laying next to him were starting to infiltrate his mind.

"Right." said Sirius, "But Moony I feel I should warn you…I have been known to molest people in my sleep."

"What?" Remus shot up with alarm. He would definitely lose all his willpower if Sirius started doing that.

"I'm joking Moony!" Sirius said, tears of laughter forming in his eyes. "You sure have been awfully jumpy this evening."

"Well, you might be to if…"

"If what?"

"Nothing. Goodnight Sirius." Remus said, slightly freaking out that he almost said 'if the person you were in love with kept touching you and not realizing the effect they have on you.'

Sirius looked at Remus questioningly in the dark but didn't say anything. He laid there on his back and sighed loudly. All he wanted to do was reach out and take his beloved werewolf's hand. He wanted to let him know that he would never be alone if he didn't want to be. James had assured him this was the perfect plan because confessions are much easier to make in the dark. All Sirius had to do was say, 'Remus, I love you.'

"Remus…" Sirius started saying. Remus immediately looked over at Sirius. He usually only used his first name if there was something bothering him and he wanted to talk about it.

"What is it Pads?" asked Remus.

"Goodnight." was all Sirius managed to say. Remus knew there was more to it than that, but he didn't want to pressure him. So he bid him goodnight again and turned over on his side, facing away from Sirius. He edged himself to the edge of the bed, summoning his willpower to not turn around and wrap his arms around the dark-haired beauty lying next to him. Sirius glanced over at Remus and couldn't take it anymore. The frustration buzzing around his brain was driving him mad!

"Remus, why have you never dated anyone?" Sirius asked.

"What?" asked Remus surprised and turned over to face Sirius again. "I dated that girl in fifth year." He said defensively.

"For like two weeks!" Sirius snorted.

"I don't want to talk about this." Remus said, annoyance in his tone.

"I'm sorry Rem, it's just…I don't know. You're a good looking bloke and all and I just want to see you happy." Sirius stated in a matter-of-fact tone. Remus' heart skipped a beat. Sirius had just said he was good looking! He knew it didn't really mean anything but still, it was nice to hear coming from the object of his affection.

"I appreciate that Padfoot but I really just don't think dating girls is the right thing for me." Remus said with a small laugh.

"What about dating blokes then?"

Remus said nothing. He was afraid of what his friends would think if they truly found out.

"Rem?.." asked Sirius.

"Goodnight Sirius." was his reply as he turned back around, not wanting to deal with this right now. Sirius decided to quit with the games. He wrapped his arm around Remus' waist and dragged him as close as possible to him. He held on tightly and buried his face in Remus' hair.

"Uhm, Sirius? I'm guessing you are asleep and really do molest people?" Remus said hesitantly.

"No you great poof!" Sirius said affectionately and nuzzled his nose against Remus' neck.

"Then, wh-what are you d-doing?" Remus stammered, half convinced he was dreaming.

"Would you date me?" Sirius whispered.

"Sirius? Are you serious? I thought you liked—"

"I, Sirius Black, am very serious. And I like you Remus Lupin and only you."

"Why? I don't understand." said a very confused Remus.

"Why do I like you? Oh because you are smart and kindhearted and brave and adorable." Sirius said and Remus snorted in disbelief.

"Oi you are difficult." Sirius said, and pounced on Remus until he has straddling him. Remus looked beyond bewildered and just looked up at the animagus, unsure of what the heck was going on. Sirius bent down and tentatively pressed their lips together. It was a shy kiss at first but quickly grew into something much more intense. Sirius ran his tongue along Remus' lower lip, causing him to shiver pleasantly at such a feeling. When Sirius began trailing kisses along Remus' neck and jaw line, Remus asked rather breathlessly,

"Sirius, is that what you really want? Do you really want me?"

"What do I want? I want these lips," Sirius said, kissing Remus again. "I want to touch this hair, stroke these arms, kiss everything from the top of your head and down." Sirius said with a smile and a wink. Remus shivered again at the thought of what Sirius had said. Remus shifted, gently removing Sirius from his place on top of him so that they were facing each other on the bed.

"Sirius Black," Remus said, unsure at first but gathering courage, "I really do love you."

"And I love you Remus Lupin." Sirius replied with no hesitance at all. He wrapped his arms around his werewolf again and pressed himself as close to his body as possible. Remus entwined their hands together and they fell asleep like that. They awoke the next day to James ripping the curtains open and whooping loudly, parading around the room singing "James Potter has the best ideas ever, he got Remus and Sirius together!"

The end :)