After the moon‘s embrace (wolfstar)
The morning sun cast a warm glow over the room, its gentle light filtering through the curtains. Remus lay in bed, his body weary and his mind heavy with the remnants of the previous night's transformation.
Sirius, ever watchful, entered the room with a tray of food and a steaming cup of tea. His eyes softened as he saw Remus' pale, tired face.
"Morning, Moony," Sirius greeted softly, setting the tray on the bedside table.
Remus managed a weak smile, his eyes conveying gratitude. "Morning, Padfoot."
Sirius perched on the edge of the bed, concern etched on his features. "How are you feeling?"
Remus exhaled, his shoulders sagging. "Exhausted. The transformation was rough."
Sirius reached out, his fingers brushing against Remus' hand. "I wish I could take away the pain, Moony."
Remus closed his eyes briefly, the touch comforting. "It means a lot that you're here."
Leaving his hand where it was, Sirius leaned in, pressing a gentle kiss to Remus' forehead. "I'll always be here for you, no matter what."
As Remus sat up, Sirius offered him the cup of tea. The warmth seeped into Remus' hands, soothing his frayed nerves.
"You know," Sirius began, his voice soft, "James and Peter are out getting you some chocolate. Thought it might help."
A small smile tugged at the corners of Remus' lips. "You always know what I need."
Sirius leaned closer, his fingers tracing patterns on the back of Remus' hand. "I try."
Silence enveloped them for a moment, a comfortable stillness that spoke volumes.
"I hate how I lose control during the full moon," Remus confessed, his voice tinged with frustration.
Sirius' gaze never wavered, his eyes locked onto Remus'. "It's not your fault, Moony. You're still you."
Remus blinked back tears, his vulnerability laid bare before Sirius. "I'm scared, Sirius. Scared of what I become."
Sirius reached out, his hand cupping Remus' cheek. "You don't have to be scared alone. I'm here, remember?"
Tears welled in Remus' eyes, and he leaned into Sirius' touch. "I'm lucky to have you."
Sirius' thumb wiped away a stray tear, his voice tender. "We're lucky to have each other."
As the hours passed, they talked and laughed, their connection deepening with every shared moment. The food remained untouched, but the comfort they found in each other's presence was sustenance enough.
And as the day unfolded, Remus felt the weight of his exhaustion lifting, replaced by the warmth of Sirius' unwavering support. In the safety of Sirius' arms, he found solace, the shadows of the full moon's embrace fading in the light of their bond.