The Other Ones
(27th Oct, Thursday 14:07)
*Marlene created a group chat ‘the other ones’*
*Marlene added Dorcas to ‘the other ones’*
*Marlene added Peter to ‘the other ones’*
*Marlene added Mary to ‘the other ones’*
*Marlene added Reggie to ‘the other ones’*
Marlene: so we’ve all noticed it right
Peter: The fact Remus and Sirius and are basically in love with each-other
Peter: Yes I have
Mary: Yep
Mary: James and Lily too
Dorcas: We shouldn’t say anything though, right ??
Dorcas: They need to figure it out on their own
Marlene: for once I think meddling isn’t the best solution
Mary: Yeah, they all need to work it out in their own time
Reggie: However, that doesn’t mean we can’t have fun watching it all unfold.
Peter: Oh no, we’re gonna have SO much fun
Mary: I like the way you guys think
Mary: *smirks and drums fingers together evilly*
Marlene: let the games commence ;)
(14:34)
(we love taylor)
Moony: please kill me x
Padfoot: I know I say I would do anything for you Moony, but I really don’t think my complexion would enjoy prison :/
Moony: I’ve only ever asked you for one thing!!!
Moony: it’s only murder, chill
Padfoot: not sure I would consider murder ‘chill’, but ok
Padfoot: may I instead introduce a crazy concept called, ‘talking about it’
Moony: I’m still liking my murder idea better…..
Padfoot: Remus!!
Moony: fine!
Moony: I was in Starbucks and they asked for my name on my order
Moony: I said Remus and the barista just stared at me blankly, soooo I panicked and said the first name that came to my head
Padfoot: ok… I’m not seeing the issue here?
Moony: I had just come from my Greek mythology class, where we were learning about Castor and Pollux
Padfoot: oh no
Moony: oh yes!
Moony: I panicked and said, “Pollux is fine”
Moony: and the barista now looks at me like I’m mental but I just walk away to wait for my drink, internally dying of embarrassment
Padfoot: Moony!!!!
Moony: oh, it gets worse
Moony: when my drink is ready the barista shouts across the café
Moony: ‘Bollocks’
Padfoot: oh Remus
Moony: so as I went to get my drink the whole place was staring at me
Padfoot: ok so maybe I’m thinking murder wouldn’t be so bad
Moony: THANK YOU!!!
Padfoot: but there is a small chance I may die of laughter before I have time to kill you x
(14:43)
(Moonshine and Sunshine)
Moonshine: Hey James :)
Moonshine: are you and Sirius home?
Sunshine: Yes :)))
Sunshine: What’s up?
Moonshine: do you think you could go into Sirius’ room and give him the finger from me :)
Sunshine: Oh it would be my pleasure!!!!
(14:47)
(we love Taylor)
Padfoot: Moony wtaf ?!?
(14:48)
(Moonshine and Sunshine)
Moonshine: thank youuuuuuu
(14:50)
(we love Taylor)
Moony: I’m sorry Padfoot
Moony: but it needed to be done
Padfoot: :(
Padfoot: fine, I understand
Padfoot: also completely unrelated, but remember the fact that the Library of Alexandria burned down :)
Moony: SIRIUS WTF?!?!??
Moony: why would you even say that ?!
Padfoot: ehhhhhhh
Padfoot: I wanted to retaliate but I think I took it too far :/
Moony: fix it!!!
Padfoot: would it make you feel better if I said ao3 is like the modern Library of Alexandria???
Moony: oddly, yes
Padfoot: I’m so glad
Moony: you nearly ended our friendship there
Padfoot: I don’t think in situations, but I’m learning
Padfoot: I’ve actually started going to therapy :)
Moony: wait Padfoot really?!?
Padfoot: yep :)
Moony: I’m so happy for you!!!
Moony: like, this is such a huge step
Moony: congratulations :)
Moony: have you told anyone else?
Padfoot: I was going to tell the whole group but I forgot about it until like a minute ago :/
Moony: of course you did.....
Moony: go tell them now!!
Padfoot: fineeee
(13:03)
(rollin with the lgbt)
Taylorisgod: oh guys btw
Taylorisgod: I’m finally seeing someone!!!!
Reggie: Dating or hallucinations?
Taylorisgod: ………
Taylorisgod: a therapist???
Reggie: Oh.
Reggie: I liked my idea better.
Dorcassimp: oh Regulus, why didn’t we have you around sooner?!?!
Reggie: Something to do with disownment, I'm not sure.
Taylorisgod: ah isn’t it always the case :’)
Himboking: Not as common as you would think Pads
Taylorisgod: damn :/
Sweaterweather(mv): as someone who has two therapists, Poppy and Minnie (my cat), I would recommend the cat !!!
Galwaygirl: Remus we talked about this !!!
Sweaterweather(mv): sorry
Sweaterweather(mv): Poppy is also great
himboking: I would want Minnie to be my therapist but she did NOT like me
galwaygirl: Don’t take it personally, Minnie hates everyone but me, Remus and apparently Sirius :/
taylorisgod: what can I say, everyone loves me ;)
galwaygirl: Nah Minnie and Remus have a connection, anyone who Remus trusts completely, she trusts :)
taylorisgod: awwwww moonshine I knew we were meant to be xoxox
sweatherweather(mv): nope Minnie had a lapse of judgement
sweatherweather(mv): won’t happen again !!
taylorisgod: mooonnyyyyyy
taylorisgod: does our love means nothing to you ??!!!
Dorcassimp: Guys, stop flirting in the group chat
Dorcassimp: Keep it to your private chat
sweatherweather(mv): huh ?
sweatherweather(mv): nope Padfoot flirts, I’m just the unfortunate reciprocate who has to put up with it
Dorcassimp: okkkkkkkkkkkkkk -_-
taylorisgod: dont worry Moonshine, you will fall for my wiles one of these days
sweatherweather(mv): I highly doubt that x
himboking: Oh guys!!!
himboking: Who is free for a Halloween party at Sirius and I’s flat on the the 30th????
Dorcassimp: Cas and I are in :)
roseMary: Pete, Em and I are good to go as well!!
superiorblackbrother: Not sure yet, but I don’t have any other plans.
galwaygirl: Will there be costumes?
galwaygirl: Because if there isn’t, I’m not going :)
sweaterweather(mv): Lily!!!!
galwaygirl: Remus if you have a Halloween party and don’t dress up there is quite literally no point
taylorisgod: Lily who do you take me for!!!!
taylorisgod: of course there’s costumes, I’ve been planning mine for months
roseMary: You have???
taylorisgod: and you haven’t?!?
roseMary: Oh no, I have.
roseMary: Just checking out the competition
zumbagod: Sirius!!!
zumbagod: You have awakened competitive Mary, what the hell?!?!
sweaterweather(mv): James I will rsvp but I will NOT be wearing a costume
galwaygirl: He will
taylorisgod: yup
sweaterweather(mv): so free will just isn’t a thing anymore when it comes to costumes???
galwaygirl: Nope :)
taylorisgod: no x
sweaterweather(mv): oh goody :/
archibaldsupremacy: I will be Peter Parker
archibaldsupremacy: Because our initials are both P.P, and we both have sensory issues 🥰
Taylorisgod: slay Wormyyy
archibaldsupremacy: Don’t I always?
Taylorisgod: of course ;)
Taylorisgod: I cannot release my costume for ‘legal reasons’
Taylorisgod: but just know, it’s going to be amazing
sweaterweather(mv): Lily Evans, why do I have to dress up?!?
Galwaygirl: It’s tradition Remus!!!
sweaterweather(mv): it’s a celtic festival that americans decided to capitalize to try and give themselves things to celebrate other than christmas and easter cause they suck
sweaterweather(mv): americans suck, not christmas
sweaterweather(mv): christmas involves lots of chocolate so I’ve deemed it acceptable :)
Galwaygirl: oh not this again
sweaterweather(mv): LILY!! YOU'RE THE ONE THAT'S IRISH, U SHOULD BE MORE PISSED ABOUT THIS !!!
Galwaygirl: I should be…. but I like dressing up
Galwaygirl: Only thing that pisses me off about this is that no one can pronounce Samhain properly
Zumbagod: I sense this argument has happened before??
sweaterweather(mv): ……
sweaterweather(mv): I just don’t like halloween parties :/
Taylorisgod: Remus you know you don’t have to go, or dress up, if it’s too much?
Taylorisgod: Lily and I were just joking, do whatever you’re comfortable with :) x
sweaterweather(mv): thank you Padfoot, I’m just a grumpy fuck
sweaterweather(mv); but I do want to go
sweaterweather(mv): promise :)
(the other ones)
Marlene: Does anyone else feel like they’re intruding in something??
Peter: Yes!!!!
Regulus: Painfully so.
Dorcas: Sometimes I hate gay people
Mary: Cas?!???
Dorcas: Like they just need to get their gay shit together and make out
Peter: retweetttt
Marlene: you do realise we’re not on twitter rn?
Peter: Yeah I know but I feel like it can be used in all context :)
Marlene: You know what, fair enough
Marlene: I’m gonna steal that one :)
Dorcas: Peter you do realize you have just facilitated my wife’s newest hyperfixation
Regulus: Wife???
Dorcas: I’ve been trying it out lately ;)
Marlene: wjjendbdbdbnenenene
Mary: I think i just heard Marlene scream from the other side of town
Marlene: as I should!!!!
Marlene: I’m gonna be that person’s wife one day!!!!
Regulus: You guys are so sweet.
Regulus: It's nauseating.
Peter: yeah you get used to it after a while
Regulus: Can’t wait.
(rollin with the lgbt)
Himboking: We do have one small problem though
Himboking: Sirius and I both have projects due (procrastination at it’s finest)
Himboking: So could someone grab the drink for the party??
roseMary: I would but I have also procrastinated and have mid term papers due 😩
superiorblackbrother: Same here.
archiboldsupremacy: Samsies
Dorcassimp: this may come as a surprise but I’m actually up to date with my assignments
Himboking: Oh great :)
Himboking: Could you grab the drink? x
Dorcassimp: no x
Himboking: Then why would you say anything?!?
Dorcassimp: to contribute to my loveable but chaotic energy??
archiboldsupremacy: Of course :)
Dorcassimp: thank you Peter!!!!
Dorcassimp: now that is a man with true vision
Galwaygirl: I have also procrastinated but I know someone who hasn’t!!! @sweaterweather(mv)
sweaterweather(mv): ughhhhhhhhh, fine
sweaterweather(mv): I guess I can go :/
Galwaygirl: Thank youuuuuuu
sweaterweather(mv): mhmmmm
sweaterweather(mv): what does everyone want?!?
sweaterweather(mv): I’m going to big Tesco's
Dorcassimp: and don’t be stingy!!
Dorcassimp: Sirius is paying
Taylorisgod: I am?
Zumbagod: That fat inheritance has to be good for something?
Dorcassimp: retweet ^^^
archiboldsupremacy: I’m glad to have started this new age of retweetness :’)
archiboldsupremacy: And Remus can I please have apple cider x
sweaterweather(mv): of course Peter :)
roseMary: Are we going for classy drunk or trashy drunk?
Taylorisgod: if I'm paying we might as well get drunk on fancy gin and grey goose vodka
roseMary: I approve this message xx
galwaygirl: White wine for me pleaseee Moony :)
sweaterweather(mv): Taylor wannabe
galwaygirl: AND PROUD!!!!
Taylorisgod: slayyyyy Lils
Zumbagod: If Sirius is paying then I’ll have prosecco please 🥰
superiorblackbrother: Can I please have red wine Remus?
sweaterweather(mv): Of course :)
sweaterweather(mv): Sirius you have my number so you can revolute me
Taylorisgod: I knew you never loved me!!!
Taylorisgod: It was always just about the money
sweaterweather(mv): yes
Taylorisgod: damn :/
(Biology Nerds)
(20:45)
James: Do you think they expect anything??
Lily: Nope I don't think so!!
James: Ok good!!!
Lily: phase two is a go !!!!!!!!
(28th October, Friday)
(we love Taylor)
(12:45)
Padfoot: so I’ve been thinking
Moony: oh I’m so sorry
Moony: that must be incredibly hard for you :(
Padfoot: HA!
Padfoot: I've been thinking of becoming a satanic worshipper :)
Moony: ……
Moony: I’m going to need you to elaborate
Padfoot: ok so in almost world religions you have the world that we are in, and an after life
Padfoot: and in the afterlife good people are rewarded and bad people are punished
Moony: I am aware of the basic premise but you may continue
Padfoot: thank you xx
Padfoot: the ‘good’ people go to, let’s take Christianity for example, heaven
Padfoot: and God rewards them and whatever
Moony: still confused where you're going with this??
Padfoot: let me finish!!!
Padfoot: and the bad people go to hell
Padfoot: where Satan punishes them
Padfoot: butttt, Satan is punishing the ‘bad’ people, so doesn’t that make Satan good??
Padfoot: therefor Satan is lowkey a slay, punishing the paedophiles and rapists of the world
Padfoot: so why not worship them :)
Moony:……
Moony: You know your having a bad day when you find yourself agreeing with what Sirius fucking Black has to say :/
Padfoot: I knew I was a genius!!!
Moony: genius was never even MENTIONED
Padfoot: I knew you believed in me Moonshine :’)
Padfoot: it was only a matter of time before that harsh, sarcastic exterior melted away to show the true Moony beneath
Moony: you make my head hurt x
Padfoot: Remus one more compliment and I’m going to implode!!!!
Moony: ….. I give up
Moony: tell me why I stopped paying attention in class for this?
Padfoot: our undeniable love?
Moony: yeah no, try again
Padfoot: my enveloping personality?
Moony: yeah not that either
Padfoot: dammit :/
Moony: Padfoot….
Padfoot: Moony?
Moony: I’m not in my lecture
Padfoot: what?
Moony: my lecture apparently finished while you were texting me
Moony: I am now in a class in the introduction to geology
Moony: in one of the back rows
Padfoot: riveting
Moony: how do I leave without looking rude?!?!?
Padfoot: you stand up
Moony: ok
Padfoot: and you leave
Moony: oh for fucks sake Sirius!!!
Padfoot: I don’t know Remus?!??
Moony: I guess introduction to geology it is
Moony: oh my god it’s three hours long :/
Padfoot: you’re not going to?
Moony: oh but I am
Moony: ughhhhhhh
Moony: if I leave everyone stares at me and I then will have a panic attack
Moony: if I don’t leave I have to sit with my thoughts for three hours because my phone is on 25% and I don’t have a charger
Moony: which would also result in a panic attack
Moony: so really it’s a loose loose situation
Padfoot: what lecture theatre are you in?
Moony: B023
Moony: why?
Remus looked up perplexed and out of the corner of his eye saw the door open and someone quietly enter the lecture theatre. They slinked into the same row as Remus, near the back.
He looked up to politely smile at whomever had decided to sit beside him when he realized he was smiling at a familiar face.
Sirius grinned broadly and plonked himself down in the seat next to Remus. “What on earth are you doing here?!” Remus said in a hushed whisper. “I thought you could use some emotional support if you had to sit through three hours of geology, Sirius responded, also whispering.
Remus was going to say something in return but Sirius put their finger to their lips and gestured towards the annoyed stares he and Remus were getting from people around them.
Sirius leant over and placed his mouth so close to Remus’ ear that Remus could feel the warmth of their breath against his skin, “Just listen to the lecture, or use your phone, whatever you want,” Sirius leant down to fish a charger out of their bag.
“I’m here for emotional support if you decide to leave or stay,” they said, leaning in once again, handing Remus the charger.
Remus turned back towards the lecture, he had never been so grateful for the poor lighting in the back of the old lecture theaters as he was right now.
The gloominess was able to hide the blood rushing into his cheeks at an alarmingly fast rate. Remus wasn't sure he had ever properly blushed up until now.
While Sirius was typing quietly on their phone, Remus allowed himself a moment to let his fingertips ghost over the spot on his neck that Sirius' breath been only moments before.
He felt as if he were simultaneously on fire, and like a bucket of ice water had been thrown over him. He couldn't believe that Sirius would do this, just drop everything to help him..... but then again Remus was certain Sirius would do this for any one of his friends.
Remus tried to ignore the butterflies that still fluttered in his stomach. He began to repeat the words 'Just friends' over and over in his mind, like a mantra that would somehow save him from the inevitable heartache he was convinced he was getting himself into.
Slowly he let the words of the lecturer wash over him, hoping that they would offer some sort of distraction from the battle taking place between his logical brain, and his stupid pining heart.
An hour and a half into the lecture and Remus and Sirius were quite invested in geology. Who knew it actually wasn’t one of the most incredibly boring things ever?!
Sirius tried to comment on certain things, saying things like 'Mhmm, sedimentary rocks' while posing in pretend deep philosophical thought, a hand stroking his imaginary beard.
But soon enough every time Sirius and Remus tried to talk to each other they were met with an array of increasingly pissed off stares. So in the end they decided texting was better.
(we love Taylor)
(13:34)
Padfoot: I’ve got to say Remus, you have fuelled my passion for crystals
Moony: was that even possible?
Padfoot: nope
Padfoot: and yet you seem to manage it
Padfoot: as you quite often do ;)
Remus looked up from his phone to throw Sirius a disgruntled look.
(we love Taylor)
(13:36)
Padfoot: oh Moony my life is complete
Padfoot: never did I think I would see in person your reaction to my shameless flirting ;)
Moony: starting to think I never should’ve told you the room number
Padfoot: deflection are its finest x
Moony: it is my speciality ;)
Sirius snorted loudly at Remus’ attempt at flirting. They were met with one of the most scathing looks Sirius had ever received, he looked over at Remus and the moment they made eye contact they both burst into laughter.
Sirius leaned over and whispered into Remus’ ear, “If you can, I think we should make a run for it.” Remus was still lightly giggling and just nodded his head in agreement.
They both grabbed their bags and quietly snuck out the back of the lecture theatre, there was shouts of indignation from the professor as the door slammed behind them.
Sirius grinned at Remus and broke into a sprint, as they heard the now very disgruntled professor started to walk down the hall towards them, shouting obscenities after them as they hurled down the corridor.
Four corridors later, and sure they weren't being followed, they began to slow down, both panting in an attempt to catch their breath, Remus significantly more so.
Remus groaned as he leant on the wall behind him for support. "There is a reason I don't fucking exercise!" Remus said, still gasping for breath.
Sirius just grinned at Remus before using the hair tie on his wrist to quickly throw his hair into a bun, to keep it out of their face, as he leaned against the same wall.
Remus had to avert his gaze, scared that if he looked directly at Sirius while they were both still slightly pink cheeked and panting, that he may very well spontaneously combust into a ball of flames in that very corridor.
Especially seeing as there was a lose strand falling into Sirius' eyes that Remus had to physically stop himself from leaning forward and tucking it behind their ear.
Remus' breathing was finally returning to normal when Sirius peeled themselves away from the wall, and Remus' side...
Remus could say he didn't mind, that he didn't care that Sirius' arm pressed against his hadn't been the best thing that had happened to him all week... but that would be a lie.
Sirius had wandered over to the other side of the corridor that looked onto a small courtyard, where there were arched windows with window ledges deep enough to sit in.
They lowered themselves down onto the window ledge and hugged their knees to their chest, the sun was gleaming in the window, highlighting Sirius’ face in all the right places, and casting dramatic shadows that sharpened his already high cheekbones.
Remus didn't know much about art, but he knew that the person before him truly was a work of art. It was such a beautiful sight that Remus wanted to throw the doors open to each classroom and say, 'Look at this! Have you ever seen anything so amazing!'.
But he was selfish, he wanted to keep this moment just to himself, so instead he just admired from afar, committing every highlight and shadow to his memory. ‘A work of art that only he ever got to see’, he thought smugly.
Sirius raised an eyebrow and waved a hand in the air, "Hellooo Remus, you good?" Remus smiled and shook his head lightly, "Yeah fine, like I told you, I really am NOT built for sports."
And Sirius grinned, that goddamn grin that Remus was discovering made him crazy, "I'm sure there's some physical activities you're good at," Sirius says, a mischievous tone to their voice.
Remus laughed to hide the fact his heart feels as if it's about to burst out of his chest, "Oh fuck off," he says, peeling himself from the wall and joining Sirius on the windowsill.
Remus found more and more that all he wanted to do lately was just to be near Sirius, something about him was just……… magnetic.
They sat in a comfortable silence for a couple of minutes, looking out onto the deserted courtyard before them, most people were in class, or had gone home for midterm break already.
A butterfly lazily fluttered past, this was the first time it hadn't been raining for a week and it was obvious the nature around them was taking advantage of it.
The birds were singing quietly, and there was a low humming which Remus recognized as bees collecting the last of their nectar before all the flowers died, it had been an unusually warm autumn, so the sun hitting them still had a small amount of heat in it.
Sirius turned to look at Remus, he had tilted his head up towards the sun, his eyes were closed and he looked as if he were just absorbing everything around them.
It was a rare moment of beauty, where it wasn't raining, and nature was reclaiming a small amount of the space that had been trampled by students for months. And yet the most beautiful thing was Remus sitting beside him, and he couldn’t tear his eyes away.
Sirius smiled secretly to themselves, they knew Remus well enough to know he was always stressed about something. So Sirius was guessing the calmness that was spreading across Remus' features was a rare occurrence.
Sirius knew that they were just friends, and yet he couldn't stop the magnetic power this boy had over him. He even found himself slowly gravitated towards Remus, so much so that they accidentally bumped shoulders.
Remus opened his eyes and smiled at Sirius, looking them right in the eye he said, "Thank you... for everything."
Remus was looking at him with those big green eyes, and long brown eyelashes, and the freckles that dusted across his cheeks and lord all Sirius wanted to do was kiss him…..
But he knew he couldn't ruin the moment, so instead he just smiled, hoping it seemed happy and nonchalant, instead of portraying the aching he felt in his chest.
Sirius grinned again, that fucking 'Sirius Black grin' that lit up his whole face in the most mesmerizing way.
Remus wanted to kiss the stupid grin off their stupid face but Sirius was now looking at him bemused… Remus realized Sirius had something and he hadn't heard a single word of it, entirely consumed in his won thoughts.
“Huh?” Remus responded eloquently. Sirius laughed, “I said, it was my pleasure Remus, I was on campus anyway, and I’ll take any excuse to see you.”
As Remus tried to process these words Sirius bumped their shoulder against his, “Was it ok that I came? I know we haven’t met up much in person but I just thought that you know it wasn’t exactly on purpose it was more of a, ‘I’ll see you when I see you’ kind of thing….. Which I realize now was kind of stupid, but then we both are pretty stupid-“
Remus cut Sirius off, “Before you embarrass yourself any further, of course I don’t mind Sirius, you’re one of my best friends.”
Sirius coughed and retracted his feet back towards his chest, “Of course.”
‘Just friends’, Sirius thought to himself,
‘Just friends.’
'Just friends' Remus had said, in an attempt to cover up the fact that there was this burning his chest every time Sirius touched him.
They stay there a little while longer, neither of them wanting to leave this accidental utopia they had just created....
But eventually Remus had to go to Tesco's for the drinks, and Sirius had to go home to finish a project.
Sirius tried insisting that they should go with Remus but Remus refused, “You have like five assignments due, go home and finish them so you can actually attend this party! I don’t mind going by myself.”
Impressed with himself Remus also managed to stay immune to the pleading puppy dog expression Sirius gave him next.
Tesco's was five minutes from the uni campus and Sirius’ flat was a ten minute walk, they walked slowly, neither of them wanting this moment to be over.
However they finally reached the crossroads where they had to go their separate ways (how figurative).
They set off in different directions, both wearing soft smiles that emitted a delicate golden light...
And as they walked a golden trail of light was left behind each of them, a single thread of gold tying them together.
Both were reluctant to accept how they truly feel about each other, but slowly they were starting to realise.... slowly they were starting to fall.