Parties and pining
(14 November, monday)
(moonage daydream and the diamond dog)
(18:56)
Padfoot: who came up with the phrase ‘shake what your mama gave you’
Padfoot: like what, am I shaking the trauma?
Padfoot: the internalised homophobia
Padfoot: the fear of physical touch?!
Moony: did Dorcas make fun of your white boy dancing again??
Padfoot: I'M SORRY I DON'T HAVE RHYTHM!!!
Moony: it’s ok, not everyone is supposed to dance 🫶
Padfoot: that is the most backhanded comment ever :/
Moony: I mean they aren’t wrong…..
Padfoot: my moves are precise, I was trained in ballroom dancing, it’s hard to shake
Moony: hard to shake what your mama gave ya?
Padfoot: NO
Moony: hehhehehehe I’m sorry I’m sorry!!!
Moony: but it was right there
Padfoot: Im not enjoying mean moony
Moony: *gasp*
Moony: I am never mean!!
Padfoot: oh you are
Padfoot: but you are also becoming more dramatic, courtesy of yours truly, so I will manage :)
Moony: oh no I am
Moony: this is a sad day
Padfoot: you’re doing it again?!!!!!
Moony: well now Im second guessing everything I say :/
Padfoot: it’s a good thing Moony!! means Uk rubbing off on you ;)
Moony: I hate you
Padfoot: no you don’t
Moony: no I don’t
Moony: but I hated that joke, it felt super gay and like a hatecrime all at once
Padfoot: homophobic but gay was my sweet spot back in the day
Moony: not a flex x
Padfoot: oh definitely not
Padfoot: I have many, MANY regrets
Moony: me too
Padfoot: spilllllllll
Moony: what?
Padfoot; your regrets???
Moony: ……
Moony: you cannot laugh
Padfoot: I make no promises
Moony: spectacular
Moony: I had…… a roadman phase
Padfoot: MOONY NO!!!!!
Moony: there were nike tech tracksuits involved….
Padfoot: REMUS!!!!!?!
Moony: I was 14, I’ve grown now!!!!
Padfoot: good, because that is embarrassing
Moony: oh yeah, come over here and shake what your mama gave you??
Padfoot: is that a threat or a promise ;)
Moony:……..
Moony: I have chosen to leave this conversation
Padfoot: but my pickup lines are so good??!!!
Moony: HA
Moony: now I KNOW that’s not true
Padfoot: are you a good book, cause you had me screaming as I finished?
Moony: 6/10, mainly points for creativity, didn’t enjoy the aggressive sexual component
Padfoot: oh we’re scoring them?
Moony: I’ve got to help the poor soul you’re doing to try and use them on
Padfoot: ha yeah, Moony the wingman
Moony: just helping my friends out
(moonflower supremacy)
(19:20)
Moony: fuuckkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk
Lilyflower: what did Sirius do?
Moony: called me their wingman, helping him find OTHER people essentially
Lilyflower: oof
Moony: yeah :/
Lilyflower: want me to come over and we can watch greys
Moony: yes pleaseeeee
Moony: I love you x
Moony: whore
Lilyflower: damn
Moony: sorry, I was being too nice, it was disconcerting
Lilyflower: I was scared too I won’t lie
Moony: glad we cleared this up x
Lilyflower: love you moonshine
Moony: you’re ok or whatever
Lilyflower: awwww Remus, you’re being too nice 🫶
Lilyflower: see you in a minute
(Da Boyyyzzzz 🥶😩😈)
(19:20)
Effiesfav: I hate myself
Imalwaysright: we can watch youtube videos on how to twerk Pads, don’t worry !!
Effiesfav: what ? no James, I tried using pick up lines on moony and he started rating them, to help me for the poor people I’m going to use them on, as in OTHER people
Imalwaysright: damnnnn
Effiesfav: I knowwwww
Effiesfav: honestly should I just give up, get drunk and make out with a stranger ??
Imalwaysright: NO!!
Imalwaysright: I’m not letting you sabotage this
Effiesfav: ughhhhhh
Effiesfav: you’re right
Imalwaysright: I always am :)
Effiesfav: ego the size of a lake -_-
Imalwaysright: and I still got a heart to match it
Effiesfav: stupid romantic making me make good life choices and shit -_-
Imalwaysright: the audacity
Effiesfav: how dare you
Imalwaysright: the disrespect!!
Effiesfav: I love you 💗
Imalwaysright: Love you too Pads 💗
(moonage daydream and the diamond dog)
(19:30)
Moony: ok I may raise it to a 6.5/10, i’m feeling generous
Padfoot: oh 0.5, how generous
Padfoot: what changed your mind?
Moony: I like books, it was a scary, yet somewhat thoughtful and personal pickup line
Padfoot: well I am amazing
Moony: that’s a bit generous, but you sometimes have nice outfits
Padfoot: wowww Remus is giving compliments all round today
Moony: what can I say, I’m a generous person
Padfoot: do you want to know the real reason behind my outfits?
Moony: oh do pray tell
Padfoot: we’ll I have to dress well, I didn’t spend all that time in the closet for nothing
Moony: oop-
Padfoot: HA
Padfoot: I can imagine your face right now
Moony: ew, please don’t imagine my face, I wouldn’t wish that upon anyone
Padfoot: but it’s such a beautiful face, why shouldn’t I?
Moony: don’t say that things like that Padfoot
Padfoot: even if it’s true?
Moony: most definitely if you think it’s true
Padfoot: what are your opinions on dinner parties
Moony: (thank you for the subject change)
Padfoot: (anything you need Remus)
Moony: my opinions on dinner parties?? the thing that killed Jesus??
Padfoot: Remus, you’re an atheist
Moony: I’m aware, but dinner parties are scary :(
Padfoot: there wouldn’t be any food you’re allergic to, Regulus finds out everyone’s allergies before he even knows them
Moony: that’s terrifying, and somewhat sweet
Padfoot: that’s him in a nutshell
Moony: I know it’s not, but I’m pretty sure that’s a crime
Padfoot: I’m pretty sure he’s a criminal, he’s just too smart for anyone to know
Moony: the best criminals are never caught
Padfoot: that’s deep
Moony: I tend to be at times
Padfoot: there are sooooo many jokes I could make right now but I’m being on my best behavior
Moony: I don’t know what’s kinkier, the jokes or you being a ‘good boy’
Padfoot: WOW
Padfoot: ok this is a side of Remus I have never met before
Moony: because it’s NOT me
Moony: Lily stole my fucking phone
Padfoot: damn :(
Moony: you wanted me to make dirty jokes??
Padfoot: ………..
Moony: ok I’m LEAVING
Padfoot: byeeeee moonshine
(wednesday)
(moonage daydream and the diamond dog)
(13:35)
Padfoot: Remus
Padfoot: I been arrested
Moony: how are you texting me ????
Padfoot: nooooo
Padfoot: you’re supposed to respond with confusion and be a bit mad at me?
Moony: Oh I’m sorry, have I offended you with my common sense?
Padfoot: yes
Moony: So you have not been arrested?
Padfoot: not yet
Moony: YET??!!
Padfoot: I stole something
Moony: oh for fuck sake Sirius what did u steal??
Padfoot: nail varnish
Padfoot: from primark
Moony: they aren’t going to arrest you for that
Padfoot: YOU DON'T KNOW THAT!!!!
Moony: this is really letting down your punk rock image
Padfoot: we’ll I’m sorry I’ve never been arrested before ?!?!
Moony: you haven’t ?
Padfoot: YOU HAVE??
Moony: ……..
Moony: possibly
Padfoot: REMUS THAT IS SO HOT WTF
Moony: ah yes because breaking and entering is the hottest thing of all
Padfoot: where did you break into???
Moony: my old school
Padfoot: oh?
Moony: what can I say I had a rebellious stage
Padfoot: somehow that doesn’t surprise me
Moony: so in fact i’m more punk rock than you
Padfoot: WHY WOULD YOU EVEN SAY THATTTT
Moony: just the truth Pads xx
Padfoot: we can’t be friends anymore
Padfoot: I’m breaking up with you
Moony: but who will provide you with sarcastic comments?
Padfoot: Pete is spectacular at sarcasm excuse you
Moony: fair enough
Padfoot: damn that response was drier than the desert
Moony: in my defence I’m currently trying to write an essay ?!
Padfoot: we’ll then why are you texting me?
Moony: I was baffled by your stupidity and had to open the message
Padfoot: you were supposed to say, ‘because I love talking to you Sirius’
Moony: I could’ve, but I’m not a liar
Padfoot: RUDEEE
Moony: ……
Moony: you’re conversation can sometimes be…… enjoyable
Padfoot: God (Taylor) Remus, just make out with me already with that love confession
Moony: love confession no?
Moony: I was just
Moony: That’s not how I meant it
Moony: because you know I was just
Padfoot: ok don’t panic!!!
Padfoot: I was joking
Moony: ohhhhh
Padfoot: yeah
Padfoot: talk later
Sirius groaned and scrubbed a hand across his face in frustration. Even hinting at Remus about them being romantically involved made Remus panic.
They really didn’t want to ruin this friendship, and so for about the twentieth time that day Sirius reminded himself that Remus was merely a friend.
A friend that they loved.
And wanted to kiss.
Well fuck, James’ distraction tactics were proving useless.
(17 November, Thursday)
(moonage daydream and the diamond dog)
(15:34)
Moony: I have a request
Padfoot: sorry moonshine but I only wear my spandex when I’m working out
Moony: not at all where I was going with this conversation
Padfoot: worth a try ;)
Moony: ANYWAYS
Moony: can I make the playlist for the party????
Padfoot: of course Remus
Moony: great!!
Moony: is it like a dance music party or a more sombre occasion
Padfoot: well I plan to get absolutely floored
Moony: brilliant, a mix of both then
Padfoot: sounds good :)
Padfoot: remember to put lots of Taylor!!!!
Moony: you think I wouldn’t?!?!?
Padfoot: just making sure xx
Moony: you’re doubt quite frankly hurts
Padfoot: Im sorry Moony
Padfoot: how can I make it up to you??
Moony: I mean my student loans are still in need of payment
Padfoot: I thought we were past this?!?!?
Moony: worth a try xx
(18 November, Friday)
(moonage daydream and the diamond dog)
(11:37)
Padfoot : oh Moony my loveeeee
Moony: 5 guessing you want something ??
Padfoot: fast reply as ever moonage daydream ;)
Moony: your the only person I message so, yes, I reply fast ?
Padfoot: I know for a FACT you’re terrible at opening peoples messages, yet you always open mine ;)
Moony: don’t kid yourself
Moony: I always open Lily’s messages
Padfoot: sooooooo you’re saying that I am equal to Lily
Padfoot: you’re best friend in the whole wide world
Padfoot: who you enjoy talking to :)))
Moony: you’re gonna keep pushing aren’t you ?
Padfoot: you know me so well ;)
Moony: FINE !
Moony: I maybe
(5 mins later)
Moony: I guess I enjoy talking to you or whatever
Padfoot: just get down on one knee and propose already god
Padfoot: aren’t you dramatic :/
Moony: PADFOOT you MADE ME !!!!!!
Padfoot: I know, but winding you up is oh so fun :))
Moony: you’re insufferable -_-
Padfoot: maybe
Padfoot: butttttttt
Padfoot: I’m also someone who forgot they have to finish an assignment and need someone to get the drinks for tmwww :))))
Moony: AHA I KNEW IT !!!
Moony: you did need me for something
Padfoot: I did also really want to talk to you Moony my love :’(
Moony: look at you just using my good nature for evil
Padfoot: I’ll ask Pete to make you his triple chocolate brownies for tmw
Moony: …….
Moony: ughhhh
Moony: I’m so easily bought :/
Padfoot: THANK YOU MY LOVEEEEEEE XXXXXXXXXXX <333333
Moony: yeah yeah
Moony: just revolute me already
Padfoot: I knew you were just using me for my money :’(
Moony: yep :))
Padfoot: well it works ;)
Moony: 80 pounds is kinda a lot for drink??
Padfoot: well I had to tip you for you’re kind service !!!
Padfoot: buy yourself something pretty ;)
Moony: and on that horrifying note
Moony: byeeeee
Padfoot: YOU WILL FALL FOR MY CHARMS EVENTUALLY MARK MY WORD !!!!
Moony: new phone, who dis ?
Padfoot: THAT WONT WORK ON ME MOONPIE !!!!
Moony: already goneeee can’t hear you :)
Padfoot: talk to you tmw Moony :)
(18 November, saturday)
(moonage daydream and the diamond dog)
(13:27)
Moony: here’s the playlist for tonight x
Moony: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6JouhJ2iEMGbr6SlocHbj5?si=LRqCt3iSQDmecIgW-fCsKQ
Padfoot: wow you’re taking this in charge of music thing very seriously
Moony: if the opportunity occurs to make everyone listen to Taylor, One Direction, Bowie and hits from the 70’s and 80’s you’re crazy to think I wouldn’t take it !!!
Padfoot: and Beyoncé
Moony: say anything bad about Beyoncé and we’re not friends anymore -_-
Padfoot: I WOULD NEVER !!!
Padfoot: it’s just made me giggle cause it’s so different from the rest
Moony: maybe but I am always in the mood to listen to her
Moony: my mum used to play her ALL the time when I was young
Moony: I used to dance to crazy in love in my high chair
Padfoot: the crazy in love music video >>>>>
Padfoot: if I wasn’t a raging homosexual I would be in love with her
Moony: as a raging bisexual I can confirm that I am in love with her
Padfoot: she’s the only other person you’re allowed to be in love with ;)
Moony: other ??
Padfoot: how much will I have to flirt with you for you to flirt back smh
Moony: oh you’re gonna have to do WAYYYY better than that to even be in with a shot
Padfoot: is that A challenge ?????!!!!
Moony: NO IT ISNT !!!
Padfoot: oh but I so wanted it to be
Moony: and yet again
Moony: on that note, i gtg :)))
Padfoot: I WILL GET you TO FLIRT WITH ME IF ITS THE LAST THING I DO !!!!
(moonflower supremacy)
(12:36pm)
Moony: I’m a stupid gay idiot
Moony: stupid stupid and so very very gay
Lilyflower: Sirius ?
Moony: do you even need to ask ?
Lilyflower: I thought I would give you the benefit of the doubt :)))
Lilyflower: what did he do now ??
Moony: flirt with me
Lilyflower: that seems superrrrr gay to me just saying
Moony: yeah but like they flirt with everyone !!!
Lilyflower: we can’t do this again
Moony: I’m sorry for talking sm about it Lils xx
Lilyflower: Remus you can always talk to me xx
Lilyflower: sorry I was short with you, I just had a fight with Petunia and I’m pissed
Lilyflower: and then I’m pissed BECAUSE i’m pissed and I don’t wanna be pissed off later cause I was really looking forward to it
Moony: wanna talk about it ??
Lilyflower: I told my parents about James and she overheard
Lilyflower: and she doesn’t approve
Lilyflower: she says she won’t meet him and that he’s not allowed to come to her wedding
Moony: wtf why ?!?!?
Lilyflower: cause she’s a bitch
Lilyflower: she said he’s ‘uncultured’ r smth
Lilyflower: even though he’s wayyyy smarter than all of us combined, and had such a fancy upbringing, like private schools and shit
Lilyflower: she’s just a racist bitch
Lilyflower: so I will NOT be going to her wedding
Moony: holy shit Lils I’m so sorry
Moony: that’s so disgusting !!!!!
Lilyflower: she’s said homophobic shit before about girlfriends I’ve had so I dunno why I thought this would be any different
Moony: your parents are so lovely, how did she end up like a satan's asshole ?!?!!?
Lilyflower: I dunno but I’m over it
Lilyflower: and my parents honestly side with me, but they’re not gonna stop talking to her cause she’s their daughter blah blah blah
Moony: well you DEFINITELY can stop talking to her
Lilyflower: oh I will
Lilyflower: and yet I can’t even stay pissed for long because I told James and he’s coming round and we’re gonna binge watch greys anatomy and eat cake and then go and help set up for the party later
Moony: Lils never let that man go
Lilyflower: I don’t plan to don’t worry :))
Lilyflower: he’s hereeeeee
Moony: have fun ;)))
Moony: see you later !!
(15 mins later)
Lilyflower: James is asking if you can come help out later ?
Lilyflower: he’ll collect you on our way there
Moony: of course :))))
Moony: text me when you’re on you’re way later
Lilyflower: will do
Lilyflower: see you then :)))
(19:17)
(moonflower supremacy)
Lilyflower: on our wayyy :)))
Moony: see you in two minutes !!
Remus put his phone in his pocket and checked he looked ok in the mirror one more time, his hair wasn’t co-operating, per usual. Frustratedly he attempted to curl the ringlets that had lost their shape throughout the day with some water, but was interrupted by a knock at the door.
He opened to door to see James and Lily, Lily turned to him and gave Remus a watery smile. Remus never a person for words when it came to comforting people, opened his arms as an invitation to Lily and she surged forward to hug him.
Remus didn’t usually like hugs, but over the years him and Lily had perfected a flawless hug. They were the exact right amount of pressure that it didn’t hurt any of his aching limbs, but also didn’t feel like he was being treated like something fragile.
He kissed the top of her head and held her, knowing that she needed it, he whispered soothing words in her ear about how ‘she didn’t need a sister when she had him’. Eventually she pulled back and wiped her eyes. “God I don’t know why I’m crying, it’s so stupid!”
Remus smiled at her and wiped away a tear, “It’s definitely not stupid Lils, your sister was an absolute bitch, you’re allowed to cry.”
James who had been looking into the distance, giving Lily the privacy with her best friend he felt she needed. He turned back around to them and gently kissed the tip of her nose, “Also if you ever need me to smear peanut butter all over her house I would gladly do so.”
Remus gave the couple a perplexed look and James set into a rant about a prank he, Sirius and Peter had pulled involving peanut butter, and many stray dogs. Everyone knew Petunia hated dogs.
They talked about the prank all the way to the car, loading the drinks into the car, and most of the journey.
One prank led into another, into another, and into another. Remus laughed, “I honestly just feel sorry for whoever was in charge, they probably hated you.”
James just waved his hand dismissively, “Nah Minnie loves us really, especially Padfoot, if my parents didn’t take him in she would’ve been the very next person to do it.”
The next ten minutes we’re filled with James telling them about how wonderful Minnie was, “And a gay icon we found out too! Her wife is a therapist. We wanted Reggie to get to know Minnie, but she left the same year as us. She actually teaches in our uni now!”
Remus should’ve recognized this story, but he had realized about five minutes ago he would be seeing Sirius tonight, he would be drunk tonight, he would be drunk tonight in a room with all his friends….. and Sirius.
As he stressed about all the many stupid things he could do, all the many things that could go wrong he didn’t process the fact that ‘his’ Minnie and ‘their’ Minnie was the same person. His godmother Minerva Mcgonagall was like family to Sirius.
But he didn’t know this because all that was happening in his brain was panic, which happens to him more often than someone would think, especially when it comes to Sirius.
They parked outside Sirius and James’ flat and James and Remus started lifting the drinks up to the flat. James flew up the stairs, “screw you!” Remus shouted after him and James just laughed gleefully, gloating about his athleticism.
Remus barged into the flat and made his way to the kitchen to place the drinks down, figuring James could handle the rest he made his way over to the sofa to sit with Lily. “Why did I have to carry all the heavy stuff, you’re stronger than me?!” he grumbled.
Lily grinned, “Well Remus, my motto in this kind of situation tends to be ‘it’s not what you can do for misogyny, it’s what misogyny can do for you.’” He rolled his eyes but couldn’t hide the smile breaking out over his face.
At that moment Sirius walked into the living room holding two tops, wearing a towel around their waist, evident they had just gotten out of the shower. “Hey James, which one do you think I should wear, I was thinking the re-“ Sirius stopped abruptly. Lily was in fits of giggles and Remus was avoiding looking at Sirius.
James walked into the room to see Lily in stitches, Remus looking determinedly at the corner of the room and Sirius standing topless with a towel in his hair, and one around their waist, in the middle of the room.
James placed down the drinks he had been carrying and took a minute to absorb the peculiar sight before him. “A bit early in the night for stripping, is is not Pads?” Sirius glared at him and threw one of the tops they were holding at James.
“Oh ha, ha very funny Prongs.” Sirius said as he walked back into his room, beckoning James to come with him, “Oh and bring one of those bottles of wine with you!” Sirius shouted behind him.
Lily was still laughing at Remus’ almost petrified expression and whispered once James and Sirius were gone, “You ok there love, you’re looking a bit red.” Remus narrowed his eyes and shook his head in fake disdain at her.
“The nerve of you,” he said. Lily just grinned, which Remus soon copied. “Oh Lils,” he groaned quietly, placing his head on her shoulder. “I know Moons, I know,” she whispered as she patted his head.
“He’s so pretty,” Remus whined like a petulant child, Lily just nodded and agreed, she could only do so much when it came to freak outs, and this one was very new, Remus never freaked out about people romantically, ever.
Until now.