The Dorlene Revelation
The Dorlene Revelation
“Damn it!” Remus sighed with a smirk pulling at his lips while putting his book down on the sofa next to him. “Can’t get any reading done with you lot round here”.
“We’ve been telling you this for years, Moony”, Prongs chuckled lightly. “Oh for fuck sake!” Sirius yelled. Everyone looked over to see Peter with a beaming grin on his face, “beat him again.” he explained. “Fucking hate chess.” Sirius grumbled. “Oh chill out babes, it’s only ‘cause you’re no good at it” Marlene quipped. “Oh yeah, ‘course Marls, ‘cause you’re so much better yourself.” Sirius scowled. He slumped down grumpily on the scarlet sofa opposite, planting his legs lazily across Remus’ lap and lacing their fingers together gently. Their shared smiling glance did not go unnoticed by the rest of the group.
“Awwwww I don’t think I’ll ever be able to get over this” Lily gushed, gesturing between the two smitten boys on the sofa. “Yeah, it’s literally the cutest thing we’ve ever seen” Dorcas added. “You’re forgetting about me and Lily-flower here” James huffed, smiling easily while he swung an arm around the shoulders of a blushing Lily. “Yeah, don’t forget about us too, love” Marlene grinned, pressing her hand into Dorcas’. The group fell silent.
“Wait- did you just say-” Peter leaned forward, having finished packing the chess set away. “Are you and-”, Lily began. “ARE YOU AND DORCAS A THING?!!” Sirius finished, eyes wide with glee and a huge grin plastered on his face. Red rushed into Marlene’s face all at once, just as Dorcas began to stutter.
“I- um. Well, yes.” Dorcas settled on, casting a quick glance down at her hand entwined with Marlene’s. “Yes.” She said again, more sure this time as she fixed her gaze on Marlene’s. A small sheepish smile spread across the blonde girl's face. “Yes.” Marlene confirmed, turning to the rest of the group. Their beaming faces glowed in the crackling firelight, radiating pure joy.
“That’s brilliant, girls.” James said, smiling as if he’d won the lottery. “Yeah. This is… amazing”, Lily looked as if she was going to cry tears of joy. “How long?” Sirius demanded, clearly buzzing with the news.” “Pads, chill out. They only just told us” Remus said, eyes on Marlene and Dorcas, pride radiating from him. “Well, they didn’t actually tell us..” Peter clarified, a nervous smile painted on his features. “Yeah, well we were going to. But we didn’t know how.” Dorcas replied. “And to answer your question Sirius, about a month”. A gigantic gasp leapt from Sirius’ mouth. “YOU’VE BEEN GOING OUT FOR A MONTH AND YOU DIDN’T EVEN TELL ME?!” He breathed, holding a hand to his heart, scandalised. “Marlene, how could you?” he finished, dramatically. “Oh shut it you prick, you and Remus took three months to have the balls to tell us” James batted a hand in Sirius’ direction. “Cas, Marls, we’re so happy for you.” he added, looking genuinely pleased for his friends. “Yeah, we’re proud of you” Remus added cheerfully, “even this one.” he nudged Sirius.
Everyone gazed at each other, comfortable silence filling the circle. Sirius looked around at everyone, and abruptly burst into a fit of barking laughter. Remus shoved him in an effort to placate the obnoxious noise. It did not work.
The group waited for it to subside. Wiping his eyes, Sirius started his explanation. “Oh jeez, I’m sorry about this” he began in between wheezes. “It’s just- look at us. Remus and Sirius, James and Lily, Marlene and Dorcas,” he paused, “ and then little old Pete” he relapsed into joyous giggles. The group shared a smile. Peter tried his best to look disgruntled but couldn’t hide the shy smile that took over his lips. James reached down and ruffled his hair- “don’t worry Wormy, we’ll find you someone”. The group laughed together, disguising the short moment between Dorcas and Marlene. The two girls looked at eachother, wore their biggest smiles and squeezed their hands together. They had done it- even if they hadn’t actually meant to.