Remus-10
Best. Eighteenth. Ever. Remus had had the best time and had loved it. Honestly. Bowling and having a meal with his friends was the absolute best way to spend his eighteenth birthday. Everyone had been so happy and lively. Except Sirius. Well... Sirius had been alright and fun until he had to go and take that call from his family. He was worried about Sirius. After the call, Sirius had put on fake happiness and had quietened down. It wasn’t fair. Remus had to make him feel happy and loved. And he knew exactly how to do that... All he needed was a bit of help from his friends.
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*New Group chat created – SIRIUS'S SURPRISE BIRTHDAY*
*Members added – 7*
Remus(R): YO! Okay I wanna say thank you so so so so so so much for the most amazing birthday ever I loved it so much and I just dhfrgiabvuibvui THANK YOU!
Alice(A): YOUR WELCOME!
Frank(F): MUCHOS WELCOME MY DUDE!
James(J): Dude you are incredibly welcome we all had an amazing time
Lily(L): Darn you wolf boy you beat me too it
Marlene(M): Beat you to what?
L: Planning Sirius’s surprise birthday party
R: HAHAHAH
L: Shut it you
Peter(P): When’s Sirius’s birthday?
Dorcas(D): 18th April
J: Oooooohhhh he’s only 2 weeks younger than Wolfy McWerewolf
R: …Piss off Jamie
J: Hehe
R: ANYWAY! I noticed that Sirius became really quiet after he left to take a call and he was upset so I want to make him happy and seeing as his birthday is soon... I want to plan him a surprise party
L: Wolfy boy I swear you can read minds
R: Why thank you
F: He can I legit believe Re can read minds
P: OMG HE SO CAN
J: Wait when’s Sirius’s birthday?
A: Next Friday
J: What day is it today?
M: Sunday
D: Okay Siri has an art exam all day Tuesday and Wednesday so why don’t we have lunch together at college and plan it those two days? That way we can keep it a big surprise
R: Sure!
L: Yup. And tomorrow he’ll most likely spend all his time after our study date at his studio so we could start planning then?
J: Na. I think we just plan on Tuesday Wednesday and if we need to plan some more we can get Alya to help up distract him or whatever
F: Yeah that sounds cool
R: Perfect. So I guess I'll see you all round
F: Yee see ya
M: Ciao for now
L: Byeeeee
D: See you then
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Once Remus walked into the canteen that Tuesday, he instantly saw the others gathered around a large table in the centre of the hall, sat quietly eating and checking their phones. He smiled and went over to them, sitting down in between Dorcas and James.
“Wassup lads,” He grinned, dumping his bag under the table.
“Hey Re,” James said.
“Anyone know how Sirius is doing in his exam so far?” Remus asked.
“He said he had to do a two-hour written paper this morning and I can’t remember what he has to do this afternoon,” Alice said.
“Oh neat,” James said, “What are we gunna do for his birthday?”
“Pub night?” Frank suggested.
“Na. Sirius isn’t a ‘pub night’ kind of guy. He is more a long walk in the countryside person,” Lily said, leaning back into James, whose arm was around Lily’s shoulders.
“He loves the beach. Just saying,” Dorcas said, looking up from her phone, “Like, that's his happy place.”
“Yeah he does a lot of beach themed art. Maybe we could do a beach party?” Lily said.
“Yeah!” Frank’s eyes lit up, “Like a barbeque and that?”
“Oh my gosh yes,” Marlene said, “He would love that. We could have just us and Alya ‘coz she’s awesome and cool and maybe Reiny and Tom, you know the waitress we saw at the Leaky and their son ‘coz Sirius is real good friends with them and go swimming and eat lots of barbeque food.”
Everyone seemed to brighten up at that idea.
“Marlene you’re a genius,” Peter said.
“That’s MY girlfriend,” Dorcas said, grinning hard at Marlene and kissing her cheek.
“Why thank you my love,” Marlene said.
“Yeah Marls that’s amazing!” Lily exclaimed, “Siri would love that. We could arrange it for his actual birthday. So, we could all go down to the beach after classes without him and get Alya to bring him down later under the pretence that she is taking him for a small birthday meal, just the two of them and then BOOM! We surprise him with a cool surprise birthday beach party.”
“YES!” Alice yelled, “Holy hell this is going to be perfect.”
“Now we need to tell Alya, Reiny and Tom and get to planning the whole thing,” Frank said.
“I can tell Alya tonight. Sirius asked me to get his portfolio so I’m gunna see them both after class,” Remus shrugged.
“Okay that’s perfect. Then she will tell Reiny and Tom,” James said.
“This,” Dorcas said, “Is going to be the best birthday ever.”
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*Buzz buzz*
Remus buzzed the doorbell at Sirius’s house and stepped back, holding Sirius’s portfolio under his arm. He only had to wait a couple of moments before the door opened and Alya was standing there.
“Hey Remus. Sorry, Sirius can’t talk right now, he’s on a call with some people doing the same exam as him,” She said.
“It’s no worries. I came to drop off his portfolio, but I also need to speak to you, if that’s okay,” Remus said.
“Of course! Come in,” Alya ushered Remus into the kitchen and took Sirius’s portfolio off him, “Want a drink?”
“I’m okay thanks, can’t stay long.”
“Alright. What did you want to talk about love?” Alya said, sitting down opposite Remus at the table.
“Well, me and the others know it’s Sirius’s birthday next Friday and we want to give him a surprise party. So, we are planning a birthday beach party. It will be just us nine, you, Reiny and Tom.”
“You know Reiny and Tom?”
“No. We saw Reiny at the Leaky on Saturday on my birthday and them and Sirius talked so we guessed they are friends.”
“Ah okay. Please continue.”
“Right. So, next Friday, us eight are gunna go down to the beach straight after class, Sirius will come home to you and if you could tell him you are taking him for a surprise at the beach with Reiny and Tom. Then you, him, Reiny and Tom arrive at the beach and bam. We are all there and have a barbeque and awesome time,” Remus explained. Alya broke into a broad grin.
“That sounds amazing. I definitely agree. I was wondering what to do for his eighteenth and this sounds amazing. I will tell Reiny and Tom. Will you let us know what time we need to be down there?”
“Absolutely. We need to sort out a lot of things, but I will definitely let you know. Can I get your number if that’s okay so I can text you?”
“Sure!” Alya gave Remus her number and he stood up to go home.
“I have to go. I’ll text you.”
“And I’ll tell Reiny and Tom. Thank you, Remus,” Alya said, giving Remus a hug.
“No worries. Also, did he talk to you about his family on Saturday after he came home from my party?”
“Yes, he did. It’s not fair on him, especially since I know he wanted to rebuild his relationship with Regulus.”
“I know. Hug him for me?”
“Hang on, I’ll call him, SIRIUS!”
There was a loud thud from upstairs and Sirius came running downstairs.
“Yeah? I need to get back to the- Remus!” Sirius smiled and ran at Remus, hugging him tightly.
“Hey. I got your portfolio. And you alright?” Remus hugged Sirius back, grinning.
“Yeah. I did talk to Ally so you can’t murder me.”
“I know. I just talked to her.”
“I have to get back to my call, but it was nice to see you. I’ll see you Thursday after my exam. Bye,” Sirius hugged Remus again, then grabbing his portfolio, he ran back upstairs.
“Is he really okay?” Remus asked, turning back to Alya.
“I don’t know,” She sighed, “But this party will hopefully help him.”
“I’ll try to speak to him. Anyway, I need to go. Was nice to see you.”
“And you!”
Remus went to the door, waving to Alya and got onto his motorbike, zipping off back to his home.
He was worried about Sirius. But he hoped that Sirius would talk to someone.
Remus fell asleep that night dreaming about Sirius. About holding him, talking to him, kissing him. Just making his life okay. Remus wondered if he would ever be able to do that in real life. He hoped so.
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Hi Alya! It’s Remus. Can you bring Sirius, Reiny and Tom to the beach at 4.30 on Friday 18th? We will all be there from 3 so we can set everything up and we will have some swim stuff and the like for him to change into. Thanks!