Two Strangers

I won the best fish

(6:24) Padfoot: Afterrrrr that we can ditch the other two and I can take you to a couple other shops I think you'll like!
(6:24) Padfoot: Like the book shop!
(6:24) Padfoot: OH MY MERLIN!!!! I CAN SHKW YIU MY DOEM!!!!
(6:24) Padfoot: YOU CAN COME BACK TO MY DORM MOONY!!!

(6:24) Moony: No opposition here
(6:25) Moony: What did you have planned at your dorm?

(6:25) Padfoot: I wouldn't want to ruin the surprise for you now would I?

(6:26) Moony: I suppose not
(6:26) Moony: You're more than welcome to though

(6:26) Padfoot: Hmmm, I think you know enough of the details of our date
(6:26) Padfoot: The rest should remain a surprise!!!

(6:27) Moony: Do you even have a plan on how you're going to sneak me in

(6:27) Padfoot: Moony, when have you ever known me not to have a plan?

(6:27) Moony; Do you want me to answer that honestly?

(6:28) Padfoof: ... you wound me
(6:28) Padfoof: Maybe not
(6:28) Padfoot: Well!!! I'm going to have to borrow something from Jamesie but with this special thing, sneaking you in will be a breeze

(6:28) Moony: Another surprise for me I suppose

(6:29) Padfoot: But of course!
(6:29) Padfoot: Is there anything in particular you want to happen during our date?

(6:29) Mooony: I can't tell if you're meaning for that to sound as suggestive as it does love

(6:30) Padfoot: Love!!! Gets me every time
(6:30) Padfoot: I was not meant to insinuate anything, I really was talking about a dinner or something (get your head out of the gutter!!!) but I will take any opinion of yours on board

(6:30) Moony: I will keep that in mind
(6:31) Moony: Love

(6:31) Padfoot: bwkshwkjd
(631) Padfoot: You're so amazing. Just so you know.

(6:31) Moony: So are you. Just so you know

(6:32) Padfoot: Hmm well I didnt know that
(6:32) Padfoot: But appreciate it nonetheless

(6:32) Moony: I'll have to say it more often if you didn't know it before

(6:32) Padfoot: You'll give me a huge ego Moony

(6:33) Moony: Worse things have happened

(6:33) Padfoot: Hmm I suppose I can count on you to be truetheful about it

(6:33) Moony: You can always count on me

(6:34) Padfoot: Can I count on you right now?

(6:34) Moony: Of course

(6:37) Padfoot: How stupid is it to want to talk with Regulus?

(6:37) Moony: Your brother Regulus?

(6:37) Padfoot: The one and only

(6:38) Moony: I don't think that's stupid he's your brother I think it's ok to want to talk
(6:38) Moony: What made you want to all of a sudden?

(6:38) Padfoot: Well, when we were on the phone that time, he helped me
(6:38) Padfoot: And I just thought, if he was willing to do that then maybe he'd be okay with talking to me
(6:38) Padfoot: Because he wasn't really happy to talk to me at the start

(6:39) Moony: Maybe he feels the same? He might be anxious to reach out first
(6:39) Moony: I think it's a good idea to reach out

(6:39) Padfoot: What happens if he doesn't want to speak to me though?

(6:40) Moony: I guess the worst that could happen is he says no but I feel like you'll regret it if you don't give it a chance

(6:43) Padfoot: I think I'll regret it too
(6:43) Padfoot: But I don't know if I can handle him saying no
(6:43) Padfoot: I am sure that sounds so stupid though

(6:43) Moony: It definitely doesn't sound stupid
(6:43) Moony: I can be there every step of the way if he does say no?

(6:44) Padfoot: I would like that. I think I would need you to be

(6:44) Moony: Then I'll be there

(6:45) Padfoot: Thank you Moony.
(6:45) Padfoot: Will you... will you call me?
(6:45) Padfoot: To help me figure out what I should say to him?

(6:45) Moony: Sure

*Moony Calls*

*Padfoot answers*

Heya Moons.

Hey love.

Mm I'll never get sick of hearing you call me that.

Then I'll never stop love.

Appreciate that sweetheart.

Sweetheart?

Thought you needed a new nickname, one that depicts how lovely you're.

Well I think you nailed it.

Of course I did.

Just like you're going to nail this meet up with your brother.

I'm loving the confidence cause, I'm going to need to borrow it all from you.

Here take it.

I shall steal everything from you sweetheart.

And I'll give you everything love.

I will give you all of me as well.

Love you too.

Love you too Moons. Now please help me I guess out how to approach Reggie?

Of course, how are we doing this?

Well, with our marauders map, I can find out when his alone very easy, and approach him then?

That might come across as a little passive aggressive but it's a good start? Maybe schedule the meeting in some way?

Oh, I didn't even think of that. You're right of course. Do you think slipping him a note is a good idea?

Yep as long as the scene is set.

How does one set the scene, for a friendly brotherly chat, to someone they haven't properly spoken to in about five years?

Like no jabbing it in his pocket, if he's alone maybe also be alone since it's less intimidating.

Okay, so alone but not cornering, slip him a note without intimidating or teasing him and just pray he actually responds to whatever I write. I'm going to need lots of cuddles to feel better about this when we see each other Moons.

Pretty much, also very very happy to accommodate to that need.

Okay. Okay, this actually feels kind of doable. Now I just have to write the note. Oh Merlin, moony what do I write on the note? Maybe some kisses are in demand as well as the cuddles.

Definitely can add that to the list. For the note maybe just short and simple but still honest, just mention you want to talk because you miss it or something similar.

Okay yeah. I'll tell him that I miss him and I want to talk to him, figure things out. Oh Merlin, his just going to laugh at me isn't he.

I don't think so, he'll probably be as nervous as you so if he does it's probably not because he thinks it's funny.

Okay yeah. You're so smart my Moony. Alright, do you mind staying on the phone while I write the note. Be my bravery for now?

Of course.

Thank you Remmy.

Always.

Okay, I'm going to start writing it now, distract me please my love. What have you been up to today, other than helping me?

Just reading and daydreaming.

What have you been reading? Have you been dreaming about me Moons?

Maybe. The song of Achilles.

Course you have, I mean who wouldn't. Oh oh! I know that one Moons, it's a tragic Greek love story right. Flew too close to the sun and all that?

Yep have you read it?

Kind of? I've read some of it, but that was when I had smuggled it into the black family home. So I never finished it when I went to live with Jamsie

I can lend it to you and that way you can finish it?

That sounds amazing. Otherwise we can have you cute little book dates. You would like that? OH! You can read it to me! That sounds better

Either works for me.

You can read it to me then, I think I'd like to hear your voice describing it to me. We could do other cute book dates though, I can draw you can read. Something cosy

Sounds like a plan second date set in motion.

Brilliant! I didn't even have to charm my boyfriend on the first date to win a second one, true talent I believe.

Truly, I won the best fish.

You won the best.. fish?? Are you calling me a fish?!?! That's so rude Moony.

Yep, wait no.

Why would you even go out with a fish! That's like an insult to me big time, and I am much more deserving than a fish.

I wouldn't but I meant the best fish in the sea because there's lots of them.

... there's lots of them? So lots of people wanted to date you but I somehow won you over first. That sounds much better then me being a fish

Umm yes.

Okay, well we should think of a more flattering word to describe this then fish, because for a minute there I thought Cassandra and Gavin where going to have to hear all about how my boyfriend was insulting me!

That's lucky they might have taken the opportunity to cook you with your new status as a fish.

OH! GAVIN SO WOULD! I can tell his just been waiting for some opportunity to get rid of me. Okay, so no telling him I'm your 'fish' let's think of something better!

You can be my star, I definitely got the best one.

... I like the sound of that. Although my competition would be pretty low if we're talking about stars. I mean, other than Andromeda, Alphard and Reggie that is

I think you still come out on top.

I appreciate that Remmy. I can be your star and you can be my Moony. Speaking of Reggie, I finished the letter to him. Can I read it to you?

Of course.

Alright, you have to be honest with me here okay Moons. So far I've got,
Dear Little Lion,
I'm sure you're either confused or angry to be reading this letter from me, most likely a mixture of both but I miss you and I wanted to reach out to you.
I know we haven't really spoken since I moved in with the Potters, and while I would have loved for you to come with me, I can understand why that wasn't an option for you. Moreover, while I will never forgive our parents, and I won't ever understand why you associate with them, that anger I hold for them is for them alone. Despite our differences, maybe especially with the people we speak to, you are and always have been my younger brother and nothing can ever change that.
So Reggie, if you read this letter, and decide you want to continue following down the pathway our parents have paved for you, with nothing to do with me, while I don't understand it, I will respect it and your space. However, if when reading this, any part of you misses me, then I would love to get a chance to speak to you again. I will be at the black lake in two days time at 9.00 PM.
No matter what you decide after reading this, just know you are my little lion, and you have always been my bravery, I hope to be yours one day too. I love you Reggie.
Love,
Your older brother, Sirius
How is that?

I think it's perfect and also very brave. I'll be here for you no matter the outcome.

Thank you Rem, I love you. I really appreciate you staying on the phone with me this whole time, my sweetheart

Love you too, also anytime.

I will hold you too that. I can't wait for tomorrow.

I'm very excited.

I also can't wait for our second date now too. How does that happen Moons, you've got me excited for a second date before we have even had a first one.

And many more after that as well, hopefully.

Of course there will be, I am your star so there has to be plenty.

I'm in.

Maybe if you wanted, and our first date went good, which I know it will! We could do our second date, like in the next week? If you wanted that is.

Maybe not that week...

-The week after?-oh oh right of course, we would have just had a date, we wouldn't want to go so close, just a bit eager there, yep you probably wouldn't want to see me one straight after the other, so not within the next week then

No I would love to see you straight after, it's just ...the moon.

Just... the moon? Oh, oh! Right!! Well I mean, I could still see you around then?

Maybe not the best idea, the wolf is a little dangerous.

You wouldn't be the wolf the whole time though? Right? Plus, is the wolf dangerous to animals?

No but I'm a little different around the moon. Well Mr Douche is still alive but he's small and nimble and the only animal I really know.

Moony, I love you and not in spite of the wolf but with the wolf, I won't mind if you're a little different, or dangerous or whatever other word you've labelled yourself with. I think your wolfy side could do with another animal friend

You mean I should get Mr Douche a friend? This feels random but isn't a bad idea.

That's... not quite what I had in mind. I just thought, maybe another canine friend, who is more quipped to entertain your wolf compared to Mr Douche. Although, I'm sure Mr Douche could use another friend, maybe we can choose one out together at another time.

Mr Douche would love a friend. Also are you talking about yourself because I don't want you to die?

We can get him a friend together then. Remmy, I wouldn't die. You've already said your wolf side doesn't hurt Mr Douche, which means he doesn't hurt animals.

That's only cause he snuck in and I was contained. Now he's an official member of the basement on full moons.

Well I want to join this official member group. Because love, when I'm Padfoot, the wolf wouldn't hurt me, but maybe I could help entertain the wolf, stop you from hurting yourself.

You could get really hurt, it's a risk and you would be stuck in with me.

I can apparate, if worst comes to worst, I could apparate out of there. I really don't think your wolf side would try to attack me as Padfoot though.

It's risky...

I'm willing to take that risk, don't say no just yet, just think about it, please? This is something I want to do for you, but I can't force you to let me, so just think on it sweetheart, I won't be angry whatever you decide.

Ok I'll think about it.

That's all I can ask, thank you. I love you Rem.

I love you too.

In the meantime, will you start reading The Song of Achilles to me? I want to go to sleep soon, so I'm ready for our date tomorrow.

Sure, do you remember what part you were up to?

I vaguely do, but start from the beginning for me? More time for me to hear your voice.

Ok tell me when you're in bed.

Alright, in bed and comfy. Read away Moons

Sure. Do you want me to read the blurb too, or just go from the start

Hmm just go from the start Moons, leave it a surprise for me

Your wish is my command love.
The song of Achilles.
My father was a king and the song of kings. He was a short man, as most of us were -

-oh so my giant boyfriend wouldn't fit in at all then. Would he?

Shhh Pads, no interruptions, but no I wouldn't fit in, you would though

HEY! You tall little -

-Shhh pads no more interruptions. So as I was saying, as most of us were, and built like a bull, all shoulders.
Don't even think about commenting

HEY! I wasn't going too

Mhmm sure.
He married my mother when she was fourteen and sworn by the priestess to be fruitful

Fourteen!!! That's worse then my family

Oh gosh Pads

Shh moony no interruptions remember

Oh yes, my bad, I beg your forgiveness so I can continue

I suppose i can forgive you just this once

I am forever thankful.

...

Our eyes met and we did not speak. Fear rose in me, sudden and sharp. This was the moment of truest peril, and I tensed, fearing his regret.
He said, "I did not think"- and stopped. There was nothing in the world I wanted more than to hear what he had not said
"What" I asked him. If it is bad let it be over quickly
"I did not think that we would ever" - he was hesitating over every word, and I could not blame him.
"I did not think so, either" I said
"Are you sorry?" The words were quickly out of him, a single breath
"I am not", I said
"I am not either"

You want me to keep going?

Hmm yay, gay and happy

That's one way of putting it. Did you want me to keep going or stop here?

Pads?

Hmm yes?

You're almost asleep aren't you my love

Mhmm

Want me to keep going until you fall asleep, or stop here

Whichever. Just wanna hear moons voice

Alright my love, I'll keep going, sleep well Pads

Love you moons, can't wait for tomorrow