It felt good to be wrapped up in James, to kiss him - bloody hell did it feel good to kiss him. His lips were soft and fit perfectly against his. The taste of him was something sweet and… James. It felt as if they were made for this, to be this way. Every move he made, James followed easily. The sound of his moan… Merlin, that sound. His blood went hit and if he wasn’t flushed before he definitely was now and his body fully reacted to whatever this was.

He did pull away though breathless and moving his hips back as well, straining slightly against his jeans and a bit embarrassed from it if anything. He looked at James though, searching his face in the dim light, “I don’t - I’m not ready to.. uh…” afraid that if he said no it taking this further that It might be the end of - all of it. James was the first guy he’s ever kissed and it was - better than good and he wanted to do it for hours but he wasn’t ready to explore all that quite yet. He didn’t look away from James though, wanting to see if there anything gave away in his look compared to whatever he said. Doubtful that James would say anything harsh in a situation like this but not exactly certain he would mean whatever he said.

The thought of their first kiss did run through his head but that was the last thing he wanted to think about. The mess that made all those months ago and Teddy questioning - everything after just one night of James being back in town. He needed the time and James gave him that, he never pushed for answers on it, on how he was holding up because Teddy didn’t really know. Not till now. 

It was all he needed to know. Neither as trashed as they once were that first night but he wondered if alcohol would always have to be involved if this went anywhere.. Teddy and his hopeless romantic antics already wishing but this was… probably going to turn out to be more complicated that something simple. Granted he wasn’t thinking that hard into it right now. A groan louder than he expected left him when his lip was bit and he laughed half into James mouth, “Shit..” He whispered but didn’t let it stop him from pushing James back down on the bed and nipping at his jaw and then back to his bottom lip that he sucked into his mouth before moving to kiss against his neck, his hips rocked in a soft and shallow motion, not paying much attention to that but much more focused on snigging James until their lips were chapped and swollen. He let his tongue taste the spot on his neck but went right back to kissing James again. Tongue requesting access and taking it the moment it was granted with a softer moan into his mouth. He had one hand buried in auburn hair and the other bunched into the side of James shirt. 

If James didn’t make the move then Teddy would know he was imagining all this, that it was all in his head. Lack of sleep is what he could blame it on and really, that could be it. Teddy was still figuring himself out since Vic but it had been some time since then, she was still his first in just about everything and making a move with anyone was going to be difficult - with James? Impossible.

He didn’t budge when the other sat up on his elbows, losing his hands under teddys grip hand him push forward just an inch but James did the rest of the work. He kissed him back with a sharp inhale and he pulled back for a second to look at him. It was a shock, it sent a buzz through his body and he couldn’t remember feeling that in years. He didn’t take long to lean in and kiss him again, this time his hand came up to cup the back of James head and pull him closer as he kissed him a bit deeper, “Are you drunk?” The question came out soft, in the middle of the kiss and barely stopping to let James answer as fingers curled into the back of his head, not willing to let much room between them but he didn’t want to keep this, kissing up, if James was more trashed than he let on.

A grunt of air left him and Teddy gave the other a feigned look of fear but then real fear as he started tickling him and Teddy squirmed and thrashed about while gasping for air between laughs. He finally wrapped his legs around James though and pulled him down, Hands grabbing for his wrists and rolling them over. Teddy pinned James wrists down, laughs still escaping him but more catching his breath as he let all his body weight rest on James. “You’re the bloody worst…” He leaned up and looked down at James, teal hair a mess all over and flushed cheeks, he didn’t dare let his hands free though. 

There was a definite stir in the air for Teddy though, in the dark it would be hard to see, to tell but there were some pink starting to show through with the slight embarrassment he felt. He shouldn’t.. he knows he shouldn’t. He likes James and that’s already enough trouble. All of this is screaming trouble. Teddy isn’t known for being the most perfect kid but he knew when to turn around and say no, he knew when to stop. James didn’t though. So, he stayed put, eyes locked on the other and half their bodies half tangled together with James hands loosely pinned at this point. 

He rolled his eyes a bit, thumb brushing over Sirius knuckle. He was a bit jealous, yeah. Or, just didn’t like the fact that a few guys so casually came up to him like that, for that reason. Sirius could handle himself and Remus trusted him - it was just his own thoughts throwing him around. And maybe just not used to it, he supposed others got invited places all the time. Straight couples were just allowed to go anywhere.. He always thought back to James and lily with things like this, he and Sirius could share a look and it’s all they needed to know how much they wanted the freedom to do anything of the sort but even a look was rare in a public setting, at least for Remus is was.  

He let up more of a smile and reached over for Sirius beer and took a swig of it, “There’s a pet store nearby, don’t think I won’t” His smile had turned into more of a smirk and he pushed the mug back over to Sirius. “This is still weird though…” A pause as he looked at a couple holding hands in a similar fashion, “You being across the table when you could just sit next to me…” Smile coming up at the corner of his lips as he pulled his hand back and scooted over in the booth some, not that Sirius took up that much room. 

Teddy knew that ‘oh’ all too well, he knew James all too well. Anything he could make inappropriate he did, he swore he did, “You horny git, I swear.” He laughed and shook his head. “Ugh!” He wiped his hand on the blankets and another laugh came up as he did, not entirely surprised by the lick. He was persistent and apparently not even a bit tired. How James survived was beyond Teddy sometimes, he didn’t have the best sleeping schedule but he did in fact sleep. Given the okay to sleep in was even better but it seemed grumpy is what James was aiming for. 

He wasn’t expecting the make me part but the pillow was pulled away and he lost the very brief train of thought, “I swear to Merlin you’re going to regret this.” Teddy looked at the ceiling for a moment before sitting up and quickly grabbing the pillow that was under his head and then moving over to straddle James stomach and put the pillow over his head, he only held it there for a few seconds before bringing it up and smacking him with it over and over again, not putting too much force behind it and laughing as he did, “Now I’m up! Happy! You little shit!” Another laugh coming up as he leaned back and to the side to be off James but Teddy’s one leg still splayed across his stomach and his foot by James head.   

He nodded about the thrift store, he couldn’t count how many times he had been dragged there during the summers - he didn’t mind the place so much now but he didn’t really like going to any kind of store when they were younger because he never had the money to spend at them and he hated that the rest always tried to get him something. It only took a few tried before Remus made it clear not to offer him anything like that. He still wasn’t rolling in money or anything like that but he just didn’t need to go and it gave them their own time when Sirius went on his own. 

His eyes widened a bit at the open mention of cock right here, right now, another look around but his expression changed a bit and he actually looked around. Not looking for a threat or for someone starring too long. It was all men… Too paranoid of someone catching onto them he didn’t notice. Some coupled up, some solo or trying to hit it off, there was even a few snogging each others face off. “Bloody hell..” He shook his head, still a bit hesitant but not pulling away from Sirius. He let a beat pass between them after the question, eyes on Sirius, their hands and then around again. It was - odd. Is this what it would feel like to just be able to - be? To just walk outside hand in hand? He held Sirius hand back and nodded with a soft smile, “Not sure if you should be going to that thrift store alone anymore..” He wasn’t going to let himself get too caught up in anything more than this…for now. He would have plenty of time to overthink it later. Sirius wanted a night out at a bar and that’s what he was getting - the added plus that they could be a couple just made him not want to ruin the night even more. “You really are like a dog that needs a leash.” Not able to stop the smile at the very true fact. 

Here’s the thing. Remus has always been different. From the time he was two years old and making sand levitate in the sandbox. Being four years old and already reading and writing. Then there’s the whole furry alter go he’s go going on. Point is, there isn’t a single hair or blood cell in or on him that is anything close to normal. Because of that, he wasn’t entirely surprised when he realized quite some time ago that he fancied men. Women too, of course. Yet such a thing isn’t very welcomed in their world, or the muggle one. It’s something that people - on the occasions they do indulge - tend to keep on the hush hush.  It makes sense then, doesn’t it, that when Remus started falling for his stunningly gorgeous, mouthy friend… he did little else but sigh and relish his time alone in the room of requirement. What? A mans got needs, and when you’ve got nosy & clingy friends, you gotta do what you gotta do. 

There are still times that he thinks, perhaps… maybe… could Sirius be…? No, of course not. He couldn’t be that lucky. Could he? 

The playful expression gets the start of a smile from Remus. “You tell me. I highly doubt you’ll let me spend the hols studying.” 

“okay…” He looked over at him, squinted eyes and all, “Can you sleep four hours gay?” He laughed a bit as James rolled back though, a bit of defeat was all he needed, fixing his pillow back over his eyes and leaving his nose and mouth uncovered because it was clear James wasn’t going back to sleep but Teddy wasn’t going to give in to being up and at em’ till he had to. 

“I felt bad saying no… He never asks and it’s just a a day at the ministry. It won’t kill us. I’ll make it up to you, alright.” It was his fault and he wasn’t going to do it alone so yeah, he offered up James as well. Teddy didn’t know all that happened in the Potter house, he did know that James and Harry seemed the most off when it came down to it but that could be because James was the most vocal about certain things, or maybe Teddy just didn’t realize what was happening. Harry did a lot for Teddy, he helped him with a lot of gaps in his life with the loss of his parents before he was even a year old.. He blindly reached over, slapping James chest gently and them chin, fingers searched for his nose and then he rest his palm over his eyes, “Sleep.” He very last attempt to get just a few more hours. 

Remus eyes were fixed on Sirius. He was no where near drunk but he might as well be with the way he was looking at the other in a public setting. Merlin, how did someone end up with every perfect gene known to mankind and then make them attracted to a werewolf… of all things. Granted, Sirius did get a sprinkle of idiot in there too but there was a whole lot more going for Sirius than going against him. 

A shake of his head as his trance was broken and he took a swing from his own glass, he did glance around after the comment though, just in case, “I was on the fence about what it was but - guess I know now.” Sarcasm clearly dripping from his words as he leaned an elbow on the table and finished off his glass, “How did you even hear about this place?” It was full of muggles, loud, busy and no one even gave them a second glance so it was perfect. Remus couldn’t help but be a little curious.

“I didn’t want you all to change your plans because of me. Apparently, I’ve failed.” And of course it was Sirius who stayed. For whatever reason, the other man has been clinging to him a bit lately. Not that he’s complaining, he’s simply curious. Sirius is a widely wanted man in this school, and he could have attention from anyone he liked if it came down to it. Why he chooses to stay with the outcast werewolf is beyond him. He only hopes that doesn’t change  “Now you’re stuck here with me and missing out on all the fun James had planned for you.” The tone in which he says it is borderline playful, though here’s a ring of truth to the words. Guilt hides behind those soft brown eyes, as he constantly feels like something of a burden in their group. With the potion, the way they all rally around him for his time of the month, he constantly feels in debt. And here it is again.