Uni Wolfstar AU - iamcrystalqueer and Nymeria

Nymeria · **Posted:** Sat Oct 05, 2024 5:54 am

Remus’ eyes roamed over Sirius’ face, looking for any sign that he was lying and had had something to do with Remus even being included in the first place. He found nothing, and accomplished nothing beyond making himself dizzy, finding Sirius so beautiful when he was grinning like that, and so utterly undeserving of it.
“Yeah,” he agreed, a little dazed. His smile pulled crooked, amplified by Sirius’ own. “I might have to mail my Ma a copy, she might actually care.”

iamcrystalqueer · **Posted:** Sat Oct 05, 2024 12:03 pm

It felt so absolutely surreal that Sirius would even get an opportunity like this and the chance to share that with Remus only made it all the better to Sirius. He honestly felt like he was flying and he just knew that nothing would be able to ruin his day.
“You should, I’m sure she will be thrilled,” he stated, knowing far too well how little his own mother would have cared, but he knew just how thrilled James’ folks were going to be, and he couldn’t wait to share it with them as well.

Nymeria · **Posted:** Wed Oct 09, 2024 1:30 pm

The baffled smile was painted across Remus’ features, almost deliriously. His mother had always cared, in her own way, but had never properly understood the potential merit of his work, besides keeping him out of the draft. A paper copy, however, she might understand. With everybody else so far away, he was so happy he had Sirius here to share the news.
“I can’t believe we’re going to get published before graduating,” he added, his mind getting stuck on the most trivial little details of it, still unable to properly fathom the full opportunity at once. “It’s not gonna say ‘doctors’ yet.”

iamcrystalqueer · **Posted:** Sun Oct 13, 2024 2:53 pm

Sirius so desperately wanted to reach out for Remus, to be able to even hold his hand or something simple like that, just wanting to press his appreciation into Remus’ skin. It helped that they were making their way back to their shared dorm, but when Remus was happy like this, Sirius always wanted to soak it up as much as he could.
“Mr. Lupin and Mr. Black also has a nice ring to it,” he said with a crooked grin, settling for just bumping his shoulder against Remus’, feeling entirely giddy as well.

Nymeria · **Posted:** Thu Oct 24, 2024 3:09 pm

Remus couldn’t help but let out a huffed laugh at that, still a little too shell-shocked by the news to properly laugh.
“Mate, we sound like kids,” he complained with joke exasperation; despite the otherwise formal prefix, using /mister/ in these academic settings always felt juvenile to Remus. He cast a sideways glance towards Sirius, a grin on his lips. “Or like our dads, which I think is even worse.”

iamcrystalqueer · **Posted:** Sun Oct 27, 2024 4:05 pm

Sirius couldn’t help but grin at that, definitely feeling that there was something juvenile in still having to go by mister in an academic setting, but it was all worth it if it meant that they were getting published.
When they finally reached the door to their dorm, Sirius was quick to unlock it and pull Remus with him inside.
“I don’t think that we should overthink it,” he stated with a grin, immediately reaching out for Remus, placing his hands on his hips and pulling him in close.
“I am just so happy that it’s with you,” he added with a warm smile that was so sincere that it almost broke him. To compensate, Sirius leaned in and kissed him.

Nymeria · **Posted:** Sat Nov 02, 2024 2:55 pm

The way Sirius’ words made something within Remus’ chest jump felt less like a skipped heartbeat and more like a jab between his ribs; it knocked the air out of his lungs, escaping him like a surprised little sound against Sirius’ lips.
Hit with the weight of just how intertwined their lives had become, it felt a little jarring, like the mere notion of their names being printed side by side finally made it obvious just how greedy he had been with Sirius’ attention. It was suddenly hard to justify it all without feeling deeply selfish, like he was taking advantage.
Determined to push the thought aside, Remus grabbed hold of Sirius’ jaw, kissing him back like he was trying to drown out the world.

iamcrystalqueer · **Posted:** Thu Nov 07, 2024 2:18 pm

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When Sirius had invited Remus to join him at Lily and James’ for a celebratory dinner he hadn’t actually expected him to come. It took effort for Sirius to remember that he and Remus were not actually in a relationship, but he still felt that it was safe to be happy that Remus had wanted to join him. After all, it would feel wrong to celebrate their achievement without actually having Remus present as well.
That was how he and Remus had ended up on Lily and Jame’s couch, Sirius with Harry perched on his lap as they were chatting post dinner.
“I’m gonna go put the kettle on,” James stated, getting up from the couch as he did so, leaving a lingering touch to Lily’s shoulder as he did so.
“Remus, would you mind coming with and giving me a hand?”

Nymeria · **Posted:** Thu Nov 07, 2024 3:03 pm

For how much seeing Sirius with his godson had made Remus’ heart stutter in his chest, it had in equal measures been intimidating to be on the couch with them. While Sirius handled the toddler with ease, Remus felt wrongfooted and awkward whenever Harry reached out for him, unsure how to play along, only seeming amplifying the spell Sirius had on the kid.
Had Remus been propped up in a chair across the room he might have wanted to linger in the sight, but here and now, the offer to help out in the kitchen felt like a much needed break.
“Yeah, of course,” he said, a little flushed as he got up from his seat.
He cast a dazed little smile in Sirius’ direction, before making an awkward little gesture for James to go ahead, still unfamiliar in the house.

iamcrystalqueer · **Posted:** Thu Nov 07, 2024 4:06 pm

While Sirius was definitely not the same angry and depressed kid that James had first met all those many years ago, he could safely say that it was rare to see Sirius that happy.
Life had definitely been turning around for the both of them within the past few years, but James was painfully aware of just how much of Sirius’ happiness was linked to Remus.
As he lead Remus into the kitchen, James felt happy as well, glad that they would finally be able to put a face to the guy that Sirius had been talking so much about, and clearly not always on purpose. It had been even more thrilling to realise that Remus seemed like a genuinely good guy, and while James didn’t know Remus as well as he knew Sirius, it was clear that the feelings his best friend had for his flatmate was at least somewhat mutual.
“Not used to kids, yeah?” James asked with a crooked grin as he turned the kettle on, having been looking forward to getting a one on one conversation with Remus.

Nymeria · **Posted:** Sun Nov 10, 2024 4:37 am

As soon as they entered the kitchen, it became painfully obvious that Remus would be of little help in the unfamiliar space. It made him stall in the middle of the room, mindlessly tugging at the waistband of his trousers, a restless little adjustment after having been seated for hours.
“That obvious?” he said, a sheepish smile pulling at the corners of his mouth.
A second-generation only child, Remus hadn’t had a lot of exposure to kids growing up, and he would exactly say he had many friends the likes of James and Lily, either. “He’s really sweet, though.”

iamcrystalqueer · **Posted:** Sun Nov 10, 2024 1:01 pm

“He’s a brat,” James stated as he filled the kettle up with water, a loving grin on his face as he said it. He adored Harry with all of his heart, but being a first time parents was hard work and there certainly were days where James could wish it all away. However, he also knew that he would never change his life for anything in the world, feeling so very blessed with his wife and his son.
“He’s the first grandkid on both sides and obviously Sirius is amazing with him, so we are incredibly blessed in that regard,” he added as he put the kettle on the stove, turning to look properly at Remus, trying to properly take in the guy that so filled his best friend’s mind.
“I’m honestly not sure how we would have coped without him to take Harry every now and then.”

Nymeria · **Posted:** Sun Nov 10, 2024 2:53 pm

Unsure what to do of himself, Remus resolved to cross his arms and watch James putter about. Suddenly, it wasn’t the first time he had been around strangers who spoke so fondly of Sirius, and suddenly, Remus became aware of all the things he could say, too. It felt a little dizzying, having only that in common.
“Yeah, you can tell he’s good with him,” he said with a little smile, intentionally a little brief, afraid of what would spill out of him if he weren’t. “It’s sweet.”

iamcrystalqueer · **Posted:** Sun Nov 10, 2024 3:13 pm

For how much Lily had pleaded with him not to intervene, James couldn’t help but grin at that, pleased to see Remus opening up a little and share that little tidbit of himself. Of course, that could still mean nothing, but James recognised that smile from having seen it on Sirius so many times by now.
“I’m glad he has you, you know?” James stated despite himself, knowing that he would have to show some level of gratitude towards the man who was making his best friend so very happy.
“I don’t wanna imply or assume anything about what’s going on with you and Sirius, but just know that I am really happy that he has you around.”

Nymeria · **Posted:** Sun Nov 10, 2024 4:44 pm

For a split second, Remus’ expression wavered, caught off guard by James’ words. Though it was clear that James had only spoken out of kindness, it felt a little intimate, having not been aware that whatever he was addressing had even been visible between Remus and Sirius.
“Yeah, it’s a tough course,” Remus said, trying to downplay James’ intention and desperately trying to ignore the way his cheeks had grown flushed. “It’s nice to have someone you work well with.”

iamcrystalqueer · **Posted:** Sun Nov 10, 2024 5:06 pm

Seeing Remus flush and get visibly uncomfortable made James realise that he might have overstepped slightly, but he still felt that it was important that Remus knew just how much he was doing.
Still, James decided to let it go, not wanting to make his guest even more uncomfortable than he already was.
“Yeah, I reckon that that helps a lot,” he stated as he got a pot, tea leaves and a strainer out of the cupboard in front of him.
“Could I get you to grab four cups from the cupboard by the fridge?”

Nymeria · **Posted:** Thu Nov 14, 2024 4:29 pm

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Today had been one of the rare occurrences where Sirius had been asked to teach instead of Mulligan, taking them through some of the mandatory topics of their course. For how wonderful of a teacher Sirius had been, it had left Remus with nothing else to do than to watch him; regrettably, it hadn’t been the subject matter that had occupied his thoughts.
In the days following the dinner at James’, Remus had felt increasingly guilt ridden. The conversation he had had with James in their kitchen, a moment away from Sirius, had felt like being shown a mirror and Remus didn’t know what to do in the face of his own emotions.
Having waited for Sirius to pack up after class, Remus had just unlocked the door to their dorms, feeling exhausted.

iamcrystalqueer · **Posted:** Fri Nov 15, 2024 2:40 pm

It wasn’t often that Sirius was asked to teach the class for Arlo, but whenever he did it always seemed nerve wracking. After all, he wasn’t actually that much ahead of the other students, so it always seemed a little presumptuous to him that he should be able to teach them anything whatsoever.
It had gone over fine though and as he and Remus made their way into their shared dorm Sirius felt a huge weight leave his shoulders.
“I’m just glad that it’s something that was actually related to my thesis, I’m not sure I would have been a lot of help otherwise.”

Nymeria · **Posted:** Sat Nov 16, 2024 2:40 pm

Remus glanced over at Sirius while removing his coat, but found it increasingly difficult to allow his gaze to rest on him, eyes constantly flickering away. His attraction for the other man had not lessened in the past couple of days, but that emotion had become more and more intertwined with guilt; averting his eyes had been the easiest way to ease that ache.
“You did good,” he softly reassured him, turning towards the coat rack to hang up his coat and scarf.

iamcrystalqueer · **Posted:** Sat Nov 16, 2024 4:15 pm

Sirius smiled warmly at that as he took off his coat as well, getting close to Remus to be able to hang it on the coatrack and finally let the calm of their shared dorm room really fall over him.
“Thank you,” he said with a warm smile as he reached out for Remus, hands gingerly finding his hips in a sweet and playful manner. Teaching really had taken a lot out of him, so he was glad that he had Remus around to reassure him like this.
“I was just glad to know that I had at least one supporter in the class room.”

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