I stared up at the ceiling and sighed. I had transformed right after Sirius left, and then come and stayed at an old lady's home.

I sniffed. It smelled like cats.

Why did he keep leaving? Did he mean for me to send him an owl?

Well, I thought, sitting up, I suppose I was about to transform, so he had to go.

I hopped out of bed, ecstatic. Of course! He didn't want to leave! I'd write him a letter, and ask him to meet up!
I hurried to scribble a letter. My barn owl, Amber, hooted happily for a new job.

I stood back and watched her fly off.

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It was two days later, and Sirius was supposed to meet me at the ledge he showed me. It wasn't a full moon, so he had no reason to leave early.

I anxiously looked back down the hill, straining my neck. I hear rustling behind me, but excuse it as the wind. A twig snaps.

My wand flies out and is pointed at Sirius's chest. I take a deep breath and put away my wand.

He chuckles. " Hey, Moony." He said softly.

" Hello, Sirius. This time, you really are on time."

" Just like you're on edge?" I hadn't noticed the coldness in his voice before, but Sirius's words sliced the air.

I stepped away. " Uhm..."

Sirius took a step away, as well. " Remus, why'd you ask me to come here? I was busy." He said, not looking at me.

I swallowed. " What, a guy can't want to see his best friend? And if you were that busy," I added. " You didn't have to come."

He glared at me. His voice was losing its edge, and now he sounded pained. " Really? You expect me to just, stand you up? You know I could never do that."

I looked down. " Sirius..."

"What?" He snapped.

" Are you alright?"

Sirius just shook his head. " Good-bye, Moony." He began walking away.

No, not again! I reached for his arm.

" Sirius!"

He turned around to face me. " Why can't I talk to you?" I asked, trembling.

Sirius must have noticed, because he sighed and pulled me into a hug.

" Moony." He whispered in my ear. I looked into his eyes. " Yes?" I mumbled.

" I don't want to put you in danger." He leaned in. " I'm dangerous."

I rolled my eyes, despite the moment. " Sirius, are you- I'm the werewolf, I'm the dangerous one!"

He shook his head, but I continued. " I could kill you! I could turn you into a werewolf! I could--"

He leaned down, farther yet, and pressed his lips to mine. My eyes bulged. I stared at Sirius, to his mouth, and back again.

He pulled away and rolled his eyes. " Wow, Moony, you're amazing at living in the moment." He said sarcastically.

I exhaled. " Until next time, Sirius."

Sirius's eyes widened. " No, Moony, I told you--"

" Until next time, Sirius." I said, a bit louder.

His shoulders sagged in defeat, but his eyes were smiling. " Until next time, Remus." He said, eyes still twinkling.

And we walked off in different directions, each away from the other. But we felt closer than ever.

I couldn't wait for the 'next time'.