Shiver

Shiver

Sirius looked up from his quiz in Transfiguring. He glanced to the right. Just a few seats over, Remus Lupin, his best mate, was seated. Sirius gazed at him, but Remus didn't notice. His brow was furrowed, and he was scratching down an answer on his parchment.

So I look in your direction

But you pay me no attention, do you?

Remus was always determined to do well in school. Sirius perpetually told him to relax and not to worry so much about school, but Remus never listened to him.

"I see straight through you, Siri. I'm not going to let my guard down." was Remus' reply every time.

I know you don't listen to me

'Cos you say you see straight through me, don't you?

It didn't matter that Remus was forever playfully pushing him away, both physically and emotionally, Sirius still loved him. And love was not a word used lightly in Sirius' mind. Everyday, he was right by Remus' side. He even traded beds with James last year in order to have the bed next to Remus. Remus, however smart he was, didn't know just how deep Sirius' feelings were for him.

And on and on

From the moment I wake, to the moment I sleep

I'll be there by your side; just you try and stop me

I'll be waiting in line, just to see if you care

Remus always joked with him about how he needed to change his priorities and his attitude. Sirius knew he was joking, however, the only person he would ever change himself for would be for Remus. The truth was, Sirius would do anything for him. Anything Remus wanted, Sirius would make sure that he got it.

Oh...

Did you want me to change?

Well I'd change for good

And I want you to know that you'll always get your way

I wanted to say

A shiver went down Sirius' spine. Whenever he thought of Remus, he always shivered. It was never from coldness, but from the excitement of his crush that made him quiver. He wondered if Remus ever shivered. Probably not, but that thought didn't keep Sirius from dreaming of the day when Remus would realize that they were meant to be together. No matter how long it took, Sirius would wait forever for him.

Don't you shiver

Shiver

Sing it loud and clear

I'll always be waiting for you

So you know how much I need you

But you never even see me, do you?

Sirius had told him a few months ago that he cared for him, but Remus just wrote it off as a simple crush, something Sirius would get over very soon. Of course, he was wrong.

And is this my final chance of getting you

Suddenly, a thought overtook Sirius' thoughts. What if Remus never came around, what if Remus never returns the feelings? Sirius decided to let him know. He grabbed a scrap of parchment and started to write:

Dear Remmy,

I know you think that this is just some phase that will soon be over, but I want to tell you that it isn't.

From the moment I wake, to the moment I sleep

I'll be there by your side; just you try and stop me

I will always be with you, from the time that I wake up until the time that I go to sleep, and maybe, hopefully, when I'm sleeping too. There's nothing that you can do or say to make me feel otherwise. Even if you aren't ready to believe it, I'll wait for you, for as long as it takes.

I'll be waiting in line, just to see if you care

Oh...

Did you want me to change?

Well I'd change for good

And I want you to know that you'll always get your way

I wanted to say...

And if you want me to change, I'd change for you. You know that you always get your way, so it's what ever you want. The ball is in your court mate.

Don't you shiver

Don't you shiver

Sing it loud and clear

I'll always be waiting for you

Oh yeah, and one more thing...

Do you ever get a shiver down your spine when thinking of someone special?

I truly love you, Remus.

Always,

Siri

Yeah I'll always be waiting for you

Yeah I'll always be waiting for you

Yeah I'll always be waiting for you, for you

I will always be waiting...

Sirius passed the note to his right and pointed to Remus. One by one the note was passed hand to hand until it reached Remus. Remus looked up, surprised, when the girl next to him tapped him on the shoulder. He took the note gingerly, and opened it. Sirius watched as he read the parchment. When he was finished, he did not look up. He merely sat the note down and took out another roll of parchment.

And it's you I see but you don't see me

And it's you I hear so loud and so clear

I sing it loud and clear

And I'll always be waiting for you

So I look in your direction

But you pay me no attention

And you know how much I need you

But you never even see me

Remus started to write, and Sirius hoped he was writing a reply. What if he told him to piss off and get over it? 'Oh well,' he thought, 'I will still wait for him.'

Remus wrote for what seemed like a long time but, finally, he finished writing and folded the note. He passed it to his left, never once glancing at Sirius. The parchment made its way down to him, and he nervously grasped it. He unfolded it, and began to read.

Dear Sirius,

I am not sure why you are writing a love letter to me when you should be taking your quiz. Haha, just kidding, but really though, remember to finish it.

Anyway...I never realized how much you really fancy me. I must admit that I am flattered and I truly appreciate that you confessed. I would never want you to change, you are perfect the way you are. I know that I always get my way, but it's usually you who makes it that way. Thanks very much for that mate. You are wonderful, in every way.

I think that you will be pleased to hear that you no longer have to wait. I really fancy you, too, Siri. I never told you, nor acted on it because I wanted to be sure that you were serious (no pun intended). Now that I know that you are, I am ready to confess my feelings. I love you, too, Sirius Black.

Forever,

Remus

P.S.- I always shiver when I think about you...

Sirius could hardly contain his excitement; he wanted to scream out to the world. He wanted everyone to know that they were in love. He looked over at Remus and found that he was watching Sirius with a grin. He retuned the grin, and winked. Remus fought back a laugh and turned back to his quiz. Sirius quickly jotted down answers on his, and once he was finished, he returned his gaze to his love. He observed every movement and could have sworn that he saw Remus quiver...