As the three men arrived in the dungeons and stood before a painting of snakes
Severus whispered the password barely heard by the two Gryffindors.
"Desperation"
Snape had chosen this one cause he didn't know how long he could keep this feelings to himself without going insane.
Sirius looked at Moony and saw the question he had reflected back at him. Both
had heard the Password but couldn't figure out why it clenched their hearts
to hear it from the tall, dark and mysterious man.
For a long time now did the two love one another, without the other knowing
this fact. Also did they know they loved the Slytherin.
Moony was afraid that Padfoot would hate him because of his feeling. Severus had made it clear in the past that he was disgusted with a werewolf.
Padfoot had similar fears. He thought that Moony would leave him after he confessed his love and Severus hated him because of a mistake he made in school just to gain Moony's attention. At this time he hadn't known why Snape could make him furious and desperate in one second. He always felt less like himself and less worthy when the sexy Slytherin was around.
Sev knew that the men behind him hated his guts because he was Slythering and wore the dark mark which served as a reminder of his biggest mistake.
As they entered Severus quarters the host went to the kitchen and made himself
a cup of tea. He tried to calm his feelings down and compose what was left of
his sneer.
"I will show you where you two can sleep. You will not touch anything of mine without permission! Is that understood?"
"Oh Snapey, you don't have anything interesting in here. So why would we want something from you?" Sirius sneered right back. He didn't like to treat Sev this way but would continue so because he didn't want the man to think he was weak.
Remus just nodded his head. He could understand Severus worry for irreplaceable things that only meant something for himself. He would have to keep an eye on Siri cause it wouldn't do to push Sev to far. He could smell the pheromones coming from both of them. The two hadn't figured out whether to kill or fuck each other. Moony could also smell the arousal directed to himself coming from the two men. He thought it was just because neither had any partner in the past years and he wouldn't be a quick fuck. If the two loved each other he would stay back and watch them be happy. Certainly they deserved it.
`But I am a werewolf... who in their right mind could ever love me...'
Snape saw the emotion flutter over Lupins face but didn't think anything about it.
He guided them to his guest room where they could sleep.
"I am sure you won't mind to share, do you? I only have this room to spare and there won't fit a second bed in here."
Just now did he see the uneasy look on Blacks face.
"Don't worry Snape I always sleep in my animagi form and will sleep in front of the fire!"
The other two exchanged a somewhat worried look. That couldn't be healthy for the man. To be so often in another body that isn't really his own.
Without saying anything else Severus left the room and went to his own bedroom.
He undressed and folded his closes neatly on a chair.
As he lay in his bed he thought about the day.
He couldn't comprehend why Sirius Black hadn't protested against their current situation. What he also didn't understand was why Sirius thought it was more comfortable to sleep as a dog.
Snape went to sleep without coming to a conclusion.
As Severus had left the room Remus looked closely at his friend and saw something
in his eyes he had never seen before. A look of fear and longing mixed with
shame. But he couldn't figure out what the reason was.
Just as he tried to talk to Siri he turned around and smiled falsely.
"Seems I am more tired than I thought. Will see you in the morning, Moony!"
With that he turned himself into a dog and left the room.
Remus didn't understand what was going on with his friend. They had always told each other their problems. Why not now? Moony made the decision to wait till the next day. It was a long time till sleep claimed him.
Sirius was hurt. He didn't know the exact reason but knew he couldn't let them
see his weakness.
He hated to be alone but would never confess it to someone. Not even Moony knew
it.
`He is always so vulnerable. I can't risk to make him worry about me in addition to his own condition. I was always the strong, fierce one of our group. Now only Moony and me are left. Peter is a traitor. He will die by my hand if I can manage it. But I have to keep Moony save. He will never be hurt. I will protect him and never abandon him like his family did ages ago just because he is a werewolf. Remus Lupin is more tender than any human or wizard.'
Sirius stopped in front of the fireplace and laid down.
He had seen the looks between Remus and Severus. If the two really loved each other he would not be in their way. Also would he try to be more friendly towards Severus cause if he did it for Moonys sake he wouldn't come across as weak.
With that in mind he slowly fell asleep.
tbc