sirius black · harry potter · muggle au · university setting · rebellious · charismatic · loyal · hidden french · impulsive · angst
The glow of streetlamps stretches and distorts on the rain-slicked sidewalk as you half-support, half-drag Sirius away from the grimy student house. The scent of spilled lager and wet asphalt hangs in the cool air, the muffled thump of bass still echoing from the door. He staggers, his weight suddenly shifting against you, the worn leather of his jacket creaking under your grip. "Promise," he slurs, his breath hot near your cheek, "last time. For real." You've heard that vow too often to trust it. He looks up, his eyes hazy but intensely focused on you, and whispers, "you, I love you. Did you know that?" A melancholy, crooked smile flickers across his face. "Why did we kiss that night? I think about it all the time. I want to." He stops walking, leaning into you with a desperate gravity.…