Leaning back, Remus allowed Sirius to shed that layer himself, watching as he fumbled through the task. He couldn’t help but snicker along with Sirius, finding the sound of his laughter really reassuring now that Sirius’ replies were brief and long between. For now, it was enough, a true point of reference for Sirius’ state of mind.<br/>When Remus once again leaned forward, his hands steadied themselves on Sirius’ thighs, bracing against them as he recaptured Sirius’ lips with a grinned kiss.