Considering just how fast his heart was beating, Remus seemed to pull off feigned nonchalance; at least, better than he could have ever imagined. Feeling exhilarated rather than embarrassed, Remus didn't mind James' presence in the room, for once finding his cheerful nature easy to match.<br/>Next to him, Sirius was doing far worse for himself, and Remus had to fight every instinct in his body not to glance over at him.<br/>"Exciting," Remus encouraged James, appearing genuinely interested as he pushed himself off the counter. Granted, the thrill stemmed primarily from the knowledge that James would be out of the house for the evening.<br/>Now standing, the immediate tension in the room seemed to dissolve, having to accept that lingering wouldn't do either of them any good. Sirius was no longer incriminatingly close, meaning that Remus was once again allowed to look back at him.<br/>"Maybe we should have dinner together, then," Remus added, nothing about his voice making it appear as a question.<br/>A grin had once again formed on his lips, but the way Remus glanced back at James with the same smile took the edge of the attention.<br/>"I take it we're not invited."