As quickly as it all went by, Sirius stepping back, wrenching the door open and slamming it behind him, it felt like ages to Remus. Ages during which he saw himself running after Sirius, telling him he changed his mind, that he would take whatever Sirius would give, even if it was for just one night. But he said nothing, did nothing, simply watched as the man he loved, who had finally started to see him, walked away.