With the moon calling Remus ever closer and his hand making Severus truly want something more then just that touch of a warm hand and lips to his own, the wizards really were playing with fire.

"I swear to Merlin that I saw him come out this way." It was Peter's voice. "Oh, did he go without us?"

"Let's hope so," James answered. "Twenty minutes and counting."

Severus paused and looked over Remus's shoulder.

"Can't...can't now...you have to hurry..." It was unfair. "Go, go, but don't hurt yourself, all right?"