Severus took it at once.

Given a choice, Remus had picked him. Over Sirius Black. He was blank, eyes wider than usual before he made a soft 'hmm' sighing sound through his lips. The edges turned up and he butted his forehead gently to Remus's.

His eyelashes were wet again, but he ignored that. No one had ever chosen him over another. His heart felt as if it was on fire.