Life in the Fast Lane

She's baaacckkkk! Hello and happy labor day weekend everyone! I can't believe summer is over already! Sorry it's taken so long to get this posted I just wanted to have a reasonable amount of chapters finished before I began update because I don't have the best track record when it comes to sequel stories. So this chapter is a little fluffy just to get you guys (and myself) into the swing of things. What's going on, where it begins etc. So please enjoy and note that this story will be slightly steamier than Forever Young due to the fact that they are living on their own and do more adultish things. So please enjoy and please review!

Disclaimer: I do not own anything you've seen or read in Harry Potter. Only my characters and my storylines.

Chapter 1: 9 Months

Cassidy's POV:

It's been about 9 months since graduation. 9 months since my life officially started. During the summer Lily, Marlene, and I got a flat in Muggle London not far from the Leaky Cauldron. Lily started her internship at St. Mungo's, Marlene at the Ministry for the Improper Use of Magic, and me at the Daily Prophet. I interned for the Chief of Investigative Reporting. My internship started on September 5th and went on for 6 months. On February 5th they offered me a real job as an investigative reporter. As for the boys, James and Sirius started Auror training. Remus is working at a Book Shop in London. And Peter...well I'm not really sure what he does but he's been traveling with his mum a lot.

Being out of Hogwarts is sad but being out in the real world doing adult things is great. People finally take us seriously and we are able to do what we've been taught to do. But mixed in with the fun we still have a war to worry about. Attack rates have been going up since we left Hogwarts. A few muggle-borns from our year have been attacked and killed already.

We all stay as safe as we can but sometimes safe isn't as safe as it seems.

"Clark get over here!" my boss Owen Blakely yelled out. I left my desk and made my way into his office.

"Yes sir?" I asked peeking my head in.

"Sit down," he ordered. "You're on a new assignment. Someone from the Aurors department will be here soon."

"Okay," I nodded my head and took a seat in one of the seats across from his desk.

"Mr. Blakely," a familiar voice called out. "I'm Spencer Clark and this is James Potter. He's shadowing me for the month. We're here with the Auror department."

"Mr. Clark it's a pleasure to meet you," Owen said standing up. I let out a groan and slumped in my seat.

"Problem Clark?" he asked glaring down at me.

"No problem at all Sir," I said giving him a sweet smile.

"Right then," he said turning back to James and Spencer. "This is one of our newest investigative reporters, Cassidy Clark." I turn back and give them a look. Spencer gives a small nod and reaches his hand out.

"Nice to meet you Cassidy," he said.

"And you Auror Clark," I greeted reaching out my hand. "Auror Potter."

"Miss Clark," James said giving me a nod and smile.

"Department of Mysteries, correct?" Owen asked.

"Right," Spencer confirmed. "Department of Mysteries; Hall of Prophecies. Some of the Unspeakables have reported an unidentified figure breaking and entering."

"Alright Clark take them to your desk and get information," Owen command. "You go first thing tomorrow."

"Got it boss," I said. "Follow me gentlemen." I stood and left the office the other two trailing behind me. I took a seat at my desk and took out a notepad and pen and began writing.

"Alright what do you guys know so far?" I asked getting down to business.

"Hello to you too little sister," Spencer laughed taking one of the two seats in front of my desk as James took the other.

"Shhh!" I hissed looking around. "I don't need people asking about you later Spence."

"Sorry," he laughed. "James tell her what we know."

James nodded and began speaking at a lightning fast pace. I had to tell him multiple times to slow down so I could write as much stuff down.

"James I'm not gonna ask again," I growled at him. "Slow your speaking!"

"Sorry," he apologized blushing.

"Okay," I said looking down at the paper. "I'll look over this stuff tonight and meet you guys in the Aurors office tomorrow after I check in here and finish a few paperwork things. Sound good?"

"Got it," Spencer said. "When you get to the Aurors office just ask for one of us and they'll send someone to find us."

"Okay then," I said packing my things up and putting them in my bag. "See you tomorrow." I stood up and kissed them both on the cheek and showed them out.

"Oh and Cass," Spencer said popping back around the corner. "Wear something easier to move in. Just in case."

"What's wrong with this?" I whined looking down at my mint colored dress and tan heels.

"Well if someones down there and we need to chase after them do you think you can do it in a skin-tight dress and heels?" he questioned giving me a look.

"Right," I said sheepishly. "I'll wear something more appropriate."

"Good call," he grinned. I laughed and hugged him good-bye before continuing to pack up my things.

"Excuse me miss, but I'm afraid I'll have to arrest you," a deep voice said from behind me. I grinned and turned around placing my hands on my hips.

"Auror Black," I said smirking. "Whatever for?" Sirius grinned and came over to me wrapping his arms around my waist.

"Being too damn sexy," he taunts leaning down to kiss me. I smile into the kiss and wrap my arms around his neck pulling him closer to me.

"Sirius," I sighed as he placed kisses on my jaw and neck. "Give my five more minutes and we can leave okay?"

"Mmmmhmm,"

"Bad dog," I scolded pushing him away. He used his puppy dog eyes and I just pointed to the chairs across from my desk. He groaned and reluctantly sat down. I let out a giggle and continued putting things away and getting ready to go home.

"Alright ready," I declare as I pull my jacket on and grab my bag. Sirius smiled and jumped up. He took my hand in his and gave it a small kiss.

"After you love," he said.

"What a gentleman," I teased.

"Only to you," he said winking. I let loose a giggle and leaned into his side. We went to the flooing area of the Ministry and floo'd to the Leaky Cauldron where we met up with Lily, James, and Marlene.

"No Remus yet?" Sirius asked sitting down.

"He's visiting his mother," Marlene fumed sloshing her drink around in its bottle. James and Sirius went on oblivious, but Lily and I shared a look of confusion.

"You okay Marly?" I asked using her nickname to get her to smile. But it didn't help matters at all. It only made things worse.

"Do not call me that," she snapped at me. I looked at her in shock as our table went silent. She let out a groan and slammed her drink down.

"I'm going to the loo," she stated before storming off. Lily and I shared another look and nodded. She got up and went after Marlene and I stayed back to speak to the boys.

"Okay what's the deal?" I said turning to the boys who still had confused looks on their faces.

"Excuse me?" they asked at the same time.

"What's Remus said this time?" I demanded. "He's said/done some pretty stupid things when it comes to Marlene. I want to know what he did this time."

They then share a look with each other. The stare for a long time battling with their eyes. James finally cracks and lets out a groan.

"Fine," he huffed. "I'll tell you. It's not Remus...it's his mother."

"His mother?" I questioned. "What about her?"

"She doesn't really approve of Marlene," Sirius continued on.

"What?" I shouted. "That's insane! Marlene is great, who couldn't like her?"

"Mama Lupin apparently," James muttered. I glared at him and he just shrugged his shoulders and continued eating. After a while I pulled some money out of my wallet and placed it on the table.

"I have an early morning tomorrow so I better go," I said standing up. "Walk me out Sirius?" He nodded and stood up helping me into my jacket. I gave James a kiss on the cheek and began to make my way out.

"Before you go Marlene wants to talk to you," Lily said coming from the bathroom.

"Okay," I said then looked to Sirius. "Give me a minute?"

"Take your time love," he said. I smiled and gave him a quick kiss before heading towards the bathroom. I go in and see Marlene sitting on a bench right across from the door. When she hears me come in she looks up and starts crying again.

"Oh Marley," I say going over to her. I sit down next to her and wrap my arms around her holding her close. "It's all going to be okay I promise."

"No it's not," she cried. "I really think I'm losing him Cass."

"No you're not," I argue. "I'm going to make sure of it okay?"

She nodded and wiped her tears. "Okay."

"Alright good," I smile pushing a hair out of her face. "Now lets get you home and to bed." She nods and stands up washing her face before we leave. We head back to the table so she can pay and get her things. We say good night and Sirius walks Marlene and I to our flat. When we get there Marlene heads straight inside, but I linger outside with Sirius.

"Thank you for taking us home," I smile at him.

"Any time love," he assured me. We are both silent and still for a minute before we are locked in a heated kiss against the wall. My fingers weave through his hair trying to pull him closer desperate for his touch. Sadly, we are interrupted by a blood curdling scream coming from our flat. We pull apart and look at the flat before storming inside.

"Marlene!" I scream. "Where are you!"

"In here," she calls from her room. We race inside and are greeted by Marlene and Remus.

"Remus what are you doing here?" I pant out of breath.

"I was suprising Marlene," he said sheepishly. "I guess I should have floo'd or waited outside or something."

"You think?" Marlene snapped. I groaned and leaned against the wall.

"If you guys are gonna fight can you do it somewhere else?" I begged. "I need a good night's rest. I have to be somewhere important tomorrow."

"Come back to my place Marlene," Remus asked. She sighed and nodded. They left the flat leaving me and Sirius alone.

"Well now that you're in here would you like to stay?" I ask once they're gone.

"Sure why not," he smiled. "Now where were we." He placed a hand on either side of my face and pulled me in for another kiss. I place my hands on his arms pulling him closer to me. He pushes me up against the wall and I wrap my arms around his neck.

"Jump," he pants into my ear as he places his hands on my waist. I do as he says and jump up wrapping my legs around his waist. He grips my back so I don't fall and carries me to my room. He kicks the door shut and we fall onto the bed together. I quickly unbutton his shirt and push it from his shoulders as he slowly unzipped my dress.

"Are you sure about this," he ask, his hand lingering on the small of my back. "I thought you said you need to sleep."

"I do," I told him. "But it's better if you tire me out first."

"You got it," he said before we continued where we had left off. After our late night...activities we drift off into a peaceful sleep wrapped in each others embrace.

"Cassidy I'm going I'll see you-Oh my Merlin!"

I'm startled awake when Lily walked into my room the next morning with an embarrassed look on her face. I look down and realize I was wrapped up tight with my bed sheets covering mine and Sirius' naked bodies. I clutch the sheets tight to my body and growl at Lily.

"Ever heard of knocking Red?" I snapped.

"Sorry," she squeaked turning her back. "I thought you'd be up and showered by now it's almost 9 o'clock. And I thought you had some important meeting or something."

"Shit," I cursed grabbing my robe and slipping it on. "I've got to get ready. Can you wake him up?" I asked referring to Sirius. She gave me a look, but I didn't give her a chance to protest because I was already in my bathroom starting the shower. A few minutes into my shower I hear the door open.

"Lily?" I called over the spray of the warm water. The curtain moves back and I let out a little yelp. Sirius stands there with a smirk.

"Try again love," he teases before jumping in with me. I roll my eyes and finish rinsing my hair with shampoo and reach for my conditioner.

"Don't try anything funny Black," I warn. "We are both running late and we can't afford that just yet. We are new, expendable."

"They'd never fire us," he argues.

"Keep telling yourself that," I murmur. I rinse out the conditioner and take a moment to stand under the water and run through a list of things I need to do.

"You look tense," Sirius states kissing my neck. I groan and lean into him.

"I was born tense," I joke turning around and looking up at him. "I'd better go. I'll see you for dinner?"

"7:30pm" he said kissing me lovingly. I let out a sigh of content and smile at him for a moment. He laughed and smiled back.

"What are you smiling at?" he asked.

"Nothing I just...nothing," I smiled stepping out of the shower and wrapping myself in a towel. I enter my room again and quickly look for something to wear. After five minutes of consideration I choose a pair of dark wash jeans and a striped long sleeved shirt. I pull them on and dry my hair as I pull on dark green socks and my brown boots. I pull my hair into a loose ponytail and grab my bag and army green jacket as Sirius is stepping out of the bathroom with a towel wrapped loosely around his waist.

"Leaving?" he asked searching for his clothes.

"Yeah," I said making sure I had everything in my bag. "I have to meet with James and Spence. They're going to be wondering where the hell I am we agreed to meet at 9:30 and it's almost..wow 9:25 I have to go. See you later."

"Love you," he called as I grabbed my keys off the kitchen counter.

"Love you too," I replied and then floo'd away.

How cute, right? Thank you for reading this wonderful chapter that was co-edited by my amazing best friend! I hope you enjoyed this chapter and I will most likely be posting the next one on Saturday. But if I get a decent amount of reviews I might post sooner. Please review and then check out my pinterest page!

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