For the Ultimate Pairing Drabble Comp – SiriusLily and the prompt shadows.
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Sirius watches from the shadows, watches as James kisses Lily on the cheek, watches as Lily giggles. And his heart aches.
Lily has the type of personality that makes everyone around her fall in love with her. She's sweet, kind and caring and always sees the best in people. She's always there for people when they need it the most.
She was there that first Christmas when Sirius hadn't gone home because he didn't want to face his family just yet. Until his seventh year, it was the only time that the two of them had gotten along. She had sat there, playing exploding snaps with him while telling him stories of the Muggle world. She chased away his thoughts and his wishes of being home.
And ever since then, he hasn't been able to keep his eyes off her.
But he cares too much about James to approach her. He would never intentionally hurt James in that way because James is like his brother, and brothers don't hurt brothers. He stays silent, and helps James as he plans their dates.
He helps James as he picks out the engagement ring, even though it shatters his heart. But he loves Lily and he loves James and wants them to be happy even at the cost of his own happiness. Because that's what people who are in love do.
