Because You Said No

by

XxTheLadyInRedxX

A.N. - Just to let you know, I don't own any of J.K Rowling's characters, just the ones i made up and the plot. Everything written in italics is a flashback. This is my first fanfic and I hope you guys like it.

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"I love you, Elizabeth," he whispered into her ear as she rested her head on his chest.

"I love you, too, Sirius," she returned, looking up into his big, fathomless grey eyes.

Smiling, he lowered his head and kissed her gently on the lips.

"I love you, Elizabeth," he stated once more.

"I know, Sirius," she smiled. "You just told me."

"I know, I just - I want to make sure you know that I'm not just saying it because I have to," he said, lifting his head up from his position.

"You don't have to, Sirius," she objected. "And I know you do either way."

"Good," he said, pecking her on the lips once more.

"One day, Elizabeth Walker. One day we're gonna be done with this place and we'll be out there in the real world - together," he said in what seemed the corniest way a man could ever point out the future.

"I'm glad you think so," she giggled at his foolishness.

"I'm serious," he said.

"I know you are," she said slowly, the pun being forced against the young boy.

"You know what I mean," he groaned.

"Yeah, I do," she sighed.

Smiling down at her beautiful face, Sirius squeezed her hand tighter.

"I'll always love you, Elizabeth," he stated. "Forever and ever."

"Promise?" she asked, looking up hesitantly.

"Promise," he smiled.

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"Sirius!" she breathed, waking up only to find sweat running down her face and her body tangled in her bed covers.

Moaning, she tried untangling herself, only to roll over too much and fall flat on her arse beside her four poster bed.

"Morning," said Lily Evans, as she grabbed her books from beside her own four poster bed.

"How long was I asleep this time?" she asked, annoyed.

"You have fifteen minutes to get ready for the next class," said Lily sympathetically.

"Ugh," sighed Elizabeth, running a hand through her dark brown - at the moment, sweaty - hair.

"I got your books ready," said Lily, trying to be helpful.

"Thanks," mumbled Elizabeth as she stumbled to her bathroom.

"How are you feeling today?" asked Lily, concern in her tone.

"Just peachy," retorted Elizabeth, spitting toothpaste out of her mouth.

"Riley was asking for you," informed the red head, sitting down on her bed.

"Oh, no, I totally forgot about him," she groaned. "Does he hate me?"

"No, no, no," Lily said, waving off the possibility of such an insane thought. "He said he understands completely and wishes you get well soon."

"Really?" asked Elizabeth, returning to the room with a brush, trying to untangle her hair.

Nodding her head vigorously, Lily sighed and smiled at her friend.

"He's so sweet," she stated.

"I know," answered Elizabeth in a that's-what-they-all-tell-me tone.

"What's wrong?" asked Lily.

"Nothing," she dismissed, grabbing her clothes from her trunk and rushing to the bathroom to change.

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"What's wrong, Sirius?" she asked, watching her boyfriend with concern.

"It's nothing," he dismissed.

"No, it's not. Now, tell me," she urged.

"Elizabeth-"

"Just say it," she begged.

"Elizabeth-"

"Sirius you should just -"

"No!" he yelled, causing Elizabeth to recoil in fear. "Just drop it okay?"

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Making her way to her Transfiguration class, Elizabeth felt a feeling lurch in her stomach. Having the sudden sensation to throw up, she tried to hold it back and continue rushing to her class.

Thank you for finally joining us, Miss Walker," said Professor McGonagall, before standing up and lecturing the class on how to turn a bird into a lamp shade.

"You alright?" asked Collin, from the seat in front of her.

"Yeah," she lied for the tenth time that day.

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"So this is it, huh?" asked Elizabeth, tears welled up in her piercing blue eyes. "It's done? Finished?"

"Elizabeth-"

"No! Don't 'Elizabeth' me!" she yelled, hitting his arm with all her strength.

"Don't you dare 'Elizabeth' me!"

"Elizabeth-"

"You promised me, Sirius Black. You promised me!" she yelled.

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"Class dismissed," sounded Professor McGonagall's voice as the bell rang.

"Hey, Elizabeth," said Riley Higgins as he walked up to his girlfriend. "How are you feeling?"

"A lot better," she smiled, pecking him on the lips.

Slowly making their way to a deserted corridor, Riley turned to face Elizabeth and gave a quick smile.

"Listen, I hope this isn't too forward but I just want you to know that I really like you, Elizabeth," he stated, looking at the floor. "I think I might even be in lo-"

"Oh, no, Riley," she interrupted, fearing the worst. "Look at that, I'm going to be late for Charms."

"Oh, well then, I guess we can finish this at lunch," he said. "I'll see you soon."

She smiled and pecked him on the lips before walking to Flitwick's class.

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"Don't you think I know that!" he yelled furiously. "Don't you think I'm aware of what I said."

"So what? It was all just some joke to you?" she cried.

"I meant what I said, Elizabeth. I meant when I said I loved you and that I would always love you - and I still do!" he urged loudly. "You're the only girl I'll ever love!"

"Then why? Why break this off?" she yelled back at him.

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Sitting beside a large stone wall, Elizabeth took a minute to breath and pulled out a ring from her front pocket.

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"Because you said 'no'," he replied, walking away from her.

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Tears welling up in her eyes, Elizabeth sucked in as much air as she could take before standing up and walking to class.

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A.N. End of chapter one. Please review and tell me what you think!