Updated so soon? WOW! It really is Christmas xD

So yeah, chapter 4 xD enjoy.

The Five Marauders, Year Seven

Chapter 4

"I can't take this long distance relationship anymore!" James cried. "Fridge, you're coming to my room!"

"Prongs, you literally just ate," I laughed, sitting on the counter of the Potter kitchen with my legs dangling below me, the last pizza slice in my hand.

I heard some rustling from beside me and when I turned to investigate I swear I practically fell off the counter in laughter.

I heard James' laughter erupting like a volcano and when I glanced at him, he was on the floor leaning against the fridge pointing a finger at Sirius with tears in his eyes.

"Padfoot, why did you wrap yourself up in aluminium foil?" I laughed as Sirius threw the empty roll into the bin and walked around the kitchen, making rusling noises.

"So I can be your knight in shining armour," Sirius grinned as he picked up a wooden spoon and pretended to battle enemies away.

"You see Fierce," James grinned. "Sometimes your knight in shining armour is just a retard in tin foil."

"Ouch!" James screamed as Sirius poked him with the spoon.

"Stand pesant," Sirius challenged. "And fight me for the lady's heart."

Sirius winked at me, making me chuckle.

"Prepare to lose," James jumped to his feet and grabbed a cucumber and I was really regretting not bringing a camera when they started sparring.

"Oops," Sirius said when he hit James too hard and actually broke the wooden spoon, making both me and James laugh more than I thought possible.

"Looks like I won," James grinned, putting the cucumber back where it came from. "Mi lady."

"Good sir," I laughed and took James' offered hand, then let out a scream when he suddenly threw me over his shoulder like I weighed less than a rag doll.

"Dude let me down!" I screamed, but to no avail.

"Give me back my girlfriend," Sirius cried, then proceeded to chase James while I bounced up and down on James' back. Painfully, may I add.

"NEVAH!"

And that is pretty much how our evening went. All we needed was Remus and Peter and then it'd be absolutely perfect.

Sirius sqeezed my hand gently as we stood in front of my house. I looked up at him and gave him a kiss on the cheek to show my gratitude for him coming with me. To be honest, I was a bit scared. I had no idea what Mike was going to say or do; he was always the unpredictable brother.

"Come on, Jay. Let's get this over with."

I nodded as I pushed the door open.

"I'll be in your room, okay," I nodded and he kissed me on the forehead, then he let go of my hand and went upstairs.

"Jamie? Is that you?" I heard Mike call from the living room.

'Here comes nothing,' I thought as I pushed open the door.

"Yeah, it's me," I said quietly.

"Listen Jay, I'm sorry about over reacting yesterday," Mike began.

I blinked. "Oh." I wasn't expecting an apology.

Meanwhile Mike continued, "It's just that you're growing up so fast I feel like only a week ago you were 10 and Victor and I were teasing you and getting yelled at by mum. And look at you now. Turning 17 in January, already in a serious relationship and been through more than many old and experienced wizards. And getting tattos which I definitely do not approve of."

I smiled slightly as Mike stood up and gave me a great big hug, "You're so brave Jamie. You've faced you-know-who so many times and almost died, and you're still so young. I'm eight years older than you and I don't think I could manage to be that brave. How do you manage to stay so strong?"

"You know what's one of the things I learned when I fought... him?" I asked my brother. "That you never know how strong you are until being strong is the only option you have."

"And so smart," He smiled softly. "Mum and dad would be so proud of you."

"You think?" I grinned. "Because I'm pretty sure dad probably turned in his grave the moment I got that tattoo."

"I really don't understand why you would get that tattoo though."

"It's a fantastic tattoo!"

"Why do you argue with me?"

"I'm not arguing," I agrued. "I'm simply explaining why I'm right."

"Jamie..."

"What!" I exclaimed. "If you don't want a sarcastic answer, don't ask a stupid question."

We stood in silence for a second, before suddenly laughing.

"Oh I missed arguing with you," He ruffled my hair.

"Yeah yeah whatever," I groaned, fixing my previously perfect hair. "I'm going to my room. Sirius' here by the way."

I began to make my way out the door.

"Don't have sex!" Mike yelled after me.

My heard jumped to my throat as I remembered my previous conversation with Lily and Deanna last night. But I didn't let Mike see that.

"Whatever."

"See, I told you it would work out," Said Sirius as I repeated every word of what happened downstairs.

"Yeah," I bit my lip slighly awkwardly and blushed when I noticed how Sirius was sprawled out on my bed.

"Hey, don't bite that lip," Sirius sat up and winked at me seductavely. "That's my job."

I looked down as I laughed then moved to sit beside Sirius.

I turned to face him and was about to kiss him, when all of a sudden his lips captured mine in a spontaneous kiss. And for once, I decided to be the confident girlfriend and take matters in hand as I pulled away, pushed Sirius back onto the bed in his previous positin, then threw my leg over him and straddled him, before pulling him back into a much deeper kiss. I didn't even notice that both our shirts mysteriously dissapeared until Sirius' hands were on my bare skin.

And then I felt as if someone burst the bubble as my mind was attacked by flashbacks of the worst three weeks of my life and Blyth's hands all over me. I shut my eyes tight as I thought the memories and trying hard not to let them ruin the moment. To no avail.

"Jamie," Sirius whispered when I pulled away. He wiped away the tears I never noticed I cried. "Jamie it's fine. It's just me."

Sirius picked my shirt back from the floor and helped me put it on, before giving me a hug.

"I'm sorry," I apologised, angry that I let my memories conflict with my relationship.

"Jay, it's not your fault. And it's fine. I'll be ready when you are."

He was looking at me with so much affection that I couldn't help but believe.

"I love you," I whispered.

"I love you too."

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