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James sat in his parent's kitchen, sipping a butterbeer and watching the clouds move across the moon. Sirius had come to stay for the last summer he would be spending at his parent's house, and was currently asleep in the spare bedroom. His fiancée had gone home to explain their situation to her family and to put it lightly, he was worried.
The world was a dangerous place at the moment, especially for muggle borns, and while she was away on her own he couldn't relax. Not to mention the fact she was trying to convince her parents to let them get married at the young age of eighteen.
She had refused to let him go with her, saying she needed to deal with some things alone, and explaining somewhat exasperatedly that he couldn't be with her every minute of the day. He knew she was right, and smothering someone as fiery as Lily was never a good idea.
Sirius stumbled into the kitchen, rubbing his eyes sleepily. He grunted in acknowledgement as he saw James and joined him at the table.
'You know, one day you're going to actually get kidnapped by Voldemort and I'm just going to think you're moping over Lil…il….ily again.' He yawned.
He knew Sirius was getting irritated at waking up practically every night and seeing James' bed empty. It was a bit irrational of him to worry about death eater kidnappings, thought James, as they tended to kill everyone in the immediate area on sight, but in such times people often didn't think rationally anyway.
'Sorry, Padfoot, but you'd be the same.'
Sirius snorted.
'Part of the reason I'm not a fan of the whole 'serious relationship' thing'
James looked at him questioningly.
'What do you mean?'
Sirius looked at him with a sincerity that very few people had seen.
'You know me, Prongs, beneath the cocky attitude I really do worry about my mates... occasionally… a bit…. You're kinda like my family… sort of… y'know?' He said awkwardly.
'Aww… Padfoot! I never knew you to be so sentimental!'
Sirius shifted uncomfortably.
'Well, y'know, I mean you're like an annoying brother I always have to keep an eye out for you and it does my head in, mate!'
'Yeah I know.' Said James, also feeling awkward., 'In fact, Sirius, I was wondering if you would be my best man.' He asked hurriedly.
Sirius broke into a grin.
'Well I wouldn't expect you to ask anyone else, remember it was my amazing advice that landed you her in the first place.'
James grimaced.
'Stop Gloating!'
'As long as I don't have to be anywhere near Lily during the run up to the wedding, my answer's yes. That girl is terrifying when she's stressed.'
James laughed.
'You're telling me? I'm spending the rest of my life with her!'
'I always said you were insane.'
'Excuse me?' Said an angry voice.
Sirius and James jumped. Lily had just stepped out of the kitchen fire.
James and Sirius both hurriedly started mumbling apologies and avoided her gaze.
'Sorry Lils, it was just a joke…'
'We didn't mean it… just banter…'
'Don't curse us… slip of the tongue!'
'I love you!'
James looked at Sirius with confusion.
'Isn't that my line?'
'Oh right… sorry… got carried away… She scares me!'
They both turned towards Lily, who was bent over in silent giggles.
'Honestly you two, I'd think you'd learn to realise when I'm joking by now! But its always good value when you start stuttering like that.' She laughed.
Sirius scowled at her.
'Don't do that!'
'Whatever you say Sirius.' Said Lily, rolling her eyes.
James walked up to her, pulled her close and muttered into her ear.
'I missed you…'
'I know…' She whispered back.
'Ugh, couldn't you at least wait until I've gone back to bed to start vomiting love hearts and rainbows?'
'Shut up, Padfoot.' Said James, as he smiled at Lily.
Sirius snorted with derision and left the room.
'So what did they say?' Asked James.
'They're really happy for us, well… most of them. Tuney's not that pleased.'
'It's only 'cos she's jealous. I'm much better looking than that fat, sweaty kid she's dating.'
'His name is Vernon… and stop being so arrogant!'
'It's not arrogant, it's true. Even Crabbe is better looking than him.'
Lily giggled.
'Fine, you win.'
'That's a first.'
'Shut up.'
James grinned mischievously and closed the gap between them with a kiss.
