Life in the Fast Lane

This chapter is literally so short and I apologize for that. But the next chapter is kinda heavy, or well I plan it to be. I haven't quite finished it yet. I have been so busy these past few weeks and its been a bit unbearable. I should hopefully be able to finish soon and get it updated right after Thanksgiving. But if I'm not able to get it up right away its going to be a few weeks because I have a very heavy week or two right after Thanksgiving. So please enjoy and please review.

Chapter 10: Christmas Miracles

Cassidy's POV:

"Sirius!" I called out into the flat. "Sirius I got your message. What's wrong?"

He didn't call back to me but I heard crashing and sobbing coming from his room down the hall.

"Sirius?" I called as I started walking. "Sirius are you there?" I opened the door and saw him throwing things all around the room. The room was a wreck. Tears were streaming down his face and I could see his knuckles were bleeding.

"Sirius," I shouted. "Sirius look at me." I grabbed his face in my hands and made him look down at me.

"Sirius tell me what's wrong," I demanded. He pushed me away and kicked the wall one final time before sitting down on the bed.

"He's dead," he snapped. "Regulus is dead." As the words tumbled from his mouth my heart broke in two for him. Saying nothing I sat down on the bed next to him taking his hand in mine. I lowered my head to his shoulder and gave it a brief kiss then resting it there. His head fell against mine and we stayed like that for a while.

"I didn't even get to say good-bye," he whispered after a while. I turned my head so my chin was resting on his shoulder now.

"I know," I whispered back. "I'm so sorry. I am so so sorry." Tears of anger and sadness continued to run down his face. I kissed his cheek and then pulled him close to me wrapping my arms around him. Eventually say up straight and wiped his face.

"I'm sorry I just threw that at you," he apologized standing up moving towards the bathroom. "And I'm sorry pushed you. That was rude and just plain assholish."

"I don't think assholish is a word," I said trying to lighten the mood. He gave a small laugh and went into the bathroom. I heard the sink turn on and then he was soon back in the room.

"Why don't you lay down for a little," I suggested. "It'll help take your mind off of things." He nodded and laid down on the bed. I got up and laid down next to him curling into his side. He wrapped an arm around me and held me close afraid to let go.

Regulus' funeral was Saturday afternoon. I went with Sirius and we stood far away until the service was over and everyone left. After they had all left we went to pay our respects.. We spent the rest of the afternoon in bed again. The next day was my 20th birthday and we didn't do much again. The Potters threw me a small party and we stayed over night to help with preparations for the Annual Christmas Party. In my old bedroom I pulled on a short red peplum dress and black ankle booties. My now short blonde hair was in a messy but classy bun. I brushed invisible lint off my dress and went to meet with my friends. When I got down stairs no one was there yet. As I started to make my way into the ballroom I heard a low whistle behind me.

"Damn," Sirius smirked. "My girlfriend's hot."

"Why thank you," I smiled giving a slight curtsy. "How you feeling?"

"My brother died five days ago," he answered. "And I'm dealing with it."

"Well the New Year is coming soon," I said linking my arm through his. "You have a new start to look forward too."

"Very true," he agreed. "Very true." We entered the ballroom which was alive and glowing with happy people. Everyone was dancing and drinking and having a good time. We joined in on the partying and tried to forget all the bad and focus on the good. A few hours into the party James approached us and pulled me away for a dance.

"Have you talked to Lily today?" he asked nervously.

"Not really. She's been kinda flighty today," I told him. He groaned and nodded.

"That's why I was asking. I'm worried about here. She's been acting weird for a couple of days now," he said.

"Well you did propose to her," I snickered.

"I know but she was acting weird before that," he insisted. "Can you just talk to her? I think she went out to get some air."

"Sure," I said. "I'll go right now." I kissed his cheek and grabbed my wrap and made my way to the back patio where Lily was sitting with tears running down her face.

"Hey," I called. She turned and quickly wiped her face.

"Hey," she called back her voice stiff. "I was just getting some air."

"What's wrong Lil's," I asked sitting down. She let out a breath and tears began to run again.

"I'm scared Cass," she whispered. "I think…I think I'm pregnant."

"Oh Lil's," I said hugging her close to me. "Don't be scared. This is a good thing! You and James are getting married and you're having a baby! This is good!"

"But I'm not even 20 years old yet! I'm still a child myself, we both are!" she cried.

"You're Lily freaking Evans! Former Prefect and Head Girl! Badass nurse and Order member! If anyone can raise a baby this young it's you Lil's," I told her. "Besides, we need a little good in all the bad we've been having lately."

"You're right," she sniffled brushing her tears away. "I have to tell James. How do you think he'll react?"

"He'll be ecstatic," I cheered. "But wait for tomorrow, it'll be a better surprise."

"You're right. Thank you Cassidy really," she smiled and then hugged me. "I'm so glad you're back!"

"Me too!" I whispered. She got up and went back in leaving me outside. I stared up into the starry night and smiled.

"Thank you," I whispered to whoever was out there to hear me.

"You're quite welcome love," Sirius said from behind me. "But whatever for?"

"Nothing," I smiled leaning against him. "Nothing at all."

Short and sweet, just like me. Well I'm not that short. I'm average height. I'm average in general. I'm an average person, nothing extraordinary about me...this sounds like one of my journal entries...bye.

XOXO,

SophieElizabeth630