Forever Young

Hello all! Sorry I didn't post until now, I had a busy weekend! Friday I spent doing homework and catching up on my #TGIT shows. (Shondaland anyone?) Then yesterday I went to see the Rockettes Christmas show with some friends from dance. Then today I had to go to church super early and then a 3 hour dance rehearsal, then I had to practice another dance with my sister for our school talent show. Like I said busy weekend, but I tried not to forget about you. Enjoy!

Chapter 11: Life of the Party

Cassidy's POV

The next morning I woke the sound of knocking on my door. I sit up slowly careful not to cause a head rush. I look at the time on my clock and it reads 5:24am.

"Bloody hell," I mumbled to myself as I wrapped my robe around my body and stuffed my feet into my slippers. I shuffle over to the door and slowly pull it open. Behind it stand James and Sirius bouncing up and down on the balls of their feet.

"What could you possibly need at 5:30 in the morning!?" I whisper hiss at them.

"Presents!" they screamed at full tone. I winced at the loud noise and slammed the door closed. I began to shuffle back over to my bed but before I was able to make it all the way over the door shot open and the boys ran in and scooped my off my feet.

"James Christopher Potter put me down!" I shrieked as they ran down the stairs. They entered the living room and deposited me on the couch. I looked around and noticed Christopher and Grace were downstairs along with Spencer as well.

"What are you all doing down here so early?" I asked them

"8 o'clock isn't that early Cass," Spencer said from his place on the floor.

"But's its 5 o'clock not 8." I said confused. Spencer shook his head and pointed the clock on the wall. From where I was sitting it read 5: 32am. I stood up and moved closer and realized it did say 8: 32am.

"I think someone is going to need glasses." Grace sing-songed. I frowned and made my way back to the couch. I grabbed a blanket and wrapped it around me to fight the cold.

"Who wants to go first?" Chris asked sipping his tea.

"Me!" shouted the three boys. Chris rolled his eyes and picked up a present and tossed it to me.

"You're up Cassidy." He said with a smile. I caught the present and smiled back as I began to unwrap the gift. I pulled out an assortment of books, notepads, and quills with color changing ink from Lily and Marlene. Also inside was a charm bracelet with various beach related charms on it for my love of the beach.

Spencer went after me, then Sirius, then James, then Chris and Grace together. When it came back to me I picked up a present from James, Sirius, Remus, and Peter. I pulled out an assortment of candy from Honeydukes and a new book from my favorite author. My next turn after that I opened Spencer's gift which was more candy and a light pink sweatshirt that says 'Too Sassy for You' on it. Everyone laughed as I smacked the back of his head. My final gift from Grace and Christopher was definitely my favorite. It was a sparkly maroon dress with sparkly gold t-strap heels.

"Grace!" I gasped as I pulled the dress out "I love it!" I jumped up and hugged them.

"We saw it in the store and thought of you." Chris said as I held it up to my small frame.

"Plus I think you'll be using them soon." Grace said with a smile. I stare at her in confusion but it soon leaves as I start to organize my gifts. After everyone finishes opening there presents we all move to get ready for the day. Grace and Chris had already dress so they went to make breakfast while the kids went to change.

I pulled on black tights and a black skater skirt along with a maroon sweater and high heeled brown ankle boots. I fluffed my hair which was still curly from last night and applied a small amount of natural make-up. I put on my mother's locket and the bracelet from Lily and Marlene. As I was making my bed a heard a small knock on my door. I opened it and see Sirius standing there nervously a small bag in his hand.

"Hey," I said with a faint smile.

"Hi," he answered back. I opened the door further so he could step inside.

"What's in the bag?" I asked with a small hint of curiosity. He smirked and handed it to.

"Why don't you find out?" He said sitting on my bed. I laughed slightly and sat down next to him. I reached into the bag and pulled out a small jewelry box. I stared at him questionably but he only nodded towards the box. I opened the box to find a silver necklace in the shape of a wing. And on the wing as a cancer ribbon with blue jewels to represent Colon Cancer. The kind my mom died from. I looked up at Sirius with tears burning my eyes.

"I found it when James and I were out shopping for Grace." He said shrugging his shoulders.

"Sirius," I breathed "It's beautiful."

"I thought it'd be a good thing for you to have. As a reminder of her." He said.

"Well now I have two." I laughed pointing at the locket. I saw his smile fade some. "Sirius, it's gorgeous really." I say nudging his leg. He laughed, his smile coming back some. I closed the box and placed it on my bed side table leaving the bag at my feet.

"Thank you Sirius," I smiled as I reached over to hug him. He hugged me back and we stayed like that for a moment before I pulled back, but not before kissing his cheek. If he was surprised he didn't show it. He stood up and made his way out the door.

"See you in a bit," He said with a wink before departing. I smiled and stared at the door where he stood moments ago.

'What a goof' I thought to myself.

The rest of the afternoon passed by peacefully as did the rest of the winter holidays. It was now New Year's Eve and I was preparing for a party at the McKinnon household. We were going back to school the day after tomorrow so I wanted to spend this one last late night having fun. Our train leaves at 10am Saturday so we had to be in bed early Friday.

I knock on my door startles me out of my trance.

"Come in!" I yell swipe lip gloss across my lips. Marlene enters my rooms and squeals when she sees me.

"You look hot Cass!" she states as she closes the door. I stand up and look at myself in my floor length mirror. I'm wearing a sliver dress that is very sparkly with red strappy heels. I've given myself a smokey eye and red lips. And my hair is curled with my bangs pinned back in a twist.

"Not as hot as you do," I respond hugging her. She had on a tight black skirt and a sparkly white tank top with sparkly black heels.

"I know that," she laughed "I was just saying."

"Tell me oh modest one," I joked "When am I allowed to leave this party of yours?"

"Not until you're absolutely pissed!" she replied. I roll my eyes and grab my black pea coat and red scarf as she pulls me out the door.

"Wait did you pack an overnight bag?" she said coming to an abrupt halt. I stumbled and fell backwards onto the floor.

"Now what are you doing down there silly?" she asked with her hands on her hips. I rolled my eyes and stood up with her help.

"Why would I need an overnight bag?" I asked tiredly

"So you can stay overnight," she replies in a 'duh' tone of voice. I rolled my eyes and go back into my room with her on my tail to pack a bag. I throw in my tolitres, pajamas, clothes for tomorrow, and my mother's locket. As I'm about to close the bag Marlene reaches in and pulls out the necklace.

"Marlene leave it," I said annoyed. She rolled her eyes and told me to turn around. I do as she says and I feel her placing the locket around my neck.

"There," she says turning my towards my mirror "Perfect." I smiled at our reflection and turn to hug her.

"I miss them Marls," I whispered.

"I know Cassi," she said "I know"

About two hours later Marlene's party is in full swing. I've had 4 or 5 glasses of punch which I'm more than positive have been spiked with Fire Whiskey. I stumble into a room and see a group of teenagers sitting in a circle on the couches with a bottle of Fire Whiskey and a shot glass on the coffee table.

"Cassidy!" James exclaims "So glad you could join us." Along with the others in the circle are Marlene, Sirius, Spencer, Remus, some Ravenclaw purebloods who's names I can't be bothered to remember, and Amos Diggory.

"What are you guys up to?" I asked taking a seat next to Marlene. We were the only two girls in the room.

"Truth or dare," she said with a smile. I rolled my eyes and groaned. I hated truth or dare! Last time I played I ended up with Diggory as a boyfriend. I glared at him from across the room and he just smirked back.

"You up for it Clark," he asked a gleam in his eye.

"Bite me," I snapped

"Can I choose where?" he asked.

"Hey!" Spencer, James, and Sirius all called out simultaneously.

"Larry, Curly, Moe!" I snapped and the three boys looked over at me "Chill! I can handle myself, I'm a big girl."

For the first few minutes I'm not picked so I'm chill and relaxed.

"Cassidy, truth or dare." James spoke.

Damn! Spoke to soon.

"Dare," I call out surprising myself and everyone else in the room. He has to stop and think before we continue because he assumed I'd pick truth.

"What did I miss?" Sirius asked coming back from getting more booze. He tossed it to James who caught it his eyes light up before he spoke again.

"I dare you to snog Sirius." He states. I stare at him my eyes wide. I look at Sirius whose eyes are just as big. I look to my brother and see him looking furious.

"No way in hell is she doing that Potter," he growled. I roll my eyes and picked up the shot glass in the middle that was pre-poured for anyone who need to get buzzed before a dare. I downed it and set the glass down and I cross the room and stop in front of Sirius.

"Cassidy Anastasia!" Spencer snapped. I ignored him and focused on Sirius. I looked into his beautiful steely gray eyes then down at his lips and I could tell he was doing the same thing to my startling blue eyes. I stood up on my tip toes and our lips meet as he leaned down to catch mine. I could feel fireworks going off in my chest. I placed my hands on his face and traced his jawline which had a small amount of stubble on it making the kiss a thousand times better. Sirius's hands traveled to my waist and he pulled my closer to him. Right as I was about to allow his tongue entrance into my mouth I felt myself being pulled away from him.

"Enough!" Spencer shouted as I came face to face with him. I pushed away from him only to stumble into Sirius whose face was a red as my shoes. There was red around his lips from my lipstick. I gently grabbed a tissue from a nearby table and wiped it away. I smiled and made my way back to my seat next to Marlene. Everyone was absolutely silent. I decided to break it.

"Marlene," I asked cheerfully "Truth or Dare?"

"Dare," she said cautiously.

"I dare you to give Spencer a lap dance." I said staring straight at him "Merlin knows he could use some loosing up." She lets out a small squeak. I see Remus and Spencer both grow equally uncomfortable.

"Do I have to?" She whispers. I nod my head at her.

"Either that or take of an article of clothing," I told her still glaring at Spencer who was glaring right back. She groaned then stood up and started to move over towards Spencer but then stopped and went back to her seat pulling her tank top over her head.

"I hate you," she whined as she folded her arms across her strapless bra.

"Damn McKinnon," Amos whistled "You should wear that a lot more often."

"That's it!" I growled standing up and stomping towards him. I grabbed him by the shirt and pulled him off the chair slamming him against the wall.

"Put you shirt on Marlene," I shout from across the room.

"Or don't," Amos called as well. I slapped him hard across the face.

"Shut the hell up!" I snapped "I am so sick, and tired of having to deal with you goddamned men! You're all so pigheadish, rude, perverted, and assholish! You care about nothing but yourselves and your bloody pride and I'm so completely over it!" I snapped

"Sounds like you've had lots of experience," He smirked.

CRACK

"Bloody freaking hell!" I howled clutching my fist.

"Merlin's Beard Clark!" Diggory yelled clutching his nose "You're insane just like you're father." I made a move to hit him again but James grabbed me around the waist and pulled me away. Although he couldn't get to Spencer on time because he had Diggory in the same position I did.

"You ever say anything about our father again, I'll curse you so hard it'll affect your children!" He growled. Diggory nodded his head and ran as soon as Spencer let him go. Spencer looked over at me and his expression softened as he saw the tears running down my face. He pulled me from James's grasp and held me.

"Are you ok?" he asked softly. I shook my head and held my fist which was throbbing.

"I want daddy," I cried into his chest.

"I do to Cass," he sighed "I do to,"

I would like the point out that I am not responsible for these character's actions. Wait...

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