So the fact that this is over 6000 words kind of makes up for the lack of updating... right? I mean this is my longest chapter ever.
The next morning Sirius was shaken awake. He attempted to dive back under a pillow, but that was taken from him and a bucket of cold water was dumped on him. He yelped loudly. "What was that for?" he asked, grumpily. He looked around to see Peter and James standing by his bed and Remus still asleep in his own bed. "Why didn't you wake him up to?" Sirius complained.
"Because it's you we want to have a conversation with," James said, simply. "Is there anything you'd like to tell Peter and I?"
"Uh, no? Should there be?" he asked, still half asleep.
"Yes! Like the fact that you are dating Bekka behind Remus's back? I mean he already suspected you were in love with her, but come on; don't you think you could have been honest about it? He wouldn't have liked it, but at least his best friend wouldn't be keep secrets from all of us."
"Whoa, back it up a minute!" Sirius said, wide awake now. "Remus thinks I'm in love with her? I'm so not in love with her. And what are you going on about? I'm not dating Bekka, nor have I ever been dating her."
James rolled his eyes. "Sirius, give it up. We know. I just can't believe it's her that you've been sneaking off to go see. Yeah, I know Remus would have been upset about it at first, but at least it wouldn't take getting caught for the truth to come out." Nobody noticed Remus sitting up in his bed listening to the conversation.
"I haven't been sneaking off to see anyone. I've been meeting with Heart and Snape to try and figure out how we could help Bekka. Bekka hasn't been talking to any of us, so again I say I'm not dating her."
"Sirius, someone saw you guys last night. The whole school is talking about "Sirius Black's secret rendezvous" with Bekka last night at the lake. And we know you got back late from your detention last night."
Sirius's eyes widen in understanding. "James… it's just a rumor. I swear I haven't been dating her."
"So you're saying you weren't at the lake with her last night?" James asked skeptically.
"No, I'm saying I'm not dating her. And whatever the rumors are saying they're wrong. I was definitely at the lake with her last night. But on my way back from detention, I saw her and she was upset. She went running by me and I followed her, concerned. We ended up by the lake."
"And why was she upset?" James asked, still not quite ready to believe him.
"Because of me," Remus said, finally speaking. The three boys looked at him, surprised to see him awake. "She definitely hates me now."
"No, she doesn't. She's actually still quite in love with you. She just believes you've moved on. She never did tell me what happened last night, but it helped. She's back to being the same Bekka we all befriended," Sirius said, happily. "You and her need to sit down and talk… and I do mean talk, not yell and fight." Remus glared at his friend, who just grinned back. "Come on, a few weeks ago you were talking about marrying the girl. Just talk to her. Then you guys can kiss and make up and things will be like they should be."
"No," Remus said getting out of bed. As he headed towards the shower he muttered, "Gods, Bekka was right; him and Heart are perfect for each other."
"Oi! Don't you start that crap too!" Sirius yelled after him. "I hate her. We are not perfect for each other!"
"I really don't see how that relationship would work, Remus. I know Bekka says it to drive Padfoot and Heart crazy, but why are you saying it now?" James asked, curiously.
"Because they both have the ridiculous notation that Bekka doesn't completely hate me now. And think that somehow, her and I are getting back together."
"How do you know what Heart thinks?" Sirius asked, surprised.
"I'm taking a shower then going to breakfast with or without you," Remus said, ignoring the question and disappearing into the bathroom.
Sirius glared after him, before turning and looking at James and Peter. "Her and I are sworn enemies, we are so not perfect for each other," he said, sulking.
Bekka awoke to find her dormitory empty. She checked the time and realized breakfast was almost over. "Crap! Stupid Sirius Black, keeping me out all night," she muttered. She hurriedly got dressed and raced to the Great Hall. It didn't take her long to spot Alex and Sev at the Slytherin table. She headed straight towards them, not realizing the looks from jealous girls that she was receiving. "Good morning, Severus dear," Bekka said, sitting down next to him. "Sorry I'm so late for breakfast, someone didn't wake me," she continued, looking accusingly at Alex.
Alex stared at her shocked. Sev just looked at her unimpressed. "I don't suppose you're going to talk about the last week, are you?" he asked.
Bekka grinned at him with wide eyes. "I have no clue what you are talking about," she said, grabbing a cherry off his plate and tossing it in her mouth.
Alex glared at her. "Oh no, you do not get to get away with acting like this never happened. Sev and Black might have let it work before, but I'm here and that is not okay with me. You do not get to go off the deep end because Lupin broke your heart and then come back dating Sirius Black with absolutely no explanation," Alex ranted.
"Oh, I'm dating Sirius now?" Bekka asked, surprised. As soon as she finished talking and arm appeared around her shoulders and Sirius dropped gracefully into the seat next to her.
"So I hear we're dating now," Sirius said, grinning.
"That's what Alex just told me. How'd that happen?"
"Apparently, someone saw us down by the lake last night."
"In a loving embrace," Sev added.
"Wow," Bekka said, laughing.
Jace Stephens chose that moment to appear, "So I guess the rumors are true, you are cheating on me," he said, acting offended.
"Oh, please, like you weren't cheating on me with Angelina," Bekka said, rolling her eyes. A few seats down Angelina turned bright red, as her friends gasped with shock and disbelief.
Jace shrugged and dropped the act. "All well, guess we're over and done with. It was fun."
"Sure. It's time for me to move on to bigger and better things though," Bekka said, turning her back to him.
Alex looked at the look of disbelief on Jace's face and burst out laughing. "Dear gods, Bekka, I have missed you," Alex said. "Oh, here, I believe this is yours." She pulled out Bekka's bracelet out of her pocket.
"Oh my gods, how in the world did you end up with that? I thought I had lost it," Bekka said, putting it back on.
"A friend found it in the hallway and gave it to me last night," Alex said, shrugging.
"Well I love your friend," Bekka said, gleefully.
"I know you do," Alex said, smiling.
Bekka gave her an odd look, but before she could question Alex's choice of words, Sirius spoke up. "Well, I just came over to see what you thought of the newest rumor. James and Peter wouldn't believe me that it wasn't true. Even after Remus spoke up in my defense they were skeptical," Sirius said, rolling his eyes.
Bekka laughed, "Silly little boys." She glanced over at the Gryffindor table and spotted Peter sitting across from Remus and James. On James's other side sat Lily. "That's it!" Bekka said loudly, getting weird looks from not only her friends, but other students nearby.
"What's it?" Sirius asked, confused.
"No time to explain!" Bekka said, excitedly. She stood and ran towards the Gryffindor table before the others could question her anymore.
Alex stared after her, shaking her head. Then she looked coldly at Sirius, "You came here to talk to Bekka. Since she's gone, shouldn't you be to? Your ugly face is ruining my appetite."
"Please, my handsome face is the only thing not ugly at this table. Besides, I also wanted to talk to you. Without Bekka around, and who knows when that might happen again."
"But who says I want to talk to you?"
"I'm Sirius Black. Who doesn't want to talk to me? You're lucky I'm choosing to talk to you," Sirius said, grinning.
"Whatever, tell me what you want so you can go away."
"Not here, too many people are listening. But Remus said something this morning that got me thinking."
"And what is that Remus said?" Alex asked, concerned that Remus might have told Sirius what she said last night.
"That Bekka is right when she wrongly says we're perfect for each other. We aren't. I still hate you," Sirius said.
"Good. Because I still hate you. I always will. But I still fail to see why this is important."
"It just is. Meet me in the empty classroom next to Charms in five minutes," Sirius said, running off before Alex could reply.
"I'm not going," Alex said, glaring after him.
"Yes you are," Sev said, laughing. Alex turned her glare on him. "Come on, you know you are. You want to know what the hell he's talking about. So you're going to go, if only to tell him to go to hell."
"I hate you," Alex said, knowing he was right.
Meanwhile at the Gryffindor table, Bekka had squeezed herself between James and Lily. "Hey!" James said, irritated about being separated from Lily.
"Hey," Bekka said, grinning at him as if she didn't know it was an irritated hey. He responded by scowling at her. She quickly turned her head to look at Lily so her hair flicked him in the face. "Please, please, please tell me you don't hate me," she said to Lily.
"Uh… I don't hate you?" Lily said, confused and surprised.
"Good, because I need a super big favor," Bekka said, smiling at her.
"You're going to force yourself between me and my boyfriend and then ask for a favor?" Lily asked with a raised eyebrow.
"Yep," Bekka laughed. "Wait… boyfriend?"
Lily blushed slightly. "Well, after you convinced him to ask me out a month ago, that date was followed by another and then another and then another and well you get the picture. We became official a few days ago," she said, shrugging like it was no big deal.
Bekka squealed, "I'm so happy for you guys. So how about that favor?"
"You're not even going to apologize for sitting between us, are you?"
"Nope, but I will promise to continuously do it, until you agree to do me this favor," Bekka said, grinning mischievously.
Lily sighed. "What is it?"
"Help me get caught back up after my week of bad judgment," Bekka said, smiling hopefully.
Lily smiled. "Sure, I guess I can do that. But it comes with a Lily Evans lecture on bad choices. And I'm not going to be able to help you in muggle studies. Only one person is going to be able to help you with that," she said.
Bekka glanced at Remus out of the corner of her eye. He was doing his best to ignore her and act like she wasn't there. "I know," she said, softly.
"What happened last night?" Lily asked, curiously.
Bekka gave Lily a huge false grin. "That was nothing. Forget about it," she said. "But anyways when do you want to help me?"
Lily frowned, not fooled, but accepted it and said, "How about we meet in the Library after dinner tonight?"
"Sounds good, thanks Evans," Bekka said, smiling. "Now I'll leave you and your boyfriend alone." Lily sent her a grateful smile as Bekka stood. Bekka returned to the Slytherin table was surprised to see Sev alone. "What happened to Alex?"
Sev shrugged and explained the conversation that had taken place between Alex and Sirius. Bekka groaned, "What in the world is Sirius Black planning?"
Sev shrugged again. "I don't know, I didn't ask."
"You are absolutely no help," Bekka said, frowning.
"I know, but let's go, it's time for potions."
Alex stomped her way towards the empty classroom, mutter curses all the way. She walked in to find Sirius with a smug look on his face. "I knew you'd come. As much as you hate me, you had to find out why I wanted to talk to you," he said, triumphantly.
Alex glared at him. "What do you want?" she asked.
"Well as shocking as it, we agree on something," Sirius said, drawing it out, taking great pleasure in torturing Alex by not explaining immediately.
"That I'm awesome and you're lame?" Alex suggested.
Sirius frowned at her. "You have that backwards, but no. Remus and Bekka need to get back together," he said, before she could make any more guesses.
"Okay, maybe we do agree on something. But what does that have to do with anything?"
"I have a plan but I need your help with it," Sirius said, smiling mischievously.
"What is it and why do you need my help?" Alex asked, suspiciously.
Sirius quickly explained his plan. "You really thing that is going to work?" Alex asked with an arched eyebrow.
"It might. I laid awake all night trying to figure something out. So if you have any other ideas I'm all ears."
Alex thought about it for a moment before shrugging. "I guess we can give it a try. But let's go to class before we're late."
Sirius groaned. "Can we ditch and work on our plan? I hate potions."
Alex rolled her eyes. "No, I really don't feel like the rumors of us together starting back up. It is the worse rumor I've ever had spread about me, like I would sink that low."
"Fine, whatever," Sirius said. "And it's me that would have to sink low to be with you."
The two walked to potions bickering and insulting each other. They walked into class a few minutes late. "So nice of you two to join us," Slughorn said, dryly, frowning at them. It was no secret they weren't his favorite students. "Everyone is else partnered up, so you'll two have to be partners."
Alex groaned. "I knew I should have ditched."
Sirius glared at her. "I'm the one that said to ditch. You're the one that said we had to come to class."
"No, I said, I wasn't ditching with you. You could have ditched."
The two argued back and forth as they made their way to the only empty area in the room.
Bekka watched them amused. Sev, sitting next to her, leaned over and whispered "This isn't going to end well."
Bekka shook her head. "I almost feel bad for Lupin and Pettigrew who have to sit behind them."
"Almost?"
Bekka shrugged. "Well, it's going to suck for them, but it's going to be funny as hell for everyone else. How long do you think it'll take?"
"Ten minutes?" Sev suggested.
"Nah, I'm thinking only five," Bekka laughed.
The two returned to working on their potion with grins on their faces. The two worked in silence, working perfectly with one another.
A few minutes passed, when there was a loud explosion. Bekka and Sev looked up to see Sirius and Alex, covered from head to toe in a slimy green looking substance. Remus and Peter were covered as well, although only the front of them had gotten hit.
"Idiot! I told you not that one!" Alex yelled.
"No you told me it was this one!" Sirius yelled back, holding up a bottle.
"No I said it was the one next to that one!" Alex screamed, pointing at a bottle on the counter. "Only a complete retard would get the two mixed up."
Sev and Bekka exchanged looks, aware that neither of the ingredients in question were part of the potion. Alex and Sirius continued to yell at each other, much to the rest of the class's amusement; however, even more amusing was the fact that brightly colored mushrooms were beginning to grow out of them everywhere. They were too busy yelling to notice though.
Bekka glanced at Peter and Remus and saw the mushrooms coming out of them as well, but they had noticed it and neither looked happy about it.
"Shut up!" Remus finally yelled over them. Alex and Sirius fell silent surprised.
"Right, thank you, Mr. Lupin," Slughorn said. He had been trying to talk, but it had gone unheard over the screaming match. "Now I'm not sure what you guys did, but I'm thinking it's best if the four of you head to the Hospital Wing immediately. Everyone else, please carry on." He pulled out his wand and gave it a quick wave and the green goo disappeared.
Alex seemed to finally notice the mushrooms, "I am going to murder you for this, Black." She stormed out of the classroom leaving her stuff behind.
Remus, Peter, and Sirius packed up their things silently. Sirius was tempted to laugh, but decided to hold it back, seeing how angry Remus was about the whole thing. Peter was just in shock about the whole thing. Sirius glanced at Alex's stuff and sighed; he packed that up as well. Once he was done with that that the three boys left, following Alex's footsteps to the Hospital Wing.
Bekka and Sev exchanged looks, snickered, and returned to their own potion. The rest of the day went by uneventful. Alex joined Sev and Bekka at the start of their next class, and spent the rest of the day mumbling about "Stupid Sirius Black." The other two just ignored her mumblings as well as her occasional rants about him.
"You know, she talks about Black more than you talked about Lupin when you were with him; which is pretty astonishing since I didn't think anyone could talk about one person more than that," Sev said, at dinner as Alex started complaining once more about Sirius.
"I didn't talk about him that much," Bekka said, sticking her tongue out at him. "But she definitely talks about Sirius a lot."
Alex scowled at bother of them and said, "Shut up. I don't talk about him that much."
Bekka and Sev laughed. "Denial is the first step, love," Bekka said, grinning. "Anyways, it's time for me to go; I have things to see and people to do." She wave good bye to them and headed towards her dorm, to grab her stuff before meeting Lily.
By the time Bekka reached the library, Lily was already there waiting. Bekka immediately noticed the other girl was upset. "Evans, what's wrong?" she asked.
Lily looked up surprised. "It's nothing. My dorm mate just got some bad news and was really upset. I felt a little bad for leaving her, but I did promise to help you."
"What happened?" Bekka asked, sitting next to her.
Lily bit her lip, unsure whether or not to tell her. "I'm going to tell you, but you can't tell anyone. Dumbledore doesn't want to cause panic and protect us, but the rumors are all true, the ones about You-Know-Who."
"What rumors?" Bekka asked, unaware of what she was talking about.
"He's getting stronger and gaining more followers. Some even believe he has the werewolves on his side, that he kills them if they refuse to join him. He's attacking muggleborns in their own homes. Krystal Day's family was attacked this morning. Her mom and little brother were killed and her dad is at St. Mungo's," Lily whispered.
Bekka stared at her surprised. "I had no idea it had gotten this bad. I guess I've been living in my own bubble."
"Dumbledore does his best to keep us from learning these things, but still things are happening out there and soon, we'll be out there too. Dumbledore might be able to protect us now, but in just a few months he won't be able too. We'll all be at risk of being attacked. They say the only people that are safe are those no good…" Lily trailed off.
"No good what?" Bekka asked, shocked that she hadn't heard any of this.
"Slytherins," Lily finished, guiltily.
"Oh…" Bekka softly said with a frown.
"Please don't take that the wrong way. But your house is filled with the sons and daughters of those who openly support him. I don't mean that they're all bad; it's just that it's kind of assumed they'll join their parents in his ranks. I'm sorry; I didn't mean to accuse you of anything."
Bekka shrugged. "You're probably right. I mean no one in my house seems too worried about being attacked by him. And the majority of them have openly mocked muggleborns. It's not hard to imagine most of them following him. I just never really thought about it before. I mean rumor has it the first thing Malfoy and Lestrange did after leaving here was seek him out. And who's to say that that's just the way things are for the Slytherin house. Maybe I'll even do the same thing…" Bekka said, frowning. "Evans, go be with your friend. I get the feeling she needs you more than I do, right now. We can meet up some other time."
"Are you sure?" Lily asked.
Bekka nodded. "Yeah, I'm sure. Don't worry about it."
"Thanks, Powers. If it means anything, I don't think you'll be one of his followers. They're calling themselves Death Eaters, but I don't think that'll you ever be one of them. And I don't want to believe your friends will follow him either."
"By friends, you mean Sev, don't you?" Bekka said, looking at her. Lily nodded her head, a sad look on her face. "He's still in love with you, you know that right?"
"I wish he wasn't," Lily replied, softly.
"I know, but he is. He thinks you hate him."
"I don't. I do miss him; I just can't risk the hurt he caused me again."
"I understand," Bekka said, thinking about her friendship with Regulus. "But I hope you're right, about him and me. I guess time will tell. I'll talk to you later." With that Bekka stood and walked away.
Bekka headed towards the Great Lake thinking about what Lily had just said. She activated the communication part of the bracelet and called out to Alex.
"What's up?" Alex asked.
"Are you with Sev?"
"Yeah, we're in the common room."
"Grab him and meet me out by the Great Lake."
"Uh… okay. Everything alright?"
"Just come meet me."
By the time, Bekka made it to the lake, Alex and Sev were already there waiting. When Bekka walked up, the two were laughing about something. When they saw her frown though, their laughter quickly faded away.
"What's up? Aren't you supposed to be in the library with Evans?" Alex asked. "Did she stand you up or something?"
Bekka shook her head. "I talked to her. It just got me thinking. We'll going to be out of Hogwarts in a few months."
"Yeah…?" Sev said, wondering what her point was.
"There's a war going on out there. Every one lives in fear, we're safe here at Hogwarts. But what are we going to do after we graduate?"
"Where is this coming from?" Alex asked.
"I was with Evans and she told me the truth. Things are getting worse out there. He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named is stronger and attacking people in their own homes. And we, as Slytherins, are just expected to follow him. But I don't know that I want to. But if we don't he attacks us and he attacks our families."
"I'm the only one in my family that hasn't already gotten the mark," Alex said, quietly.
"My parents have gotten it too," Sev added.
Bekka sighed, "I have no idea if my parents have it."
"I know you mom does," Alex commented. Bekka looked at her surprised. Alex shrugged, "I saw it over the holidays; she did her best to hide it from all of us."
"Oh… Dad probably has one too," Bekka said, frowning.
"So does that mean we all get one after we leave here?" Alex asked.
"I don't want one. I don't want to have to kill people," Bekka said.
"What other choice do we have?" Sev asked, staring out across the lake.
"We could not go along with our families," Alex suggested.
"Then we would be targets and wouldn't survive for long," Sev pointed out.
The three friends were silent for a while, thinking about the future as a reality for the first time.
"Let's run away," Alex finally suggested. Bekka and Sev looked at her skeptically. "Well he's only terrorizing Britain, so let's go to America."
Sev and Bekka stared at her. "It isn't a bad idea," Bekka finally said.
"It could work," Sev agreed.
"It's not like any of us really have anything to hold us here," Bekka pointed out.
"The three of us would stick together, so we wouldn't be alone," Alex said.
"Let's do it," Bekka said, grinning. "The troublesome trio on the run together."
The three grinned at each other, each imagining the future. "So many adventures waiting for us," Alex said, grinning.
"And so many memories to make," Bekka added.
Sev rolled his eyes. "Well since that we got that figured out, let's changed the subject before you two sound even more Hufflepuff."
"Shut up," Bekka said, shoving Sev lightly.
"Make me," Sev said, smirking.
"Okay," Bekka said, scooping up a handful of dirt, packed it up much she would a snowball, and threw it at him. It hit him in the middle of his face, leaving his face covered in dirt.
He scowled at her. "I know you did not just throw a dirt ball at me," he said.
"Oh, she definitely did, it was something like this," Alex said, proceeding to copy Bekka's actions. Sev attempted to dodge her dirt ball, but only succeeded in having it hit the side of his head layering his ear and hair in dirt.
Soon there was a dirt war between the three of them. Sev was losing the battle, since it was just him against the two girls. "That's it," he growled. He raced over and grabbed Alex and raced towards the lake.
Alex let out a surprise shriek, when she saw where he was heading she shouted, "You wouldn't dare!"
Sev only responded by tossing her into the lake. Bekka stood by a tree watching in amusement, laughing as Alex came up sputtering. "I don't know, why you're laughing, you're next," Sev said, heading towards her.
"Oh no, I have no desire to go swimming right now," she said, grabbing onto the tree.
"Yes, well I had no desire to be covered in dirt either," Sev said, tickling her until she was forced to let go of the tree. Bekka kicked and fought to get free. When she realized that wasn't going to work, she grabbed a hold of Sev.
"If I'm going down, you're going with me," she said, grinning.
"Nope, I don't think so," Sev said, twisting out of her grasp. Before he was could toss her in though, Alex attacked from behind knocking all three of them under the water. They came up sputtering and laughing.
They walked slowly towards the dry land and collapsed on the ground, the water lapping at their feet. They laid there still laughing. Bekka was surprised when Sirius's face appeared above hers.
"Do I even want to know?" he asked, pulling a piece of allege out of her hair.
Bekka sat up and noticed that he wasn't alone; Remus and James were standing close by.
"Is there some reason, we're lucky enough to be visited by three Marauders?" Bekka asked, ignoring his question.
"Oh… ummm… James thought Snape was trying to kill you guys," Sirius said.
"What?" James shouted. "It was you that said, 'Hey Prongs, is it just me or does it look like Snape is trying drown Heart and Bekka."
"And just why would I be doing that?" Sev asked, dryly.
Both boys shrugged. "I dunno," Sirius mumbled.
"Imperious curse?" James offered weakly.
"And you guys just came running to save us?" Alex asked, raising an eyebrow.
"Well, Bekka yes, I was kind of hoping we'd be too late to save you," Sirius said, shrugging. Behind him, Remus wince and look at Alex in sympathy.
"Well there was no one to save since no one was killing anyone," Bekka pointed out.
"So if you could, please remove yourself from my presence, you're ruining my good mood," Alex said, frowning at him.
"Be nice to us, Remus is a prefect and you're out after curfew," James said. "He could take away house points."
"He would also have to take points away from you as well then," Bekka pointed out, laughing.
"Well that's some logic I didn't think of," he said.
"There's a lot of logic you don't think of," Remus pointed out, causing everyone else to laugh and James to scowl. "Now, everyone to bed, before I do start taking house points," he threatened.
Sirius stared at him in mock horror. "You wouldn't!"
"Bed. Now. Everyone!" Remus said, pointing towards the castle.
The other students grumbled, but grudgingly headed towards their respective dorms. Alex and Sirius fell behind their friends, whispering to each other.
"They kept looking at each other," Sirius said.
"Yeah, but they never looked at each other the same time."
"I know, but maybe we don't have to do anything. Maybe they'll get back together on your own."
Alex looked at him in disbelief. "Yeah right, they won't even talk to work on their project. There is no way they will get back together without help."
Sirius sighed. "Alright, so tomorrow at lunch?"
"No way, they're way too stubborn. It will take longer than that. Then they would murder us slowly and painfully for making them miss class."
Sirius nodded in agreement. "Good point. Tomorrow after classes are done?"
Alex nodded. "Alright, let's hope it works."
"Oi, Padfoot hurry up!" James yelled back, realizing the two had fallen behind.
"Let them walk together, James," Bekka said. "Maybe they're confessing their love for each other."
"Eww…." Sirius said, jogging to catch up to them. "That will never happen."
"Seriously, Bekka, you have got to stop saying that," Alex said, catching up to them as well.
"Never!" Bekka said, sticking her tongue out and laughing. They were all standing in the Entrance Hall now.
Alex scowled. "Let's go to bed. I'm tired of being around these Gryffindor losers."
"Alright, alright," Bekka said, still grinning. "Good night, boys."
"Night, Bekka, dear," Sirius said, giving her a hug.
"Dear?" Bekka asked, surprised.
Sirius shrugged. "Well rumor has it, we are dating."
"You're silly," she said, giving him a friendly kiss on the cheek. "Good night, fake boyfriend. Come on, Alex, Sev, it's time for bed." She started heading down the hallway without another word to the Gryffindors. Sev followed her quietly.
Alex looked at Sirius. "I hate you."
"I hate you too. Now good night," he replied.
"Night," Alex replied before following Bekka and Sev.
"Bekka, can I ask you something?" Sev asked, once they were out of ear shot of the Gryffindors.
"Of course," Bekka said, as Alex caught up to them.
"What's going on between you and Black?"
"Me and Sirius? Nothing. Why do you ask?"
Sev shrugged, "You two just seem closer than is normal for people that are just friends. And you both seem to be okay with the rumor of you guys dating."
"He really is just a friend, Sev. And it's pointless to get upset about rumors. Besides, he's Alex's man," Bekka said, grinning.
"I hate you, Bekka dear," Alex said, scowling at her.
"Come on, you know you two love each other. I don't know why you two waste the breath denying it."
"I mean look at the way you two fell back to whisper secretly to each other. I'm starting to think you two are dating behind everyone's back. I mean I did see you guys kiss not too long ago," Sev added.
"No, you saw him kiss me for some crazy reason," Alex said, glaring at him now.
"What about when I caught you in the broom closet with him?' Bekka asked.
"That was entirely your fault. And we are so not continuing this conversation. Good night," Alex said, sending them one last glare and storming into the dorm before either of them could respond.
"Think we should stop teasing her about it?" Sev asked. "She looked ready to hex us into the next century just now."
"Except I don't think it's a joke anymore. I really think they have feelings for each other but neither one wants to admit it," Bekka said, softly.
Sev looked at her surprised, "Why do you think that?"
Bekka shrugged. "Just a feeling I have. But it's late. I'll see you in the morning," she said, giving him a kiss on the check as well.
"Night, sweet dreams," Sev replied. The two parted way going into their own beds.
The next day went by quickly and was rather uneventful for all the seventh years. As their classes finished for the day, Alex said, "Hey Beks, can I talk to you about something real quick."
"Of course, what's up?" Bekka said.
"Actually, I have a surprise for you," Alex said, grinning.
"What is it?" Bekka asked.
"You'll see. Follow me," Alex said, leading the way through the corridors.
"Aaaaalex, tell me what it is," Bekka pleaded.
"Nope," Alex said, cheerfully.
"Pleeeeeeeeeeeeeease."
"Okay... fine… you win. It's a… surprise!" Alex said, laughing.
"I hate you," Bekka said, scowling.
"Calm down, its right through this door," Alex laughed. Bekka started to reach for the door handle, but Alex smacked her hand. "Close your eyes, no peeking." Bekka sighed, but did as she was told. She heard the door open and Alex said, "Okay, walk ten steps and then open your eyes."
Bekka hurried forward, about six steps in she heard the door slam behind her. She quickly turned back around and tried to open the door again. It wouldn't budge. "Alex, what are you doing? Let me out of here!"
"Nope, turn around and see your surprise!" Alex yelled through the door.
Bekka slowly turned around. She was shocked to see Remus sitting there tied to a chair, his wand sitting just out of his reach, struggling against the ropes. She turned back around to yell at the door. "What is the meaning of this, Alex?"
"We aren't letting you guys out until you two talk," she replied.
"We? Who is we?" Bekka yelled.
"Hi, dear!" Sirius's voice came through the door.
"I'm going to murder you both!"
"You know you love us!" Alex replied.
"Oh, also, you might want to take the silencing charm off of Remus," Sirius added.
Bekka glared at the door, knowing that it would do no good to stand there and argue with them. Bekka began to cast spell at the door, but none of them did any good. After about 10 minutes, she sighed and gave up and turned back around to face Remus, who was still trying to maneuver out of his ropes. She opened her mouth to talk but quickly closed it, before any sound came out. She sent a dirty look back over her shoulder at the door, where she knew Sirius and Alex were listening and quickly cast a sound proofing spell. "Ha, as if I'm going to let them listen in," she smirked. She turned her attention back to Remus. "I suppose you want out of those ropes. And your voice back," she said.
Remus gave her a look that said, "Duh." Bekka waved her wand and the ropes disappeared. Bekka opened her mouth to say something, however never got anything out since Remus was there kissing her. It wasn't the rough, possessive kiss for a few nights before, but it was a gentle, passionate kiss. Bekka didn't try and fight him this time, just melted into the kiss and the two just let everything disappear for that moment.
Ta-da! Lot's of things happened in that chapter. :) So originally I had it planned to end with 27 chapters, but I also had them getting back together 2 chapters ago. Anyways, lots of things still to happen, so probably more than 2 chapters left. lol. I feel like this chapter was a little random at some points, but I hope you liked it. So go leave a review... please? It really does help me update quicker. :)
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