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Chapter 23

James woke up very early the next day with a major headache. His head hurt so much. James reached over to the nightstand and put on his glasses. James felt a weight shift on his arm and looked down to see Lily lying there. *Lily?* James thought. *What is she doing here, in my bed??* But James looked around the room and noticed that it wasn't his. *Oh yeah…* he thought, smiling. He remembered. They're married. And they're on their honeymoon. It's all good. James looked down at Lily again and smiled once more. Last night was amazing. He continued to stare at Lily for a while, just looking at her peaceful sleeping figure. Suddenly, Lily shifted again and accidentally pushed the blanket down slightly. She shivered. James quickly tightened his arm around her and bent to retrieve the blanket. As he did so, James saw some dark marks around Lily's neck and shoulders. He lifted the blanket lightly and saw marks all over the rest of her body. *Uh oh* James thought. He quickly looked his own body and saw only a few barely visible marks on his skin, which is darker than Lily's. *Oh well* he thought. *Can't do anything about it now.* James tucked the blanket around Lily's shoulder. The he put both arms around her and continued to watch her sleep. Lily looked so beautiful, even asleep. Her red hair laid in a careless mess…her dimples, faintly showing…her eyes, though closed, James could imagine them…a stunningly beautiful shade of emerald, surrounded by long, dark lashes…. James couldn't resist it. He kissed her forehead gently and then fell asleep.

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Lily woke up later, feeling quite tired. She tried to stand up, attempted to take the shower that she couldn't take last night. But something was holding her back. Lily looked at James, who had his arms protectively around her and smiled. She gently pried herself from James's grip, not wanting to wake him. She put on her bathrobe and started to pick up the clothes that laid messily on the floor. Lily folded them up, went to get some clean clothes, and then went into the bathroom. Lily gasped when she saw her reflection in the mirror. Her hair was a mess and her body… But Lily smiled, remembering the previous night. Then she stepped inside the shower and began to sing softly.

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James woke up again. He looked to his side and did not see Lily beside him. For a moment, James worried that Lily might've left. But then he heard soft singing coming from the bathroom and he knew that Lily is still here. Lily was singing their song. She had a beautiful voice. James wondered why he had never heard her sing before. He laid back in bed and waited for Lily to come out. About twenty minutes later, Lily came out of the bathroom wearing a turtleneck and jeans. She smiled brightly at James and gave him a kiss on the cheek.

"'Morning," she said cheerfully.

"How come you've never told me you can sing so well?" James asked.

Lily blushed. "Did I wake you?"

"No, but you haven't answered my question."

"Oh. Well, you've never asked," Lily said, shrugging. Then she added in a pained voice, "We

can't go to the beach today."

"Why not?"

"Well, I can't wear a bathing suit like this!"

"Oh yeah…Well, we can go around town. We'll visit the beach tomorrow."

"Yeah, I guess. Okay, well, shower and get dressed! We have a lot to do and you still smell!"

"First day of marriage and you're already nagging," James said, and mock-sighed.

Lily laughed. "Just go."

"Fine, fine."

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Meanwhile, back at the girls' apartment, Lorie was getting ready to leave. She and Bella were packing up some last minute stuff, when Remus and Sirius apparated in.

"Let's go for a walk, Lorie," Remus said, taking her hand.

"Oh, but I have to leave in about an hour," Lorie said, checking her watch.

"It won't take long. Please?"

"Okay," Lorie said. "Bella, do you mind helping me with some stuff? I'll be back soon."

"Sure, no problem. Sirius can help."

"Thanks," Lorie said. Then she and Remus disappeared.

"Er…" Sirius said. "I don't know if it's a good idea for me to touch her…you know, girl stuff."

"Ah, don't worry. All those stuff's been packed already. She just need us to put away some of her files and photographs."

"Oh, okay…Wow. Lorie took some really great pictures."

"Yeah…"

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"I really wish that you didn't have to go so soon," Remus said, as they are walking hand-in-hand down that park for the last time.

"Me too," Lorie said. "But, like I said, it's only for two years."

"Two very long years," he muttered.

"Yes…but we'll write everyday."

"Yeah…How about I visit you sometimes?"

"That'll be great. I mean, if you can find time off from work. I know it's a lot being an

Auror…and with that you-know-who around. He's been gaining power for quite awhile…and just…just promise me you'll be careful. I'll see you in two years, if I must, but just take care of yourself."

"Okay…but whatever Voldemort can do to me, being away from you is much worst."

Lorie smiled. She's so lucky to find such a sweet boyfriend. She looked at her watch and said, "Oh, I've got to go in about fifteen minutes. Let's head back, so I can say good-bye to Bella and Sirius."

"All right."

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"'Bye Bella," Lorie said, giving her a hug. "Thank you for letting me stay here. Oh, and I'm sorry I don't have a chance to say bye to Lily and James. Will you do it for me?"

"It'll be my pleasure," Bella said. "'Bye, and good luck in America."

"Thanks. 'Bye Sirius," Lorie said, giving him a hug.

"Good-bye," he said. "Take care, now. And be back soon. I don't want Moony to be so miserable."

And last, Lorie turned to Remus. "'Bye," she whispered.

"'Bye," Remus said not looking at her.

"Aw, c'mon!" Sirius exclaimed. "You might not be able to see her for two years! Quit acting like you don't know each other and kiss her already!"

Bella laughed. "C'mon Sirius. Let's go. Give 'em some privacy, will ya?" So they left.

"Well…bye," Lorie whispered again.

"Oh, come here," Remus said, hugging Lorie tight.

"I'm going to miss you," she said, tears in her eyes.

"I'll miss you too… I love you." He kissed her.

"I love you too," Lorie said. And she apparated away.

Sirius and Bella came out.

"Remus?" Bella said.

"Yeah?"

"We found this envelope in Lorie's room. It was lying on the bed. It's addressed to you."

Remus took the envelope and opened it. Out fell a letter and some pictures.

Dear Remus,

I knew that I'd have a hard time saying goodbye to you. So I decided to write this. Well…oh gosh…this is hard too…I love you, Remus. I guess that pretty much says it all. You might think it's hard for you to see me leave, but I assure you, it's ten times worse for me. Do you see the pictures? Please pass them out to the names addressed in the back. They're the pictures I took at the wedding. I've just developed them and haven't time to pass it out. Well…write soon.

Much love and always yours,

Lorie

Remus looked at the pictures and decided to hand them out tomorrow. Then he looked through the pictures and stopped at one of them. It was a picture of him and Lorie. He turned it over and read:

You and I together…It's beautiful.

For Remus, my love, my world.

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A/N: Can someone please explain clearly to me what a Beta-Reader is? I think I need one, and I got pretty good idea of what it is, but I'm not entirely sure. Thank you and please review.