Ok, so no one's liking my story 'cause they're not reviewing...This depresses me deeply. Well, anyhow, here's chapter four...
Chapter Four
I didn't have time to think in the next couple of days. Studying for O.W.L.s completely took away my time. I piled myself with books every night, and I worked extra hard on the weekends.
All through those days of studying, I avoided Sirius and Remus avoided me. And it was at those times that I became unbearable to be around.
"Hey...Willow?"
"What?" I said shortly, not looking up from the book I was reading.
"I-I was just wondering if you'd like to go to Hogsmeade with me and a couple of friends-"
I looked up into Mara's timid face, her eyes were deep with concern. I stared around and found that I was surrounded by books. The common room was empty.
"Where's everybody?" I asked, puzzled
"In the Great Hall."
"What are they doing there?"
"Willow, they're eating breakfast. I brought you some toast and..."
I stared at her in disbelief. How could they be eating breakfast when we just came back form dinner? And then I suddenly knew I had lost track of time.
Just when I opened my mouth in reply, I heard a tapping noise from over the other side of the room. Mara walked to the window, opened it, and a gray owl flew in. It landed on table I was working on, and I untied the parcel and letter that was attached to it's leg. Instantly, it flew out of the window.
"Wow," Mara said when I opened the parcel and pulled out a silver heart-shaped locket. "Looks like you have a secret admirer. I wonder how he got that for you, though."
I put the letter down and looked at her. "Sorry, Mara," I said heavily, "but I can't join you at Hogmeade."
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I'll just tell him, I thought grimly as I passed a portrait of a little girl skipping through a meadow of flowers. He wouldn't care, I told myself, trying to get rid of the guilt. I looked out one the windows. I mean, he could have any girl he wanted, since he's so damn cute. I turned a corner and immediately collided into someone.
I swore under my as the person helped me to my feet.
"I am so sorry-" I looked up and saw Remus gazing down at me. "Remus," I said hastily. "I-"
"Are you all right?" he asked politely.
"I'm fine," I said as shame swelled up inside me.
"That's good..."
"Remus, I need to tell you some-"
"Just be careful next time, all right?" With that he turned and strode away. I looked after him, miserably. Then I turned and hurried on my way.
When I reached the empty classroom that was opposite of Professor Everwyn's, it took me a moment to open the door. When I did, I saw Sirius sitting in one of the front desk. He wore a strange expression on his face that I couldn't read. I sauntered toward him and sat in the desk that was left of him.
"Hey," I greeted quietly.
"Hey," he answered without looking at me.
"So-" I hesitated. "So, what do you want to talk about?"
"You," he replied, still staring at the desk before him.
"Oh, um, well, what do you want to know?" I asked slowly
"Why you haven't talked to me in ages. Why you've been avoiding me for ages. Why you haven't been returning my letters."
I stared at him apprehensively. "Sirius, I only received one letter from you."
He made a sardonic sound in his throat. I grew angry.
"I'm the telling the truth-"
"Just give it up, Will. D'you think I'm blind?"
I looked down. "No."
"Who is he?" Sirius barked, suddenly. I looked up, surprised. Sirius has never talked to me like that before. Abruptly, my anger returned.
"You're not blind, Sirius."
He laughed again, but this time it wavered.
"I haven't talked to you for ages, and I've been avoiding you for ages because I've loved Remus Lupin for ages."
Sirius looked dumbfounded. "Remus?" I nodded, my eyes never leaving his face. "But why didn't you tell me? Why did you say you'll be my girlfriend?"
I shrugged, smiling wanly. "I guess I can never say not to a boy."
"You know, you could've told me, Will." My smile vanished.
"I should have."
"Well, I guess that's that," Sirius grunted as he stood up. I nodded and stood up too. We stared at each other for a long time.
"Well, goodbye," I said uncertainly. To my surprise, he smiled.
"Ha, you blinked! I win," he said grinning.
I gave him an censorious glare, but I couldn't hold it; I laughed. It was okay between Sirius and me. Everything's going to be all right now.
We walked to the door where he paused. "What's wrong?" I wondered, looking at him.
"Don't I get a-"
"Oh, right. I didn't know you were so formal, Sirius."
I reached up and touched his lips with mine. I felt his arms go around me and our kiss deepened. That was the strangest moment of my life, a moment any girl at Hogwarts would die for: to be in the arms of Sirius Black. We broke apart, staring into each other's eyes. Then we both said in unison, "Nah."
(A/N: Umm...I couldn't come up with a chapter name for this chapter so I had to compromise, just in case y'all were wondering. I have to apologize for the slightly bad grammar...And one more thing...Please review!!! Tell me whether you like the story so far or you hate it-just review!! Thank you.)
