== Sirius ==
The next time I saw Morisetti was on her way to Herbology. She never looked at me when we passed each other, even whenever I'd greet her. She looked extremely sad now.
"Hey, Remus, has Morisetti been acting strange around you?" I asked him one day at lunch.
"I've only seen her twice since the Hogsmeade thing," he shrugged. "She seems normal. Why?"
"I dunno, she seems all droopy now," I answered, trying to seem casual. "I asked Arwen what was wrong with her and she didn't say anything. I think they had a row."
"Well, if you call a girl by her best friend's name, then yeah, I think a catfight would erupt," James said thickly, swallowing his ham sandwich.
"What about you and Mallory, James?" Peter interrupted. "You like her?"
"Yeah, she's cool," James shrugged. "I still like Evans better, though. I guess I'm just dating Mallory for a fun fling, you know? Since she's a fun person to be with."
Peter nodded. "She seems fun."
"Isn't your date tonight, Lupin?" I asked casually. "Where are you going?"
"Around the grounds, under the stars, you know," Remus said vaguely.
"Romantic," I said shortly. I stood up. "Well, I've gotta go meet Arwen somewhere. See ya."
== Aleesia ==
"Well, you guys are going to have to talk sometime," Mallory said, eating a French fry. "I mean, c'mon, I'm the stuff that's keeping you together! With me, you have to talk."
"She's really mad at me, and for a stupid reason," I said, shaking my head. "She's convinced Black and I are having this... I dunno, affair or something."
"An affair? But you're going out with Lupin," Mallory raised an eyebrow. "And you don't have an interest in Black, do you?"
"No," I lied. Truth was, he'd been on my mind a lot lately, and not just in a friendly-pal way. Remus is a great guy, he deserves the best, but there's something about Black. But I can't like him. He's Arwen's boyfriend, and plus, I'm going out with Lupin.
"I'll try to get her to snap out of it," Mallory promised. "Tonight's your date with Lupin, right?"
I nodded.
"Well, I'll talk to her in the dormitory. I'll convince her," she said. "You have fun, okay?"
I smiled a weak but sure smile. "Thanks."
mlx lori: == Sirius ==
"You look absolutely spiffing, old boy," James complimented Lupin that night of the date. "Morisetti's going to be on her knees... and maybe yours."
I cringed.
Lupin smiled. "It's all innocence, James. Don't expect any juicy details."
James muttered something that sounded like "no good stories tonight". Remus laughed and shook his head.
"Well, it's time for me to go," he said. "I'll see you guys later."
I had to see what was going on. I knew I shouldn't of, but I had too. My feelings for Morisetti were confused now. I had no idea why I was gonna do it, but I was going to.
See you guys," Remus waved and walked out the door.
== Aleesia ==
I met Remus in the Common Room. Actually, we sort of bumped into each other. He looked pretty good, I mean, better than when I usually saw him, like in class.
"Hey!" I greeted him with a smile. "You look good."
"Thanks, you look great," he said, a blush forming on his face. He's such a gentleman.
"Thanks," I said. We walked out of the Common Room and down the steps to the grounds, talking about what went on in our days. Of course, I didn't tell him about Arwen or Black, but I told him everything else.
"Yeah, I really needed this night to happen," I said. I saw a blush form around his face once more. I hoped he didn't think I meant like I really needed to have sex tonight to get my mind off of anything. That was the LAST thing on my mind. "I mean, I needed a night with a nice person."
"Oh," he said, and he looked like he didn't know whether to be relieved or disappointed. I felt myself turning a little red. He must've thought I was this huge slut hiding behind books now. Yeesh.
"I meant, you know, I needed a break," I said sheepishly. Then I decided to let it go. Okay, so we were both embarrassed. Good job, Morisetti. You have a great way to stop a conversation dead.
"Oh, well, yes, I think everybody needs a break," he said a little hastily.
"Yeah," I laughed. "Every once in awhile, at least."
"Well, anyhow, I hope you're hungry," he said, then took his wand out and waved it. "Accio picnic!"
A huge basket came flying out of the castle and plopped softly next to them. Remus kneeled down, pulled out a blanket, and folded it out.
I gasped. This was so romantic. It was only our second date, too. Damn. Not bad. Not bad at ALL.
== Sirius ==
"James, mate, if you ever loved me, you would do this for me," I begged and pleaded him, pulling him aside so Wormtail wouldn't hear.
"Never knew you felt that way about me, old friend," James said heartily.
"Funny," I said shortly. "I need you to cause a distraction for Moony."
James looked surprised. "Why? That would automatically be crashing his date with Morisetti."
"No reason, but just PLEASE, cause a distraction," I begged.
"There's gotta be a reason," he said defiantly. "I'm not causing a distraction for Lupin just for the fun of it, even for YOU, old mate."
"No, please, James, please," I whispered. "Just do it."
"Give me a good reason why, and I will," he shrugged.
"Okay. But if you tell anyone, you'll never be physically able to tell anything ever again," I threatened. "I... I think I like Morisetti."
James's eyes widened. "But she's Lupin's girl! And you're with Arwen, aren't you?"
I nodded, sadly. "I know. But I can't help but take a fancy to her now. She's pretty, witty, and fun to be around."
"I'm sorry, mate, but I can't do that to poor Moony," James said, taking a swig of butterbeer in his hand. "It'll break his heart. Plus, I see nothing for me except a ruined friendship---"
"I'll hook you up with Evans," I said with desperation. James immediately lit up and became very attentive.
"Oh, really then? I suppose it wouldn't hurt Moony just once," James said slyly. "I'm on it, mate." He hugged me, and fled down the Common Room faster before I could say "Thanks".
"What's going on?" Peter said squeakily.
"A little something I like to call mischief, my friend," I said happily, deciding to worry about the Evans crisis later. I Transfigured into my dog self and climbed out of the boys dormitory.
== Aleesia ==
"Remus, this is... superb!" I said, astonished. "Where'd you get this?" I bit into a custard cream.
"Oh, somewhere," he shrugged, blushing. I bet James nicked it for him from the kitchens. Which was fine with me, since Mallory started doing it, too.
"Well, it's terrific," I said happily. "You're terrific."
His eyes widened, and he smiled. He reached out and put a strand of hair behind my ear. "So are you."
He leaned in closer. My heart was pounding. Was this it? Was I finally going to get my first kiss...? I closed my eyes and leaned in, his lips inches from mine.
His lips gently touched mine....
"THERE YOU ARE, MOONY, OLD MATE!" a voice yelled.
We both sprang back from each other, gasping.
"Potter, old friend," Lupin said through gritted teeth. "Great to see you. What are the chances..." he muttered.
"Hey, look, Peter isn't looking too good." James said. I kind of waved at him, seething with anger at being interrupted at my first real kiss! Aaargh! Damn you, James! "He puked all over your Potions essay."
"MY WHAT?!" Lupin roared, springing to his feet. "YOU LET HIM PUKE OVER MY ESSAY?!"
"Sorry, man. You better check on it," James said, backing away. Lupin looked as if he were going to puke himself.
"Stay here, I'll be right back," Lupin promised, then sprinted up to the castle, with James following behind him.
I sighed. Thanks, James, thanks, Peter, for ruining my perfect date with Remus! If only Peter hadn't puked on Remus's ESSAY... maybe his robe or something! Oh, dammit! And in the middle of my first kiss... thanks, guys. Thanks a whole bunch, asses.
I stared up at the sky. It was so beautiful, in a haunting way. It was perfect for... well, romance. For two people to enjoy...
"Hey, Morisetti," a voice said smoothly behind me. "Might if I join you?"
I turned around.
Sirius Black....
== Sirius ==
"What are you doing here?" she said, but not unkindly.
"It's a beautiful night," I shrugged.
She tilted her pretty head to the side and sort of smiled. "C'mon and sit down, then. I have a feeling Lupin won't be back for awhile, and I don't want to be alone."
I nodded and sat down next to her. "How are you?"
Aleesia shrugged. "Disappointed. Sad. Longing..." she trailed off.
"Might you explain these emotions to me?" I said, grabbing a chocolate truffle and eating it. "I may be able to help."
"You? Help?" she laughed.
"I'm not that much of a jerk," I said.
"Really." she smiled. "I have my doubts."
"C'mon, I'm not that bad of a guy," I laughed. "You make me sound like some ogre. Plus, you could get a lot of things off your mind, if you told your feelings to someone."
"And you would care how?" she raised an eyebrow, but her expression turned a little sad.
"I just..." She looked up at me. "I just care, that's all." I scratched the back of my neck. "I'd care if you were feeling sad."
She looked even more sad. Oh, no, I thought, I hit a nerve. But the next thing I knew, she started sobbing into her hands, leaning into my shoulder.
"Goddammit, I am so frustrated!" she cried softly. "I don't even know how I feel about anyone right now, how I feel about Lupin. I didn't get my first kiss yet, and my best friend is mad at me because of... you..."
But she didn't say "you" with comtempt, or hate. In fact, if I'm not mistaken... she said it with... well, longing.
I just kind of sat there awkwardly, then I put my arms around her and sort of... well, hugged her close.
"This won't help," I said softly. "But I need to confess something."
She wiped her tears and looked up at me, her face inches from mine. Her tears only made her look even more beautiful. "C-confess what?"
I swallowed. I wasn't used to such serious confrontation with girls... especially ones i liked. "I... I think," I stammered. "I think I'm in lo--"
"YOU ASS! I'm not going to forgive you for that!" Lupin's angry voice yelled near us. "Why the hell would you lie about something as serious at that? Why? WHY? You nearly gave me a heart attack! Not to mention ruined my date!"
"Sirius talked me into it, man!" James said defensively. "He told me to do it!"
"SIRIUS?!" Lupin roared.
My eyes widened. So did Aleesia's.
I withdrew my arms from around her and stood up. "Uh, I.... I better get going." I said hastily. They were coming nearer with every second.
"Wait, Sirius!" she called. "What were you going to say?"
"I.. I..." I looked up at Lupin, who was coming in view. I looked back at Aleesia, who looked like she wasn't sure what to expect. "I just wanted to say sorry for crashing your date."
mlx lori: "That's what you wanted to confess?" she raised an eyebrow, and wiped the last of her tears. "That's a lie."
"I, I can't, I..." they were getting closer... "Morisetti, I..."
"Spit it out!" she said hurriedly. "Please!"
"I... Morisetti, I think I lo--" Lupin and James were too near. It was now or never.
"Aleesia, I think I log you!" I yelled, and I disappeared into the shadows.
mlx lori: == Aleesia ==
He.... logs me?
....
What in all hells does that mean?