Of Summertime Weddings and Visits
Chapter Two: Ready To Go
Natasha let out a displeased groan as her alarm clock went off. She leisurely rolled over and faced what she felt was her worst enemy. It read in pale red block letters: 7:05 a.m. She hastily turned it off. After a moment, she slowly rolled over planning to get out of bed and fell face first into the cold, hardwood floor. She let out a soft sigh before getting up and grabbing the clothes that she had laid out last night and headed into the bathroom. She came out a few minutes later much cleaner.
Her curls spilled elegantly just past her waist, simply let down to fall freely. She didn't wear her glasses; she only really needed them for driving or school. She wore a robe that could be passed off as a long sleeved muggle dress. It was a pale emerald green color, and it reached just below her feet. It was partially off the shoulder, and fit her nicely. She smiled at herself in the mirror. She hoped Sirius like it. She wondered for a fleeting moment what James and Sirius would be wearing when they picked her up. She snatched up her "trunk".
Her trunk was more of a small box. This always annoyed her friends. She had bought it at a store in Hogsmeade. It fit almost anything in it, but never needed to be any bigger and it never got heavier then two pounds, if it reached that. She smiled to herself and left downstairs, entering the kitchen to eat breakfast where two very stern looking adults sat. Her father was reading the paper and her mother was sipping a cup of tea.
Gah. That's mum for you. She has tea for all breakfasts, lunches, and dinners, as well as in-between. Natasha thought wryly.
"Good morning, Mother, Father." She said stiffly, sitting down and placing the trunk under her chair. Her father did not respond and her mother briefly looked up. She rolled her eyes and fixed her plate- scrambled eggs and bacon that her mother had cooked- and poured a glass of orange juice. She ate quickly, and put her dishes away.
"They'll be picking you up in a car, right?" Her father asked severely.
"Yes, Father." She said with a nod.
"Good." Her mother said. There was a pregnant silence, and then Natasha went up to her room to make sure she had everything. She vaguely heard the doorbell ring, but she was busy fishing out her kitten that was hiding under her bed.
"You're here to pick up our daughter?" Mrs. Jamison asked the two boys who stood in front of her.
"Yes, ma'am." James nodded.
"Come in." She said moving. The boys noticed the distaste in her voice.
"You must be her mother." Sirius smiled and held out his hand. "You're just as beautiful as she described you. She's told me all about you. I'm Sirius Black."
"What did she say?" Her mother looked curious, and when she gave him her hand and he kissed it, it was obvious she thought this boy was a fine gentleman.
"Just how delightful you are. She's told me how intelligent and successful both you and your husband are." Sirius was lying through his teeth, but the woman was eating it up, "I've been hoping I could meet you."
"It so nice to meet a young man so polite these days. Most boys I've met are rude and have horrendous manners." Mrs. Jamison smiled, and didn't notice James who was struggling not to laugh his ass off.
"Well ma'am," James said when he calmed some, "Sirius was brought up in a very well mannered family. It's not a wonder he's like that."
"Of course." It was a male voice that answered- her father. They made introductions and waited for Natasha to come. Five minutes later, she appeared looking sheepish, her kitten on her shoulder and holding her trunk in her hands. Sirius smiled at her.
"Let me take that." It wasn't heavy of course, but she allowed him to take it anyway.
"Well, it's been a pleasure meeting you, madam." Sirius said to her mother, kissing her hand once again and Natasha had an amused expression flicker across her face for a split second.
"It's been wonderful meeting you." Her mother smiled at him. Her father was shaking James's hand.
Natasha's eyes widened for a split moment, before a sweet smile graced her face. She reached out to hug her mother. Her mother's face, for a fleeting moment, had horror across it, but was replaced quickly with a false smile and hugged her back. She hugged her father as well, and they said their goodbyes and left.
"Have you forgiven me yet?" Natasha asked innocently as she settled in the back seat next to Sirius.
"I already told you I could never forgive you." Sirius said looking at her with a slight grin.
James laughed from the drivers seat as they began moving. "All you have to do is sleep with him." He joked. Sirius grinned and shook his head.
"Well," Natasha said playfully, "I won't sleep with you, but how is this?"
"How is what?" Sirius asked as she wrapped her arms around his neck. She grinned and leaned over and French kissed him.
"Hey, now, I don't need any of that in my car." James said glancing in his mirror amused.
Natasha broke the kiss and glanced up at James, "What if I did that with you?"
"That would
be a different story." James said playfully, winking at her as he stopped at a
stop sign. She laughed and Sirius gave his friend a joking glare,
"Hey, buddy, watch it. That's
my girl you're talking about. And who the hell is this?"
Natasha giggled at the sight of the kitten that had no problem with climbing and sitting on Sirius's head.
"That's Adolph. She likes you." She told him as the kitten climbed down and settled into his lap.
"Her? Adolph?" Sirius raised an eyebrow. Natasha grinned.
"Long story short; Lily and I thought she held a slight resemblance to Adolph Hitler in the face. Lily told me to name if Adolph. So I did. Her name is Addie for short."
Sirius gave her a funny look, and then looked down at the kitten, "Well, then… Addie. I had plans with my girlfriend before you decided to take over me."
"Plans?" Natasha raised an eyebrow. Sirius grinned impishly, only causing him to be hit by her in the shoulder.
"Hey, Siri. I thought I told you I don't need things like that in my car." James said grinning.
"Who cares what you need? I'm gonna satisfy my needs wherever I want." Sirius said playfully, and looked over at Natasha, and said teasingly "Aww, look. She's blushing James! She's so adorable."
"Keep mocking, Mr. Black, and I'm not going to satisfy any of your 'needs.' Ever." Natasha warned, blushing still more.
"Not even a single kiss on the lips?" Sirius asked tipping his head, peering at the girl.
"Not even a single kiss on the cheek." Natasha said solemnly.
"Not even a hug?" Sirius asked with wide eyes.
"Not even a
touch of the hands." Natasha said, even more gravely.
Sirius pretended to look horrified. He slipped that cat off his lap and into the front seat, and leaned forward. "What about looking at me?"
Natasha shook her head. "I'll never look at you again."
Sirius paused, "Then I might as well just rape you now."
Natasha looked at him shocked. He grinned and pinned her down on the seat, struggling against the seat belts. He kissed her on the mouth and she made a noise of protest. She tried to get out of his grasp but failed miserably. "Aww, Natasha, baby, stop struggling. I just want some kisses."
"No. You can't have any more. You said you wouldn't forgive me and then you teased me." Natasha responded and moved her head as he tried to kiss her lips, and he instead landed on her cheek. James watched in amusement as he glanced in the mirror occasionally.
"Aww, I sowwy. I won't tease you any more. And I'll forgive you." Sirius said. She still refused to allow him to kiss her on the lips. "You leave me no choice, Tasha, but to kiss you elsewhere then the lips."
"What?" Natasha looked uncertain and her eyes widened as he began kissing her neck, "Siri! Stop that!"
"Mmmm…. I think not. I'm enjoying it." Sirius mumbled into her neck, kissing her lower as he went.
"Sirius! Stop it!" Natasha complained, struggling against his stronger strength.
"Uh-uh. I like this." He murmured, still placing his kisses lower and lower. James glanced at his friend uncertainly in the mirror before taking a right turn.
"Sirius…" Natasha whined, "Don't."
"Why not?" Sirius asked, still continuing with his kisses.
"Sirius, stop that." James commanded, "You're going to leave the poor girl scarred."
"I'm not going to be scarred." Natasha said defensively, "And I'm not a poor girl."
"Then there's no reason for me to stop." Sirius said contently.
"Sirius, buddy, that's a good way to lose a girl." James told him mildly.
Sirius stopped barely above her breasts, "Lose a girl?"
"Lose a girl." James said with a nod, "Pinning her down and kissing her in areas she doesn't want to be kissed usually doesn't go over well with a girl."
Sirius sat up, and pulled the girl dusting her off, "I'm sorry, Natasha. I'll behave from now on."
"Right." Natasha muttered, sitting right in her seat and adjusting her seatbelt.
James chuckled and turned into the driveway, "Here we are."
Natasha said amusedly, "James, just 'cause you stopped him, don't expect me not to do what I said I was going to do in my letters."
James climbed out of the car after parking it, "Oh? You're going to kick my ass, eh? When?"
Natasha grinned mischievously getting out, "When you least expect it."
"Uh-huh. Sure." James grinned and glanced at Sirius who was taking the cat out as well as the trunk, "Hey, buddy, don't look so glum."
"I'm not glum." Sirius said defensively.
Natasha raised an eyebrow, "Maybe. You looked it for a moment though. Remind me not to ride in cars with teenage boys anymore."
James and Sirius sulked.
"Babies." Natasha rolled her eyes, and then crossed her arms, "So, where am I to be waiting?"
"This way, milady." James said with a bow as he led her into his house and into the kitchen. She raised an eyebrow as they both sat down and stared at the table expectantly.
"Why am I not surprised that as soon as you get here you expect food on the table?"
Natasha looked over to find a woman leaning in the doorframe with an amused smile on her face. She was tall and thin, and thick black hair cascaded in waves down to her shoulders. She was wearing a soft shade of red colored robes. Her eyes were a pale blue, and it was obvious that it was James's mother.
"Please?" Sirius and James both gave her puppy dog eyes. Mrs. Potter rolled her eyes and nodded, "Would you like anything, Tasha?"
"No thank you, ma'am." She said as she settled down in a chair across from Sirius.
"You two- I only have doughnuts and since Natasha and Sirius are leaving in like ten minutes I'm not cooking anything." Mrs. Potter said as she set the doughnuts in front of James and Sirius. They proceeded to devour them. Natasha made a face.
"Ew. Have you been starved or something?" She raised an eyebrow. Mrs. Potter laughed as the two boys pouted. It was silent for a little while before Natasha spoke again.
"Oh- and I'd rather not have to ride with teenage boys again." There was humor tinted in her words as both boys groaned and Mrs. Potter laughed even more.
Sirius jumped up. "I gotta go to the bathroom."
He left, and James raised an eyebrow. "Weirdo…"
There was an awkward silence. A noise could be heard from the living room; three voices followed. Then a soft, though severe female voice spoke loudly "Alicia? Where are you? And my son and his girlfriend for that matter?"
The Blacks had arrived.