To all my readers: I am soooooooooo terribly sorry about not updating until now. I know, I know, go ahead, hit me with sticks...ouch! I didn't say a rock! Anyway, a lot of things are happening right now. I just moved to a new house, and then, right in the middle of writing something else...(No I won't tell you what!) I got carpel tunnel (is that the right spelling?) for like two days, so I couldn't do much of anything. And then, on top of that, I'm leaving for college in 16 days!!!! (scary stuff...) So, I've been busy, but I swear you'll see the rest of the story, all the way to the end, by the end of the week!!!! Woo-hoo!

Okay, I'm shutting up now...and without further ado...chapter six!!!

XOXOXO,

Skye

Chappie Six

Bad Timing and Two Timing

The rest of the school came back a few days afterward, bringing with them tons of noise and disruption. It came as quite a relief to Reagan, who had grown tired of the awkward silences that had taken place between her and Sirius. Instead, she would sit by the fire, trying in vain to understand her potions homework. It had always been her worst subject, and she found it hard to concentrate on it even when Lily and Potter weren't giggling with each other in front of the fire. Whenever the constant flirting got to be too much for her, she'd grab her broom and run out to the pitch to get her mind off of everything.

She had been on the pitch when the rest of the school had come back. After a long and tiring time, she walked out of the pitch, her broom over her shoulder. Without warning, so much as a sound, someone grabbed her around the middle, and she screamed. She spun around to hit her attacker, but when she saw who it was, she stopped.

"Morgan?" She said. He smiled at her. "Hey, Mouse." He said, then pulled her into a hug. "What are you doing back so early?" She asked, her stomach turning with guilt. "Early? Break's over, Mouse. What dimension are you in?" Morgan asked, chuckling. "Already?" Reagan shook her head. The holidays had gone by so fast.

They walked back up to the school together, talking about what they'd done for the holidays. She thanked Morgan for the sweater, and he thanked her for the book. Morgan led her up to Gryffindor Tower, but when they reached the portrait of the fat lady, he stopped her. "Um, Mouse? Can I ask you a question?" He said, looking nervous. "Sure." She replied. Morgan played with the sleeve of his shirt as he spoke. "Um, would you like to, um...go to Hogsmeade with me next weekend?" He said, and Reagan's jaw dropped.

Great timing, Morgan, she thought as her mind tried to come up with a suitable answer. She bit her lip, trying in vain to think of something. "Um, I'm not sure...I...can I get back to you on that?" She stuttered, hoping he wouldn't hate her. He looked shocked for a moment, but then smiled. "Yeah, sure, let me know." He said, then turned and walked away. Reagan was left feeling incredibly stupid, and awe-struck as she watched him go. She spun around, and came face-to-face with Sirius.

He looked angry. Really angry. Reagan bit her lip, then tried to smile weakly at him. He sneered back at her. "Well, well, well. Dream come true, was it?" He said. "What?" Reagan asked. "You've liked Ferguson since third year. So I expect it was like everything you've ever hoped for, eh?" Sirius said, cutting into her with his vicious words. "No, Sirius, it wasn't even like that. I just..." Reagan said, trying to explain, but Sirius just held up a hand. "Just forget it. Have fun on your date with Ferguson. Think of me!" He said, angrily turning on his heel and running away in the direction that Morgan just had.

"Men are so infuriating!!" Reagan yelled out as she stomped her foot on the ground in rage. "They should be locked in cages and poked with sticks!" She spun around again to go into the common room, hoping at least to talk to Lily. That always made her feel better. But when she walked into the common room, there was Lily sitting by Lupin and Potter. Reagan longed to throw something at them, but thought better of it. Instead, she settled for angrily throwing her broom to the ground and running up to the room in tears.

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After a few minutes in which Reagan let loose all her tears of frustration, Lily walked cautiously into the room. Reagan buried her head in her pillow and was determined to ignore Lily. Lily sat on the edge of her bed, and placed a comforting hand on Reagan's arm.

"Ray?" She said soothingly, but Reagan just pushed her face in farther, sobbing loudly. "Ray? What happened?" Lily asked. Reagan felt herself shake. She sat up quickly, making Lily jump. "Why do you care?!" Reagan yelled at her best friend, "Isn't Potter far more interesting than me?!" She flew back onto her pillow.

"What? Of course not!" Lily said, looking scandalized. "And I hardly think that yelling at me will help your problem. But if you think it will, go right ahead and scream at me." Lily prepared herself. Reagan sat up again, looking at her best friend. "Oh, Lily, I'm so sorry! I didn't mean to!" She cried. Lily just smiled and hugged her. "Now, just calm down and tell me everything." She said.

Reagan talked herself hoarse. Lily sat there and listened for at least an hour, listening as Reagan told her about how Sirius had been spending the night at her house for years, how she couldn't stop thinking about him, how complete she'd felt when they had made love.

A knock on the door made both girls jump. "Come in." Lily said, and James Potter walked through the door. "Everything all right, Lily?" He asked, then got a glimpse of Reagan. "You okay Whittier?" He asked, moving closer to the bed. He looked genuinely sympathetic, which surprised Ray. "Yeah, um, thanks Potter." She said, nodding. He nodded. "I'll be down in a little bit, James." Lily said, and Potter turned and left.

"He's a changed man then, huh?" Reagan asked Lily. She smiled at Reagan. "I think so. He can still be kind of arrogant at times, but he's learning." Reagan laughed. "Just be careful, all right? Thanks, Lils. You're the best." She said and hugged her friend once again. "Don't worry. I'll make you pay me back one day. Like when I have no babysitter for my four kids." Both girls laughed.

They made their way back downstairs. Lily had invited her to hang out with Potter and Lupin today. They were planning on working on some homework they'd left until the last minute. Reagan was ready to study, and they had just walked over to where Potter and Lupin sat, when Reagan realized she'd left her bag at the pitch. "I'll be right back." She said, and walked out of the common room.

She went through a not-so-secret secret passage that held a set of winding stairs. She took the stairs by twos. She hated to admit it, but Potter and Lupin were actually really good students, and knew much more about Potions than she did. She needed their help. She was almost to the bottom of the stairs when she heard giggling, and very sloppy kissing noises. She was going to turn right back around and go the long way, when she heard a short bark of laughter. She slowly made her way down the rest of the stairs. On the bottom step was Kiara Atwell, kissing Sirius. She was nibbling on his neck, and her hand was in a very intimate place.

Reagan cleared her throat. Sirius looked up to where Reagan stood, his eyes fearful. Kiara gave her a simple, what-do-you-want look, and flicked her hair. Sirius looked up at Reagan and stuttered "Reagan...I..." Reagan turned around and fled back up the stairs. She had no idea where she was going, and she soon found herself in the astronomy tower. She sat on the floor, and buried her face in her hands. Night soon fell, and she just stared through the window out at the stars above. Had those stars shone so brightly just for she and Sirius only a week ago?

A/N:

Naughty Sirius, what have you done now? So, what do you guys think? I think you'll like what's coming up. There's three more chappies left, so keep reading!

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