Sweatpants, Ice Cream, and Runaways
chapter 7

Here's one more chapter, plenty more to come. Because it's been quite a few days, I made this chapter a tiny bit longer. Don't forget to review after you read it!

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"So…I completely stomped on your heart huh?" Kyra asked after a few moments of silence, referring to Sirius's earlier statement. They were just walked downtown, but neither one of them had said anything for a little bit.

"I wouldn't quite say stomped. Maybe walked is a better word. Nah, maybe tiptoed. Not even tiptoed, ma-" Sirius started.

"Sirius," Kyra said. "You're rambling."

"Yeah…I tend to do that," Sirius said.

"Oh I highly doubt that Mr. Bigshot, suave womanizer has a tough time with words," Kyra said.

"You know? I don't like that you're always accusing me of being a player. You don't know what has happened in my past life. You don't know my dating record an-"

"Oh please. Anyone with half a brain can figure you out!"

"Well half a brain describes you perfectly," Sirius mumbled angrily.

"I didn't come here so we could insult each other!" Kyra yelled.

"Well it's too late for that!" Sirius shouted.

"Maybe coming here was a mistake," Kyra suggested.

"Well maybe," Sirius exclaimed. Kyra sighed harshly and just stared at Sirius who stared intensely back at her. Sirius took a deep breath. "However…I don't want you to leave."

Kyra bit her lip and suppressed a smile. "Me neither."

"Look, we are too civilized people," Sirius started. Kyra gave him a look. "Okay I'm civil." Kyra gave him a look. "Okay, okay. You're civil and I'm…noncivil."

"I don't think that's a word," Kyra said.

"Pretend," Sirius teased and then sighed. "My point is we should be able to get along."

"We have to get along," Kyra added.

"Oh really? Why's that?" Sirius asked.

"Because it's more fun to kiss someone who isn't mad at you," Kyra said. "And kissing to stop them from yelling doesn't count."

"Yeah," Sirius said. "James hates it when I do that."

Kyra rolled her eyes. "So…can we get along and make this work?"

"If I'm not mistaken, you're the one who broke up with me," Sirius said. "In other words, it's up to you whether or not we can get along."

"And if I'm not mistaken, you're the one who yelled at me while I tried breaking up with you," Kyra said, looking up as she saw a few drops of rain start to fall.

"Well yeah, because I didn't want to lose you," Sirius argued.

"We knew each other for one week," Kyra said. "It wasn't even a real relationship."

Sirius didn't say anything for a second. "Well if that's the way you feel, then what's the point in trying this time?"

"Because I want a relationship. I want to get to know you. I want to be with you," Kyra said and then sighed. "I want you."

"Even though I'm a player who treats girls like crap?" Sirius mocked, ignoring the giant raindrops falling on them.

"As long as you're my player," Kyra said, a smile starting to form.

"I can deal with that." Sirius smiled and took off his coat. He held it over the both of them as the rain started falling. Kyra snuggled close to him, not caring that she was soaking wet. Sirius looked down at Kyra and kissed her lightly on the lips. Kyra turned her body so she was facing Sirius and kissed him more intensely. Neither one of them seemed to notice when Sirius dropped the coat to the ground, leaving nothing between them and the rain.

Lily laughed as she saw Sirius and Kyra trudge into the flat, both dripping wet. "Is it raining?"

Sirius stared at her like she was an idiot. "Nope, we just thought what a nice day for a swim…with our clothes on."

Lily looked at Kyra and snorted. "You do realize you're wearing a white shirt right?"

Kyra looked down and gasped. "I completely forgot!" She turned to Sirius and slapped him. "Why didn't you tell me?"

"And ruin my fun?" Sirius asked.

Kyra glared playfully at Sirius. "Okay, well I am going to go get out of these clothes-"

"Fun's over," Lily said to Sirius and Sirius laughed.

"-and I'll be right back," Kyra said, glaring at Lily.

Sirius laughed at Lily's comment and sat down in the living room beside Lily. "Do you think Kyra would mind if I went up there and helped her get changed?"

Lily laughed and threw a pillow at Sirius. "I have a feeling that the clothes would come off, but a new set of clothes would never make it on."

"I don't see anything wrong with that," Sirius teased.

"So Sirius…" Lily started. "What do you plan on doing with Kyra?"

"Huh?"

"Well, you usually get bored of a girl after a week and move on to the next girl," Lily said. "So I'm asking how long you will stay with Kyra until you're bored."

"First of all, there is nothing about Kyra that could bore me," Sirius said. "And second of all…there's no one left in London for me to date."

"Do you even know what you're doing?" Lily asked.

"No," Sirius said simply. "Lily, I have no idea what I'm doing. In fact, I'm completely confused and scared."

"Scared?"

"This is new to me," Sirius said with a shrug. "It's not just about swapping spit. It's about swapping…" Sirius trailed off, trying to figure out what to say.

"Hearts," Lily finished. "And I guess I can see what you're saying. It's hard to keep a relationship going, especially when it's new. It takes commitment, risks, compromise." Lily smiled. "It takes work."

Sirius leaned back. "Things were so much easier when I was a player."

Lily laughed and rolled her eyes. "So…you really like her huh?"

"Lily," Sirius said calmly. "I just spent the afternoon in the rain. I could possibly have pneumonia and get really sick, and I don't care. I have been to dinner with Kyra, I have talked to Kyra for hours and hours, in fact Kyra and I have not had sex…why? Because taking things slow is fine with me. Simply put, I enjoy Kyra's company."

Lily gave Sirius a wary look. "Do you practice these speeches when you wake up in the morning?"

"No…I have someone write them for me," Sirius teased. Sirius shivered. "So…do you have any warm clothes for me? Or am I going to have to freeze to death?"

"You just said that getting pneumonia is fine with you," Lily teased. "Plus, I'm sure Kyra will bring some clothes down for you."

"Hey Si, I brought some warm clothes for you," Kyra said, entering the room.

Sirius looked over at Lily with surprised eyes. "How'd you know that?"

"Oh, you know…she does it for all her other ex-boyfriends," Lily teased.

Kyra rolled her eyes. "Yup, Bob and Stan got the frilly pink shirts, so you're going to have to deal with the purple tank top," Kyra joked, knowing full well she didn't have ex-boyfriends named Bob and Stan.

"Oooh, my favorite!" Sirius taunted. Kyra laughed and gave him big sweatpants and a sweatshirt. Sirius left to get changed.

Kyra sat down beside Lily watching Sirius leave. Lily smiled at her friend. "So you really like him huh?"

Kyra laughed. "You've already asked me that before."

"I know…" Lily said slowly. "But I still can't get over the answer. I mean this is the guy who played pranks throughout Hogwarts, was proud when he got a detention, hexed me whenever he could. I never thought he could grow up and I certainly can't see someone falling in love with him."

"Falling in love?" Kyra asked with a snort. "I don't love him. Not even close. I just like him."

Lily gave her a look.

Kyra bit her lip. "He's a great guy."

"I know."

"He makes me laugh."

"I know."

"He's sweet and treats me wonderfully."

"I know," Lily said and then paused. "But do you know?"

"What do you mean?" Kyra asked.

"It sounds like your saying this stuff, but you're not sure if it's true," Lily said with a shrug.

"It's not as if I've known him for a long time," Kyra said. "I mean you knew him for seven years. I don't know why I don't just listen to you."

"Kyra, it's been four years since I've known Sirius," Lily pointed out. "The guy has changed."

"Has he? Because if my mind serves me correctly, he hasn't had a girlfriend since Hogwarts."

"He has changed," Lily confirmed. "I mean, the guy fought you when you broke up with him. Any other girl and he just would have shrugged it off. And Kyra, he sat around in sweatpants eating ice cream for days after you dumped him. Face it, the guy has changed…he's changed for you."

"The least I could do is give him a-" Kyra started but Sirius walked in. Kyra looked at him and burst out laughing. "A little short huh?"

"I'm sorry, did you give me the clothing off of a doll?" Sirius joked.

Kyra turned to Lily. "Do you have any clothing that would fit him better?"

Lily laughed and nodded. "I think anything will fit him better."

Sirius walked in later that night to see James reading a book on the couch. "Hey Prongs."

James looked up. "Hey…where have you been?"

Sirius gave a goofy smile. "Guess who showed up unexpectedly at work?"

"Satan?" James suggested. "Mickey Mouse? Bugs Bunny!"

"Okay, you need some better guesses," Sirius said.

"Toni, Tammi, and Terri?" James suggested.

"I didn't say guess who I wished showed up," Sirius teased, rolling his eyes. "No…Kyra showed up."

"Kyra?" James said, putting down his book.

Sirius broke out in a grin. "Yup, and we just hung out at her place…after getting soaking wet in the rain."

James laughed. "Interesting…so you guys are good now?"

Sirius nodded. "Yes, and I am so very happy."

"I can see that. If you were a dog, you'd be wagging your tail," James said. "Oh wait, you are a dog." Sirius laughed and started walking toward his room but stopped when James spoke up. "Hey, are those my clothes?"

Sirius looked down at the sweats Lily gave him. "No, it can't be. I got them from…" Sirius trailed off and just realized where Lily got the clothes.

"Are you sure they aren't mine? I feel like I have the same pair. Or had the same pair. I haven't seen them for ages," James said.

"Like four years?" Sirius muttered under his breath.

"What?" James asked.

"I said, yes these belong to you. Sorry I took them," Sirius said, suppressing a smile.

Sirius showed up at the flat, knocked on the door, and leaned on the doorframe. Lily answered. "Kyra's not here."

"So, you still have James's clothes huh?" Sirius said, ignoring Lily's comment.

Lily bit her lip. "Uh…would you like cake?"

Sirius smiled and walked into the flat. "You guys love chocolate cake huh? And yes, cake sounds great. You guys make it so moist and it's…oh wow, how'd you do that?"

"Do what?" Lily asked innocently.

"You knew exactly what to say to change the subject."

"Sirius…it's you. Mention food or girls and your mind tends to wander," Lily teased.

"That's not true!" Sirius exclaimed. "So…girls huh?"

Lily laughed and led him to the kitchen. Sirius sighed. "Those clothes you gave me…they belonged to James," Sirius stated.

Lily sighed. "I wasn't sure who they belonged to, but I had them. When you put them on and took them home, it clicked. I knew exactly who they belonged to…but it was too late to forewarn you. Is James upset?"

"He doesn't know," Sirius said. "He thinks I stole them from him."

"I'm surprised he recognized them," Lily said. "I've had them for over four years. I'm also surprised that they fit you still."

"They don't really…but it was better than what Kyra gave me. And I'm surprised they ever fit you," Sirius pointed out. Lily laughed and bent down to cut a piece of chocolate cake. Sirius gave an evil grin and hit her face into the cake. She gasped and came out of the cake, her face covered with chocolate.

"Oh you are sooo dead Sirius Black," Lily said, grabbing the whipped cream and spraying it at him.

"I don't think so!" Sirius exclaimed, taking a spoonful of ice cream and chucking it at her.

Lily laughed and picked up the rest of the cake with her bare hands and flung it at Sirius, hitting him square in the eye. "Bulls-eye!"

"In this case…Sirius-eye," Sirius cracked, flinging more ice cream at her. Just then, Lily and Sirius heard the front door open. They both froze, Sirius holding a spoonful of ice cream, and Lily holding a piece of cake with both her hands. Kyra walked in, stopped and stared at the two of them.

"Uh…cake?" Lily asked Kyra.

"It looks like a cake factory threw up in here," Kyra said, after a moment of silence. Sirius and Lily gave Kyra innocent looks. Sirius started to walk towards Kyra intending smother her face with chocolate.

"Stay," Kyra insisted, knowing exactly what Sirius was trying to do.

"You can't just give me a dog command," Sirius said, inching forward. "I'm a person."

"Stay," Kyra repeated sternly.

Sirius went back and stood next to Lily. "Okay…but you owe me a treat."

"So…what happened here?" Kyra asked. Sirius glanced over at Lily, gave an evil grin, and flung his ice cream right at Kyra. Kyra shrieked.

"That's how it happened," Sirius said. "I guess I have really bad aim."

Kyra glared jokingly at Sirius who stared walking towards her. "You want a hug?"

"Get away from me Sirius!" Kyra shrieked, dropping her briefcase and running to the other side of the kitchen.

"I just want a hug!" Sirius cried out.

"And I just want you to stay as far away as possible from me!" Kyra exclaimed.

Sirius stopped running. "That's strange…I've never heard a girl say that to me before." Sirius started running, but slipped on the ice cream, whipped cream, and cake that was on the floor and ended up sliding right into Kyra, both of them crashing down to the floor.

Kyra looked over at Sirius. "Honey…I'm home." Sirius laughed and gave Kyra a kiss on the lips. Kyra licked her lips. "Chocolaty." Sirius laughed and got up from the ground. He helped Kyra up from the ground, and noticed that Lily had retreated to another room.

"I didn't know you were coming over today," Kyra said.

"Me neither," Sirius said. "But here I am."

"I'm glad," Kyra said with a smile.

"I should go home, get new clothes and shower though," Sirius said. "But if you want, I'll come back after that."

Kyra grinned. "Sounds perfect."

Sirius grabbed his stuff and started to walk out, but turned around. "Hey Kyra…how 'bout I bring a friend?"

"A threesome?" Kyra joked. "I can deal with that."

Sirius laughed. "You know who I'm talking about."

Kyra smiled, knowing exactly who he was talking about. "I'll bring one, too."

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Sorry for those of you waiting on Lily/James interaction, but that'll be the main focus of the next chapter, I swear!