Sirius, don't drag me into this!» I reluctantly sat on the rug, where weformeda tight circle ; many younger kids had refused to play, convinced it was for their own good, and they were right. Who's to blame them? James and Sirius, two daredevils playing truth or dare… you were lucky if you managed to keep your dignity and life throughout the entire game.
You have to.» He replied. «Who wants to start?» There was an uncomfortable silence during which the students took in a deep breath of air, accepting the fact that it might just be the end of their 'important' reputations.
I will.» One of the seventh years spoke up, clearing his throat. There were rumours about that man. I'd once heard he was addicted to somekind of drug which he was given for free by his parents : apparently they were druggies as well.
See, the people that formed the circle of 'daredevils' all had a supposedly high rank according to the fangirls' list of cool people. Thus why everyone in the circle was considered popular, and permitted to play this game. It was always the more juicy kind of gossip in fangirl conversations. What I don't understand, is what I, of all people, was doing here, surrounded by revolting guys who were so full of themselves they kissed their portraits every night before going to bed. Okay, I might be going a little over the top, but still. You get the picture.
Dawn!»
Yeah?»
Nice to see you here.» Oh, I get it. They all want a piece of me. I can't help it if I'm irresistible. It's in my blood. Vampires secrete this odorless hormone to attract their prey and make it doze off a bit before taking a bite. It works kind of like a sedative.
Yeah. Goodnight.» I attempted to rise up on my feet, but I noticed Black had his arm set firmly around my shoulder so I couldn't leave.
Stay.»
No.»
Chicken.»
Fuck you.» Good going, Dawn. Sirius grinned, most likely thinking of the same thing as me ; the morning I woke up in his bed. « We'd forgotten it, remember?»
Dawn, truth or dare?»
um…truth.»
How did you like sleeping with Black?» I groaned. There was no escaping the mistake I'd made, and to make matters worse, I was sure it wasn't going to be the last.
um…»
Come on, Dawn, I know you enjoyed it.» Sirius teased.
Shut up!» I turned my head in the other direction. Stupid Sirius. «I actually don't remember a thing.»
Liar…» James whispered.
Leave the girl alone, Potter. She answered, she's done, and now she's gotta pick someone.»
Potter.»
Dare.»
Figured. How far would you go to get Evans to like you?»
I thought I said d-»
Ooh, trick question, I like that.» James was elbowed by his friend. «Answer it.»
I'd… what do you want me to do?» He ran a hand through his hair, awaiting his sentence.
Buy her an explosive flower bouquet.»
Argh! You want to kill me?»
He's right. No offense to the lady, but she doesn't have the most patient and friendly attitude. You'd be sending him straight down, six feet underground.»
Yeah.» All the others agreed.
And you call this truth or dare… pity. »
Alright, I'll do it if you pick dare.»
Okay. I pick dare.» Smart move.
'Course you do. I dare you to pretend that Sirius here's your boyfriend and you love him so very much.» My eyes widened. That was so very unfair. «For three days.» He added. Sirius was grinning, his cheeks slightly pink. Arms crossed, he savoured his victory.
I hate this game…» I groaned again, burrying my face in my hands.
'S alright, luv. You'll live.»
Dawn?»
What?» This game was getting irritating.
You have to pick someone to go next.»
Right.» I glared at James.
You can't pick the same person all the time, you know.»
Darn.»
For the remainder for the evening, we attended hilarious cabaret-like musicals, enjoyed random spell casting, enduring some smooches, nothing considered as rated R, and interesting revelations that proved the most part of rumours complete bullox.
Anyone up for a Grand Finale?» The man who'd started the game had looked at the time and noticed everyone was beginning to yawn every couple of minutes, therefore suggesting everyone go to bed after this.
Go ahead, what's the dare?»
It'll be a race.»
We're listening.»
Outside, in the quidditch field, everyone is involved.»
Sure.»
Wait, won't we get caught by Filch?»
That's only the first part.»
Also the easiest.» James laughed.
We picked up our coats, pulled them on, and headed outside the common room, where we were going to the quidditch field, undetected by the old janitor, Argus Filch, and his cat, Mrs. Norris. Walking through the corridors proved to be quite tough. Out of fear, no one had dared use their wands to light the halls, resulting in many bruises for having bumped into a wall, or a statue of some kind. We soon heard footsteps that weren't our own, and an unusual groan coming from the bottom of the stairs leading to the Great Hall. Filch. Who else? While students ran around in circles, searching for cover, James and Sirius pulled me aside into a crook in the wall, where we didn't risk being bumped into, although it wasn't nearly big enough to hide us all, and spare us from detention. I was covered by a blanket, and noticed the two guys had done the same.
What're you playing at? Do you really think a blank-»
Shush!» They motioned franctically. I shrugged and turned to watch Filch who'd passed right by us. Even when he looked our way, I had a feeling we were invisible to him. What was going on?
When the janitor was well out of sight, dragging with him three students whom he'd caught, the cloak was pulled off my head. I turned to the boys ; this was going to need an explanation. A bloody good one.
Where in the Helllfire did you get this?»
It was James's dad's before, and now he's got it. It's an invisibility cloak.»
D'you know how hard it is to find one of those?» I asked, still in shock. Of all people, why did James get the awesome stuff?
Yeah. Now let's go before 'e comes back.» Sirius said, nodding toward the dungeons, where Filch's office was located.
Right.»
We cautiously opened the front doors ; the closest ones to the quidditch field, and instantly felt the chilling atmosphere. Frost had covered the most part of the lake and the grounds were thick with ice. Most of those who hadn't brought their coats turned back at this point, the cold being unbearable to their bodies. It seemed winter would never end.
Great.» James muttered. «And they expect us to play quidditch tomorrow.»
'S alright, Prongs, I'll just turn you into a polar bear and you'll be fine.»
I don't think his uniform would fit.»
Just think of the fan girls. They'd have a cuddly, teddy bear mascott by their side.»
I want to go see what we'll be doing. I'll be right back.» James replied, rushing over to the seventh year walking at the front of their little group of daredevils.
Finally.» Sirius sighed, taking a hold of my hand. I stopped and stared at him aqwardly.
What th-»
You remember that dare you agreed to?»
Gods, how can I forget.» I rolled my eyes. Great. Just great.
You know,» he replied, pulling me closer until I felt the warmth of his body surround me, «We don't have to pretend.»
He closed in on the last inch that remained between us and lifted my head with his free hand until our lips came in contact. He deeped the kiss, and for once in my life, I wasn't afraid. I thought my legs would give out again, that I'd fall into unconciousness, that I'd meet that Sirius of my nightmares again, but that was just a thought. I knew inside myself that I'd never hurt him, therefore I'd never feel guilty. I knew he was the one I'd spend the rest of my life with. That kiss had seemed to last merely a few seconds, but it had satified an eternity of anguish and pain. For the first time, I knew I'd reached the Ultima Thule of happiness. I realised that, without knowing it, I'd slowly allowed his tongue to touch mine, and they were now both entertwined as if dancing, dancing to the rhythm of love.
We broke apart slowly, hearing impatient groans from here and about the place. James and the others were waiting for us to begin the race. Blushing, we both headed toward the entrance to the field and awaited the instructions to the remaining part of the challenge.
Alright. Now that we're all here,» he glared at us, and continued to explain, « we can begin. First, we'll use the fusionning spell to bind our legs together, and we'll get to the other side of the field AFAP. The last thirteen to reach it will do something really stupid in front of McGonnagall earning themselves, hopefully, a nice detention.»
Wait a sec, this doesn't seem fair.» someone complained.
Why not?»
Because you're captain of the quidditch team and you're more fit than a dragon.»
Alright. You get a two second head start. Happy?» Everyone glanced around, as if silently debating, then approved.
Yes, we're happy.»
Good. Everyone got their wands out? Go!»
Orange light flashed about as the students bound their legs together and headed off. I'd never had such a hard time running before, althugh I'm sure it looked more like we were hopping. Many had falen to the floor andd resorted to slithering their way to the finish line, but I was determined to get there by foot. After a few pathetic crashes to the floor, I began to hear victorious exclamations, people shouting : «First!» «Second!» «Third!» If I didn't want a detention, I'd have to get there before anyone yelled «Seven!» .The finish line was a few inches away, and I let myself fall, yelling :
Six!»
Congrats, Dawn, you made it.» Sirius who of course, had been second, followed very closely by James, held out his hand to drag me up.
Oh no.» I turned my head to the grounds and had to squint to see exactly what stood there : filch, among other members of the school's personnel, was headed for the field.
Shit.»
How'd he find out?»
Time to run.» Sirius pulled me by the hand and grabbed James as well, running for cover. We'd just managed to slip under the invisibility cloak, saving us from a undoubtedly painful detention.
The students were gathered and sent back to their dorms, a kind of guilt floating over them like a cloud that only the professors could conjure.
We should go too.» James noted as we just stood there, dissapointed by the ending to tonight's adventure. Sirius and I agreed.
please review! I love getting reviews! This was one of my first written lovescenes. riveting, no?