Disclaimer-I have only created Monica and Gavin from this chapter. And incidentally Monica is the sister of Frank Longbottom making her more JK. Rowling's than mine and Gavin is basically Parker on Friends making the Friends people own him more than I do! So I own nothing!!!!
Authoress' Note- I'm so glad I got so much positive feedback about the Gavin being Parker-esque!! It really is quite tiring to try and write him (but still fun to do), so I'm not sure how long he'll stay or how often he'll appear! Makes it all the better for Monica/Sirius to happen! HEE HEE! E.D.J.
Thanks!
anniePADFOOT-Glad you loved my Parker/Gavin idea!
Padfoot Gone Girl- Yes you may have another cookie! You can choose the kind and a imaginary cookie will arrive in four to six weeks.
La Conquistadora- Don't you threaten me into to making the story how you want it! (sticks tongue out) Actually Gavin is, as I said above, quite tiring to write, so he may not last long anyway!
blinkgurl017-Yes Gavin is Parker!
Ch. 13- The Guy from Planet Crazy
Finally, after a few hours, Hestia insisted that they had to go home for lunch. James was rather relieved. They said goodbye and began walking down the beach until Lily glanced around and asked, "Where's Monica?"
Everyone looked around, but Monica wasn't with them.
"I bet she's back there still," said Lily sighing. "We'd better go get her."
An idea hit Sirius. "Actually I think I left my towel back there. You guys go ahead. I'll get her."
"But you didn't bring a..." began Peter, but he was silenced by angry look from Sirius.
Emmeline frowned slightly, but she didn't protest to Sirius' idea. They waved goodbye to Sirius and set off back towards the house while Sirius hurried in the opposite direction
Finally, he neared the group and ran panting up to them. "Longbottom!" he panted finding her surprised face within the group. "We're..." He trailed off noticing the guy who had his arm wrapped around Monica's shoulders. "Uh...leaving," he said quickly. "Lunch."
"Alright Black," said Monica casually standing up and the guy stood up too. Seeing Sirius' red face, she suppressed a smirk and added, "Oh and this is Gavin. We're going out tomorrow night."
"Out?" asked Sirius disbelievingly. As in this guy's going out with MY dream girl??
In his observations, Monica had been one who'd been out with a number of guys, but not ones she'd only known for less than twenty-four hours!
"Yes, going out Black," said Monica rolling her eyes. "Do you need us to spell it out for you?"
"No that won't be necessary, thanks," muttered Sirius gruffly. "Let's go back to James and Hestia's."
"Come to lunch with me, Gavin?" pleaded Monica gazing up at the sandy blonde haired guy. "Then you can meet everyone else!"
"I'd love too!" said Gavin excitedly.
"Great!" said Sirius forcing a smile and then trudged down the beach eager not to see Gavin and Monica strolling hand and hand behind him.
"FOUND HER!" Sirius bellowed as he jogged up to the house well far ahead of Gavin and Monica.
He circled around to the back of the Potters' house and found his friends and the other three girls preparing sandwiches and Lily looked none too happy to be spending yet another meal with the Marauders. Unfortunately the Jones' cook had been out shopping and none of the girls had wanted to brave the various appliances in the kitchen.
Sirius ran up to them and panted, "Longbottom, pretty boy, Gavin..." before collapsing into a chair breathing heavily into his hands.
"What the...?" asked Remus worriedly as Sirius began to look like he was beginning to hyperventilate.
"CALM DOWN PADFOOT!" James shouted, which only caused Sirius to look worse.
Peter stepped forward. "Ok Padfoot, easy breaths, in and out, you'll be fine, relax." He patted Sirius' shoulder comfortingly and Sirius breathing slowed to normal after a few minutes.
"How'd you do that?" asked James incrediously gaping at Peter.
Peter shrugged. "It happened to me once. That's what my mum did."
"Thanks Wormtail," said Sirius, though it was muffled because his hands were still over his face.
"What happened Black?" asked Hestia. "Where's Monica? And who's..."
Just then, Monica and Gavin entered the yard laughing hysterically.
"Gavin..." Sirius hissed.
"Oh..."
"Hi everyone this is Gavin!" said Monica brightly. "Gavin this is..."
"Oh no, let me guess!" said Gavin striking a thoughtful thinking pose.
Gavin circled the group who eyed him warily, and then suddenly he pointed at Peter who looked positively bewildered as he stared at Gavin. "PETER! There you are! You're exactly as I imagined you! Come here you scrawny little devil!" Gavin threw his arms around Peter who patted the guy's shoulder awkwardly.
"And Hestia! You're looking lovely and you shouldn't worry about Muggle Studies so much because you are a smart, intelligent girl!" Gavin kissed Hestia on the cheek to her surprise.
"Em! Quiet, but observant eh? I love it!" He kissed Emmeline too.
"Remus! You've got an incredible tongue for sarcasm! Keep it buddy!" He hugged Remus.
"James! Hogwarts' ladies man eh? And a top student to boot? You live a charmed life, my friend!" Gavin strode over to hug James, but James jumped backward.
"You know, Remus and I had a real nice hug a few minutes ago, so I've pretty much filled my quota for the next few ... years. How 'bout a handshake?" James stuck out his hand.
Gavin shook his hand and laughed loudly. "Classic James!"
"And Lily! You are stunning! And that hair! May I?"
"May you what?" began Lily, but Gavin had already grabbed a strand of her red hair and was examining it closely. Lily stood stiffly, too stunned to move.
"It's like a crisp autumn day! A smoldering fire!" said Gavin finally releasing Lily who backed away a few steps.
"Yeah...thanks," said Lily warily.
James glared angrily at Gavin. What right to this random guy have to touch Lily?
Both Gavin and Lily noticed James' red face. Lily glared back while Gavin laughed hysterically. "Now James, don't get all jealous, we know you fancy this girl," A loud huff from Lily. "and she completely loathes you!"
"Monica!" hissed Lily. "Why'd you tell him about all our personal business?! This... guy doesn't need to know my... OUR personal business."
"I didn't!" retorted Monica."Yeah right."
"No, no girls stop fighting!" said Gavin flapping his arms around. "No Lily darling, Monica didn't tell me about your little personal vendetta against James. It's painfully obvious that you feel some deep feelings of hate for this poor boy."
Gavin patted James on the shoulder and James smiling sadly at Lily who rolled her eyes.
"And you..." said Gavin shaking a finger at Sirius who smiled weakly. "Sirius! Monica was slightly reluctant to divulge any details about you. I think she may have fancied you at one time or another."
Sirius eyebrows shot skyward and loud hoots came from Remus and James. "Really?" he said barely able to hold in his glee.
"Gavin!" hissed Monica coloring slightly. "Ok first year before I realized you were a little arrogant berk of course." She readied herself for Sirius' retort.
Sirius just nodded and winked at her, a glint of his old confidence back in his eyes. She knows she loves me.
"So what wondrous food are we eating today?" asked Gavin eagerly.
Peter held up a half eaten sandwich.
"Sandwiches? Brilliant! A wonder between two pieces of bread!" Gavin quickly shoveled down a ham sandwich in three seconds flat.
"Hungry?" asked Monica putting her arm through his. Gavin nodded eagerly and made himself another sandwich.
"Dear Merlin!" hissed Lily to James, Emmeline, and Remus. "What is wrong with him?"
"Too much happy on the brain," replied Remus.
"If he says something is 'brilliant' or 'wondrous' again I'll be forced to use a Silencing Charm," wailed Emmeline. "What has Monica gotten herself into?!"
"Emmeline, I thinking you're judging him a little to quickly!" said James. "I mean, who hasn't wanted their own I-LOVE-EVERYTHING-INCLUDING-YOU doll at one time or another?"
"Look at this crab!" shouted Gavin from down the beach. No one knew how he'd gotten there so quickly. Must be that overhappiness adds speed to a person. "He pinched me! What a wonderful thing pain is! Thank you for that gift little crab friend!"
"Oh Merlin," sighed Lily. "Oh Merlin."
"Is that all you can say?" asked Hestia appearing next to James with a plate of food.
"Oh Merlin. Oh Merlin..."
"I guess that would be a yes."
Monica now was on the beach with Gavin laughing and shouting loudly, "Gavin, you're hilarious!"
Everyone glanced at Sirius who was slumped in a chair with his hands over ears.
"I'm fine!" he bellowed when he noticed everyone staring at him. "Go back to your chatting! Don't worry about me!"
"I'll talk to him," said James.
Emmeline stopped him. "No, let me. I feel responsible. I shouldn't have let him go find her."
Emmeline walked over to Sirius down next to him.
"Look James I really don't... oh sorry Em," said Sirius sadly. "What are you doing here?"
"I wanted to apologize Sirius. I saw Monica with him earlier; I should have told you or stopped you from going," said Emmeline.
"S'not you're fault," said Sirius. "I shouldn't have gotten my hopes up. Even he wasn't there, it wouldn't have changed anything right?"
Emmeline shrugged. "It was worth a chance."
Sirius nodded and sighed loudly.
Emmeline timidly gave him a small hug.
Sirius was surprised. Here he was, being hugged by a girl he hardly knew and he felt strangely comforted. He wasn't even tempted to make a suggestive comment.
He hugged her back for a moment. "Thanks Em."
Emmeline sighed. "It's nothing. I really think you'd be perfect for her, Sirius. It just make take some time for her to realize it too."
Awww... Em is so sweet! No Em/Sirius coming your way (in case you were afraid of that)! Em's just a wonderfully nice person who can see (like all you readers) that Monica and Sirius is meant to be! Just wanted to clear that up! And like always you should review! I have given up my time when I could be reading my very excellent, very funny book The Grand Tour to write and post this, so be thankful and please review! E.D.J.