Chapter 16 – In Heaven
Sirius' head was dizzy (probably due to the lack of oxygen in his activates with Raine) as he pulled his lips away from hers. He glanced down to read the soft, serene expression of Raine's face, which was quite flushed, and her lips were slightly swollen. Quickly Black dropped his head and recaptured the mouth of the girl he loved so much. It was broken off unexpectedly before it could turn passionate or before Sirius thought of trapping Raine against the Gryffindor domantries staircase.
"Sirius", a gentle warning, "we need to go to bed. It's very late and everyone will be wondering where you disappeared to."
Black pouted at the stopping of his kisses but instead took delight in tightening his strong arms around Raine waist with no intention of letting go.
"Ok," he whispered, "Yours or mine?" he added huskily.
"What?", confusion crossed Raine's face. Sirius loved her face: it was usually pale but at the moment she had rosy cheeks, her blue eyes were sparkling with happiness and the hair resembled a bit of a bird's nest with it stuffed quickly behind her delicate ears.
He hovered just above her right ear, breathing warm air onto her exposed neck, before answering with "Bed?" His show of affection began by trailing small kisses down her neck was disrupted by her hand covering his venturing mouth.
"Now Mr. Black, I'm not that type of girl," said Raine seriously though laughter hadn't died in her eyes.
Have I stepped over the line? panicked Sirius, Nope I'm still on her good side. Thank Merlin!
"You'll have to work harder than a few kisses." Her voice dropped as her eyes fell to his disarray shirt, which she automatically started to straighten. "I'm…I don't think I'm ready for that…yet." She looked back shyly into Sirius' smouldering gaze to see if it annoyed him. He was a ladies man and she knew from girls gossip that he was experienced, in fact she could count several that could vouch for it.
I'm such an idiot! I just proposed to help her lose her virginity after hours of becoming her first boyfriend. Real smooth Padfoot.
He grinned down at the worried Raine. "Take all the time in the world" he said simply, "I'm not going to let you do something you would regret."
"I wouldn't regret…doing it…I mean losing it to you," replied Raine truthfully though both knew that she was extremely embarrassed.
"Good", he kissed her softly on the lips, "because when the time comes I'll make it as special as you are."
Raine blushed at the compliment. This is too embarrassing. I'm talking about sex to the sex god of Hogwarts. She smiled. Life is strange.
"What's that secret smile for?" Sirius loved staring at Raine's face, watching and guessing what her mind was saying. With her hair being tied back more often he could freely gaze at her in the halls, common room and the occasional library visit. James and Remus had notice it too but were far to polite to inform Sirius up front instead found it far interesting teasing him about afterwards.
"Just thinking that I really can't prank …or you for that matter…back at Zelda after what she did", she said as she snuggled into Sirius' shoulder. "Is Zel always this clever at planning?"
"No", he stated fiddling with a strand of Raine's hair. "She's awful but for once I'm amazed and glad that it worked. Maybe she's a better matchmaker than Marauder. Now I feel sorry for all singletons at Hogwarts."
Raine laughed at the image of Zelda locking couples in the Room of Requirement everyday. "I'm so glad too though I want a rematch of our duel. You cheated by using your good looks against me!"
"I can't help it if Mother Nature blessed me with such a physique that attract all the girls to bow before me…humph."
Raine elbowed him in the stomach to stop the rant. "I don't think I can survive with your ego."
"You'll have to live off my kisses than, said Sirius as Raine nodded mournfully in agreement.
His hands travelled from her waist to cup her beautiful face. Raine was surprised to see a serious looked etched on his features. "I don't want anyone pressuring you or pestering…unless it's me", he added as an after-thought, " but you will be visible target tomorrow if people guess…" He allowed himself to trail off into silence. Too many times he saw friends, good ones, tear themselves apart because they wanted him. It was flattering when he was a fool but now it was stupid. He had broken Sara and Raine's friendship, which still made him feel guilty. However this time he wanted the girl and Raine, he was certain, was for keeps.
"We'll keep it secret," suggested Raine. She was naturally disappointed but understood the risk Sirius was talking about. For goodness sake, a month her best friend slapped her for Sirius kissing her. "It will be fun and Marauder-like."
"Did I tell you how wonderful, sweet and gorgeous you are?" murmured Black.
"No, but you can from now on," she smiled impishly. The clock on the mantle above the fire chimed two in the morning. Raine was shocked. Time does fly when you are having fun. "Right," she said with conviction, "I'm going to my own bed by myself and I will see you…"
"Soon." Sirius had a mischievous smile. "Goodnight Raine." He kissed her softly feather-like and watched her climb the stairs with many backward glances to check if he was real. As she entered her room and out of Sirius' sight he made his own way to bed preparing himself for the interrogation from the Marauders.
Raine never imaged how hard it was keeping her focus on her food then staring at Sirius' cute 'roll out of bed' morning look, at the far end of the table. She really tried her best after he caught her the first time ten minutes ago where he smirked and winked before being engrossed into James' conversation. Now she was doing it again and praying that he couldn't feel her eyes piercing into his lovely back.
Stop it! I said stop it! You have no self-control. He is only a boy.
A very good-looking man who happens to weaken by his touch and thinks that you are beautiful. said her inner voice
"You know flies will land in your open mouth," chuckled a female voice, "It has been proven by James transfixed with Lily." A chirpy Zelda sat down across from Raine. "Try finishing your breakfast, he'll still be there afterwards."
Raine noted Zelda a very satisfied smirk on her face, one similar to Black when he is full of himself. Raine raised her eyebrows daring Zelda to name him.
"I know that it's a secret but…" Zelda mouthed silently "Sirius" which brought a scowl to Raine's face.
"I haven't thanked you for pushing me into the room all day yesterday."
"No need…just name the first girl you have with Black, Zelda…and of course I'll be godmother too." Zel said this without a care in the world.
Raine couldn't help choking on her pumpkin juice which caused a lot of attention and glances her way. She particular felt dark worried pairs of eyes waiting to see if she was well. Getting herself under control her eyes sent a message of ok to Black who smiled before pretending to be staring at the teachers' table.
"I love seeing couples happy," said Zelda quickly, "it makes me feel that there is a purpose to my life." Raine glared at the ever so happy Zel and started to soak up the spilt juice with a handkerchief. "Are you still wanting to meet up in the library after classes for an hour?" asked Zel.
"Of course," said Raine sweetly, "Why wouldn't I?"
"I thought you might be having some other private tutoring to attend," replied Zelda with a twinkle in her eyes. "I'll stop teasing I promise and don't worry I won't tell anyone either." With Zelda wandering back to her table while chewing on a piece of toast and getting involved with a heated discussion of Quidditch, Raine was alone again. Twenty minutes later she was relieved that breakfast was over and classes started.
The day turned out to be fairly uneventful for Raine. However now in boring lessons like History of Magic it could be spent daydreaming on a tall and very handsome seventh year. Thinking of Sirius also helped Raine to block out the nasty comments Sara had taken to shouting out in class within her new group of friends.
It hurt Raine sometimes but now she could see that they were said in spite and jealously. By the end of the day Raine was extremely happy that she agreed with Sirius to keep their blossoming relationship quiet. The backslash from Sara would be frightful. However secretly she knew that Sirius would protect her; she always felt safe in his embrace. No doubt he would love to prank anyone especially for a cause.
The weather has been slightly chilly for a sunny March and even with extra layers on Raine still shivered as she headed towards the library. In fact she felt like skipping but refrained herself. It would only make people start questioning her state of mind and at the moment she was happy living on cloud nine.
The corridor was empty as many students preferred dropping off schoolbags before dinner so Raine was extremely worried as an arm suddenly grabbed her round the waist and bundle her into a broom cupboard.
Ready to scream, the voice made her stop.
"Raine, its me…just wanted to say you look beautiful."
"Could you not have done that without scaring the living daylights out of me Black," snapped Raine as she tried to calm down.
"Of course, but then I wouldn't be able to do this", smirked Sirius as he quickly sought her mouth to share a passionate kiss. Several minutes later they broke apart.
"I have wanted to do that all day," sighed a content Sirius. With one arm around Raine's waist and the other against the wall, Black had block out the route to escape.
"Sirius," Raine said, still out of air, "as lovely as it is to capture and be in your company alone…I have to meet Zelda."
"But ain't I more interesting?" whined Sirius as he pulled his angelic face on.
"Certainly", said Raine, "but not at the moment."
"Please Raine…just five minutes together," begged Black, "I won't be able to be with you in the hall and the common room will be busy til late."
Raine felt a sudden sadness at not being able to be with Sirius for the rest of the evening. "I suppose you're right."
"Of course I am", grinned Sirius as he pulled at Raine's bobble, allowing her hair to fall around her face and allowing him to remember her scent. Raine was lost from the moment Sirius seized her lips.
Raine was annoyed at herself and particularly Sirius for forgetting all about Zelda. After more than five minutes did the lover birds ventured back into the corridor. Sirius noticed the cross look forming on her face and winced. Why can't I behave.
"Raine, look I'll go and talk to Zel," he said, "It's my fault that you didn't tun up."
Raine smiled inside. Behind the façade Sirius has a good heart. "I wasn't complaining for it to stop", she said smiling. "It's just now I know its going to be hard to say no to you."
"Don't worry", he whispered, "I'll be a gentleman from now on."
Looking up and down the passage Sirius quickly stoop down and pecked Raine's cheek.
Unfortunate neither saw Sara passing at the top of the staircase.
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