Disclaimer: I hate doing these things…. No, I don't own Sirius Black. One day, perhaps…..

Sirius: *takes a break from trying to chop the door down so he can escape again*

Heh. Like that'll ever happen.

One can always hope…….

A/n: Exams are over, I'm out for the break, I finished the dresses, I've seen Rotk, done with my Christmas shopping (almost)…. Why do you care? This means faster chapters! Goodie! ^__^ I'm happy too. I've missed my keyboard…. And the reviews, of course, they're my favorite part….^__~ Oh yes, the title and chapter titles now come from the song "Sunny Days" by Jars of Clay. Go listen to it!

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Woodelf193: Well, like we discussed the other day, I have Sirius locked up in the cage and I have successfully hidden the keys…. Somewhere. ^__~ Hey Siri, wanna take me for a ride in your Camero? ^__^ We can pick up Remus and Elfie….

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And….. after the long wait… *drum roll* Heh heh….

Chapter Eight

Alice looks confused. "Well, that's what he told me…"

Ginny looks like she's about to rip her hair out. "Well, he's a ruddy liar, and I'm going to hurt him." She sighs slowly, kind of like letting the steam out of a tea kettle so it won't explode, you know? Ginny appears calm again. She stands up. "Thank you for telling me, Alice. I must leave now. I have a bone to pick with an idiot." She smiles sweetly and walks out.

Alice looks over at Lily.

"What?"

"Lily, that girl scares me sometimes."

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Sirius is having a nice conversation with the rest of his groupies in the middle of the hallway in front of the Great Hall.

"I'm telling you, Prongs, one day, every guy is going to have one of these."

James shakes his head. "But it's so simple…."

Remus nods. "Yes, because the muggles made it."

"… all they did was put a motor on a bicycle."

Sirius has a fire in his eyes. His eyes have a faraway look. He puts his arm over James's shoulder. "But just think… we have magic… we could make it fly…"

Remus covers his eyes with his hand. "He's gone over the deep end."

James is trying to understand what's so exciting about all of this. "A flying motorbike?"

Suddenly, a harsh voice is heard coming up from behind them. "Black!" Sirius is pulled out of his reverie.

"Sounds like someone's mad, Padfoot." James grins.

Hurriedly, Remus says, "Well, good talking to you, Sirius. James?" They both run off.

Sirius is afraid to turn and look at her, not quite sure of what he did. "Yes, Gin?" He turns to face her.

Her cheeks have a tint of red and her lips are pursed together. She's mad. "May I inquire as to why you said that I asked you to the dance?"

Sirius is confused. "I never said that."

This makes Ginny even madder. "Alice said you did. I trust her word."

Alice… oh… Sirius looks around and sees that they're attracting a few looks. He gently pushes Ginny to the side of the hallway. "Gin… Gin… chill. I said nothing of the sort. All I told her, was, well, I never gave her a name."

This doesn't satisfy Ginny. "But you implied that I asked you."

"I let her think what she wanted to, Gin. I didn't want her to ask me."

Ginny rolls her eyes. "Sirius, she asked Frank Longbottom three days ago."

"And how was I supposed to know that?"

"Sirius Black, do you think that every girl is in love with you?" She shakes her head. "You're in for a big surprise." She turns and starts walking. Why does he have to be such an idiot?

Sirius grabs her arm.  "Of course not. James is the airhead, not me."

She smirks. "You're on your way."

"Gin…"

"Ok, ok. So who are you going with?"

Here it comes… He thinks.  "No one yet. I'm waiting for a certain girl to ask me, but she hasn't yet."

Ginny is instantly curious. "Who?..." He gives her a look. "….oh. Well, she's not going."

"Why?"

"Because she doesn't want to."

Sirius gives her a pleading look. "I'm not going if I don't go with her."

"That's your problem then… Why?"

"I'm not sure…" He says quietly. There is an awkward silence.

"Sirius… you can let go of my arm now."

"Gin…"

"Why are you so persistent?" Inside, she's pleased. He's dying for me to ask him. Too bad.

"Why are you afraid of me?"

This catches her off guard. "I'm not."

He touches her cheek. Their eyes are locked for a second, but then she spins on her heel and runs outside.

"Do I follow her?" Sirius asks himself.

"Women problems?"

"Shut up, Snivellus."

"Oh, that hurt, Black." He walks away laughing.

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Lily runs up to Ginny outside. "Aren't you cold? You don't have a coat."

Ginny sighs. "I'm fine."

Lily grins. "Guess what?"

"What?"

"I asked James to the dance!"

"Told you you wouldn't be able to wait for me. Where's those two galleons that now belong to me? Hehehe. Just kidding. That's great!"

"I know." She sighs. "I hope he doesn't act like a total airhead the whole time. You still haven't asked Sirius? But you two were just talking… and-" She sees the look on Ginny's face. "Oh. Well,"

"I told him I'm not going."

"Oh."

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The night of the ball/party, all of the girls in Gryffindor are going nuts trying to get 'prepared' in time. All of them, except for Ginny, that is. She is sitting on the common room couch, (a/n: yes, the couch, Elfie) reading a book.

Someone sits down beside her. "Still not going, Gin? I bet you're regretting that choice right now… You don't get to dress up and do your hair all fancy and everything."

"No, Sirius, I'm not going. I don't regret it. I don't like dressing up. Are you going?"

"No. I stand on what I told you earlier."

Ginny makes sure the book is hiding her face. "Well, if it makes you feel any better, if I did go, I would have asked you." Her blush is as red as her hair.

He grins. "I knew it." He puts his feet on the table and stretches out with his hands behind his head, eyes closed. Suddenly he's hit upside the head with Ginny's book.

"Why are you such an idiot?"

"Because I'm a guy."

She smiles. "Good reason. I don't know why I put up with you men at all…."

"Gin, since neither of us are going, do you want to go for a walk?"

"Ok."

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Well, that was a nice long chapter, I think. Ready for a kiss? I am. Stay tuned for the next chapter, definitely. It will not take as long, I promise or may I bet chopped up and made into stew. Yes, I just watched Finding Nemo. Just keep swimming…. Merry Christmas! Bye until next time! Say bye, Sirius.

Sirius: *from cage that he's locked in (don't worry, the key's in his wallet…. He just doesn't know it…)* Bye. Review, because it makes her happy, and if she's happy, she might let me out….

Not likely. ^__^ But thanks anyway!

Sirius: *sigh*