DISCLAIMER: I only own Sirina. Everything else belongs to J.K. Rowling.
A/N: This chapter took me a while to write because I really had no idea where I wanted to take it at the current moment. It still isn't like what I wanted but I wanted to get this story updated before you all toasted me over a roaring fire. I don't want to be a marshmallow anytime soon.
A/N 2: Let you imagination run wild at some points during this chapter…I know I did. You'll see what I mean….
Chapter 14:
"Is anyone home?" Hermione called as she walked through the front door of the Black House. Sirius had gave her a key last night "just in case" he had said. So she had, when nobody answered, used it.
It didn't look like anyone was home. Hermione couldn't hear any movements on the bottom floor. Maybe Mrs. Weasley had to go run some errands. She was awful early after all. But where was Sirius?
Hermione shifted Sirina in her arms and began to search the house for a note or something that would tell her where everyone was. She checked in the library, kitchen, and lounge first but found no note.
She was heading towards the bathroom on the bottom floor when she heard a noise from up above her. Cocking her head, she listened carefully. There! She heard it again. It sounded like someone…singing?
Slowly she made her way up the stairs, trying to keep Sirina quiet. She called "hello" a few more times but still received no answer. She walked up to the third floor and listened. Yep, the singing was coming from this floor and now it sounded a little like Sirius.
She smiled to herself as she walked down the hallway towards the voice. Suddenly a door opened and out walked Sirius….with only a towel to cover him. (A/N: Oh, the visions I am having….sweet bliss : ) )
"S…Sirius?" Hermione choked out. She was surprised to see him with only a towel. And then her old feelings kicked in as she remembered their last moments together before she came back to her own time.
"Hermione," Sirius said, equally surprised. Then he remembered he was only in a towel, and smirked at her with a knowing look. He knew she was remembering their times together when there was no towel. "You're early."
"I'm sorry, I was…um…hoping to talk to you a bit before heading off. But I see now, I shouldn't have come," Hermione rambled off, her face a bright red.
"Nonsense," Sirius dismissed. "What did you want to talk about?"
"Maybe you should get dressed first," Hermione suggested.
"Why? Does it bother you?"
"Sirius….we're taking it slow remember?"
Sirius sighed. "Yeah, yeah. I'll be back in a minute."
Hermione waited in the hall as Sirius disappeared behind the door that led to his bedroom. Sirina happily played with one of Hermione's curls while Hermione was lost deep in thought.
Why the hell did she want to take it slow? she asked herself. It was obvious to her from her reaction to him in a towel that she wanted him. She still loved him and he loved her, so why was she encouraging a slow relationship? She had to be the stupidest female on the face of the planet to deny herself of Sirius Black, she chided herself.
Her thoughts were cut off when Sirius walked out of his bedroom wearing a pair of black boxers and a plain white t-shirt. He looked so sexy, she thought to herself.
"Now," Sirius said, smiling, "what did you want to talk about."
Hermione surprised herself by saying, "Us." That isn't what she came to talk about.
Sirius raised his eyebrows. "Really?" Then his smile fell. "You're not thinking about turning back on what you said last night are you?"
"No," Hermione said quickly.
"Then what?"
Hermione bit her bottom lip nervously. How was she going to say this without coming across as a tart? Wait, this was the father of her baby. "Er…well, you see, last night I was doing some thinking. I don't feel right about keeping you from Sirina. I want you to be a major part of her life and to watch her grow up."
"Hermione, what are you saying?"
"I'm asking you whether you'd be willing to…um….move in with me," Hermione asked, looking at the floor for support. It offered none.
Sirius contained himself from doing cartwheels down the hall in glee. She was asking him to move in with her! This was the happiest moment of his life, well except for when he found out he had a daughter.
"I'd love to Hermione," Sirius told her. She looked up at him and smiled.
"But…um…," Sirius added after a thought, "should we tell the others that we're a couple first? I mean, this might come as a bit of a shocker to everyone but Harry."
"And Ginny," Hermione added softly. At seeing Sirius' confused look, she went on, "She figured it all out. I guess we were being a bit obvious."
Sirius chuckled. "Only to them I'd wager. They know us better than most."
"Yeah, let's…um…wait a couple of days before telling them. Get them used to seeing us together so it won't be that much of a surprise."
"Agreed. Oh yeah, I almost forgot, Molly had to do some things today so she won't be able to watch Sirina. I was hoping that you would let me take her."
Hermione smiled warmly at him. "Of course Sirius. You can watch her anytime."
"Do you care if I take her shopping? I was hoping to take her and show her around Hogsmeade. You know, show her some magical stuff."
"No, I don't mind. I have a lunch break around noon if you're not doing anything, maybe you can meet me and we'll have lunch together," Hermione suggested. "Of course, if you'd rather not, I'd understand."
Sirius stepped forward and pressed his lips lightly against hers. "We'll be there, love."
Hermione smiled. "Wonderful. Here you go," she said as she transferred Sirina into Sirius' arms. "Her bag with her bottle, diapers, and all the necessities is down on the kitchen table. Do NOT leave without it," Hermione stressed.
"I won't, I promise," Sirius answered.
"Don't give her over to strangers," Hermione continued. "And don't give her any sweets."
"Hermione," Sirius interrupted, "I know."
"Okay, I was just being safe. Knowing you, you'll probably be trying to teach her how to prank people all day. Don't do that!" she added after a thought.
Sirius kissed her. "You have to get to work. You don't want to be late."
"No, I don't. I've already been late enough."
"Then go. We'll see you around noon."
"I love you."
"I love you too, Hermione."
"My lord! My lord!"
"What news have you brought?"
"We have her location, my lord."
"Wonderful. Did you post someone there to watch her and watch her movements?"
"Yes, my lord. We placed Monomer and Jacobson there to watch her. They are there at this very moment."
"I want them there all the time. Tell them to watch the house carefully."
"Yes my lord. We also put Remara and Brinson in Diagon Alley to watch her."
"Switch people every couple days. We do not want to draw attention to ourselves. Not until everything is ready."
"Yes, my lord."
"In two weeks, we will start with the plan. Everything is finalized, we just have to put the first plan in motion. That is where she comes in."
"Will she die?"
"Not unless it is necessary."
"Necessary?"
"She does not have to die as long as she cooperates. I made a vow a long time ago that she would be mine, and she will."
"Yes, my lord."
"Now leave me. I wish to be alone."
"Yes, my lord."
A/N: Okay, that didn't come out as well as I had planned. It took me forever to think of something and I'm still not happy with it. But I just thought that I would update so that you guys would not kill me. I'm too young to die. So, I hope that you guys like it even though it sucks.
We scheduled for classes this morning and I am now screwed. I can't take my two foreign languages, I can only take one, so now I can not go to the college I wanted too. It sucks. And then, I had so many independent study slips! I have 4 IS classes and 4 regular classes. It was funny. Well, it was too me. I also have to take Chemistry and THAT SUCKS!
Okay, I'm going to stop complaining and get on to the prizes. Those who won the imaginary car are:
Mai Gamit, x day dreams x
The correct answer was: Preparation H. Weird, huh?
I can see where some of you would think viagra….if I was a guy, I would be embarrassed about not being able to get it up but that's just me.
Okay now for a new trivia question…. The winner gets a imaginary AC….it's hot today, so I wish I had more than one…. The question is….
Q: What is the oldest business in the United States founded in Constantinople in 1623?
Thank you to everyone who wished me a happy birthday! I had a very happy birthday with my 4 friends….
Did anyone else get confused by the new setup for the log in page on fanfic? I know I did…..
Thanks and PLEASE review!
Amaya