When things began to wind down Holly found it an excellent time to go outside and get some fresh air. She walked outside to the nice garden area and sat down on one of the stone benches near a water fountain. The stars were so pretty. Nothing could ruin this moment.
"Well, well, well, what do we have here?" A deep voice said coming toward her from inside. Correction, one thing could ruin this moment.
"What the hell are you doing here? Are you stalking me?" And that thing's name is Avrik Thane.
"No. I need your help." He came closer. Man did he look handsome. His strong frame, and his wide shoulders made him look bigger than his 6 foot 5 inch frame.
"Can't you see I'm at a wedding?"
"Yes."
"Then can't you owl me like a normal human being?"
"Holly, the Ministry sent me here…"
"I'm not working tonight, or tomorrow."
"I'm not asking you too…"He looked so sexy when he got frustrated.
"Yes you are. Then why the hell else would you be here? This is my best friends wedding and you will not be fucking this up…" she stood up so she could look him in the eyes better.
"Holly will you shut up for one minute so I can talk." they were staring daggers at each other.
"I'm sorry." she finally said sitting back down. He sat next to her.
"I didn't mean to yell."
"You don't mean a lot of things, but get on with it."
"I've joined your Ministry." This was the first time she realized that Avrik wasn't from around here. His hard Russian accent became harsher all of a sudden. He still spoke perfect English, but he seemed somehow different to her now.
"You did what?" She hoped she misunderstood him.
"I had to." Nope, he joined the Ministry all right.
"Please don't tell me your in my department and we're pairing up again."
"Well you don't have to sound so disappointed. No, well not really."
"Well then…why are you here?"
"I'm not in your department of Auror. I'm working on some other stuff. Bitch work. And I need some help."
"So the Ministry sent you my way? If you haven't noticed, I'm a bit busy with a little problem with you-know-who."
"This will take three nights at the most. And your boss suggest you. Because of your tracking skills." Holly looked at him. His brown eyes were intense.
That's one of the reasons she fell in love with him. His intensity. Avrik had this way of getting her going on pure adrenaline by one glance, one touch. "The Ministry wants me, us, to round up some of the more dangerous creatures in this area. And I need help."
"Dangerous creatures? What do you mean by "dangerous", a hippogriff could be dangerous if provoked, but you don't see them locked up."
"Werewolf's, Erumpent's, Veela's, and a few Trolls. But mostly Werewolf's." Avrik rattled of the names as if they were harmless bugs.
"Mostly Werewolf's?"
"Ok, all Werewolf's. I was kidding about the others."
"Why does the Ministry want to get rid of them?"
"Not necessarily get rid of them. But register them, so they can keep an eye out for them."
"I'll have to think about it Avrik."
"Understandable. I can see if your scared."
"I didn't say I was scared. I have to think about the morality of it."
"Fine. Look, we both know you're one of the best hunters ever. I need your help. I know working with me this soon isn't the best situation. But come on Holly. We were such an awesome team. I've changed, and if you still don't like me like this, I'll change some more I've missed you so much…"
"For once it's not about you Av.. I'll let you know by Wednesday."
"Wednesday?" He sounded upset.
"Do you want me to say "no" now? Because I will."
"Wednesday's fine. Owl me."
"I will. Goodbye Avrik."
"Bye." He apperated out, and Holly let out a loud sigh.
"Fuck." she said putting her head in her hands.
"What's wrong my lovely?" Sirius came and sat next to her handing her a glass of champagne. "I was wondering where my lovely went. Don't drink yet."
"Why?" "Forget Avrik, let's have some fun!" Holly's brain told her. She gave Sirius a sweet look.
"Because I want to celebrate something."
"And exactly what are we celebrating?"
"We'll get there. Did you get my note?"
"Which one? You've sent me a million of them." Her glass was looking awfully tempting right now.
"The last one."
"The one I got at work?"
"Yeah." He was moving slowly closer. His hair was falling in his face on one side.
"Yes." she took her hand and moved the hair out his face. They were leaning in to each other. Holly's hand remained on Sirius' cheek. His skin was smooth and warm. Their noses were practically touching.
"Holly I…"
"Shhh.." Holly closed the gap and kissed him first.
She felt his hand come up and rest on the back of her neck as their mouths moved together. They broke apart slowly. They just looked into each other's eyes for the longest time. Finally, he moved the hand that was on her neck to her lower back and gently pulled her into him, so she was now resting on him.
"Please." was all Sirius could come up with to say.
"Hmm." she turned to look at him.
"Run away with me."
"You really want to run away with me?"
"Yes. Holly, I've never been so serious in my life. Tonight." his eyes were dancing like the stars above them.
"I'm not running anywhere in these heels." she informed him pointing down to her feet. She stuck out her foot for dramatic effect.
"Then let's get married tomorrow."
"Tomorrow? Sirius…"
"Come on. We could get married tomorrow, then we could escape on my motorcycle, and live in Sweden."
"You want me to run away to Sweden with you?"
"Yes." She couldn't tell if he was serious or not.
"You want me to jump from friend to wife in a span of three months. Sirius, I can't jump that fast."
"I'll catch you. Alright, I can wait. How about next week?" they laughed.
"How about we go on a date first?"
"Ok, we go on a date, and then we elope to Sweden."
"Sirius." she couldn't help but smiling.
"Alright, alright." He moved her back into him. "What would I do with out you?"
"Probably be rotting in a cell in Azkaban."
"Not funny. I never want to be there."
"Not while I'm around." Holly and Sirius laughed at what Sirius could possibly do to land himself in Azkaban.
"So, you'll be my girlfriend then?"
"Yes."
"And we'll get married in a week?"
"No." she couldn't stop smiling.
"Ok, you can drink now." they touched glasses and drank the contents with in.