A/N: Alright, a warning you guys: this chapter is a short one! I just wanted to give you guys another update this week and I'm not sure I can manage a third one! However, the next one is going to be longer, I swear! One of my reviewers wanted to see a cute scene between James & Aurelia, and who am I to deny you guys that? So, here it is, hope you like it!

"Promise me you'll come back immediately if she tries anything like this again," James mumbled softly into her neck.

They were lying on his bed in the Potter house, his arms wrapped securely around her, neither of them accepting the fact that she probably should've left over an hour ago. It was past midnight, and the evening had passed quickly given all the arguments that had taken place. First, Aurelia and James had argued about the fact that she was moving back to her parents. Then James had argued with Sirius for allegedly flirting with Aurelia. Then the two boys had spent hours in Sirius' room, supposedly working things out. The young witch had no clue as to what had been said between the pair, but quite frankly, so long as they were back to being friends, she was happy. Either way, she didn't believe it for a second, that thought lingering at the back of her mind; Sirius Black could not be harbouring a crush on her. It was a ridiculous accusation on James' account, and she had come to the conclusion that he was simply jealous of the fact that they had something terrible in common that made him feel left out.

"She would only follow me," the girl replied, truthfully. Her mother wasn't known to give up very easily.

"The wards will let you in, not her."

"I don't think that would stop her."

"You'd be safe, at least, with us."

She didn't know whether he was right or wrong, but she did feel safe with him, in his arms, where she was now. That had to count for something; she knew it did.

"Lia?"

"Yes?"

"Do you promise?"

"Yes, alright, alright. I promise, if you promise to play nice with your best mate."

"Deal."

Aurelia stayed there with him for another good twenty minutes, before dragging herself out of his bed at a quarter to one. Her mother would be furious, but for these precious moments with him, it was worth it. She wasn't sure how long her parents would hold up their promise that she could come and go as she wanted, and thus, she had no idea how much more she'd be able to see James this summer. It broke her heart to leave him just then, slowly walking towards the bedroom door.

"I'll see you soon," she mumbled turning around to meet those beautiful hazel eyes of his, and his dejected face.

"And if they won't let me leave, then you can always come to Yorkshire and stir up the cauldron a bit," she added with a weak grin, earning one of his in response.

"Your mother would love that, wouldn't she?"

"I think you would love that. Her-not so much."

As soon as she had turned around and put her hand on the door handle, he was out of bed, his arms wrapped around her from behind.

"Don't leave," he whispered into her hair, his words forcing her to turn around and wrap her arms around him, holding on to him as though her life depended on it.

She didn't know why saying goodbye was so difficult this time. Perhaps it was because of the lingering feeling that she wouldn't see him again before term started, or because of how she had gotten so used to having him close these past couple of days. Either way, it was near impossible to leave that house, to leave his embrace.

"I wish I could stay," she whispered in response, placing a soft kiss on his lips; one that quite immediately developed into a more desperate one, a pleading one. By the time she pulled away from him they were already halfway back to the bed, faces flushed and fingers entwined.

"James," she complained, with a slight grin on her face, well aware of the fact that it wasn't entirelyhis fault that she was unable to leave.

"That is not the way I'd like to hear you say my name right now, but fine. I will let you leave," he joked, although Aurelia could tell that he meant every word as he dramatically took his hands off her and placed them firmly behind his back.

"I'll miss you," she mumbled, placing another soft peck on his lips, earning a growl from the young wizard.

"You're not making this easy, love. Better leave now before I change my mind," he warned, a hint of disappointment in his voice as he held his hands firmly behind his back.

"Alright, alright, I'm going. Love you."

"Oh, sod it!" he exclaimed at her words, his soft and determined lips back on hers only moments later.

While she most definitely didn't want to, she pulled away from him once again, her hands softly pushing at his chest.

"Goodbye, James."

"Bye, love."

"What in Salazar's name have you been up to?!"

Aurelia should've expected her mother to wait up for her. In fact, after the bomb she had dropped on her parents just before leaving, she should've expected them to hunt her down at the very least.

"I don't care just how pure this so-called boyfriend's blood is; this behaviour of yours is completely unacceptable! You are ruining any marriage prospects you might have with this obscene lack of respect for your virtue. Needless to say, you are grounded."

There was no use arguing, refusing or explaining. Ambrosia Fawley had clearly made up her mind, and as a result, Aurelia had yet another terrible summer holiday ahead of her. It was nothing out of the ordinary. And perhaps the issue was that she had expected something out of the ordinary. As long as she was under seventeen, and still living with her parents, nothing was going to change for the better. She was stuck abiding under their rules, which most probably revolved around her spending the whole summer alone in Yorkshire.

She went to bed that night, wishing she hadn't gone back home to her parents, although the consequences of that may have been worse. The problem was, she had only been away from him for less than an hour, and she already missed him. Just the thought of surviving another six weeks without seeing him, was unbearable. And yet, it was one she was going to have to get used to.

A/N: So I know this was short, but I hope you enjoyed the fluffiness and romance! However, Aurelia is back living in her parents' house, and she is grounded! How will their relationship survive the summer if they don't see each other? What do you guys think? Please do let me know if you enjoy this story by favoriting, following and reviewing! It really does mean the world to me. And I swear I read (and smile ridiculously) at every single review, and your feedback is what makes writing worth my while! Thanks again to all of my readers, you are amazing!