Chapter 4: A Short Goodbye
Sirius sat on the bed as she walked out. He was shocked by her behavior; she left almost immediately after admitting she still loved him and wanted to marry him.
She's terrified of you a voice in his head said. She's afraid that something may have happened to you while in prison and you've gone evil. She's afraid…
"Yeah, I got that…" he said quietly to the voice in his head. "I know she's scared of me, but she doesn't want to be."
What am I doing? I'm endangering her life just so I could see a friendly face. I can't do this. I love her too much to do this! I need to get out of here. Sirius stood up and listened at the door. He heard her door click and then she crawled into bed. Sirius carefully opened the door and walked out into the hallway. He walked into the bathroom and threw water on his face. I need to leave.
NO! You can't just leave her! She's the only one who believed you for twelve years! You can't just leave without saying goodbye! A little voice screamed at him.
Sirius walked back to the bedroom. Rummaging through piles of parchment, he finally found a blank piece and a quill.
Cassie
I'm sorry for leaving like this but I couldn't put you in danger. Thank you for what you did for me tonight. I'm more grateful than you could even imagine. I promise to be in touch, but I can't stay here.
I hope you don't mind, but I took some bread and a small amount of food from the pantry. I'll pay you back, I promise.
Cassie, I'm sorry. I should have told you this sooner. I miss you deeply. I love you Cassiopeia.
Yours fondly,
Sirius
With a quick signing of the note, he put it on the pillow. She'll find it in the morning he thought.
Sirius quietly walked to the kitchen and grabbed some bread and a small bag of cereal from the pantry. He stuffed it into a small bag he'd found and apparated away from the flat. And away from the woman he loved.