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Calm Before the Storm

Chapter 6: Disaster

All through dinner, Olivia hardly ate a bite. "What's wrong, sis?"

"What?" She looked up from her plate, realizing that her lack of attention had been noticed by the worse possible person. "Nothing, James. Just a bit distracted. We've got a huge Charms essay due tomorrow and I've been putting it off."

Remus looked confused, "That's not like you, Livey. Do you need help?"

"Thanks, Remus, but I'll get it finished." Seeming satisfied, Remus turned back to Peter and continued their previous conversation about Astronomy. Kiley elbowed Olivia in the ribs and gave her a questioning look. Olivia, quietly and briefly, told her about the upcoming meeting with Lucius.

"Are you going to?"

"What? No. Kiley, I'm fourteen."

"Olivia, think about how many girls in our year have already shagged someone or another. Are you ready?"

"No. No, not at all."

"Then tell him. And whatever you do, don't let him persuade you. This is something that has to be done on your own time, when your ready."

"Oi, what're you two whispering about over there?"

"What's it to you, Mr. Black?"

Sirius gave a pouty face in response which resulted in him being laughed at by not only Olivia and Kiley but also by James, Remus, and Peter. It seemed like no time and students were starting to clear the hall. Olivia's stomach felt like it was tied in a knot and she wasn't sure if she could even make the walk to the dungeons. She stood, making the excuse to her brother that she was going to the library, and made her way to the entrance hall.

Lucius, seeing her rise, waited a few minutes before he himself rose and followed her out of the hall. He found her near the entrance to the dungeons, looking like she was about to pass out. "Are you ok, love?" He cleared the few feet between them in two simple strides and wrapped her up in his arms. "Come on, we can talk when we get there."

Olivia simply nodded and let him lead her deeper into the dungeons. They passed several students on the way, all Slytherins, but after a while of walking they started thinning out and before long, they quit passing anybody. Lucius was right, it was chilly down here. He led her to a classroom that she assumed used to be used regularly but looked like it hadn't been touched in decades.

Lucius used a cleaning charm and cleared off a few desks, including the old teachers desk. It was this long, mahogany desk that he led her too and lifted her onto. She sat with her legs hanging over the side and Lucius stepped between them and put his hands on either side of her body. "Now, why don't you tell me what's bothering you?"

Olivia sighed and looked into Lucius' eyes. She then put on a brave face and swallowed her nerves, "Nothing, Lucius. I was just nervous we'd get caught coming. But we're here now. That's all that matters, right?"

Olivia took Lucius' hands and pulled him toward her, placing his hands around her back. Their lips met passionately and it was like a fire was lit. She really did think she loved Lucius. She couldn't believe he made her feel this way. She never thought anyone would ever make her feel the way he did. She wrapped her hands behind his neck in his long, blonde hair and he deepened the kiss.

Lucius brought his hand around and placed it on the top of her thigh and she momentarily stiffened. He slowed the kiss but didn't move his hand, trying to get her comfortable again. After he felt her relax and melt back into the kiss he started rubbing the top of her leg. He then brought his other hand around and wrapped her legs around his waist, pulling her tightly against himself.

Olivia knew she needed to stop him but it just felt so good. His tongue worked magic against hers as they each wrestled for dominance. Olivia was brought harshly back to reality, however, when she felt just how excited Lucius was. His member was hard as a rock and pressing firmly against her. She panicked and shoved him backward. His eyes jerked open in surprise as he gave her a look of confusion.

"Olivia, what.."

"I'm sorry, Lucius." She felt the tears start to well up in her eyes.

He looked at her and looked down at his very apparent arousal before running a hand through his hair. "What's wrong, Olivia? I thought you wanted this."

"I'm sorry, Lucius, I'm just not ready." Yep, those were definitely tears.

Lucius looked around frustrated before slamming a hand down on one of the abandoned desks. Momentarily, Olivia remember Hogsmeade and the look that had flashed through his eyes. "If your not ready now, when do you think you'll be ready? I'm leaving Hogwarts, Olivia. This is my last year. We're not going to get many more chances."

"It's not exactly something I can plan." Olivia pulled her knees to her chest and looked out the dirty window to try and hide the tears from Lucius. He turned around and started to make his way out of the classroom. "Where are you going?"

Stopping, but not turning around, he grabbed the door handle. "A man has needs, Olivia. I have something I now have to take care of. You should be getting back to Gryffindor tower before curfew."

And with that, he walked out leaving Olivia sitting on a desk, miserable and alone, crying into her legs and not wanting to move. After she had released all the tears that would come, she stood and tried to recompose herself before she started out of the dungeon.

She knew there was no way she'd be able to go back to the common room in the shape she was in without arousing questions so she decided to take a walk to the kitchens. James had shown her how to access the fruit picture last year and ever since it had become a slight refuge. Upon entering she was bombarded by the usual group of house elves, all eager to please her. Toward the back of the group, one particular one caught her eye, it appeared to be female and was slightly smaller than the others. She fought her way through the group until she was standing directly in front of Olivia.

"Hello, Miss. Can I please help Miss?"

Olivia couldn't help but smile at the adorable little, overeager, house elf. "I'd like some hot chocolate, please."

The little house elf nodded her head frantically and led Olivia to a little table off to the side to wait for her hot chocolate. It didn't seem like two minutes had even passed when the house elf returned, steaming cocoa and all.

After assuring the house elves she was well taken care of, Olivia started recounting what had happened between her and Lucius. The warm liquid felt amazing trailing down her throat and seemed to help her think. She was scared. Scared that she'd blew it and Lucius wouldn't give her another chance. Scared that he would move on to find someone that would give him what he wanted. Hell, that could be about any girl in the school. Lucius wasn't exactly ugly. She didn't even really udnerstand why Lucius had chosen her to begin with. She wasn't near as pretty as a lot of the other girls that walked the halls, she wasn't even at the top of her year. It just didn't really make sense.

"Knut for your thoughts?" Olivia jerked upon hearing the voice, spilling her cocoa in the process. "This doesn't look like the library."

"Sirius. What're you doing down here?" She looked around for a towl but Sirius was faster, and thinking clearer. He pulled out his wand and cleaned the mess up with a simple spell. The house elves quickly replaced her cocoa, adding another cup for Sirius as he took a seat on the other side of the table from her.

Sirius chuckled, "I could ask you the same thing. I just came to grab a snack. You know me, never full." Olivia smiled. That did fit Sirius perfectly. It seemed like the boy was a bottomless pit at times. "So, do you want to tell me whats wrong?"

Olivia's smile slipped as she tried to look anywhere but at Sirius. "I'm fine, Sirius. Don't worry about it."

Of course, though, Sirius wasn't about to let it drop so easily. "You know I'll worry, Olivia. Your my friend. I want to help."

Olivia felt her eyes starting to well up again. "Theres nothing you can do Sirius. I'll be fine."

"Olivia." She knew she couldn't look at him, it'd be her undoing. "Olivia." Damn. She looked at him and immediately the tears started to fall. Sirius rushed around the table and pulled her into a hug, holding her against him as she soaked his shirt with her tears. "What's wrong, Livey? Talk to me, please."

Through her sobs she was able to recount to Sirius all the events that had happened between her and Lucius. She didn't exactly know why she was telling him, but she did know that it felt good to have someone else know and it felt even better to be comforted over it.

Sirius stayed silent through the whole thing. The only thing going through his mind being that he wanted to kill Lucius. He held her tightly against him until she finished her story then he held her back at arms' length and wiped the tears from her face. The look she gave him broke his heart. He couldn't stand this. He wanted to hex Malfoy into next year.

"Please. Please don't tell James."

He nodded and pulled her back against him as a fresh wave of tears hit. It took almost fourty-five minutes for Olivia to cry herself out but Sirius held her and comforted her the entire time. When she finally settled down he lead her into her seat and asked the house elves for a fresh mug of cocoa.

"I'm so sorry, Sirius, I.."

"Shh. No, Olivia. You have nothing to be sorry for."

"I don't know what to do, Sirius. I think I blew it with Lucius."

Sirius stopped his mug halfway to his mouth. "What? Olivia, you still want to be with him after this?"

She looked at Sirius, slightly confused. "Of course I do. I know you don't understand Sirius, but he makes me feel special. Nobodys ever made me feel special before."

Sirius sighed. She was young. Malfoy was getting ready to head out into the world, a man. From what Sirius knew, he was the first to really show her any affection, besides family. He did understand. He made her feel important. But he wished she realized she was so much more than what she gave herself credit for. "Olivia, you deserve so much better than what you received tonight. You are special and one day, you'll find someone who can make you feel special and loved and who will treat you like you deserve to be treated."

Olivia wiped her eyes. What Sirius was saying would be nice, but she didn't think it'd ever happen. Not to her, anyway. "Thank you, Sirius. For everything."

Sirius smiled and placed his hand over hers. "Come on now, it's getting late and we better be getting back." They stood up and Olivia gave Sirius another hug of thanks. She started walking toward the door but Sirius stopped her. "If you ever need me, for anything. Just let me know, ok? If you ever need to talk to someone, or just need someone to listen, you can count on me."

Olivia smiled and nodded a thanks. She liked this protective side of Sirius, he made her feel safe. She opened the portrait hole and they walked back to the common room together, Sirius' arm protectively around her shoulders and a steely look in his eye as he watched for Malfoy, imagining exactly what he'd like to do to him.

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Author's Note: Please review and let me know what you think. -PJ