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Calm Before the Storm

Chapter 15: Talks and Dancing

A week later, on Saturday night, the party was in full swing. The Potter's parlor was covered in decorations of Gryffindor colors, though several of the guests were from other houses, and the drinks and food seemed endless.

Everybody seemed to be having a good time, dancing and laughing. Kiley and Remus were sitting together, enjoying each others company.

Kiley shyly laid her hand over his. "I'm so glad you got to come today."

Remus smiled endearingly. "I wouldn't have missed this for the world." He reached up and brushed her bright red hair out of her eyes and behind her ear. "I've missed seeing you."

Kiley blushed and looked down. "Your so sweet, Remus."

He grinned at her shyness before gently taking her hand in his as the next song started. "Do you want to dance?"

She stood with him as he led her onto the dance floor. He put his hands around her waist and she wrapped her arms around his neck, resting her head on his shoulder. They danced slowly, with Remus leading, through several songs. They were so engrossed with each other they didn't even notice the looks and smiles they were receiving from their friends, one being Sirius. He was happy that Remus had found somebody to be happy with and was enjoying seeing the two together.

Scarlett tugged on Sirius' arm. "Come on. I haven't seen you all summer and you barely wrote, can't we dance?"

Sirius smiled down at her before holding out his arm for her to loop her own through. He had wrote her throughout the summer, multiple times. He had wrote until his hand cramped but every time she wrote back she always asked for a longer reply than the previous. They reached the Potter's dance floor and he started leading her through the music.

Five songs later, Scarlett excused herself to get a drink. Sirius walked over to lean against the wall while he waited for her to return. Olivia seemed to come out of nowhere to lean beside him. He jumped at her sudden presence but couldn't help letting a huge smile slip when he realized who it was. "So how do you think the party's going?"

Olivia smirked. "I think its going pretty good. Have you caught a glimpse of Remus and Kiley yet?"

"Yea, they are cute together."

Olivia looked up to see him staring at Remus and Kiley with what she could have swore was a look of longing. "What's wrong, Sirius?"

He sighed and gave a sad smile. "Nothing really. It's just seeing the two of them like that, so happy I mean, makes me wish I had that with somebody."

Olivia thought over what he was telling her. He had only really opened up to her a handful of times and she was cherishing the moment. "What about you and Scarlett?"

Sirius began fiddling with his shirt buttons. "Don't get me wrong, I like Scarlett, but I don't really believe that her and me are meant to last forever. She tries to understand me, I guess, it's just not easy for me to open up to her. I want to be with somebody that is easy for me to talk to and who also excepts me for exactly who I am, faults and all."

Olivia smiled up at him. "You'll find that somebody, Sirius. Your a great guy, any girl would kill to have you, you just have to take your pick."

Sirius reached out his hand for her to take. "Fancy a dance?"

She looked at him uncertainly. "Won't Scarlett get mad?"

"She's off getting a drink. Come on, just one dance."

He stuck his lip out in the most adorable pouty fashion and she couldn't help but laugh and set her hand in his. He led her onto the dance floor and they started dancing in circles. He really didn't know why he had told her everything he had told her, but it had just came out. At least he didn't completely show her his heart, at least he didn't tell her that she was the one he wanted. She was the easiest girl he had ever been able to open up to. Hell, she was the only girl he had been able to open up to.

He wrapped his arm a little tighter around her waist. "Have you been feeling ok? I mean...you know, after what happened?"

She slightly stiffened in his arms and he was scared he'd scared her off but was relieved to feel her relax again. "'It still stings."

He took in her thoughtful look and slightly rubbed her back as they danced. "Sickle for your thoughts?"

She gave a bitter grin. "I just really thought that he loved me. Sometimes I just can't believe how dense I was."

"It's not your fault, Olli. You were just able to see the very slim nice side of a complete jerk." Noticing that her mood was falling he decided to change the subject. "Can you believe Evans actually showed up?"

She threw her head back and laughed loudly. "I know, poor girl. You'd have thought she'd of known better. I don't think poor James has left her alone at all tonight. We should probably go save her later."

"Excuse me, what are you doing?" They both turned to see a not too happy looking Scarlett.

They pulled away from each other and Sirius reached out to take Scarlett's hand. "We were just dancing."

Before the moment could get anymore awkward, Olivia decided she should excuse herself. "I'll see you later, Sirius, I'm going to go rescue Evans. Have a nice night, Scarlett."

Scarlett immediately took Olivia's place in Sirius' arms as they started dancing again. "So what did she mean 'she'd see you later'?"

Sirius could sense the jealousy rolling off of Scarlett. "I guess she meant she'd see me around the house."

"Oh, your staying to help clean up? I could help too."

Ohhhhh. He had forgotten to mention to her the fact that he lived here now... "Actually Scarlett, I'm uhh...I'm living here now."

She stopped dancing and backed away from him. "What? Your living with Olivia Potter?"

Hmm. This wasn't going going as he expected, and he had expected it to go bad. "With her and her family. I needed a place to stay, Scarlett, and they took me in."

"And you didn't think to come to me or even tell me?"

"Scarlett, James is my brother and his parents have always been good to me. I'm sorry I didn't tell you, but it's really not that big of a deal."

He tried to pull her back into his arms but she pulled away again. "Your living with Olivia Potter."

He sighed. She just wasn't getting it. "And her family. They took me in when I needed them. Why are you getting so upset over this?"

Scarlett sighed and reluctantly stepped back into his arms. "You still should have told me."

Sirius wrapped his arm around her, happy that she had calmed down. "Yes, I should have, and I'm sorry."

That seemed to pacify her for the time being as she leaned her head against his chest as they danced.

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"Potter, would you leave me alone!" Lily had reluctantly come to the party as a favor to Scarlett and ever since she had stepped through the door James had been constantly asking her to dance.

Olivia watched them as she crossed the room. She didn't really know Lily Evans but she couldn't help but resent her for causing her brother so much heartache. At the moment though, she kind of felt sorry for her. James really did lay it on extra thick.

She stepped up grabbed James hand, looking at Lily pointedly. "Come on Jamie, I want to dance."

He looked at her and looked back at Lily longingly. "But..."

Lily shot a grateful look to Olivia. "No, no, go on Potter. I want to get myself a drink anyway."

James perked up. "I'll get you one."

Olivia was quicker, though, and jerked his hand. "She's capable of getting her own drink, James, now come on."

After she was finally able to get James away from Lily, even she seemed to be having fun. It was after one in the morning when everybody started clearing out. Sirius led Scarlett to the fireplace, where she would floo home. "I hope you'll write me."

"You know I will, but school will be starting back soon and we'll see each other every day."

She caught him off guard as she kissed him on the lips, though it was a pleasant surprise. He leaned in to deepen the kiss but she pulled away. "Something to think about." She took the floo powder from the bowl he was holding before throwing it into the fireplace and flooing home.

Remus and Kiley were also saying their goodbyes. He hugged her close and kissed the top of her head. She smiled at him before blushing and looking down. "I had an amazing time tonight, Remus."

He put his hand under her chin and lifted her face so he could meet her eyes. "Would you like to join me for dinner before school starts back?"

"I'd love to."

"Great. I'll send you an owl with the exact details."

She smiled and kissed his cheek before he, too, flooed home.

After everybody had left that was leaving and the parlor had been cleaned, Olivia, Kiley, James, and Sirius made their way upstairs for bed. Saying their good nights to each other, they headed to their respective rooms, Kiley staying in one of the guest rooms.

Olivia entered her room, ready to get changed and dive in bed but upon flipping the light switch, she froze. On her desk sat Lucius' noble looking owl with a letter in his mouth, addressed to her.

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