Disclaimer: All ideas are based on characters and events belonging to J.K. Rowling.
Calm Before the Storm
Chapter 19: Drama on the Train
"Come on! Get up, James!" Olivia pounded on her brother's door on the way down the hall. Everybody was rushing to get ready and make sure they weren't forgetting anything for their return to Hogwarts and the house was hectic.
The bedroom door in question flew open right as Sirius was passing it. "I'm up!"
Sirius stopped and James looked sheepish as he realized his sister was long gone. "Nice to know, mate. Now, it'd be nice if you could restore my hearing after that little outburst."
Not waiting for an answer, Sirius continued through the hall, down the stairs, and into the kitchen where Harold, Evelyn, and girls were starting breakfast. Evelyn hugged him and he kissed her cheek before taking a seat. "Do you have all your things together, Sirius?"
"Yep. All packed and even, if you can believe it, organized."
Minnie was hopping around serving everyone biscuits and eggs when James walked in. "It's so bloody early."
Olivia laughed as she hurriedly chewed her eggs. "You better get used to it again, Jamie. Classes start early."
Instead of answering James replied by sticking his tongue out and throwing a biscuit at her. "That was for trying to beat my door down all morning."
An hour later, everyone and their luggage was loaded into the vehicle taking them to King's Cross Station. The ride seemed to take forever for Sirius, seeing as Olivia was squished in beside him and he couldn't seem to stop his mind from wandering. He mentally kicked himself, he would be seeing Scarlett in less than an hour and he had to focus.
When they pulled into the parking lot, everybody quickly loaded their luggage onto carts and made their way toward Platform 9 3/4. They said their goodbyes to Evelyn and Harold before they each took turns entering the platform.
They were slightly running late so instead of getting to mingle a bit they had to head straight for the train. They found a n empty compartment not far down the train into which James and Sirius entered. The girls started to head on down the train to find their dorm mates, who they got along well with but weren't best friends, but James stuck his arm out to stop them. "Where are you two going?"
Olivia pushed his arm aside playfully. "We do have friends, you know?"
Sirius smirked knowingly. "I think Remus would definitely want you guys to stay."
Kiley looked pointedly at Olivia, who in reply sighed. "Fine. We'll sit with you guys and look like complete losers. Again."
Sirius fronted a distraught look as he stood, taking the girls trunks and lifting them into the luggage racks. "What do you mean, losers?"
Olivia smirked and took the seat beside him. "What else would you call someone who always sits with her brother and his friends?"
"Bloody lucky!"
Olivia laughed and shoved Sirius's shoulder right as Remus popped his head into the compartment. "I'm heading to the prefect's compartment for the meeting and then I'll be back."
Sirius laughed. "Moony, we know good and well you do that, why don't you just say you wanted to see if Kiley was in here?"
Remus and Kiley both showed a blush across their cheeks. Remus, though, didn't deny it as he stepped in and gave Kiley a quick kiss before making his exit to the prefect's meeting.
There was a small moment of silence before Peter stepped into the compartment. "Hey guys." He took a seat closest to the door on the opposite side of Olivia and Sirius.
James, who was sitting across from Sirius, against the window looked up at Peter. "Hey, Wormtail. How was your summer?"
Peter gave a cheesy grin. "Good. Like you said, hot Italian girls."
Olivia shook her head. For some reason the thoughts of Peter and hot girls just couldn't seem to stay in her mind at the same time. They just didn't fit together.
It wasn't long before they fell into comfortable conversation about the upcoming school year and ideas for pranks they might would pull. Sirius looked at the small group of friends fondly.
Peter. He was always an odd kid but somehow he just seemed to fit in and rounded off their group.
Kiley. She was like a firecracker, except around Remus that is. They seemed to just fit together perfectly and he was happy for them.
James. He was like his brother, had always been more of a brother to him that his actual brother had, and he would be totally lost without him.
Then last but definitely not least, Olivia. He couldn't help but stare at her every chance he got. He wanted so badly to just run his fingers through her hair, that now gently brushed her shoulders. He loved the way that her freckled nose slightly crinkled and her eyes sparkled when she laughed. Ever since James told him he would be ok if he was to ever be with Olivia, he had found it harder than ever to keep his distance and his will power was quickly slipping. He found himself making excuses to spend extra time with her and his mind kept playing and replaying different scenarios if he were to ever ask her out.
A knock at the compartment door jarred him out of his daydreams and he was looking into the face of his only obstacle, Scarlett. Wait, no. He liked Scarlett. He had to tell himself that after the scenario of Olivia laughing in his face quickly raced back through his mind.
She stepped into the compartment and her eyes glanced back and forth between Sirius and Olivia. "Sirius? I thought you were going to come find me when you got on the train."
Sirius rubbed the back of his head sheepishly as he tried to think of a better excuse than 'I forgot'. "Right. I was getting ready to, you just didn't give me time."
She stomped her foot in exasperation. "Sirius, the train has been moving for almost an hour now."
Sirius stood up, avoiding all eyes in the compartment, particularly Olivia's. "Right, then. What did you have in mind? Did you want to join us?"
A disgusted look crossed Scarlett's face quickly before she covered it up. "Of course not, I was thinking more like we could have a little alone time." Sirius tried to hide a sigh as he followed her out of the compartment and down the train. "What were you doing sitting with Potter anyway?"
Sirius looked at her confused. "What are you talking about? I always sit with James."
Scarlett rolled her eyes. "I'm talking about Olivia Potter."
Sirius vaguely wondered where she was leading him. "Oh. Well, why shouldn't I sit with her?"
Scarlett opened the door to an empty compartment in almost the very back of the train. "Sirius, we just had a fight over her a week ago and your hanging out with her again?"
Sirius ran a hand down his face. "I already told you, Scarlett. Nothing is going on. I'm not cheating on you. Why won't you believe me?"
Scarlett stared at him a moment before she shoved him back against the closed compartment door and placed her lips roughly against his.
He was caught off guard at first but warmed to her rhythm quickly. This could be exactly what he needed just to escape the thoughts of Olivia, even if momentarily. He heatedly threaded his fingers through her hair and quickened the pace of the kiss.
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James stared across the compartment at his sister, who had the unmistakable look of pain and rejection on her face. He was pissed. What the bloody hell was Sirius playing at? He knew that Sirius liked Olivia. Well, he hadn't heard the words leave his mouth but he knew his friend and he could just tell. They were going to have a serious talk later.
He looked at the door as he heard the trolley lady coming down the hall. Reaching in his pocket, he stepped outside and purchased a large selection of sweets for the whole compartment. Stepping back in he held out a chocolate frog. "Here Sis."
Olivia looked up startled. She hadn't even realized the trolley lady had come by. She took the frog gratefully with a small smile. "Thanks, Jamie."
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Sirius and Scarlett were panting heavily as the kisses got more heated as Scarlett started unbuttoning Sirius' shirt. Once it was fully undone, she slipped ran her hands down his chest, slightly scrapping her nails causing Sirius to groan. She let her hands wander on down until they reached his belt which she immediately began working on.
Upon hearing his pants unzip Sirius came back to his senses. He gently pulled Scarlett's hands up and fixed his pants and belt.
Scarlett looked at him confused. "I don't understand, Sirius."
He sighed. "We can't do this Scarlett, especially not here."
Anger flashed through her eyes. "Does this have anything to do with her?"
Sirius pulled at his hair angerly. "Why do you blame my every action on Olli?"
She glared at him. "Olli?"
Sirius shook his head in frustration, "Yea, Olli. So what? Why are you so jealous of her?"
Not answering, she stood up and stormed out of the compartment, slamming the door behind her.
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Olivia sat quietly listening to the conversations around her. Remus had rejoined them and was cozily sitting with Kiley discussing a book he had read since they had last seen each other. James and Peter was playing a round of exploding snap and James would occasionally shift his glance toward her.
She was disappointed with herself. What had she expected to happened, Sirius dump Scarlett on the spot and confess his undying love for her? Who was she kidding?
She looked up as Sirius reentered the compartment. He looked considerably worse than when he had left and had obviously been snogging. As hard as she tried to keep them back, she felt hot tears start to well up behind her eyes. When he took his seat beside her, she couldn't help it as the tears started to fall. She quickly stood and rushed out of the compartment, hoping nobody noticed.
Sirius stood to go after he but James stopped him, giving him a pointed look. "Let me. I think you've done enough."
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Author's Note: Hope you guys like it! Lots and lots of reviews please!
talyag - I think a lot of people can relate to the clueless girl complex. :P
ForeverTeamEdward13 - I'm getting there. Trying not to rush anything but it will come. lol
prettyinpunk66 - You'll just have to wait and see! ;)
sakuno101 - Remus is definitely adorable and I wanted to give him some more attention. I'm glad you liked it. And though she will always have to be there since they are in the same year, her part will definitely decrease eventually.
Megan O'Farrell - Yea, I was hoping everyone could relate to her at some point or another. Glad you like it!
Rockchick29 - Thanks! Glad you like it. :)
random. spanish .girl - Yea, I'm loving the protective sensitive brother/sister relationship. lol Glad you like it!