Title: Yes
Rating: PG
"You know you mean everything to me, right?"
"Yes. Sirius, where are you going with this?"
"I just...I..."
James watched as Sirius moved to grab something from the bedside table.
"Siri?"
"James, you are my life. No one could ever mean as much to me as you do. I'm tired of trying to please everyone. Forget your parents' wishes, James, and think about what you want." James stared at the golden band in Sirius's outstretched palm. "I love you, James Potter, and I want nothing more than to spend the rest of my life with you. Will you marry me?"
"I...I..."
Sirius stared long and hard at the stuttering boy beside him.
"I understand, James."
"Siri, I love you too, but..."
"I can't do this, James!" Sirius exploded. "I can't keep meeting with you in the shadows when all I want is to be able to walk down the halls with your hand in mine! I can't take it! I love you, blast it all! I can't...I refuse to hide it anymore!"
"…then give me the ring," James whispered.
"I...what did you say?"
"Give me the ring."
Hesitantly, Sirius handed over the simple band.
"I know it's not much. I couldn't quite afford the one I wanted to get you..."
"It's beautiful," James smiled through his tears as he slipped it on. "I'd be proud to wear it."
"So...that's a yes?"
James smiled.
"Yes."