SOOOOOOOOOOO SORRY! I'm so sorry it took so long. I feel really bad about it, but it's up now! Please review!
Sam
Lily, Kaelin, and I sit in the living room discussing baby showers and nurseries, when the boys pop in. The loud crack scares Kaelin half to death, and she falls off the couch screaming.
"I hate aparating!" she cries from the ground. Sirius and James laugh, and Remus tries to help her up, but she crosses her arms and refuses. Sirius puts his arm around him and sits on the couch innocently.
The timer on the oven begins beeping loudly, and Kaelin jumps up. "The chicken!" we say in unison. Sirius and James give us horrified glances.
"You cooked?" Sirius says. His eyes widen.
"We're all going to die!" James goes on dramatically.
"Shut up!" Kaelin and I shout. I jump up from the couch, and we open the oven. The chicken appears to be fine, so I take it out, remembering the oven mitts this time, and set it on the table.
Kaelin grabs the rest of the food, and everyone sits down. Kaelin is fidgeting with her hands a looks nervous. I notice Remus touch her arm softly, and she relaxes some. I understand how it can be scary to tell everyone about the engagement. I'd be scared to tell Lily, James, and Sirius too.
Thankfully, she doesn't have to. Sirius sees the ring first, and his eyes widen. The diamond isn't small, so it's only a matter of seconds before James and Lily see it too. The lights reflect off the ring making it shine.
"OHMYGOSH!" Lily exclaims jumping up and tackling Kaelin. Rmus looks very uncomfortable with all the attention he and Kaelin are getting. James and Sirius aren't much help.
"Our little kids have grown up Prongs!" Sirius cries wiping a fake tear from his eye. James shakes his head sadly.
"I remember when little Monny used to be scared of the dark, and he'd make you and I stay up until he fell asleep," James says. I notice Remus turn slightly red.
"And remember that time Kaelin first learned about the invisibility cloak? And you scared her, and she-" Sirius began.
"Ok that's enough!" Kaelin inturrupts. "Let's eat!" Nobody needs telling twice, and soon everyone is devouring the chicken.
"So Kaelin, when did this happen?" Lily asks.
"Last night," she says quietly.
"Oh, and you didn't think to share that when I told you my big news this morning?" Lily cries, then slaps a hand over her mouth. The boys are looking at her curiously. Remus, being the smart one, takes one look at her, and smiles.
"Congragulations Lily," he says calmly. James and Sirius looked confused.
Lily laughs nervously, and I know this is not the way she planned on telling James. "Hey James, I'm pregnant," she says giggling. James' jaw hits the floor-literally. His chair leans back slowly before collapsing into the floor. He doesn't move.
"Congratulations Lily flower!" Sirius says ignoring his half dead best friend on the ground. "It's about time!" Lily rolls her eyes and kneels on the floor beside her husband.
"James?" she says. "James wake up." James doesn't move. His mouth is open slightly, and the chair is crushed under his body.
"PRONGS!" Sirius screams jumping his water all over James. After a few minutes of coughing and spluttering and fists flying through the air, James is standing up and staring at Lily.
This looks pretty familiar actually. I faintly remember something similar happening back in third year, when James learned what us girl have to go through every month. He never has been one to handle these things very well.
"Y-you're pregnant?" he says in awe. "H-how?" He looks shocked. Sirius, being the guy he is, proceeds to explain to James exactly "how."
"Well you see Jamsie, when a mommy and a daddy love each other very much," he begins.
"Shut up Sirius," James says. "When?" He looks back at Lily.
"Found out just this morning," she says smiling. "I'm about three weeks into it."
"Only nine months to go!" Sirius puts in unhelpfully. "Hey! Can you name it after me?"
"No! Name it after me!" Kaelin and I both shout.
"I haven't even thought about names actually," Lily says. "It's way too early for that."
"We need to get you home, and in bed right now. I'll pick up some ice cream on the way home," James says taking action. He grabs his wife's hand and practically drags her away apparating once they're out the door. I sigh. James has no idea what he's getting into.
"Our girls grow up so fast!" Sirius whines. I sigh again. I'm the only one who doesn't have amazing news. I think back to my conversation with Kaelin earlier. Maybe she's wrong. Maybe Sirius doesn't want the same thing as me. Maybe he doesn't love me anymore.
Sirius
Lily's news is great, and I'm happy for her and James. Kaelin and Remus too, but I already suspected that one. Everyone is very excited about everything, but I can't help but notice the look on Sam's face. I think Kaelin noticed it too. As I watch her smiling for her friends, I finger the small box in my pocket.
Is now the right time? Or should I wait, and make it more romantic? Should I tell her, so she won't be left out? Or is it too sudden. Sam's never been the most romantic girl, but I have a feeling this should be special. So is tonight special enough? Or should I wait?
The battle continues to rage inside my head as I weigh my options. James and Lily are gone now, but I noticed James wink at me before he left. He's the only one who knows my plans. Kaelin and Sam are discussing weddings and baby showers, and Remus kisses Kaelin before leaving.
I hover in the background for a while, until Kaelin decides to go to bed. I'm left with Sam all alone. I don't think she realizes I'm still here as she goes into the dining room to clean up the mess we left. Now I know something's wrong. Sam would never willingly clean up unless something was bothering her. I inch up behind her and grab her by the waist. She shrieks, and I spin her around pressing my lips onto hers.
I can feel her smiling, and I pull away. She smells strongly of raspberries. Must be that perfume Kaelin got her. "Need some help?" I ask. She just giggles, and turns back to the task at hand.
Being a muggleborn, Sam often forgets she can use magic for this type of thing. With a flick of my wand, all the dirty dishes are piled in the sink, and the extra food is in the fridge.
"I always forget about that spell," she says smiling. "Thanks." In about ten more minutes, the rest of the house is straightened up, and Sam looks worn out from all the excitement. It's now or never.
"Sam, I've wanted to tell you something for a while now," I begin. She cocks her head slightly, and I know I have her full attention. "It's funny really, how many times I've tried to tell you, but the words won't come out."
"What is it?" she questions looking confused. I sigh and pull out the small black box from my pocket. I slowly get down on my knee, and Sam gasps.
She looks about to cry as I say, "Sam, will you marry me?" For one hart stopping moment, she's silent. My heart flips, and I'm terrified of her answer. I consider apparating away then and there.
"Yes," she whispers, and I almost fall over. She said yes? She said yes! I jump up and pull her into a hug. I kiss her, and the moment is perfect. It couldn't have gone any better. "Kaelin's going to flip," she remarks pulling away.
I wouldn't expect anything different," I say laughing. "Let's tell everyone tomorrow. You tell the girls, and I'll tell James and Remus. We can both tell Peter when he gets back." She nods smiling.
"I love you," she whispers resting her head on my chest. I wish I could stay forever, but Remus will probably come looking for me if I'm gone too long.
"I love you too," I say pulling away. She waves, and I apparate back to my flat. Best night of my life, and it couldn't have gone any better.
What happens next? I can't just end it like this. Next chapter will be huge just saying. Something major is going to happen!
