Blue Suede Shoes

Disclaimer: Inspiration has returned to me. I just ate a chocolate granola bar. Ah, the goodness of chocolate. It never fails. Now, I left the last chapter on a serious note, you know Sal slugging Sirius and all. So let's get this show on the road! I own anything that no one has a claim to. :)

Practice was pretty intense. James had a seeker escort Sirius to Madame Pomfrey, the new nurse at the school. His nose would not stop bleeding. He never saw my fist coming. Just one sharp punch and suddenly everything was bloody, including my fist. I really didn't care. James had me batting bludgers for an extra hour after practice. It didn't feel like a punishment. I just took my anger out on the bludgers that dared to come near me. Victor pretty much flew out of my way throughout practice. Afterwards, when I landed after the extra hour, James placed a hand on my shoulder, his expression brotherly. "Good job." He and I strolled up to the castle.

Two steps inside and I was assaulted by Lily and Hannah. Those two grabbed my arms and started running for Gryfindor tower. Do you know why? Because an angry mob of girls were coming after me. That's right; Sirius' fan club was coming after me to burn me at the stake for laying a finger on their precious angel.

"Did you really punch Sirius in the eye?" Hannah asked, puffing as she said the password to the fat lady. She continued before I could say anything. "Everyone's saying how you punched him so hard his eye popped out and is now dangling in his hand! What did he do to you? Did he hurt you in anyway?" Her face flushed with outrage. "Did he make a pass at you? I wouldn't be surprised you know! Before we left for spring break, he had Melody salivating on his lap throughout the afternoon and by nightfall he had Darlene! I'll strangle him with my own hands I will! You watch!!"

Ah, my feisty avenging angel. Talkative yes, but ever-avenging angel. Lily silently looked at me, rubbing circles on my lower back. She tipped her head to look up at me. "Are you still angry?" I gave a brisk nod. She smiled sadly. "Go take a shower, sing that coconut song we all love, and Hannah and I will bring ice cream. With M&Ms." Oh my muggleborn friend, thank goodness she knows what M&Ms are. Before Hannah hadn't had a clue, being a pureblood and all.

I smiled at them. "Actually what I really want is to take a shower and fly around for a bit." Lily and Hannah nodded in understanding.

They turned to go before Hannah quickly asked. "So, did you make his eye pop out?" I wish.

"I'm gonna wash him right out of my hair!!" Singing is a stress reliever. I've been avoiding Sirius for the last two days now, only communicating with him during Quidditch and otherwise avoiding him during class. I've even started eating in the kitchens to avoid having to speak to him.

I made sure all the conditioner was out of my hair before stepping out of the shower. Why Sirius had opened his mouth before practice is beyond me. I mean, I know he pulls pranks on people. I've seen more than a few done on Slytherins. The marauders had even pranked Gryfindors and Ravenclaws. Hufflepuffs were off limits though, they were too nice. But my shoes? Here I thought we were friends. Guess not.

I looked into the mirror. My hair is now down to my elbows, I'll have to get it cut next time I'm in town. Mom had always said I was striking. Dad says I get my looks from him. Okay, so I have a masculine face and wear little make up. I act like one of the guys, that's just how I was raised. Sirius never insulted the pretty girls, he teased them, but never insulted them.

For as long as I can remember, Sirius Black has always been Hogwarts' playboy. His black hair fell in front of his grey eyes, making a girl want to push it away. When Sirius grinned, a left dimple always appeared. His wicked smirk sent chills down a girl's spine, including Lily's. She admitted this to me a few years ago. He now stood at 6"4. My head would rest just below his shoulder.

Now I know what you're thinking. Yes, I think Sirius Black is attractive. No, I wouldn't date him. Sirius doesn't date, he has flings. I'm also not his type. So, I settle for being close friends with him, or I thought we were close friends. James didn't seem angry with me for hitting his best friend either.

I shake these thoughts out of my head. I've never been in a relationship and I don't plan to. I prefer trying to set Hannah and Remus up, though he seems to be doing pretty good without my help. Ever since Hannah had returned from Egypt this morning, Remus has been at her side. She has never been out of his sight and is on cloud nine. I'm glad for her.

I pull on a dark green sweatshirt and blue jeans with my new amazing shoes, place my glasses back on my nose, and opened the bathroom door. Peppermint waddles toward me, squeaking in her cute little way. I scoop her up. "How about going for a ride, hmm?"

I took about three steps towards my broom when a heard a voice yell "Stupefy". Surprise, surprise, I recognize that deep voice. Sirius reaches out and lifts Peppermint from my still arms. She quickly squirms out of his grasp and races under my blankets, hissing. Sirius turns to face me and wraps both arms around my waist and lifts me out of the room. I was being kidnapped by my worst nemesis, outside of the Slytherins of course. Pureblood bastards.

As Sirius rested a foot on the girl's staircase, the stairs shift into a slide. We slide down, much to his delight and flop into the common room. Too bad for me I ended up under Sirius during the fall, taking all his weight. He needs to seriously lay off the ketchup. My eyes land on Lily. Her mouth is wide open and beside her Hannah looks ready to commit murder. Come Hannah, come to me and un-stupefy me so I can pop this bastard's eyes out.

No such luck. Sirius jumps to his feet, hauls me over his shoulder, and bolts out the door with a "Toodle-loo!" to James and Remus. The girls wouldn't have stood a chance. I was on my own. I didn't really appreciate being hauled around upside down. With Sirius' quick steps, I was feeling kinda nauseated. Especially when Sirius walked back and forth along the same corridor muttering under his breath about "privacy" and "no sharp pointy objects". I do believe we are lost and now I'm really feeling sick. And my hair is in my face and its bugging me! And I feel my glasses starting to slip! If they break, Black is buying me a new pair!!

Sirius finally opens a door and walked into an unfamiliar room. He sets me down on my feet, leaning my body against the wall. The room is actually quite lovely. There is a large fireplace, two poofy couches, and a table between them with a bowl full of skittles and M&Ms. Bribery?

Sirius runs a hand through his hair, eyeing me warily. "I'm going to release you now. I'm trusting you not to attack me. Okay?" He held his breath as he said the counter curse. The instant he does, I wiggle my fingers. It feels good to be back in control. I shrug my shoulders, put my glasses to rights, and shake my head, whipping my hair away from my face. Yes it felt good to be free. Now too more important matters…

I lunge, tackling Sirius to the ground. We land on the carpet; me straddling his thighs and throttling his neck while screaming like there was no tomorrow. Trust was so over-rated.

"You bloody imbecile! You kidnap me from my own dorm! You make Peppermint cranky, which means I'm going to have a ruffled ferret to deal with when I go to sleep tonight! You stupefy me like the little sissy boy you are and then land on me in the common room! You shouldn't drown your food in ketchup! Think of the cholesterol!! And you insulted my new blue suede shoes!!" I continue to throttle Sirius until two large hands firmly grasp my wrists and pull them away from his wringing neck.

Sirius easily squishes my two hands into his right and his left hand presses against my back before rising into a sitting position. He plucks my glasses off my face before pressing his lips against mine. The kiss I was not expecting. My first kiss. I freeze.

His mouth is hard and demanding against mine. I suddenly feel his tongue against my bottom lip demanding entrance. It takes me a full 5 seconds to respond. I allow him entrance and kiss him back. I tug my hands free from his grip before wrapping them around his neck, my fingers running through his thick hair. He growls softly in approval as his tongue explores my mouth. His right hand is now in my wild curly hair and his left hand on my lower back, holding me in place.

Just as suddenly as he had started kissing me, Sirius pulled away. His rough voice was now beside my ear, his breathing ragged, his hand holding the nape of my neck. "Salina, you've been avoiding me. I had to kidnap you as Lily had taken the liberty of hiding my broomstick as well as James' and Remus' and Hannah oh-so- conveniently misplaced hers. Stupefying you was not being sissy in the least, it was wise planning. I had to crawl across the castle roof and sneak through your window. Did you know that all windows look alike? Went into a few rooms before finding yours." He laughed softly. I tried pulling my head back, but his hand didn't budge. "I do not apologize for landing on you in the common room. You looked absolutely ravishing with your hair fanned out around your angry face. I am very pleased to know you care about my health but you needn't worry about the cholesterol. I shall burn all fat in Quidditch games and practices." He takes a deep breath before finishing. "I am sorry however for insulting your shoes. I meant to insult Victor but somewhere along the line, my phrases changed on me. I meant no insult to you, Salina." After all this, he buried his face into the hollow of my neck, breathing in my damp hair, which was probably bushier than ever from being carried upside down. A slight smile pulled at his face. "Coconut."

I absently rub the back of his neck as my mind wrapped around his apologies and… well I guess confessions and the fact he called me Salina. My parents don't even call me by my real name. I'm new at this okay; give me a break. "Sirius?"

"Hmm?"

"Why were you trying to insult Victor? What did he ever do to you?"

Sirius pulled away from my neck, kissing my nose. "He had his arm around my girl."

I frown, confused. "You broke up with Darlene on the same night you hooked up with her. How can she still be your girl?" And what the hell are you doing snogging with me?

He chuckled lightly. "When I say Henning had his arm around my girl, I mean you." His humour filled eyes irked me. I suddenly became hostile, my arms around his neck falling away.

"I don't remember ever becoming your girl, Sirius." I'm frowning now, oh the wrinkles it will cost me!! I pull his hands away from my body and then I realize that I'm straddling him. This is just my day. "I don't even remember you asking me out." I am now standing, my arms crossed.

Sirius slowly rises to his feet, confusion and wariness displayed on his person. Giving me my glasses back, he reaches out grasping my hand before pulling me over to the couch. He sits down and motions me to join him. I sit on the far end, away from the fire, and away from his touch. He had none of that. Rolling his eyes and sighing dramatically, Sirius easily lifts me so I'm sitting as close to him as possible. His arm is around my shoulders and my head is resting against his shoulder. He's really warm.

I look up to his face as he runs a hand through his hair again, which reminds me. "You would look much better without plastering gel to your head." I look down at my hands; they held the scent of said gel, yucky. "And it would be a lot less messier." Sirius' chest vibrated as he chuckled.

"I'll remember that." His smiled down at me. "You're the first girl to say anything against my appearance. I'm shocked."

I shrug hesitantly. "You don't have to care about what I think. It's not like I'm going to be touching your hair a lot."

I suddenly found his voice whispering into my ear again, urgently. "What if I want you to?"

I gulp, forcing myself not to melt in his arms or I'd be doomed. All he wanted was his usual fling. "I'm not your type, Sirius. You know it and I know it."

He twisted a curl around his finger. "What makes you think you're not my type?"

I rolled my eyes, straightening my posture as well as put a bit of distance between us. "I'm not going to fawn over you, I don't want a fling, I rarely wear make up, I don't like fixing my hair as it takes too much effort, I am not pretty, I've been told numerous times that I'm crazy, and you don't like my shoes." I pursed my lips and pointed to my lifted foot. "My guy's gotta like the shoes."

Sirius grinned, showing off perfectly even white teeth. Both arms now have me flush against him. "I like the shoes, I love the shoes. I'm glad you're not a fawning girl, I like your appearance, I love your wild hair, you are gorgeous, and I do not mind if you are crazy as I am crazy about you." Cheesy. Very cheesy, I wonder how many times that's worked on a girl. Something to think about at night at least. He never mentioned not wanting a fling.

I turn my face away as he tries to kiss me again. I need to use my head right now and if he kisses me again, I'm hooped. I try to pull away, only for his arms to tighten around me. I point to the bowl. "I want candy." Sirius smiles softly before loosening his grip so I could reach for the bowl. His hands never left my bubble space. I brought the bowl back with me, setting it on top of his lap and tucking my knees against my chest. I rest my head against his shoulder. I glance at his face to see all desire fade from his features. I am glad, the old Sirius is coming back, my buddy.

I eat another M&M. Chocolate is good. I silently nudge Sirius to eat some. He opens his mouth and a toss one in. I continue to munch with my head nestled into his shoulder and his hand running through my hair. I'm not going to be his girl or his fling. He just doesn't know it yet.

There, voila. I am pooped. Two chapters in one day!! Review pretty please.