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Chapter 39-Roses
Grow me a garden of roses
Paint me the colours of sky and rain
Teach me to speak with their voices
Show me the way and I'll try again
-Poets of the Fall-
Sirius POV
I sat in James and Lily's kitchen a month after our Halloween party and about a month before Christmas. I was staring at the small black box in my hand. Said box containing a diamond ring. Then prongs walked into the kitchen and looked at me surprised.
"Padfoot…what are you doing here in my kitchen? How did you even get in?" I grinned and said;
"You told me where you hid the spare key in case you forgot." He grinned and nodded when he remembered.
"And I'm here…because I need your advice" he took one look at the small box in my hands and then he grinned and sat down.
"As you know, Char and I have been together for…quite some time and I've been thinking…about…asking her to marry me. And well…" suddenly he started to wave his hands and said;
"Wait…stop, stop…is Sirius Black…The Sirius Black, ladies man extraordinaire, asking me for advice?" He was grinning like a loon and I rolled my eyes.
"Sorry to burst your little bubble there but…no" his grin faded and he scowled at me.
"What are you doing here then?"
"I need to tell you about my plan and then I want to know what you think about it" he nodded and I started to tell him the plan that I had planned for weeks now. When I finished he grinned and said;
"That's bloody brilliant mate…but can I see the ring" I threw the box to him and leaned back and watched with a satisfied smirk when his eyes bugged out. The ring was platinum ring with one big ruby and four smaller diamonds shaped like roses on it. I had it special made and to be honest Damien already saw it and approved.
"Padfoot…this is…so Char" he said and grinned at me. I nodded and said;
"That was sort of the point yes…" he rolled his eyes in annoyance and made a weird sound.
"So…when are you asking her?" I sighed and ran my fingers through my hair.
"I'm not sure…I was thinking next weekend?" prongs thought about it and nodded.
"That will be…good…so Friday then?" he asked looking thoughtful, I stared at his weird expression and hesitantly said;
"Yes…why?" he grinned and said;
"Then I can come and visit you on Saturday!" I shook my head and said;
"No absolutely not, prongs. You will not ruin this…Sunday, earliest okay" he sulked but nodded reluctantly. I grinned and then made my way home…who am I kidding, he's going to be there on Saturday…no doubt.
A week later, Chars POV
"Char darling!" Damien's excited shout alerted me when he came running into the back room one Friday. I looked up from the design I was working on and raised a surprised eyebrow.
"What's up buttercup?" I said grinning. He grinned at me and showed me a beautiful red dress. It was a knee length dress that would flow around the legs and hug the bodice.
"What's up with the dress?" he grinned and said;
"It's for you" I looked at him surprise and tried to figure out what he was doing.
"For…me?" he nodded eagerly.
"Yes darling for you I have a request that you get dressed immediately and then we will fix your hair…" I shook my head and he tried to get me out of my chair.
"Wait…what?" he somehow managed to wrestle me away from my chair and into one of the dressing booths.
"Damien…why am I dressing up in a fancy dress?" I growled when I stepped outside wearing said dress. I had to admit that it was gorgeous and I could see the Damien parts of it. It was a typical him style I guess. He just grinned and gushed over how lovely I looked, completely ignoring my question. I rolled my eyes and decided to just tag along with his plans. He did my hair, just in simple curls and some simple make-up. When he was done he did this "tada" gesture and looked mighty proud of himself. I smiled at him and then turned and gave him a stare. He gulped and said;
"Was there anything…you wanted to…ask me?" his fingers fluttered all over the place and I grinned at him.
"Yes. Why am I wearing this dress?"
"Sirius asked me to"
"Why?"
"It's a surprise" I raised an eyebrow and said;
"Really?" He grinned and said;
"Yeah…and you are supposed to go to your apartment….now" I shook my head and started to think about what Sirius possibly could have planned. It had been a while since he surprised me with something like this. I was starting to get really excited and maybe even a bit nervous. I grinned at Damien when he shooed me out of the stored and told me to apparate and not let that man of mine wait for too long. So I did as I was told and apparated home. I unlocked the door and walked into the dark hallway. I could hear soft music playing in the living area and the smell that met me was divine. I think that it was some sort of chicken because the strong spice smell reminded me of one of the Indian restaurants Damien and I visited all the time.
"Sirius?" I called when I stepped into the living area and then I gasped. The lights were dimmed and a table stood in the middle of the room. It was covered with a white tablecloth and made for two. There was candles lit everywhere and when I looked closer a saw that everything was covered in rose petals.
"Like it?" Sirius voice said from the kitchen doorway and I looked up at him smiling. He was dressed in a nice white shirt and dress pants and he was grinning that grin that I loved. I walked towards him smiling and gave him a light kiss.
"Sirius…what is all this? I love it…but…what's the occasion?" he grinned and leaned down and kissed my neck and whispered;
"Surprise love" I pouted playfully and then started to sniff the air.
"What is that smell…it smells wonderful" he grinned and said;
"A special recipe on curry chicken…but its not done yet…so can I tempt my lady with a glass of wine?" he grinned and gave me a glass. I smiled and took it. Then the music began again and I recognized one of the first songs Sirius and I danced to. He grinned and offered me his hand. Soon we were swinging around the room. When we stopped he helped me into my chair like a gentleman and then went into the kitchen to bring out the food. And when he did I couldn't help but smile. He had really worked on this because the dishes looked like they came from some five star restaurants rather than our kitchen. And if it looked and smelled good…the taste was one hundred times better. But even when I talked pleasantly to Sirius and ate the fantastic food, I couldn't help but wonder…what was all this for?
Sirius POV
I had planned it for weeks…maybe even months. It had to be spectacular. I had worked on that recipe for two weeks now. I asked Antonio from our favourite restaurant to help me, he was more than happy to help "young amour" as he put it. I told Damien to make Char a dress and make her wear it before sending her home. I fixed up the whole apartment, placed candles and rose petals everywhere, just because I know how much she loves roses. The whole day I worked on the dinner and the apartment and I couldn't help but take the ring out of my pocket and look at it from time to time. I was nervous, I admit that. But my nerves disappeared as soon as I saw her walk in and her eyes widened at amazement. But when our dinner started and it was getting to the time where I was going to ask her…the nerves appeared again. I took a deep breath and…
Chars POV
When Sirius made the dishes disappear with a twist of his wand I chuckled and he smiled back. But there was something in his eyes that told me that something was up he seemed…fidgety and nervous. It just wasn't in Sirius nature to be nervous…so for him to be acting nervous made me nervous. And when he abruptly stood up…well that made me jump in surprise. He grinned at me and took a deep breath.
"Char…the moment I met you I knew you were different. Not just the fact that you were from a completely different world than I…no definitely not just that. It was just something about you. And as I got to know you…I couldn't help but fancy you, could I?" he said grinning and winking at me. I started giggling and looked at him curiously…I had a small feeling on where he was going with this…
"Flirting with you was no problem…but getting my head out of my ass and actually telling you how I felt…well I needed some help with that." I couldn't help but laugh lightly when I remembered how he asked me to be his girlfriend…or his "Juliet" as he put it at the time…with that song and huge performance. It seemed so long ago now…
"We've been together for some time now…and I doubt that I will stop loving you anytime soon" I smiled and I could feel my eyes tear up. He went down on his knee and even if I had expected him to do this I could help but gasp and my hands automatically flew to my mouth.
"Char…even if this may sound sappy and so cliché…I just can describe how I feel in any other way. I love you from the bottom of my heart and you would make me the happiest man on earth…if…if you would give me your hand in marriage. So…Charlotte Emily Reese, will you marry me?" and with a flourish he presented the most beautiful ring I have ever seen to me. I could help but gasp again at the beauty…and how…"me" it was. The red ruby rose glittered and I turned my eyes to Sirius face. He was smiling gently at me and his eyes twinkled. I smiled back at him and nodded and whispered;
"Yes" because I was sure that my voice would fail me. I started laughing and tears of happiness started to flow down my cheeks.
"Yes of course I'll marry you" I blurted out. He gave me a huge grin and slipped the ring on my left ring finger. When the ring was securely on my finger I practically tackled Sirius to the ground with a hug and showered him with kisses.
"Oh Sirius the ring it's…breathtaking! I love you!" I exclaimed and he chuckled and whipped the tears away with his thumbs.
"Glad you liked it…" he mumbled and stared at my smiling face. We both laughed and he helped me stand. He then smirked mischievously and started to lead me towards the bedroom. And when I though the surprises were over for the night I was once again proved wrong. I gasped when I stepped into the room. The whole room was covered in rose petals and candles were placed here and there. I felt Sirius arms snake around me from behind and he started no kiss my neck…oh dear…
Sirius POV, a couple of hours later.
She said yes. Not that I ever doubted that she would…but still she said yes! I never thought that I would see the day when I was engaged and be…happy. I watched Char as she lay beside me slumbering. I stroked her cheek and her eyes fluttered open. She smiled sleepily and snuggled closer to me.
"Sorry if I woke you" I muttered…not really sorry at all because I had this wonderful idea.
"No problem…I was just resting my eyes anyway…why are you looking at me like that?" she smiled and I grinned, she knew me too well. Of course she would know that I was up to something.
"I was thinking…"
"Sirius…what have I told you about thinking?" she grinned at me and battered her eyes playfully. I grinned back and tickled her.
"As I was saying…I've been thinking and I would like too….draw you" she raised an eyebrow and smirked at me.
"Have you not drawn enough pictures of me, hmm?"
"Well…yes I have drawn quite a few yes…but I haven't drawn you with that ring on your finger" she smirked and then made a mock thoughtful face and said;
"And why do I get this weird feeling that you want to do this now. And that you want me to be…nude." I smirked and said;
"It's a possible perk yes…but I just want to capture that expression on your face. And remember this day" I pouted and I could see that she was breaking already. She sighed and rolled her eyes.
"Fine…" I grinned and pecked her on the nose and picked my drawing tools from the drawer in the bedside table.
"You planned this…didn't you?" she accused me and I just smiled at her. Then I started to draw her. She lay completely still looking at me. She once told me that she loved to watch me draw…because of the utter concentration my eyes showed when I did. When I finished I smiled and signed it with a flourish.
Chars POV
Oh Sirius…he knew exactly which buttons to push to get me to do anything. And they say that I have him wrapped around my finger. I think that it goes both ways. I watched him draw me. And yes I was not allowed to dress…but I promise nothing would show really…since I had my left arm draped over my chest and the ring glittered on my hand.
When he was done he grinned and slowly turned the drawing towards me. I gasped. Sure I knew that Sirius drew well but…this was the most beautiful picture yet. There I was, lying in bed looking strait at me. My hair was flowing around me and my eyes sparkled…I still don't understand how Sirius can capture feelings like that. Because I could se the content, happiness and pure bliss that my eyes reflected. Even my ring seemed to sparkle!
"Do you like it?" he asked smiling. I stared at the picture and said;
"Yes…it's beautiful…but no one but me and you are going to see it…right?" he grinned and said;
"Char…do you seriously think that I would share this splendid view of you with anyone?" he was grinning like a maniac and I rolled my eyes and pecked him on the lips. Then I felt something on my legs…our dear cat Sidney was climbing up towards us and wedged himself between us and purred, falling asleep. Sirius chuckled and laid down bringing me with him…we were asleep minutes later.
When I woke up the next time it was morning. Sirius was awake as well and suggested that we should have breakfast in bed. I smiled and nodded, then I got up and took on the white shirt he had on last night. He followed me to the kitchen where we both started to whip up some pancakes. Then there was a knock on the door. I glanced at the clock, it was ten a clock.
"Who would come here this early on Saturday morning?" I said looking confused. Sirius sighed and said;
"If that's prongs I swear to god that I'll punch him…" I giggled and watched him walk into the hall to open the door. When I didn't hear him screaming at James I went to investigate. It wasn't James. It was Dora. I was shocked, what was she doing here at this hour, alone?
"Dora…what's wrong?" I asked when I saw that she was crying. She looked up at me and then ran towards me and hugged me.
"Oh Auntie Char! It was awful…I ran away from home!" I looked at Sirius who looked just as shocked as I felt. I patted her on the back and tried to calm her down.
"Why did you do that…what happened sweetie?" she sniffled and looked rather embarrassed. Sirius sat down next to us and said;
"Come on love…you can tell us" she looked at him and then she said;
"I…mum got mad at me…because…well I showed a girl that I could change my hair…she was magic! But I didn't know for sure so she could have been a muggle and then I got upset and came here" I sighed and Sirius rubbed his eyes.
"Dora…that was a really dangerous thing to do" Sirius said and I nodded.
"Your mum just care about you and you would have gotten in trouble when you showed that girl…and coming here alone is also very dangerous…" I said in a slightly scolding tone. She looked down and mumbled;
"I know…I'm sorry" I smiled as did Sirius. He picked her up and then we went into the kitchen making more pancakes, so much for our breakfast in bed. We finally managed to cheer the poor girl up when Sirius heard someone come out of the floo…thanks to his dog ears. He discreetly slipped out of the kitchen and winked at me.
Sirius POV
I could not believe that Dora had run away from home. I just hope she didn't get that idea from me. I carefully slipped out of the kitchen and walked into the living area. Where a frantic Andie and Ted…well Andie was frantic and Ted was trying to calm her down.
"Sirius…oh Sirius Dora she's…" Andie started as soon as she spotted me.
"…in our kitchen eating pancakes with Char" I interrupted and gave her a small grin. She looked really relieved and said;
"Oh thank god she's safe" Ted looked relieved as well and then Char came out to us.
"Hi Andie, Ted" she said smiling. Andie looked at her weirdly and then looked at me.
"Did we…or…err Dora interrupt something?" she said smirking and Ted snorted. I looked at Char and she started blushing.
"What?" I said, not really getting it.
"Your…outfits" Andie said still smirking. I looked down and only now did I notice that I was still just wearing my boxers and Char was in my shirt. Oh.
"No we were actually making breakfast" Char said waving her hand towards the kitchen. When she did that, Andie gasped and took a hold of Char's hand.
"You're engaged!" she screamed staring at the ring on Char's finger. Both Char and I grinned and I said;
"As a matter of fact yes, yes we are"
"It's huge!" Andie blurted out and Char started laughing while Ted clapped me on the back and congratulated me. I smiled and then we saw Dora at the doorway. When Andie finally let go of Char's hand Dora ran to her mum, muttering apologizes. Andie forgave her but said that Ted and her were going to discuss some kind of punishment and that right now they were just happy that she was okay. They left after that Andie still smirking at us and winking when she stepped into the fireplace, Ted following his wife's lead and rolling his eyes. I put my arms around Char and said;
"So how about that breakfast in bed then?" she turned and looked at me.
"Sirius…we just ate…that plan sort of failed…" I pouted but she just laughed at me and told me that I could eat more if I wanted to but she was going to take a shower. And I decided to join her. I lifted her up while she screamed at me to put her down and carried her to the closest bathroom.
Later when we were done we both walked out only wearing towels heading towards the bedroom, when someone cleared their throat. Char jumped and squeaked almost dropping her towel; if I hadn't had my arms around her she probably would have dropped it. We both turned and stared at prongs who was sitting on our couch half smirking and half scowling.
"James!" Char screamed at him and I scowled back at him.
"Prongs…what are you doing? Trying to scare us to death?" he had the decency to look ashamed, but only for a second. Then he grinned and said;
"I told you that I was going to check…and from the looks of it she said yes, eh?" I rolled my eyes and Char snorted and said;
"I'm getting dressed." I sat down next to prongs and then I hit him in the shoulder.
"Ouch! Sirius…what are you doing!"
"Did I not tell you to not come here today?" I glowered at him and he gave me a weird look.
"But…forget it…" he said grinning. Then Char stepped into the room and smacked prongs at the back of his head.
"Ouch! What the…Char! Why?" she smirked.
"Same reason as Sirius" prongs scowled and I high fived Char. Then our fireplace burst into life and Lily stepped out.
"What is this? Has everyone decided to visit us on the same day?" I muttered.
"James Harold Potter! How dare you leave before I wake!" prongs looked utterly terrified and I couldn't help but chuckle.
"He's bothering you two isn't he…?! Lily said smiling.
"A bit yes" Char said smirking. Then lily's eyes got huge and she ran towards Char and grabbed her hand.
"He proposed to you!" squealed and hugged Char.
"You didn't tell her?" I asked prongs, he paled and Lily turned on him.
"You knew!?" I have a feeling that I shouldn't have said anything about that. Oops. Char started giggling and Lily turned back to her smiling.
"Oh Char this is great! And the ring…oh the ring is beautiful!" they both continued to discuss the whole proposal for a while, and prongs congratulated me. when the girls where done squealing Lily turned on prongs again and dragged him home…to lecture him I'm sure…Char sat down next to me and said;
"Wow. Now this was one interesting day, wasn't it?" I drew her into my arms and said;
"Indeed it was"