Why? Oh why did this have to happen to ME? –part 25

Author's note: sorry it took so long to update!

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Top down in the summer sun

The day we met was like a hit and run

And I still taste it on my tongue

(Taste it on my tongue)

The sky was burning up like fireworks

Song - Love Drunk

"I don't bloody hell believe this!" came the indignant voice of Sirius Black. He came in stomping while clutching a copy of the daily prophet. "Prongs explain!" he practically screamed into James's face. James had a look of confusion. He didn't seem in the least bit perturbed by Sirius's sudden outburst.

"What in the bloody hell are you talking about Padfoot?" asked an annoyed James.

In response Sirius began to brandish the tattered scrap of paper into James's face. "What in the hell did you tell that reporter?" he yelled.

"Let me see that," exclaimed James before snatching the offending paper. He frowned when he realized that he had to smooth out the paper thanks to all the wrinkles that Sirius made.

"What does it say James?" asked Emily through a mouthful of pancakes.

His face scrunched up in confusion before replying, "The famed Potter Champion seems to have a liking for his best mate if his actions have anything to say." He scratched his head in confusion, "I don't get it."

"You don't get it Padfoot? Here let me break it down for you. They think I'm gay. My reputation has been tarnished. All those weirdoes that I've managed to fend off for this long will come back for me," exclaimed Sirius.

"Aren't you over reacting?"

"I'M OVER REACTING? I DO NOT like getting my ass grabbed at random intervals. Don't you think being engaged to that banshee is punishment enough," Sirius shuddered at the mere thought.

Suddenly there was a burst of laughter coming from Raven. "That's got to suck."

Sirius's cold eye turned even deadlier as they fastened onto his next victim. "I wouldn't be laughing if I were you, mister delusional airhead."

Raven's laughter came to abrupt stop, "What did you say to me?"

Sirius snatched the paper from James before handing it over to Raven. Raven took the offending paper, "give me that!" When his eyes landed on the paper his eyes bulged out, "what-how-I am not-how dare- airhead," he sputtered.

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The castle was in uproar people began scrambling around trying to find someone to go with while others tried to hide. The whole thing was quite comical in a sense. Sirius was one of those few who were trying to hide.

"Sirius Black, you come out of there or I'll jinx you until you turn blue," threatened Elizabeth.

"Go away! Bloody hell I said no!" he yelled back.

"Don't you dare raise your voice to a lady," she scolded.

He snorts before replying, "I'll remember that when I see one."

"Just ask her already. You know she won't stop until you do," came the amused voice of James.

"Screw you! And I said hell no! In fact I'll go with you to the damn ball the day I land my ass in Azkaban."

"Is that how you really feel," her tone came out a little softer.

Sirius watched her for a little bit, you know being a little wary of her. "Yes," he responded before hiding behind a pot.

"Fine," she said.

"Fine?" he questioned.

"Yes, fine. Go with whoever you want. If you refuse to ask me then I'll have no choice but to accept another's invitation." She huffed before leaving all of them dumbfounded. The idea of her giving up was preposterous it was even more so the idea of anyone else wanting her company well that's what Sirius thought.

"Are you really going to be okay with that?" asked James

"What? You mean her psh! Good riddance," Sirius waved off.

"Hey guys! You guys found your dates yet?" came Raven's chirpy voice.

"Why? Who are you going with?" asked Sirius who was still clearly upset about earlier.

Raven turned bright red at his question, "I uh asked Alexis."

Sirius's sour face turned into a cocky one, "I knew you two had a thing for each other. Well congratulations."

"I take it you two plan on going together," his comment was directed at Remus and Emily.

Emily responded with the biggest smile on her face, "Yup." Remus simply nodded in affirmation with a small smile of his own.

"What about you buddy?" he asked James.

"Oh, me, well I don't know," said James.

Sirius and Remus shared a look. They both knew why James hadn't asked anyone out. For one the only one he wanted to ask out was Lily and well everyone knew that her answer would most likely result in James's hurt pride.

Raven blinked at their reactions, "well why don't you ask that chick from that ice school. You know, what's her name?"

"You mean Rebecca?" asked James.

"Yeah that's her name. Why don't you just ask her? I'm sure she would say yes," commented Raven.

"Okay, I will, thanks," said James.

"Great, here comes trouble," said Sirius.

Everyone turned to find Belatrix walking towards them. Her evil sneer made Raven shudder in fear.

"I think I'll see you guys later," came the all too cheerful reply of Raven.

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"Hey, Remus can we talk its important," said a very serious Sirius. (au: no pun intended)

Remus and Emily had been in the middle of playing a game of marble-pox (an old wizarding game). Emily looked up and Sirius then looked back at the game board. She was currently losing eight to one (she had a feeling she would have lost a lot more if Remus wasn't taking it easy on her).

Remus on his part was a little surprised to find Sirius so worked up. He wondered what was so important that could possibly be bothering him.

"Well I might as well look for Rebecca. I lost anyways. I'll see you two bye!" - Emily

Remus watched her leave before he turned to Sirius.

"It's about James."

"What about him?"

"I hear Lily's going with Snape," he practically spat before he sagged into an arm chair.

"You're worried how James will react?"

"Yes! The poor guy is starting to just get over her, he doesn't need this."

"I think he'll be fine, besides now he has Rebecca."

"You and I both know it's not as easy as that."

"Yeah," sighed Remus.

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The night of the Yule Ball

"You're beautiful," were the first words to escape my lips. My eyes were glued to her form as I watched her walked down those steps. I only had eyes for her and her alone. I watched as she gave that small nervous smile that always manages to catch my breath.

Then just like that the moment was broken when I watched as she placed her small hand in his. I was reminded once again that she didn't belong to me. That she would never give me that smile. That it would never be me who she runs to. It will never be me who makes her the happiest. In her small world there was only room for one person and that person would never be me.

Never in a million years would the thought of such a small girl making me feel inadequate have crossed my mind. Had I not felt the familiar pang on my chest I might have laughed at my situation. Had I ever been anything less than what I am I might have broken down there and there. Instead I forced my eyes away before taking a hold of another's hand. The thought that it was not hers made me feel ill but like a good actor I played my part.

I will never stop loving her.

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ps: i'm really sorry its so short but the next chap WILL be longer i promise!