Chapter 56: Working Late

May sat on her sofa and continuously looked up at the clock on the wall. It was nearly midnight and Sirius was still not home. This was the fifth night in a row. It wasn't work. He was just staying out late. She looked down at her wedding ring and doubt crept into her mind. Was it the right thing that she married Sirius so soon out of Hogwarts? Right now, she was thinking yes. He barely spent time with her. They had talked about trying to have a baby again. It had been a while since they lost Lizzy. May had finally come to terms with losing her baby. She knew it was time to try again.

The door opened quietly and closed quietly. He was trying to sneak in again. This really annoyed her. It was as if he was hiding something. "Why are you so late?" She asked when he walked into the living room. He was shocked to see her awake. "Sirius?" She stood up and folded her arms.

He gave a heavy sigh. "I've been working late, May." He sat on a chair and pulled his boots off. "You know that. I thought you had an early shift tomorrow?"

"I do." She said in annoyance. "I was staying up late because my husband was out late again!" She moved towards him. "Sirius, are you having an affair?"

"What?" His anger building up in him. "How could you think that? I love you too much to even think about cheating on you." He stood up and walked towards her. "May, I have been working late. Not by choice and," he paused and held her hand, pulling her to their sofa, and sat down, "not for the aurors."

"With who?" She asked, pulling her hand away.

He held her hand again. "With James and Lily." He held her hand tighter. "They're going into hiding. I'm going to be their secret keeper." Sirius gave her a small smile especially when she squeezed his hand back. "They're going into hiding soon. I was going to tell you after they were safe."

She laughed softly and sat back. "I can't believe you." Laughing still as she gave his hand one more squeeze. "Come to bed." She stood up, still holding his hand.

Sirius stood up and let go of her hand. "I like that plan." He lifted her up, making his wife laugh loudly and wrap her arms around him. He carried her into their bedroom and rekindled their marriage.

Sirius and May's marriage was back on tracks. They argued but over stupid things like Sirius forgetting to buy milk or May leaving her textbooks all over the dining table at dinner time. The day for James, Lily and Harry to go into hiding had come around. May agreed not to be there. But not after many arguments with Sirius. Also with James. She finally agreed to stay at home as Sirius went to James and Lily's to perform the spell.

She was terrified that something would happen to her brother and his family. She was terrified something bad would happen to Sirius. Once Voldemort discovered that James and Lily were in hiding, he would know that Sirius was the secret keeper. He would do anything he could to make Sirius tell him the truth. That may include using her.

May shivered at the thought of being tortured. She sat on her sofa with her legs crossed and a textbook on her lap. She was studying for her next level of healer exam. But the textbook was abandoned and had not been read for at least ten minutes. She was obviously worried about her husband and her family. Her fingers tapped on the open book as she stared at the clock on the wall. It was ten o'clock. He was going to be late but she still worried.

The front door unlocked and opened and shut.

She threw the textbook on the floor and sprang to her feet. She ran to the front door and hugged Sirius tightly. "Merlin, I was so scared. Scared that you had been hurt."

He chuckled softly. He lifted her up and she wrapped her legs tight around him. Neither of them wanted to let go of the other. "I'm home now. Everyone is fine." He held her tightly. "You can see them soon." He carried her back into the sitting room.

She removed her legs from around him and he placed her on her feet. "Good. Is everyone all right?"

"Yeah." He nodded and cupped her cheek. He bent down and captured her lips with his.

May sighed as soon as his lips were on hers. Her arms wrapped around his neck and pressed herself against him. "Sirius, stop distracting me. I have exams to study for."

"You need a break." He teased her by kissing her neck softly. "Well, a break from studying and taking a break in our bedroom." She laughed as he lifted her up and proceeded to carry her into their bedroom.

"My lord. They have made me their secret keeper." The traitor spoke at the meeting. "At the right time, I will tell you where they are."

"Good." He nodded. "Let them believe they are safe and I will strike." He stood up and looked down at his followers. "Go. You all know what to do."

A/N: Sorry for the extremely short chapter but the next chapter is a slight time jump chapter. :)

Responses from chapter 55:

CharlotteBlackwood: Well, poor Sirius. Always in trouble. :)

silverdragon2010: :) to you too!