Forever Young
Hello one and all. This chapter is a bit heavy, so prepare yourself for incoming trauma. That is all.
Chapter 13: Frenemies
Cassidy's POV:
I walked into breakfast the next morning and sat down at my usual spot. Which sadly meant I'd be next to Sirius. The boys weren't there yet.
"Morning Girls," I said to Lily and Marlene as I grabbed my usual breakfast.
"Morning Cass," they responded. I then saw Lily give Marlene a head nod and she began talking.
"So Cassidy," Marlene started "We heard wind that you and Sirius left the party last night together. Is this true?"
"I guess you could say that," I said with an eyebrow raised "Why may I ask are you asking."
"Well we were just wondering, it was some big mouth Slytherin saying it so we didn't want to believe it." Lily said "But what were you thinking Cass? You have a boyfriend."
"I know that Lily," I told her confused at what was going on. Then I realized. "Oh no! Oh no no no no no no!"
"What's wrong with her?" Remus asked as he sat down next to Lily. I shot up out of my seat smashing into Sirius.
"Slow down Cassi, Jeez!" He said steady us. I glared at him and pushed him away from me. I ran to the Ravenclaw table and looked around for Andrew.
"Cassidy?" I turned and saw him walking into the Great Hall.
"Andrew!" I breathe a sigh of relief "I just want to tell you something can we go outside for a moment?"
"Sure," He said placing a hand on my back and walking me out the door.
"I didn't sleep with Sirius," I blurt out as soon as we are outside the Great Hall. Andrews's eyes bug out of his head and he looks confused.
"Ummm, what?" he asks
"I didn't sleep with him. I know I ran out after him all of a sudden. But it was because he was mad and upset. I didn't sleep with him. I swear to Merlin." I explain in one breath. He still looks shocked and confused.
"Some Slytherin started a rumor that I slept with him last night because we both left the party and never came back." I sighed "But we didn't, I said something I shouldn't have and he got mad and left and I went to apologize but he blew me off."
"Thank you for telling me that, so I wouldn't assume the worst." He said after what seemed like hours.
"Are you mad?" I whispered.
"That you told me the truth?" He asked "Of course not, it makes me happy that I have such a considerate girlfriend." He said with a smile. He kissed my forehead and walked back into the Great Hall with me by his side we split and went our separate ways and sat at our tables.
"Ok, got that straightened out." I said sitting down a popping a strawberry in my mouth.
"So he's just ok that you and Sirius screwed each other?" Marlene asked. Remus then proceeded to spit out is juice and Sirius choked on his eggs.
"Yes, because we didn't screw each other in the first place." I said matter-o-factly.
"Good Morning," James said sitting down with Peter.
"Morning James, Peter" I said "Oh and I forgot morning Remus." Everyone suddenly felt silent and I could feel Sirius glaring at me.
"Good Morning to you to Cassidy," Sirius said sarcastically.
"Oh so you want to talk to me now?" I asked innocently.
He rolled his eyes, "Let it go Cassi," He said sipping from his goblet.
"I have," I said stabbing at my breakfast "I've let it go. It's so gone right now."
"Well good," He said eating his food. I turned and glared at him. I could feel the anger bubbling inside of me. They next thing I knew Sirius was soaking wet and I was standing with a goblet in my hand.
"Cassidy!" I heard James yell.
"Now it's gone," I whispered before dropping the goblet and storming out of the Hall. I run up to my room and lay down on my bed. Eventually Lily comes in and sits on the edge of her bed.
"Go ahead, read me the riot act." I said "I'm listening."
"I wasn't planning on it but I will if you want me too." She said.
"It's just that," I said getting up "He was acting like my best friend for the whole year and then I say one thing and he goes all berserk. Then he acts like nothing happened! I don't understand that boy." I sigh.
"You know what will make you feel better?" she asked with a smile.
"What?" I asked cautiously
"Quidditch!" she exclaimed "The game starts in 20 minutes! Get dressed and let's go!" I roll my eyes but get up anyways. I pull on rolled up jeans, black converse, and an old long sleeved quidditch jersey of my brothers. Lily and I head outside and meet up with Marlene, Remus, and Peter. We take our seats in the high bleachers and wait for the game to start. The players soon came out on the field and the game soon started. About an hour later neither Seeker had spotted the snitch.
"I'm heading back to the castle," I told my friends "I've got loads of homework to do." I made my way down and started my trek back to the castle. I heard a whistle blow and I saw our Seeker holding the snitch. I could see James fly over to Sirius and high five him. I smiled at their boyish antics. I begin to walk away when a bludger fly's past me nearly taking my head off.
"What the bloody…." I say as I look in the direction it came and saw a one of the Slytherin Beaters hovering in the air with a smirk on his face. I looked in the direction in was heading and it was about to hit Sirius.
"Oh bloody hell!" I shouted "Sirius! Watch out!" I screamed and started running towards the field. He looked around and when he saw the bludger it was too late. It rammed right into his shoulder with a loud crack knocking him from his broom.
"Sirius!" I shrieked. I ran into the stadium and onto the field. I pulled out my wand and cast a spell on him to slow down his fall. As he hits the ground the crowd goes crazy. I run onto the field over to him. James and Spencer fly down and jump off their brooms.
"Sirius?" I shout as I reach him "Sirius can you hear me?" His chest is moving up and down so I know he's breathing.
"Sirius, mate can you hear me?" James called slapping his face lightly. Sirius groans and I breathe a sigh of relief.
"Get a Madam Pomfrey over here!" Spencer calls out.
Madam Pomfrey comes over with a stretcher and levitates him onto it. She and Spencer begin to move it towards the castle. I move to go to but James holds me back.
"We'll go in a little bit ok?" He says. I nod my head and go with him to the locker room. I wait outside while he showers and changes as soon as he's outside we head to the Hospital Wing. Madam Pomfrey will only allow one person to see him.
"You go James," I tell him "I'm probably the last person he wants to see right now." He nods his head and goes in. Spencer comes out a moment later. I stand up and ask how he is.
"He's up and aware of his surroundings." He responded "He's a little foggy on what happened but other than that he's fine."
"How's his shoulder?" I asked remembering the sickening crack I heard as the bludger connected with his shoulder.
"It was dislocated but Madam Pomfrey set it back. He'll just be sore for a while." He said glumly "I'll have to find a new Beater for the Quidditch finals."
"You'll find someone," I tell him. We are silent for a moment and I keep looking towards the door. Spencer must notice because he say's something.
"Go," he said gesturing towards the door "He wants to see you."
I shake my head, "Madam Pomfrey said only one person,"
"That's because I was in there." He said pushing me "Go." I sigh and head towards the door but not before hugging Spencer.
"I love you Spence," I whispered. He chuckled and hugged me back.
"Love you too sis," He said ruffling my growing hair. I let go and made my way to see Sirius. I head in and see that the Hospital Wing is almost empty. I spot the curtain that is closed at the back of the Wing and head towards it.
"Knock, Knock." I said before popping my head in to see him. His face lights up as when he sees it's me. I smile back at him.
"There she is!" He beams "My hero."
I laugh, "Yeah right."
"No really!" he protested "Madam Pomfrey said if you hadn't slowed my fall I'd have shattered every bone in my body and I'd be in a lot more pain than I am right now,"
"How's your shoulder?" I asked pointing to it.
His grin widened, "Hurts like a bitch." He stated proudly. I laugh and move to hug him lightly.
"I'm glad you're ok," I told him.
"Me too," he said. James cleared his throat and we both looked at him. I had almost forgotten he was there.
"I'm gonna head out and tell Remus and Peter you're still alive." He said. He winked at us before leaving. I sat on the edge of the bed and looked at Sirius. I realized for the first time that he wasn't wearing a shirt. I could feel my cheeks start to heat up. I saw his smile widen again but he didn't say anything.
"Are we good?" I asked
"Meaning?" He replied.
"Are you still mad at me?" I asked again. He thought about it for a moment before speaking.
"How could I stay mad at you," he said with a laugh. I smiled and hugged him again basking in his warmth.
3 months go by and the school year is already done. Sirius and I have never been closer and he has recovered very well. Gryffindor won the Quidditch and the House cup. Tomorrow we leave for home and I stand at the back of the crowd with James at my brother's graduation ceremony.
"I can't believe he's graduating," I whispered to James.
"I know, it feels like it was just yesterday we were playing quidditch together for the first time," James whispered back. Spencer's name was called and he stood up and received his diploma. James and I hooted and hollered for him.
"Yeah Spencer!" I shout. The rest of the Gryffindor Quidditch Team is also there. Well all of the minus Sirius. I look around and see him running over. I smile and wave him over. He jogs over and stands by me.
"Where were you mate?" James hissed.
"With Talia," He said wagging his eyebrows. James rolls his eyes and I try to hide my anger. Lately I've been feeling these pangs of jealousy towards Sirius and his new girlfriend Talia Michaels a daft Hufflepuff. I turn back to the ceremony as the Valedictorian makes a speech.
Sirius nudges me and whispers, "That'll be you next year Cass," I roll my eyes but smile. I mean he's probably right. The ceremony finishes and I seek out Spencer.
"You did it!" I scream as I run over to him and hug him.
"Were you doubting me?" He questions. I raise my eyebrows and shrug. He pushes me and we laugh. He then waves at someone behind me I turn and see Andrew walking over. My smile drops a little but widens once he reaches us.
"Congratulations Spencer," He said extending his hand. Spencer takes it and they guy hug. Spencer then says good-bye and walks over to his friends. Andrew kisses my and looks me up and down.
"You look gorgeous Cassidy," He said with a smile. I look down at my outfit. I'm wearing a blue and pink maxi dress with floral patterns, a cropped jean jacket rolled up to my elbows, and pink wedged heels. My hair has grown so it now reaches just past my shoulders. It's curled into waves and I have simple make-up on.
"Thanks!" I said blushing "You look great too." He had on a polo shirt with kakis. We took a wake around the grounds until it was time for dinner. After dinner the Gryffindor's had a party for the graduating seniors. I sit by the window with a cup of butterbeer in my hand. I see Sirius heading over to me with a big grin on his face.
"Hey," He said plopping down next to me.
"Hey," I said back. The noise was deafening around us so the silence between us was comfortable. He then grabbed the cup from my hand and put it down. I began to protest but he took my hand and led me through the crowd of people and out the portrait hole.
"Where are we going?" I asked
"On a walk," He said simply. I stared at him then went with it and we began to walk. We walked and walked until we decided it was time to turn around. On the way back we were talking when all of a sudden Sirius stops.
"What is it Sirius?" I asked
"I love you," He blurted. As soon as the words tumbled out of his mouth I knew he regretted it. His eyes widened and his hand flew to his hair.
"What?" I asked in shock.
"Sorry that kinda just came flying out." He said running his hand through his hair "It's just…. I love you. I have ever since you came to visit me after I fell of my broom or was knocked off really. I just wanted you to know that." He said looking down at the floor. We were both silent for a moment before I placed my hand on his cheek and kissed him.
Like I said, incoming trauma.
XOXO,
SophieElizabeth630