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CHAPTER 2
"Hey Lils!" Said James hugging her from behind and kissing her on the lips.
"Hey you!"
"How is my pretty fiance doing today?"
"Not very well!" she snapped.
"Why pretty? I thought you were happy…"
"I had to talk to each and every one of your relatives and nodding to their advice on marriage and…"
"That explains it! I guess I forgot to mention how much of a pain my relatives can be."
"Conveniently forgot!"
James looked at his feet shamefacedly.
"It's ok James! I am just tired and bugged… and I found out that Monica is still going strong with Amos."
"Oh no!"
"But I just hope she sees Sirius with someone and she is bound to get jealous."
"Why do you think I introduced my relative to him?"
"That's my Jamesie! We have to bring them together!"
"Already happening!"
*~*
Monica put on her black, off shoulder, knee-length dress with a white scarf tied at the waist. She let her hair down, which had grown up to her elbows now, and brushed it. She still couldn't forget her kiss with Sirius.
It is all wrong! Amos is my boyfriend… my …
She took in a deep breath.
Concentrate on Lily's wedding. That is what you are here for Monica! She told herself and walked down the stairs passing many people she didn't know. She was feeling self conscious and lost in the crowd.
"Lost?" asked a familiar voice from behind her. She turned to face Sirius.
"No… I …"
"Don't worry! Half the people here don't know half the others. They just make small talk and walk away… Come, I'll show you the way!"
Before she could even protest, he took her hand in his and led her through the crowd. As they walked through the crowd quite a few people came up to talk to Sirius.
"Hey! Do I know you from somewhere?" Sirius just smiled.
"Was it from that …?"
"That's right!" squealed the middle aged woman and Sirius was a little taken aback at her enthusiasm.
"How are you doing? Long time, no see!" he said with half the enthusiasm.
"I am fine! I see you are doing well yourself!" she said glancing meaningfully at Monica. Monica opened her mouth to explain but Sirius cut through.
"You bet I am! If you excuse me…" he pulled her through the crowd.
"Sirius! Who was she?"
"No idea!
"But I thought you knew her from…"
"Yea, from nowhere! She was faking it!"
"And you weren't taken aback?"
"I am used to it! And you should be too or here people will think that either you are unsocial or plain rude!"
"Really!"
"Believe me, I speak from experience!" Monica laughed. A couple stopped her.
"Hello! How are you?" said the lady, addressing Monica. She looked surprised and confused.
"Fine… I guess…"
"When was the last time we met?"
"Dunno… I don't… sometime around…"
"Ya! So see you around!" she said cutting in a brushing past them.
"What did I tell you?" said Sirius laughing, "Sometimes it is just so comical. Especially when they are trying so hard to flirt with you…"
"Girls flirt with you?" asked Monica frowning.
"Always!" he said laughing, "Of all ages!"
"Really?" she said sarcastically.
"What do you think? I am young, single, handsome… I enjoy their flirting, and silently humor them… its fun!"
"Hey Monica! When did you arrive?"
"Remus!" she squealed hugging him. Sirius' forehead creased a little. "It is just so good to see a familiar face! How are you doing..?"
"Fine…much better now…" he said sighing. Then he suddenly noticed Sirius' presence and gave a questioning look between the two of them. He was swept away by the crowd before any sort of explanation could be given. Sirius and Monica exchanged a small smile and he led her through the crowd.
"Sirius dear!"
"Finally someone who at least knows my name!" he muttered under his breath and turned, "Andromeda!"
"How is my favorite little cousin?"
"Fine! How is my favorite little niece?"
"Nympha? She is fine… I think I asked Remus to baby sit her…"
"So that was why Remus ran off like that abruptly!" said Monica before she realized that she had no idea who she was talking to.
"Andromeda, this is Monica Kipper, my friend from school and maid of honor."
"Nice to meet you Monica! Great you have found yourself a girlfriend!"
"No! No!" said Sirius quickly glancing at Monica, "she is not my girlfriend. We are good friends from school."
"I see!" she said but Monica knew from her tone that she did not see at all and from the blush on Sirius' face, Sirius noticed it too.
AS they walked towards the party hall, Monica could see many girls throw her questioning looks and was irresistibly reminded of their 5th year when she first started going out with Sirius. For no reason known to her, she moved closer to him and hung on to his arm. She looked at him sideways and saw that he was no less handsome than he used to be, and the mysterious glint in his eyes had never left. He saw her looking at him.
"You look beautiful today Nicky!"
"You look great yourself."
"I have always loved you in black!" he breathed. She tore her eyes away from his but let her hands remain where they were.
*~*
"Lily, why is this party held?"
"It's a tradition of wizard weddings where the invitees of the wedding get to know each other."
"Right, I forgot."
"Hey they are starting the music. A dance Lily?" asked James coming up to them with Sirius, "and why don't you get to know Monica, Sirius?"
"We have already met!" said Sirius rolling his eyes.
"Whatever! Just and excuse to take Lily dancing!" he said dragging Lily away. Sirius turned to the food table and picked up a paneer tikka, stuffing the whole thing in his mouth. He turned and smiled at Monica who was looking at him.
"Lily and James look happy don't they?" she said, her eyes falling on them.
"They do. Hey, want to grab a dance?"
"Sure I …"
"Sirius!" squealed a girl coming up to him and kissing him on the lips. He pushed her away from him as fast as possible and turned to Monica who was staring at the pair of them.
"Mon, this is heather and Heather this is Monica, my classmate."
"Hi Monica!"
"Hey heather!"
Heather turned to Sirius, "Sirius, there is a slow song coming up… wanna dance?"
"Not now sweetie… maybe later…" Monica frowned at the word sweetie. She was clearly not over him.
"But…"
"I think I hear Mrs. Potter calling you…" Heather gave him a pouting look and walked towards Mrs. Potter.
"I thought you weren't seeing anyone!" accused Monica.
"I am not! I told you people here are flirting left and right…"
"When you said flirting, you did not mention KISSING!" she glared looking at her feet. Sirius took her hand.
"A dance?" he said, leading her on to the floor just when a slow song started. Sirius circled her waist with his arms and pulled her closer. She threw her arms around his neck and they swayed to the music in sync, lost in each other's eyes.
This feels so right. It feels right to be here with Sirius… like it is meant to be. After 6 years, it doesn't feel awkward… in fact it feels the same… who was I kidding? I love him.
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