We turned as we heard a huge snort. Lily was rolling with laughter. "Lils, what is it?" I asked. She pointed at the door. Peter Pettigrew was standing at the door speechless. "Wait... you fancy Sirius?? Imma head out." He waved as he speed down the hallway.
Remus sped after him, knowing he was most likely going to tell the other two. I also had sped down the stairs, passing Peter and Remus talking.
"Thank godric that was close."
"Hailey dear can you come help me with dinner?" "YES MOM, I'M COMING." I yelled. I mouthed a quick 'thank you' to Remus as I rushed down to the kitchen.
"Love, we had to change some things around, since Regulus is coming to live with us too." My mother said. "WAIT REGGIES COMING TO LIVE HERE?!" I shouted. My mother giggled as she nodded. "We had to change the rooms around. Remus and Peter are sharing a room, and Regulus is moving into your brothers room. That just leaves you and Sirius. I really hope that's alright with you." "Oh, um, that's perfectly fine Mom." She smiled warmly.
"Ayo sis you're burning the mac and cheese." James said walking in the kitchen. "Oh shut it Jameson." I responded. "Don't call me that! Anyways, Mom have you seen Sirius or Regulus? I can't find them." James said worriedly.
"James I know where they are. Can you finish the mac and cheese for me?" I asked. "..fine." He answered gloomily. "Hold on Mom I'll be right back." I looked at my mother. She just nodded and went back to cooking.
I walked out the backyard to my tree. It was a willow tree, and it was the same tree where I met Sirius, when James brought the other Marauders home to meet my parents. I heard two voices that were too familiar. "But Sirius, we won't ever go back there right?" Regulus' voice rang out. "Reg, we will never go back there I promise." Sirius said his voice cracking.
I walked awkwardly towards them.
"Hey, dinners almost ready. Um.. Mom wanted me to come find you." I said.
"Reg, head inside, I have to talk to Hailey for a second." Sirius quietly told Regulus as he looked at me in the eye. "Alright, see you guys at dinner." He responded walking into the house.
"Sirius... I heard the last bit and-" "Hails it's alright. He was just asking about the family." Sirius responded cutting me off. "You don't have to worry."
"But-"
"Hailey I said it's fine. Drop it." He cut me off angry.
"Fine. I will drop it." I said teary-eyed walking back towards the house. He grabbed my wrist. "Hails I-" But I cut him off this time. "No, Sirius. I was told to drop it, and that's what I did. Let go of me." I snatched my wrist out of his grasp and turned to go inside, he grabbed my wrist again and as I turned he had kissed me lightly. I pulled away still angry and turned to walk back inside. He followed me into the house with his head low. I went to sit with Lily, Peter, and Regulus, as Sirius went to sit with James and Remus.
Regulus noticed something was wrong.
"Hails, what's the matter?" He questioned softly.
"Your brother." I responded. He looked at me and then Sirius, then back to me. "Ugh that prick." He said and I giggled lightly.
"Sleepover in my room tonight?" I asked.
"I would love to, but not tonight. Sorry Hails." Peter responded.
"I have to go after dinner Hailey I'm sorry. Mother says I have to come home." Lily said sadly. I looked over at Reg. He just nodded and smiled.
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After Dinner
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Regulus walked in my room casually with pillows, blankets, and snacks.
"What's he doing here?" Sirius asked looking at me.
"He's staying in my room tonight, and YOU are going to sleep in James' room." I answered him
"So you're kicking me out tonight?" He asked angrily.
"That's exactly what I'm doing. Now out." I responded in the same tone. He scoffed and slammed the door behind him.
"Drama queen." I said rolling my eyes.
"So what are we watching tonight?" I asked.
He smiled at me and I knew exactly what movie. "Moana." was all he said. I reached for my TV remote and turned it on. I grabbed the blankets and went to sit next to him on my bed.
