My love- a Sirius Black love story

Chapter 8

Sirius climbed aboard the train ready for his 6th year. He walked along the train and went into his usual compartment. The other Marauders were there along with Amaya. He sat by Amaya and listened to what James was saying.

"I want to ask her out."

"Lily?" James nodded at Sirius. "You've asked her out before. Why are you nervous now?"

"She always said no."

"She probably will again, if I'm being honest." Amaya said.

"What? Why?"

"She's still mad at you for last year, when you bullied Snape."

"I said sorry like a million times, plus I had a good reason."

"Didn't you say if we picked on him then we would have to deal with you?" Sirius jumped back into the conversation.

"Yeah, but that was before I heard him talking about becoming a death eater. He also called Lily a mudblood, so I'm mad about that."

"I'm going to ask her anyway. Maybe she finally forgave me."

"Maybe."

Sirius watched Amaya as she pulled out a book to read. She pulled her feet up onto the seat and leaned against him.

"Is this okay?"

"Yeah"

The closeness was messing with Sirius' brain. Every breath he took, he could smell her rose scent. He tried to still his heart so she couldn't hear it pounding wildly in his chest.

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3 Months Later

Amaya was sitting in charms when Professor McGonagall walked in.

"Professor Flitwick, may I borrow Amaya?"

"Yes, of course." Amaya stood up confused and looked at Sirius. He mouthed 'What did you do?' She shrugged her shoulders.

"Professor Dumbledore would like to see you." They walked to Dumbledore's office and went in.

Amaya spotted her dad sitting in a chair and she ran over giving him a hug. He hugged her back tightly and held on longer than usual.

"What are you doing here?"

"Let's go for a walk." She walked by her dad's side in silence as they walked through the hall. Classes had been let out and Amaya saw her friends coming towards her.

"Hi Maya, Mr. Bridgerton." Sirius said and looked at Amaya with a questioning look. She shrugged her shoulders.

"Hello, Sirius. You and Amaya are good friends right?"

"Yes, sir."

"Look after her will you?"

"Of course."

"I can take care of myself." Amaya protested.

Her dad just chuckled in response. "I need to talk to Amaya alone." Sirius nodded and walked away.

"Amaya." She looked at her dad and saw tears in his eyes.

"Dad, what's wrong?"

He swallowed, "There's an evil wizard rising to power. He has a bunch of followers."

"What does this have to do with me?"

"While I was at work they broke into the house. They got your mum." Tears began to run down her face.

"She's okay right?"

"She's gone, dead." Her dad's voice cracked and for the first time in her life she saw her dad cry. They hugged and just cried into each other's shoulders. "Amaya. I want you to marry Sirius. He can protect you. You seem happy around him too."

"Thank you dad." Amaya wiped away her tears and smiled for her dad. He needed her to be strong.

"I'm sorry, Amaya. I have a lot of power over the ministry. I'm a target. They're gonna be coming after me."

"What?"

"I have to go into hiding. I can't take you. It'll be too dangerous."

"Will I be staying at home still?"

"Stay wherever you want. Just make sure it's safe. I have to go. I love you."

"Love you too." Amaya watched her dad walk away.

"Hey, what was that all about?" Amaya looked at Sirius and tried her hardest not to burst into tears. "What's wrong?"

Amaya let out a sob and Sirius pulled her into a hug. "It's okay. I'm right here."

Sirius led her to a bench outside and they just sat there while Amaya cried.

"I'm sorry. I didn't mean to cry. I'm not supposed to cry."

"Hey, you have every right to cry. You're the strongest person I know. You've held it in way too long."

"Did James ask Lily out yet?" Amaya said, trying to change the subject.

"No. Why was your dad here and why were you crying. You don't have to tell me if you don't want to." Amaya sighed knowing she could never keep it from him.

"My mum was murdered." Amaya's voice cracked and tears ran down her face again.

"Amaya..." Sirius pulled her into another hug.

"My dad had to go into hiding because they'll be coming after him."

"What about you?"

"I have to find somewhere to live while dads gone."

"I'm sure you could live at James' house. His parents would love to have you. Then James and I could both help you and protect you."

"Thank you. We should talk to James first though."