The Art of Persuasion

Chapter 13 : Mid Atlantic

I blinked slowly as Sirius had just pulled yet another mind-blowing trick; he dazzled me. It wasn't only that fact Sirius admitted he felt attracted to me; it was the very way he said it. He said it was if he were holding a light conversation. I suppose he took this as a light conversation but when he brought me out here, he didn't seem to be in a light mood.

"Love, we all know you fancy me." Sirius broke the silence with yet another cocky comment. I shot him a dirty look but he only grinned in return.

"Who is 'we'?" I retorted as I glared at the conceited man. Sirius pretended as if he were hard of hearing and held a hand to his ear. He then stepped a few steps closer.

"Me...You...Prongs...Moony...perhaps Wormtail." I cursed myself as I remembered the time I told Pettigrew about my bloody love issues. Oh, why do I have to be to vulnerable when it comes to those sorts of things?

"I'm afraid you're wrong. I only fancy Remus and you know it." This was pretty much a lie but I knew it would only inflate Sirius's head if he knew I had feelings for him. I continued to glare at him as he walked closer.

"Evelyn, I know fully well when a girl fancies someone. Why, you go and turn red if I just give you a simple peck." Sirius smiled his victorious grin but I wasn't phased that much.

"Sirius, I won't lie; you are handsome. Your...charming looks can be overwhelming, I suppose. There's also the fact you're far more experienced than me in these sorts of relationships. Oh, whom am I kidding? You're the very sex craze of Gryffindor. It's no wonder I get flustered!" I snapped which only made Sirius grin wider. He took another bloody step closer.

"Sex craze? That's an interesting way to put it. Now let me explain why I think you fancy me beyond the blushing and the cringing." I remained stiff as he told me he had better evidence than that.

"You dare to trust me yet I am the one blackmailing you. You avoid me not only when you are angry but you when develop even further feelings for me. Evelyn, at least admit you're attracted to me." Sirius stood within a hand's reach now. I felt my face flush not with embarrassment but with anger.

"When my 'feelings develop even further'? Oh please, that's a bloody joke." I snapped as I turned my face away, looking away from the twinkling grey eyes.

"Is it just a coincidence that it just so happens to be that the last time I've talked you was when you snogged me?" Sirius challenged once more which made me cringe. I heard him snort at my movement in annoyance but chose to stay silent at that.

"I did not snog you; it was a merely a kiss to shut you up." I explained as I glared slightly at white ground. Sirius chuckled at this and moved even closer. I squeezed my eyes shut as I expected him to be even more of a bugger but only silence pursued.

"...And I don't trust you..." I added lamely to break the odd silence. I shuddered as the silence continued for it frankly gave me the creeps. I heard Sirius shuffle slightly and then he laid something lightly on my shoulders.

"You're freezing, love." he stated simply and then started walking away, with no outer robe on. I stared at my own shoulder to see that he covered me with his much bigger robe. I stood there for a minute or two in shock as his walking figure continued to shrink away.

"H-hey!" I finally managed to yell as I paced up to the git. Sirius froze and turned his head slightly towards me. His cheek lifted as he, what I assume, grinned.

"You prat! You completely brushed off what I just said!" I exclaimed as I shoved his shoulder slightly in anger. He merely chuckled in response continued walking once more. I picked up my pace to keep up with him.