Thirty-Eight

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     You sat on the edge of the Black Lake; sweating after and invigorating Quidditch training session with James and Sirius.
     Both were in the water, joking and splashing one another. Their clothes robes and sweaters were in a crumpled heap on the grass. They swam in just their trousers, grinning from ear to ear. You smiled softly at their playfulness. They really were children at heart.
Sirius turned look over at you, flicking a wet strand of hair from his eyes.
"Come on in, (Y/N)."
You shook your head.
"I'll watch."
Sirius frowned.
"Don't be boring!" James whined, swimming over to you. Sirius followed suit, sending ripples in the water.
"I'm fine where I am," you folded your arms stubbornly.
"Is it because we're shirtless?" James asked.
"No–"
"Our muscles are quite distracting, if I do say so myself," Sirius told James, completely ignoring you. James nodded in agreement. Both flexed.
You put your face in your hands, muttering something incomprehensible.
"Is it too much?" James laughed. You looked up to catch Sirius wink.
Blushing, you dropped your head back into your hands and sighed.
You ignored the small splashing noises, though they were growing louder by the second. You lifted your head too late– both boys had grabbed one of your arms and hauled you into the lake, robes and all. You screamed when you hit the freezing water. Two strong arms scooped you up.
You clung to Sirius, finding it difficult to get a good grip on his slippery neck. Your teeth were chattering violently.
"I... hate you... both," you managed to get out. The boys laughed.
"Need any help, Pads?" James asked as he got out of the water, wringing out his pants.
"Nah, I have enough muscle for this," he chuckled jokingly, lifting you up gracefully and placing you on the lake bank. You laid limply, sopping wet and freezing cold. Sirius pushed himself up and out of the water, his biceps flexing and relaxing. He flopped down on the grass next to you.
     "I'm going back up to the castle!" James called.
     "Go on ahead! We'll catch up!" Sirius shouted.
     You and Sirius both gazed up at the stars, the grass tickling your bare neck.
     You shivered. Sirius glanced at you, then produced his wand from his pocket. He murmured a charm, and heat spread over you, warming you and taking the cold water out of your clothes.
     You sighed in relief. Sirius stood, and offered you a hand. You refused to take it.
     "Please don't tell me..."
     "I'm not moving."
     "Bloody hell..." Sirius bent down and put one arm under your back and the other under the crook of your knees.
     He hefted you into his arms and began the walk back to the castle.
     You rested your head on his chest, breathing in his scent.
     "Thanks," you mumbled, your eyelids drooping.
     "My pleasure," he replied with a smile.

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