Nothing Without You (That Special Something sequel)

Chapter 14: A short snippet of paradise

21st August 1994. 12:53.

The sun was still burning brightly on my eyes, even though they were closed and covered with circular sunglasses. Most of my body was exposed to the sun, apart from the parts my green bikini covered. On my bare chest, sat three large, painful scratches, that Remus had given me on the night of Sirius's second escape. They didn't hurt anymore. They just looked a bit disgusting. But right then I didn't mind. Nobody knew me there.

"Miss Elliot?" I heard a young boy say. I breathed deeply, and embraced the amazing weather. "Miss Elliot?" I heard the boy say again. Crap, I thought. I had forgotten that was my name there. I opened my eyes and looked at the blonde young boy calling my fake name.

"Sorry." I laughed. "This place is so lovely I forgot my own name!"

"It's alright, Miss Elliot." He laughed. He had an accent, like everyone else here, but I didn't know what accent it was. I didn't even know what place I was in. It seemed like Hawaii, but I knew it wasn't that famous. The blonde boy held out a blue drink to me. "Your drink."

"Thanks." I winked, picking up my drink and taking a sip. I sighed, and leaned back on my deck chair, looking our towards the beach, tasting the fruity goodness.

"No problem." He said. "Oh, and, Miss Elliot." I squinted back to him. "Mr. Padfoot Marauder left you a package in your room." He smiled.

"A package?" I asked, swallowing more of my drink.

"And a message." The boy continued. "It's on your bed, so you can collect it when you get to your room."

"Thank you!" I told him, grinning widely.

"Have a great day." He winked at me. I breathed deeply again, and lied down on my deck chair, soaking in the luxury. Sirius kept on treating me to things. This morning I had a full body massage, and yesterday we had a romantic boat ride. I don't know how Sirius found this island, but he took me there when the holidays began. He wouldn't be leaving in september, as to the world, he was still a murderer, but I would go back to Hogwarts. Tonight was my last night. Then I would go home and plan my curriculum.

So tonight's present would be the best one for sure.

I entered my exotic room facing the beach I was lying on in a small silk dressing gown that covered my bikini. My hair was in a long, fishtail plait, and I wasn't wearing any makeup. I looked rough, but I didn't care. It was the holidays, after all.

On the bed, as the young boy said, was a large dark green box, with a note on the front saying:

To Miss Blondie Elliot

I opened the box, bubbling with excitement, and revealed a beautiful gown. It was crimson red and fitted around the waist, and went out in a petticoated skirt to just under the knees. It had a half halter neck. It was stunning, on top was a piece of parchment, written in Sirius's handwriting.

Tonight at eight. Meet me on the beach.

You'll be the one in red.

-Padfoot

I smiled, and twirled around in my dress for a few moments. It fitted me perfectly. I felt like a princess. I slipped it off again and put my bikini back on. I went back and swam in the sea for a while, to kill a few hours. The temperature was perfect. That place was seriously paradise island. My mum used to tell me stories about it. It was where everything was happy, calm and sunny, and it didn't cost you a thing. I loved it. 

After a few hours, I went back to my room and took a long shower. I then dried myself with my wand (I didn't know if this was a magical place or not, but I only used it discreetly) and brushed my hair. Then I put it into a tight but messy bun, and I harsprayed it with my wand. I then went to the mirror in the bathroom and did my makeup. It wasn't very heavy. Just some mascara, light pink lipstick and a bit of red and yellow eye shadow. I checked the time. It was about seven thirty. I had twenty five minutes until I should leave. Finally, I slipped on my red dress. Then I picked up a beautiful wooden heart shaped necklace Sirius had given me, and left in plain, crimson stillettos. Another good thing about that place was that the floor was so soft, you needn't have any shoes on. But they made me feel glamorous

The setting sun suddenly disappeared from my vision. I could see it through the gaps of the hands covering my eyes.

"You know who this is?" He whispered into my ear.

"Yes, Padfoot." I giggled, trying to move his hands.

"You won't know when you look at me." He released his grip and the sun shined again. I turned around, and didn't see who I expected to see. This man's hair was groomed and brushed back into a slick, classy hairstyle. He had a short beard, but it was groomed and neat. He wore a slick, black suit with a bow tie. He looked like he jumped out of a James Bond film. He winked at me, and I noticed that his eyes were grey, just like those signature eyes of Sirius's, tht made me feel safe.

"Wow." I sighed, putting my arms around him. "You clean up nice!" I gave him a quick peck on the lips.

"I have my moments." He shrugged. I giggled again. "You're wearing the dress, and the necklace."

"Of course I am." I told him. "They're beautiful."

He laughed and let go. He entertwined his hand in mine. "Let's go. I've got a treat for you." He pulled me into the sea, and we began walking. I felt wet, but I wasn't. It was magic. We walked for about half of an hour, until we reached a small, lonely island in the middle of the sea. There was dining for two set up there.

I almost felt like crying.

"Oh, Sirius." I sighed, walking over to the beautiful table. "This is lovely." He reached into the vase of red roses and daisies and got out the biggest, vibrant red rose. He cuffed it in his hands, and then balanced it on his palm. Somehow he had turned the bright green stem into a slide in clip. I gasped. He picked it up and slipped it into my hair. It matched my dress. He pulled my chair out for me and I sat down.

"You impressed?" He smirked.

"It's amazing." I sighed. "Absolutely wonderful."

He laughed. He got out his wand and tapped the dinner plates, and two starter dishes (cheese fondue). Without another thought we dug in.

"I can't imagine you with those ballet slippers with wooden blocks in them!" Sirius laughed as we ate chocolate gateau.

"You don't have to!" I told him. "After being in azkaban, I don't think ballet is my thing anymore!"

"But can you still do some moves?" He chuckled. I stood up and took my shoes off. Slowly and carefully, I raised my left foot behind me, arching my back inwards. I grabbed my foot and held the position. I smiled at him, let go of my foot and jumped into a leap.

"Whoa." Sirius said, awe-struck. "You're cute when you're dancing."

I giggled and sat back down. "Thanks." I looked down and saw my wooden heart shaped necklace. I fiddled with it.

"You know it's not just a necklace." Sirius said. I looked up at him.

"What?"

"Tap it three times." Sirius smiled. I moved the necklace to the centre of my palm and tapped it. One. Two. Three. I watched it, squinting at it. Blue light suddenly glowed from the center of the wood, in the shape of a heart. At first I couldn't see anything, but the glow died down, and then I could see something. It was me, Sirius, Remus, James and Lily, in our Hogwarts graduation robes, smiling at me. 

"Sirius." I sighed, smiling. "It's stunning." I looked up at him. He was smiling.

"Something to take back to Hogwarts." He said. I stood up and went over to him. I kissed him passionately. 

"I'll miss you!" I told him, as I sat down on his lap and pressed my lips on his. He smiled and kissed me back.

"I'll miss you more!" He said. "I'll write to you! I can use floo powder with the fireplace in your office!"

"How did you know there was a fireplace in my office?" I asked him.

He laughed. "You told me. When you were talking about how your office was always warm because of the fireplace."

"Oh yeah." I laughed. "Are you going to continue writing to Harry?"

"Of course!" He said. "And Remus!"

"Good." I told him, and I pounced on him. We fell onto the sandy floor, and my necklace glowed on Sirius's face as I kissed him. And I spent my last night in Paradise Island with not just Sirius, but with the others laughing and smiling in my necklace.