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Still Playing : Why don't we - Something different

“ I can read your mind
I know what you're thinking
I could spend my time
Feeling all the reasons ”

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Acacia's POV

A

couple of days after Christmas and Sirius Black cams knocking at the Potters' door. I don't know who's mouth was opened wider, He didn't expect me to be here and I didn't expect him too.

If he was then I'm pretty sure James would've told me. "Oh, Black." I lamely said still holding the door and I took notice of the bag hanging on his shoulder. Oh no he did not...

Sirius Black was a wanted criminal in my time, and I don't really know the entire story but he somehow escaped and I could swear he's been seeing Harry Potter — rather, Harry's been seeing him.

I was never a part of their gang whatever so I don't know the truth about Sirius Black, all I know is if he did end up leading Lily and James to their death then I can do something about it now.

"River." He casually greeted me back when he got over the shock and I heard footsteps approaching us, I smiled lightly at him and James appeared on my side wide-eyed.

"I'll leave you guys to talk.", I slowly said and backed away from the door to go back to my space on the couch and tried to distract my loud thoughts with the program airing but I can't help but wonder what happened.

If he ran away from home then that could be the start, he's unwanted and probably abused by his family. That alone can be the start of him siding with Voldemort!

But I can still save him and I will save him. I just don't know how.

So I got Lily, James and Sirius on my list of people to save and I'm starting to think that I was brought here to play hero. I don't even know the first thing about sacrifice? I've always put myself first!

Then laugher was heard, I turned to see James with his arms around Sirius' shoulder and they were both smiling. I grabbed a cushion and hugged to look casual, I don't even know why I'm feeling guilty. Maybe just uneasy with the idea of the man who's going to betray his greatest friend is most likely to stay here.

"Acie, I don't think you've been properly introduced to Sirius.", I got up throwing the cushion to my side and awkwardly approached them with a small smile. Why am I suddenly all shy?

"The girl we found sleeping with James!", He exclaimed and James elbowed his side, I felt my face grow hot but I composed myself. I will not show him how flustered I am and that I'm highly embarassed by that incident.

"The bestfriend with amazing hair!" I greeted back and I let out a small yelp when he caged me in his arms. Merlin, Quidditch did this boy good. I can't help but grow redder when I can feel just how fit Sirius Black is from an innocent hug.

"She thinks my hair is amazing." He whispered to James over my shoulder and I felt someone grab me by my elbow, I looked up to see James frowning at me.

"Enough with the hugs," Sirius held both his hands up as a surrender with a knowing grin while I'm just confused what his wink at me is about.

"You both catch up, I'm gonna be wherever with Jewel." I made a move to turn but shot Sirius a genuine smile, "Nice to meet you Sirius." He returned it with a small wave and I walked away.

"I thought you two weren't a thing.",
"We're not. It's a long story."

Their voices faded as I made my way further down the hall and my bitchy cat conveniently appeared out of nowhere so I picked her up and went to my room. I flopped on the bed after I set Jewel back in the floor and almost fell asleep with my imagination taking me places til Jewel jumped on my back.

"Jewel. Of all the places you want to sleep in?" She only nastily meowed back at me so I got on my sides to drop her and sat up to face my angry cat.

She seemed to be enjoying the luxury of being at this manor and I wonder how I got such a posh cat. There's really nothing to do here and I'm bored out of my mind. James usually gives me company but he's busy with Sirius right now.

I didn't wanna interrupt their bonding so I just headed to the kitchen and made myself a sandwich but the boredom took over that I grabbed one if the many recipe books on a small shelf on-top of the counter and flipped through pages til I got on a page teaching one how to bake cookies.

I grinned widely to myself and searched cupboards for the ingredients I needed and this kitchen is amazing, it's got everything I needed and more!

I started moving around the kitchen after starting the oven to preheat it. I am inexperienced and just following a book to successfully make a decent batter.

I'm the best at following instructions and reading has always been my thing so I did okay fir my first time, just made a small mess which will be easy to clean and I can swear I have flour on my face.

I keep wiping the sweat off my forehead with my flour-covered hand again and again by accident with all my focus on measuring ingredients exactly like what the book said because I read the opening page that goes There's no shortcut in baking. Adding even a pinch more than stated might ruin everything and I don't wanna ruin everything.

Once I've had the tray in the oven to bake I started cleaning my mess, mostly just eggshells and spills of vanilla extract.

I almost dropped the bowl I was cleaning when two loud boys entered the kitchen, "What's that I smell?" Sirius asked as if he's in a trance and following the smell like a dog which I thought was funny since he does remind me a little of a dog.

"COOKIES!" James yelling is what made me almost drop the bowl and I quickly washed it to turn and glare at him.

"Merlin, James, you're gonna kill me with a scare." I had a hand pressed against my chest while I calm my heartbeat with deep breaths.

"Sorry." He apologized with a sheepish smile and made his way around to watch the cookies bake, I pulled him away by his shoulder.

"Relax, They're gonna be ready in 15 minutes." He turned to me with saddened eyes and I frowned at that, "That's too long! It's gonna take forever." I stifled a laugh and patted his shoulder faking sadness.

He's so dramatic, it's entertaining. "15 minutes is not forever, James." I replied with the most dramatic tone I can conjure and snickers from Sirius can be heard.

"I don't think I can wait that long.", He replied and that's when I broke. Laughing as I return to doing the dishes. How come Harry didn't get this trait from James? He looked alot like his father but his eyes was Lily's.

I shook my head rid it from the thoughts of my friends' future kid. They're both good people and they didn't deserve what happened to them, Harry deserves a family and they deserved to be happy.

Is it up to me now?

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