Accio Evans

Chapter 37: Reconciliation

The tension in the common room was somewhat awkward, Sirius and Hestia still weren't talking, and everyone was attempting to ignore the fact, but the tension that hung in the air was undeniable. The group were huddled around the fire, Sirius sat alongside Remus and James as they played Wizards Chess, Lily and Hestia sat across the table from him. Lily was watching the game intently and advising James on which moves to take whereas Hestia's head was apparently buried in a book. Although Sirius knew her too well, she wasn't reading, just trying to ignore the awkwardness that everyone knew was there but was ultimately attempting to pretend wasn't.

Everything seemed to be getting better, Sirius and Hestia had been talking and joking throughout dinner, but then Bailey Cooper appeared at the Gryffindor table Gryffindor table to see Hestia; she smiled appreciatively and flirted, she giggled and tossed her hair at exactly the right moment, blushed at his lightly suggestive remarks and kept just the right amount of attention on Bailey to make him feel special without overstepping her mental mark.

At this point most of the group took their leave and left, only Jessica, Lily and Sirius remained and although Lily and Jessica didn't notice Hestia sending Sirius slight looks, he had. She was doing this on purpose, to get a reaction from him. He balled his fists and looked stern, but tried to keep any visible indicators of his true feelings hidden, much to the disappointment of Hestia, who gave up her flirting and filed back to the common room with the others.

Halled up in the squashy armchair, the one she usually shared with Sirius, Hestia scowled as she tried to finish the chapter of the arithmancy textbook they'd started in class, but her mind was not focused on it, instead she focused on Sirius sat on the opposite side of the table. They had been avoiding each other's gaze and pretending to read, or concentrate on the game of Wizard Chess unfolding before them. Sirius was confused, it was not a feeling he liked, he didn't know where he stood now, Hestia hadn't cheated on him, but she'd got close, the way Bailey's eyes lingered on her lips made him think he'd try and kiss her if given the right opportunity. Yes, he'd been flirting a bit with Samia Rain, but it wasn't like the way Hestia had flirted with Bailey, Sirius hadn't intended to take it any further, whereas he had no doubts that if Hestia thought that would get a reaction out of him, she would.

She was watching him, he noticed and looked towards her, their eyes locking for a second and then he took his opportunity. Gesturing towards the dormitories with his eyes, she rolled hers, but followed him when he got up and made to leave. No-one said anything as they left; quite glad that they were actually going to talk or, well, scream, but at least it was progress.

"What?" Hestia demanded, slumping down onto Sirius' bed. She lay against the head rest, her knees pulled tight around her chest. Her blue eyes scanned Sirius' figure as he leant against the bedpost, watching the floor, as if waiting for her to make the first move, but Hestia Jones was stubborn. He'd brought this all on himself, he was the one flirting with Samia Rain, Bailey Cooper had just been retaliation. Sirius was the one who suggested they come to his dormitory; he was the one who could make the first move. He hadn't responded to her initial question and she felt her patience wear thin, if he didn't say anything soon, she was going to up and leave. She knew they should sort this but she was not in the mood right now, she rolled her eyes and he looked up to watch her. He looked down at his feet for a second and then back to her without speaking a word. She'd had enough.

"Look, if you want to try it on or something, or if you just brought me up here so we could make out, hurry up I have work to do." Hestia eventually snapped, her brows furrowing slightly.

"No I didn't. I'm not just interested in that Jones." Sirius almost snarled, she flinched at the sound of her last name.

"Fine, Black. If we're back to that, then I guess you won't mind if I just go." She stood up to leave, but Sirius caught her hand and pulled her back, their eyes lingered on each other for a second and then his lips met hers. Neither one of them was sure which one had initiated the kiss but Hestia felt her resolve crumble as Sirius' lips brushed against hers, he kissed her lightly sending shivers down her spine. Pulling her closer, his hand crept from her waist up her back, his fingers caressing every contour of her body; the other hand entwined itself with hers. Tracing feather light kisses down her jaw, Hestia sighed contentedly. Hestia's breath caught in her throat as Sirius moved his kisses to the top of her neck; every bad thought now evaporated from her brain, every thought now involved Sirius and the way his kisses were driving her crazy. Sirius chuckled slightly, showering every inch of the exposed flesh on Hestia's neck with kisses. Her delicate fingers danced along his face and through his hair. She manoeuvred him back to her lips and allowed his tongue entrance to her mouth; he pulled her closer still, his hand now resting on the bottom of her spine. With no further hesitation, she moved her hand from his hair down his face, lightly scratching the soft flesh of his cheeks with her nails; finally she found his school tie and pulled, guiding him towards his bed. Falling backwards onto it, he fell on top of her; he propped himself onto one of his elbows and deepened the kiss. Hestia held his face with both her hands, Sirius' fingers trailing up her side and across the bare flesh of the stomach where her shirt had ridden up; he delicately traced his fingers across her chest until his hand rested by her face.