"When in doubt, go to the library."
- Ron Weasley
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The next day.
Anna wakes up with a pounding headache and a small groan. She flinches when she hears a soft snore at her ear.
Anna's eyes flutter open and she turns her head to see Sirius's drunken face practically pressed against hers. Anna cringes and she pushes herself away from his hot breath, sitting up.
Thankfully she was fully dressed and she notices Remus passed out at the foot of the bed.
Anna moans softly and she stumbles out of her bed, chuckling when she notices James cuddled into Sirius's back.
Anna quietly grabs her wand and she waves it over Remus's prone form, levitating him onto her old spot, snickering when she sees Remus cuddling up to the closets warm body.
Thankfully she finds a camera close by and she snaps a few photos before stashing away the camera.
Fondly, she watches the four before making her way out of the dorm.
....
Anna let's out a yawn, still half asleep, making her way to the bathroom. She begins to brush her teeth in hopes to rid of her morning breath.
Anna stops her brushing when she spots a sleepy figure at the door. "Are you okay there Mars." Anna asks
Marlene grumbles and she makes her way to the toilet, pulling down her pants and goes about her business.
Anna chuckles, shaking her head and she resumes brushing her teeth.
....
Common room.
Apparently, Anna was the only one awake, which she didn't mind all that much. She conjures up a nice hot chocolate and she curls up on her favorite arm chair.
Clearly today is going to be a quiet day.
Anna lifts her head when she hears shuffling, spotting a sleep walking Sirius Black making his way down the stairs and towards Anna, surprising her when he plants himself on her lap and curls into a small ball, forcing Anna to move her arms around him, holding him in place.
"Okay." Anna breaths, she knows they mess around but this was definitely new.
Sirius clearly sought after her when he no longer felt her presence, opting on sleeping in her arms.
The two looked hilarious, a six foot teen sleeping on top of a five foot two girl. But Anna doesn't argue or shift underneath the teen.
She's read about sleep walkers and she knows that she can't wake him up or he might hurt himself, and she definitely doesn't want that to happen.
Anna wishes that she could carry the giant up to his room, but she wouldn't be able to handle the stairs and her wand was out of reach.
Anna huffs and she lays her cheek against Sirius's head. Sirius's face was snuggled into the crook of Anna's neck, inhaling her intoxicating scent.
....
Later.
Sirius stirs, his eyes opening and adjusting to the harsh sunlight pouring through the windows. He goes to stretch out his limbs but he feels arms tighten around him.
Sirius's eyes widen and he pulls his head back to see a sleeping Anna underneath.
Sirius checks his surroundings and he notices the cold hot chocolate on the table besides his favorite arm chair, his face engulfing itself in flames.
He rarely sleeps walks and it's never been at this level of embarrassing. Worried that Anna's lap was in pain from his weight, he attempts to get out of the pale arms holding him, only for them to tighten even more, in an almost painful grip.
Sirius's heart warms at the thought of the beauty reluctant to let him go. Sirius gently shakes Anna awake, despite wanting to stay where he was. Anna wasn't his girlfriend and they shouldn't be in each other's arms, even if it was innocent.
But Sirius's feelings were anything but innocent so this felt wrong, it felt like he was betraying his best friend.
Anna hums as she's shaken awake, her eyes fluttering open, dilating, taking their time adjusting, her eyes meeting Sirius's.
Anna's lips spread into a sleepy grin. "Morning." Anna coos
Sirius flushes. "As comfortable as I am, I'd like to go to the bathroom." Sirius says, it was a good excuse. He couldn't tell Anna that he needed out of her warm embrace because he had feelings for her.
Anna flushes and she lets him. "Sorry." Anna mumbles
Sirius shakes his head, standing. "I should be the one saying sorry, I made you hold me while I was sleeping." Sirius says
Anna giggles, stretching in the seat. "It's fine, I would've redirected you towards your bedroom but you were already in my arms before I can get a word in and I heard that it's dangerous to wake someone up while they're sleep walking." Anna says
Sirius smiles.
"Thanks Bella." Sirius says
Sirius wonders when he'll finally say Anna's first name instead of the nickname he gave her. He had no problem calling Anna, Bella. In Italian it meant beautiful and Annabelle was the literal definition of beauty. But he likes the way her first name rolls on his tongue.
He knows he couldn't just say her name, he doesn't want to lose this bet he has with her, a bit worried on what she might have him do if she won.
"No problem Black." Anna says, a small smile gracing her pink lips.
....
Annabelle quietly sips her newly hot chocolate when she hears a screech, looking up to see Riddle fly through the open window.
Anna sighs and she grabs the letter attached to his leg, gently scratching under his chin, watching as he cooed at her before flying off.
Anna has gotten a hundred of these letters since she first started ignoring her mother. She doesn't hate Queenie, but all she talks about is her making amends with her father.
Anna unravels the letter.
My little dragon,
I am sorry that I've come across as disrespectful or unmotherly, but all I ever wanted was the best for you. And I've always hated it when you fought with your father, but I'll stop asking you to make amends when your clearly not ready.
I love you my sweet girl, please reply, I've missed our conversations.
Love, your mother
Anna sighs, she hopes her mother keeps to her word. Anna conjures a piece of parchment and a quill, writing her reply.
"Morning beautiful." Came a sleepy voice from the stairs
Anna looks up and she smiles as she spots the pajama covered werewolf. Remus shuffles over towards her, planting a soft kiss on her lips. Anna's heart jumps and she returns the kiss.
Remus smiles as he pulls back. "What are you doing." Remus asks "nothing much, just writing to my mother." Anna says
"That's good, I'm happy that your speaking to her." Remus says
Anna shrugs. "She said she'll stop the nagging and I hope she keeps that promise, and I guess I missed talking to her." Anna says
Remus chuckles and he sits on the arm of her chair, snatching her hot chocolate, taking a grateful sip.
Anna watches him with an unconscious smile, unable to fully place the warm feeling in her heart.
"I had an amazing time last night." Remus says "so did I, I'm glad we went to the party as dates." Anna says
Remus glows at the reply. Remus couldn't remember feeling this happy and upbeat. Yes he has the Marauders and his parents but something about having someone to truly leave himself vulnerable and exposed made him feel safe and warm.
"How about a second date." Remus asks "so soon." Anna asks
Remus shrugs, feeling a bit insecure. "Not right away of course, next Friday." Remus says
Anna tilts her head and she smiles. "Okay Mr. Lupin, a second date." Anna says
Remus smiles and he leans down to kiss Anna.