Forever Yours

Forever

You went to visit Gabby like any decent best friend would to see if she needed comfort after her break up with Sirius.

She was blowing a kiss to an attractive older man that was driving away from her flat in an expensive automobile.

"Morning, Gabby."

"Hey, Fantasy!" she greeted with a radiant, mischievous grin.

"You sure got over Sirius fast," you commented, uncertain if you felt more relief or disapproval. She and Sirius had broken up a week ago.

With an uncharacteristically grave expression on her impeccably made-up face, she explained, "I'll miss Sirius, but I'm taking his advice. Last night he told me, 'A long distance relationship wouldn't work, especially since physical contact is important to both of us. If we tried it we'd be left with heartache and wasted time when it fell apart. If we end our relationship here and now we're only left with great memories of how hot and fun we were together. Find someone special to share your life with; you deserve it, and please always treasure my memory as I will yours.' Then he sealed the words with his sexy smile and a final kiss. I will treasure his memory and I'll try to find someone special. It'll be hard to find somebody with Sirius' charisma and skills in bed, but I'll have fun looking!"

Gabrielle must have truly cared about Sirius to possess the ability to quote him with such ease, and it was a pity that their courtship had ended. Still, the relationship seemed to have affected her in a positive manner. She unquestionably remained, in your opinion, too friendly with too many men too quickly, however at least now she was more mature and vaguely interested in a committed relationship. You hoped Sirius had benefited from it as well.

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"Lanette rang earlier. She was really excited. She said something about being accepted into her dream college for advertising," informed your mother when you entered your home.

"That's fantastic! I'll phone her after dinner."

"It'll be ready in a half-hour."

Your father stepped in smirking. "By the way, Fantasy, this came today." He handed you an envelope.

You glanced at the neat script and immediately knew the sender. "Remus! How'd he get me a letter today? There's no post on Sundays."

"I don't know, but I thought I saw an owl..." Your father shook his head. "Well, when you write back to him give him best regards from your mother and me."

"Okay," you agreed, already shutting your bedroom door to be alone with Remus' thoughts. You eagerly tore open the wax seal and read the paper - no, parchment - it contained.

My dearest Fantasy,
I hope all is well with you and yours, especially Gabrielle. I know that Sirius is fine. He and James are all but basking in the attention everyone is giving them for being away for about eight months instead of studying for the N.E.W.T.s next week like they should be.
It was good to see Peter, the other sane Marauder, again. He's been quieter than usual lately, and refuses to tell us what he did while we were away. I suppose he's too ashamed to tell James and Sirius that he found nothing interesting to do without them.
James wouldn't tease him, I'm sure. He's too happy to tease anyone, even Snape. I know you don't know who Snape is, though trust me that is saying something. Why is James so happy? He and Lily are engaged!
Talk of weddings made me think of you. It's true that we're young and haven't known each other for a full year, yet I know that I love you. Your smile is my sunshine, your eyes are my stars, and your kiss gives me the strength to live through both the day and night. I realise it would be better to ask in person, but I can't go another day without knowing if I can spend eternity with your love to be my light when life gets dark. Will you marry me, my darling? Whatever you decide my love for you will not waver.
Always,
Remus

Tears of mirth insistently filled up your eyes and spilled out of them. You wiped them away and reread the letter to confirm that you had not misunderstood. Then, you located a pencil and a piece of paper on your cluttered desk.

Dear Remus,
Gabby is better than you might expect and so are my parents, who send their best wishes, though that's not what you want to hear about, is it?
Nothing would make me happier than to marry you! True, I've never met your family, and we're young and don't have much money, but that doesn't matter. All that matters to me is you. Your eyes. Your voice. Your bravery. Your touch. Your composure. You. You. You. My love for you is what makes my heart beat life through me, so just say the time and place you want us to be joined and I'll be there. Forever is a long time and I relish the chance to spend it with you since no one could ever bring me more joy. I am yours heart and soul.
Forever yours,
Fantasy