hunter_tonks (hunter_tonks) wrote in valarlogs, @ 2013-04-28 10:55:00 |
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Entry tags: | !complete, nymphadora tonks, sirius black |
Who: Sirius and Tonks
What: Exciting news
When: Day after Mac proposes
Where: Sirius’ place
Rating: Low
Status: Complete
Tonks was bouncing as she made her way up the path to Sirius’ new place. She’d been so glad when he hadn’t seemed mad at her still for the stunt she’d pulled with Remus. She’d known, well okay hoped, that it would all be fine if they just talked to each other. And she’d been proved right, thankfully.
He was the first person she wanted to tell about her engagement. Sirius, then Remus, then Lily and then her parents. It may seem like an odd list of priorities but she was happy that way. It felt right. Just like it would feel right to ask Sirius to be the one to walk her down the aisle, though she was slightly nervous about that aspect. She wasn’t actually sure what he’d say. Still first things first, she thought as she knocked on the door.
Sirius opened the door and broke into a smile the moment he saw Tonks standing on the doorstep. “My favorite little trouble maker! What brings you to Casa de Black?” he asked. Sirius was dressed in a pair of jeans and a plain white t-shirt, along with a pair of black Converse Chucks instead of his usual motorcycle boots.
“Maybe I’ll draft you into helping me unpack. All of the furniture has already arrived, but some of the other householdy type things are still in their shipping boxes. Come on in. I know you’ve seen the photos online, but this place is even more amazing in person.”
Tonks beamed at him, hugging him quickly as she answered, “Just paying my favorite cousin a visit” she told him, “I figured it was about time I got my ass round here”
She nodded, “I can help you unpack” she agreed easily as she followed him in, “As long as I’m careful of this” she added as she held out her left hand to show him, her beautiful silver ring with red and green twinned stones.
“Careful of what?” he asked. Sirius turned back around and looked at her hand, arching an eyebrow as he wondered what she was talking about. But the moment he spotted the ring, Sirius’ jaw dropped. “Is that an engagement ring? Nymphie, that’s great! Congratulations!”
Tonks smiled brightly and nodded, “Mac proposed last night” she told him excitedly, “And I said yes, of course. Sirius, I’m getting married” And because she couldn’t not anymore she threw herself at him to hug him in happiness.
Sirius laughed and hugged her, spinning Tonks around in a circle. “Considering you’re wearing the ring, I would hope that you’ve said yes!” he teased. When he set her back down, he was still grinning due to her infectious excitement. “Now you absolutely have to introduce me to him. I have to welcome him to the good side of the family.”
Tonks laughed too, did he really expect her to make sense right now? She was far too excitable. She was so glad he was happy for her and almost as excited as she was, it felt good to have support. She laughed and nodded, "You should come over for dinner, he's an incredible cook" she grinned, "I can't wait for you to meet him"
“I’d love to! Just give me a time and a place and you know I’ll be there,” he promised. Sirius led Tonks into the kitchen area and smiled as he made a grand gesture with both arms. “Behold! The kitchen! Not that I’ll probably do much cooking, but it’s a nice space and has a big fridge for pizza leftovers,” he joked.
Tonks nodded, she’d do just that once she’d spoken to Mac. Following him into the kitchen she smiled, it was a beautiful space but she and Sirius were definitely alike in the cooking skills department. She laughed, “It is lovely” she said, “You’ll just have to invite people over to cook for you”
“Maybe I’ll hire me some hot looking housekeeper to feed me and keep the place clean,” he joked. “Then I could just hang out in the pool all day.”
Tonks laughed, “Bet I know someone who would happily take care of you” she told him attempting an innocent look.
Sirius rolled his eyes, pointed a finger at her, and said, “Don’t start. I know exactly who you’re talking about, Nymphie. Gimme a break, okay? At least we’re talking.”
She grinned but nodded, “Okay, I’ll stop but I am glad you are talking” she told him, “Blame it on the engagement, I’ve suddenly turned into a matchmaker or something. I just want everybody as happy and in love as I am” she laughed lightly.
He rolled his eyes again, but was grinning as he watched how bubbly and happy she was acting. “Yeah, yeah... whatever. Now come on... get your sorry ass to work or I’ll never get this place ready for a proper housewarming party.”
Tonks laughed, “You have a ready and willing volunteer here” she promised, “Especially with the promise of a party at the end of it” she teased.
“Good! Then you can get started in here with the dishes while I take care of the pots and stuff. If you can stick around for a while, I can order us some pizza,” he offered.
Tonks nodded, "Sure, sounds good" she said easily, "I'm gonna stop by Remus' to tell him my news but that can be later" she told him.
Sirius nodded as he pulled his phone out of the back pocket of his jeans. “Then it’s a plan. Just stack them however you want in the china cabinet over there and I’ll order food. What do you like on pizza? I’ll pretty much each anything on them except mushrooms.”
“Will do” she smiled as she moved towards the boxes, “Oh I’ll eat anything, so whatever you feel like is good with me” she replied easily.
He grinned and wandered into the other room to place the order and just hoped that don’t wasn’t as clumsy as when she was a kid. If she was, he might end up with a lot less dishes by the end of this unpacking session.
She had actually gotten a lot less clumsy as she grew up but she was still careful with his things. She didn't want any accidents.
As he placed the order, Sirius couldn’t help but to try and listen for the sounds of anything breaking. But so far, so good. And once dinner arrived, he would grill her some more about this hubby-to-be.