the_debt_of_time

James's voice in his head reproachfully telling him to be a better friend, Sirius made a mental
note to work on spending more time with Peter.
"We've all got people we love that are taking risks, Black," Kingsley said in a kind
tone that Sirius appreciated. It was nice being paired with someone who could do their job
and not be a shit about Sirius's opinions and concerns.
"I still think it was stupid to leave Remus out of this."
Kingsley nodded in agreement. "I know. But you know Moody. Fool him once,
shame on you.. ."
"Fuck, when will this be over?" Sirius groaned as he adjusted his position. "I just
want to get home."
"Ah, to the beautiful Miss Mia?" Kingsley waggled his eyebrows.
Sirius snorted. "Jealous?"
"Always," Kingsley said with a smirk. "She's quite the witch. Beautiful, talented, and
frankly, she's a bit terrifying." He laughed, a deep rumble.
Sirius grinned darkly. "Mate, you have no idea what that girl is capable of."
He immediately thought back to their latest argument where he had failed to wash
the dishes, declaring that if she would just let him get a house-elf, they would not have
these problems. He knew it would provoke her, and she had certainly let him have it. He
pushed and pushed until her hair was sparking and she threw a dish at his head. Sirius had
tossed her over his shoulder and carried her to their room where she proceeded to punish
him properly for his insolence and bad attitude. An hour later, since there were still no
clean dishes, Sirius fell back on his now-default serving platter for partaking in some more
strawberry ice cream.
"When are you going to propose?"
Annoyed, Sirius kicked Kingsley in the shin. "Tosser. You're a worse gossip than
Mary. What makes you think I'm going to propose marriage?"
Kingsley laughed. "Because Potter did."
"I don't do everything that James does."
Kingsley stared at him incredulously before lifting a questioning eyebrow.
"Fuck off," Sirius grunted. "I don't. I'm an Auror, and he's not. I can make my
own decisions you know."
"What's your decision regarding your witch?"