Remus watched bitter sweetly as Harry cradled Hermione in is arms as they swayed softly to the music, Hermione looking elegant in a simple white silk gown and Harry looking quite dashing in the traditional tuxedo. As he watched them, Remus couldn't help but think back twenty-five years to another pair of best friends turned young lovers whose torrid love affair ended before it had a fair start, and back to the three people who never really had the chance to live the lives that they deserved.

Twenty-Five Years Earlier

There comes a point in every person's life when they need to make a decision that will affect the rest of their lives in an irrevocable manner. A decision between what you know you need and what society tells you, you want. Between the one you promised to love forever and the one you already do.

Lily Evans heart was conflicted; torn between two extremely different types of love, both powerful in there own way, both unwilling to free her heart.

Lily sighed in irritation as she stared out her dormitory window, her blanket wrapped tightly around her, shielding her naked form from the cool night wind. It was close to one o'clock in the morning and the annual Christmas ball had ended a little over an hour and a half ago.

She and Sirius had returned to the Head's Dormitory as quickly as they could after the ball to start celebrating their Christmas vacation without James or Remus. It would be their first and most likely only Christmas together.

Lily's body shuttered in pleasure at the memory of making love with Sirius merely an hour before. They had walked as calmly as they could back to the dormitory that Lily shared with Remus, as not to attract suspicion. However secretive they were being, Sirius wouldn't let Lily go a second without letting her know that she was on his mind. Knowing glances across the Great Hall, brushes of his hand or other body part up against hers, gently as he passed her, or grabbing her hand and giving it a quick squeeze before moving away, showed Lily that she really was on his mind all the time. It wasn't until they entered the dormitory and the door was firmly shut, that Sirius pushed Lily up against the door, hands fisted in her long auburn hair, mouth fiercely attacking hers, that he began to show her just how much he loved her.

Every time she and Sirius made love, Lily felt as though she was complete. Unlike James, who was always so unsure of himself when they made love, Sirius was confident, bold and new exactly what she wanted and how to fulfill her. James never took the time to get to know her body and was in and out before Lily could even bat an eyelash.

Lily was overcome with guilt as she thought about how James was spending Christmas alone with his family and how she lied to him to be with Sirius.

Lily loved James, there was no question about that, but she was in-love with Sirius. Somehow over the past two years her love for James went from a passion-filled love of extreme want and need, to a comfortable, love that Lily would feel for a brother or a close friend, not a boyfriend. An in those two years Lily found herself being drawn to the mysterious and unpredictable Sirius Black. He infuriated her and they were constantly at each others throats. However, in that time the hatred they felt for each other turned into a secret understanding and a mutual longing to be as close to one another has humanly possible.

Lily was brought out of her silent contemplation by the sound of a low, guttural growl from the man that lay in her bed. She turned around in time to see a naked Sirius stretch out in all of his glory, hands stretched out above his head, as he sighed in contentment. However, his state of contentment quickly vanished as he felt around Lily's side of the bed for his mate and all that he was met with was the cold satin sheets. He let out of a sigh of relief as he turned towards the window, connecting with her beautiful green eyes and giving her a lazy smile.

"Luv," Sirius drawled in his deep, husky guttural voice that was laced with sleep, as he got out of bed and made his way over to her. "I thought we agreed that the number one rule, in fact the only rule of this vacation was to not leave the bed…ever." He finished with a sleepy smiled as he wrapped his strong arms around her and rested his head in the crook of her neck, rubbing his nose affectionately against the underside of her chin.

Lily just smiled as she allowed herself to be engulfed in his warm embrace. "It's such a lovely night, isn't it?" Lily commented softly as she continued to stare out the window, counting the stars and making a wish on each one she counted.

"It's even lovelier because I'm spending it with you," He replied in a soft tone as he peppered her neck with kisses.

"Wow, smooth Casanova," Lily scolded teasingly as she pulled away from her love and lead him away from the window. "Come on, let's go to bed."

"Yes Ma'am." Sirius mock saluted before dropping the facade and flopping down tiredly onto her bed.

"Oh your so over dramatic Siri," Lily giggled as she climbed into bed after him.

"Yea, but you love me for it," he replied with a lazy smile, "Come here luv," he whispered as he pulled Lily closer to him so that she was pressed snuggly against his side.

The Next Morning

Lily awoke to the sound of Sirius snoring beside her. Giggling to herself, Lilly turned towards his sleeping form, hoping to be able to watch him peacefully sleep for a few moments. He really is perfect, Lily thought with a smile as she reached out and traced the contours of his neck and jaw before allowing her fingers to come up and run them gently through his soft, dark hair.

"Lils," Sirius drawled, eyes still glued shut, "if you wanted to drawl over my perfectly delectable body, you could at least have the decency to do it when I'm awake." He finished as he grabbed her arm and pulled her roughly on top of him before planting a kiss on her lips.

Lily tried to hide her blush as she snuggled closer into his side, ignoring his statement and choosing instead to pepper his side with kisses. "I think we should have a picnic today." Lily said nonchalantly from Sirius's side as she continued to draw random patterns on his chest.

"The only way I am freezing my ass off by having a picnic outside, on Christmas, is if you promise to warm it up later." Sirius drawled, his statement laced with innuendo, as he smirk down at her.

"I am not even dignifying that with a response Siri." Lily stated simply as she looked up at him. Sirius just barked out a laugh in response. Lily was always fascinated by the way, Sirius laughed; the way his steely gray eyes lit up just before he threw his head back and barked out a laugh so loud and contagious that it made everyone else join in as well. Lily just laughed along with him as she pushed some of his long, unruly hair out of his face.

"Maybe we can have it inside," Lily thought, "I know that kind of defeats the purpose of a regular picnic, but we can have it in the Head's Common Room, steal some food from the kitchen, and sit by the fire. I could be just as romantic as having it outside."

"I concern. Give me twenty minutes to shower and I'll go grab us some food while you get ready." Sirius responded before giving her a chaste kiss and hoping out of bed to go shower and change in Gryffindor Tower.

One Hour Later

Lily and Sirius lay contently next to the fire, neither speaking, just enjoying the other's company and the delicious food they had just eaten.

"Mm, do you know what I love about chocolate?" Lily stated from her spot by the fire as she slowly devoured her third chocolate bar that day.

"What?" Sirius replied nonchalantly from his spot on the floor, cradled over a box of Bertie Bott's Every Flavor Beans.

"The fact that it is just so delicious," Lily purred as she licked her fingers, trying to enjoy the last of the chocolate that were on her fingers. "There isn't any other candy that is as sweet and fulfilling as chocolate." Lily finished with a content smile on her face.

Sirius stopped what he was doing and looked up at Lily through strands of his long, jet-black hair, smirk planted on his face. "Wow, hold up Lils, and don't get all excited over chocolate. I mean I know its great, but I didn't think that it was orgasmic."

Lily just smiled at her young lover before reaching out and taking his hand before pulling him towards her. "You know, a person's favorite candy can say a lot about their personalities." Lily said as Sirius took her hands and placed them above her head, before leaning over and placing sweet kisses down her neck. "Really?" He mumbled while continuing his movements, wisps of his hair reaching down and tickling Lily's face.

"Mmmhmm," Lily hummed as she tilted her neck to give Sirius more room. 'For instance, you are exactly like a box of Bertie Bott's Ever Flavor Beans."

Sirius stopped his movements at once and tilted his head so that he was staring at her in the eyes, his brow knit in utter confusion. "How so?"

"Welll," Lily started, letting the word roll off her tongue, "You're a mystery," She said simply, as she pushed a piece of hair out of his face, "I never know what I am going to get with you. Sometimes you can be down right nasty to everyone, even those you love, like a bogie flavored one. Both most of the time you are sweet," She kissed his forehead, "And caring," She placed another on his left cheek, "And down right romantic like today," Placing a final one of his right cheek, "And you remind me of the cherry beans." Lily finished as though it were the most obvious thing in the world as she stared up at a bemused Sirius.

"Well if I am a bean, then you are definitely chocolate." Sirius replied as he bent his head down to kiss her firmly on the lips.

"How so Siri?"

"Because you are sweet," He said nibbling on her neck, "And sexy," He bit her earlobe, "And I could devour you all day," He finished before fisting his hands in her hair and bringing his lips down to meet hers.

"Cheeky," Was all Lily could say before Sirius's lips met hers in a fiery embrace once more.