Pretend Love by: Moony4Moony
A/N: Alright, so this is my first fic that I haven't actually finished before posting. This could mean that I will give up and never finish, but I'm willing to try, if you are willing to read.
Disclaimer: That's right…. I'm JKR… It's all mine…..not really….don't sue me.
It was in the great hall that the whole thing got started.
"Yes, and Lucious is taking me to meet his parents over the Christmas break. It's so exciting to be dating someone who has already graduated; he is so much more mature than the boys that go here," Narcissa Albin's voice was getting on Lily's last nerve. She'd been up half the night studying and then she'd gone to Transfiguration and gotten a T. She could now hear every word the girl was saying and they weren't even within 10 yards of each other. It wasn't like she was the first person in the history of the world to have a boyfriend.
"It'll be quite an honor to meet them. Of course, I've heard of them, but that's only because they are such prominent members of society…"
Lily had to cut in, this was simply too much.
"Narcissa, if you must go into gory details, please do it quietly. Not everyone wants to hear your dramatic love story."
"At least I have a boyfriend, Evans. No guy is even willing to date you.'
That did it. First the Troll grade and now this. Narcissa and Lily had never been friends, but they were enemies now, at least in Lily's mind. Instead of thinking up a good comeback, she chose the only visible option. She lied.
"Just because I don't broadcast it about the Great Hall doesn't mean I don't have a boyfriend."
"Alright then, who is it? I haven't seen you with anyone lately. Sure he isn't make believe?"
"James Potter."
He'd just walked through the door and it had slipped out.
"If that's true then how come no one else knows about it?" Narcissa sneered.
"We wanted to keep it to ourselves."
""I don't believe you. Prove it."
"Fine, I will."
This was starting to sound like a western showdown. Lily strode James's way with what she hoped looked like purpose and confidence but it was seriously doubtful. Her steps slowed. She could see his messy black hair and chocolate brown eyes. Would he play along?
"Hey Lily, want to go on a date with me next weeke-"
Lily had glued her lips to his. When she pulled back his look was one of awe and wonder. Sirius's mouth was hanging open.
"Uh… Lily... could I see you alone for a minute?"
"Sure, honey."
He pulled her out of the Great Hall and into an empty classroom.
"James, I'm so-"
She was cutoff because she found herself, once again, in his arms. She was so completely shocked she kissed him back. He seemed to be very serious about exploring every part of her mouth with his tongue.
"Now, Lily, you were going to tell me why you spontaneously threw yourself at my beautiful body."
"Threw myself? Not bloody likely. And Potter it was one kiss. What did you just do to me?"
"I was simply reciprocating your affections."
"With your tongue," She accused.
"You're a lucky girl. But don't turn this around. You threw yourself at me because…?"
"If you must know Narcissa Albin was bragging about Malfoy and then said I couldn't get a boyfriend so… um… I told her we were dating."
"Really?" He quirked an eyebrow and grinned. "Couldn't say no to my body anymore?"
"Don't kid yourself, Potter. I don't like any part of you." Lie, lie, lie.
"Huh, seems to me, you have a strange attraction to my lips. Admit it, this is some intricate plan to snog me senseless."
"Once. We kissed once. Please, your ego is crowding me."
"Twice. Alright, I'll be your boyfriend."
"What?"
"You don't have to convince me, I said yes already."
"I don't want you to be my boyfriend."
"That's funny. You just announced we were dating to everyone in the Great Hall."
"Okay, so I broke up with you because you were a jerk."
"No one would believe that."
"You are so-. What would you get out of pretending to date me?"
"I would get to pretend to date you."
"I fail to see how that would motivate you to help me."
"Let me put it in terms you'll understand."
He kissed her again.
"Potter, you have to quit doing that."
"On the contrary, as your pretend boyfriend, I'm encouraged to act with such behavior."
"You are not my pretend boyfriend."
"Well, if you want Narcissa to think you can't get a boyfriend…" He was grinning again.
"Alright, but I get to choose when to break up with you."
"Oh, I'm quite sure you won't want to do that. You seem quite taken with me. I have to say I knew these last two years had been an act."
"You're delusional. But, just so you know you can't tell anyone, we're not dating for real. If it got around that this was an act-" she broke off and shuddered.
"I have to tell Sirius and Remus. When you 'pretend breakup' with me it will break their hearts. But, wait, never mind. You won't want to break up with me, so just let me know when you want to stop this charade so we can 'for real date'."
"I will break up with you."
"Denial is the first step to acceptance."
"Puhleze."
"You may kiss me now. I'm still not convinced that this isn't a plot to take advantage of my innocence."
"We don't have to pretend date when we're alone."
"It helps me get into character."
"You mean horny."
"That too."
He leaned his head down and her fingers finally found their way to his hair.
Damn, damn, damn. Damn his messy hair and damn his chocolate eyes. And double damn his muscular body. He was smart, funny, and handsome as sin. Also, he was completely full of himself and refused to do anything serious. She didn't want to like him. But she did. What had she gotten herself into? Damn.
Damn. Lily Evans had to be the hottest girl in the world when she was mad. That gorgeous red and hair and those emerald eyes. As far as he could see, this could only turn out well for him. He'd been trying to get her to date him for two years now and all it took was one word from Narcissa Albin and Lily jumped into his arms. He'd have to thank her later. Things were defiantly going his way. And on top of all that other good stuff, Lily was a really good kisser. Damn.
A/N: After all that super long typing I think I'm entitled to a few reviews.