Sirius was weaving through the crowded hallways, past the small first years and past the couples snogging each other senselessly. He was by no means late for his next class, but for once he was eager to arrive to Charms early.

He barged in which earned him strange looks.

Sirius' best friends were nowhere to be found, if he was looking for them, but all he wanted to find was Lily Evans. Of course she was there with Dorcas Meadowes. Lily wasn't one to arrive early, unless it was for Charms.

It wasn't like it was her favorite class or anything. It was just that Dorcas always seemed to need her help getting the homework done before class began.

"Lily!" Sirius shouted.

Elegantly she turned her head and looks at him with a small, closed mouthed smile. Sirius, like everyone else, enjoyed looking at her green eyes.

"I absolutely, desperately need your help …with potions." He gave her a sheepish smile.

She shook her head, "Yeah I'll help you, you pain in the arse."

Dorcas shoved him as soon as he sat down, "Oi you twat I take top priority."

"Don't be selfish Dor," Sirius flicked her nose, "There's enough Lily to go around."

Sirius grabs the chair in front of Lily and makes himself comfortable.

"Can't you ask Potter or Lupin for help? They're both brilliant."

"But you see," Sirius said matter-of-factly, "No one is as bloody brilliant at potions as Evans here."

Lily batted her eyelashes for an added effect.

Of course Lily and Sirius both knew Severus Snape was just about as good, if not better, than her when it came to potions. But neither particularly was fond of him enough to even consider asking for his help.

"He's right." Lily said with a mischievous smile.

Dorcas rolled her eyes, "Fine. But I'm only letting this go because I need to get this shit done."

He waved his hand, "Don't worry I just need her to verify facts and whatnot-to make sure I'm not completely wrong."

So Sirius scribbled as Lily spoke to Dorcas. Every so often Sirius would interrupt to ask a question to make statements. Normally Sirius didn't bother Lily with schoolwork. But he needed a good mark on this paper.

With luck he was able to finish with minutes to spare. Gratuitously he smothered the dark auburn haired beauty with kisses. She reassured him that it was nothing. Dorcas pushed the boy away from her best friend frantically. She shouted about how nobody had time for that.

Students had already filed in long ago. Peter was among them so Sirius took a seat next to him.

Dorcas continued to yell in a panic. Lily though was calm and collected. Their professor arrived exactly eight minutes late every lesson.

James sauntered in just in time.

"And people give me shit for damn everything and you get nothing." Sirius teased.

James gave him a cheeky smile. The tall, lanky best friend with messy hair sat next to his other best friend who wasn't quite so tall with sandy blond hair. Their professor walked in and immediately began the lesson.

Remus quickly picked up his quill and took notes. James just sat there with his arms crossed over his chest. Beside Sirius, Peter looked like he was going to explode; charms were his worst subject and confused him to no end.

Sirius didn't take any notes on whatever the lecture was about. Instead he doodled little things he noticed around the classroom. He liked to think that he was wonderfully perceptive about people.

He noticed the way Dorcas tried really hard in class. She'd pay attention and a crease would form between her eyebrows. Marlene looked like she was paying attention, but in actuality she was probably thinking about something completely different.

Frank slouched like crazy and just seemed to dangle around. Frank sometimes seemed to carry himself like a giraffe. Comparatively Lily looked regal as always. Everything she did was graceful and pretty. She was much like a swan.

Sirius also always noticed how James stared at Lily. He liked to pretend he didn't, and Sirius never liked to mention it, but he knew.

James stared at Lily like she was his moon. His eyes seemed mesmerized by her. Something as simple as the way she blinked seemed a million times more interesting to him than anything Charms could provide.

Lily would turn around from time to time. She'd look back curiously. Presumably because she felt someone's eyes burning into her back. Every time though, James would avert his eyes. No one would ever know.

It was obvious that James Potter mastered the art of drooling over Lily Evans.

When they were young kids he was obvious and she would call him out on it. Sometimes he'd get wildly defensive, while others he'd play along and try to flirt with her.

Things had only slightly evolved. James had never enjoyed being vulnerable. And of course Lily made him most vulnerable. Maybe if he embraced his vulnerability he'd make Lily want to murder him less.

Sirius was aware that Lily didn't hate James. She just wanted to strangle him sometimes, but also kiss him on occasions. Yes, on occasions Lily Evans would confide in Sirius Black, despite popular belief.

After Charms Sirius managed to charm a pretty Gryffindor into snogging him, but of course that didn't take much effort.

"No, James Potter, you are absolutely wrong. That is not how you brew a calming draught."

"Oh, yes because you are the absolute master of potions." James snapped at Lily.

Sirius rolled his eyes as he entered the Common Room. Well of course they were having a row. Recently James seemed to be particularly feisty.

"More so than you. You think you're absolutely brilliant at everything, but quite frankly you're not."

"Is that so?"

"Yes and maybe if you looked past your big ego you'd notice."

Sirius was aware that Lily didn't particularly believe her words. She knew James was a rather brilliant fellow. But she knew exactly how to push his buttons. Time and time again, she'd prove that she was the master of it.

"I apologize Queen Evans. Let me bow down to your superiority and grovel at your fucking feet."

Lily narrowed her eyes at James. She was on the first step toward the girl's dormitories but stopped. James had both hands on the bannisters. He wasn't on any steps but still towered over her. Lily wasn't particularly short, but more so that James was particularly tall.

He wasn't quite like Frank Longbottom, but he was tall.

Violently Lily poked his chest, "Come off it James Potter. I don't act like I'm better than everyone else. You act like I'm better than everyone else. I was only trying to help you and you nearly ripped my head off."

"Yes because shouting at me is the best way to help." James rolled his eyes.

Lily scoffed, "I don't know why you've been in such a pissy mood lately, but I'm not going to take your shit. Other people might let you act like a spoiled brat and let you stomp around. But I'll be damned if you think I will."

She gave him one last sharp look that could cut diamonds before walking up the stairs.

James frowned and ran his fingers through his hair. Then he stuffed his hands in his pockets before he sulked up to the dormitories himself.

"So another normal day I presume." Sirius commented as he plopped down on the couch. It sagged a bit pulling him closer to Remus.

"Pretty much," Moony shrugged as he flipped the page of his book.

"An intense pair they are," Sirius added, "Wonder what they're like when they shag."

Remus looks up and frowns, disgusted.

"What? You don't think they shag?"

Remus blink a few times and considered it, "I never thought about it,"

"Well now you have. So?"

He looked thoughtful before replying, "No, no I don't think so."

Sirius looked blown, "What? You've got to be kidding me. There's so much sexual tension."

"Yes, but there's sexual tension because they haven't had a go at it."

"Oh you're absolutely wrong dear Moony."

The dirty blond rolled his eyes.

"Here, I'll prove it to you."

"And how're you going to do that?"

"I have my ways silly boy."