Ch.1
"Oh, come on Lils. We've been over this. Just tell him 'I like you,'" Dorcas said.
" Dorcas, it's not that simple. We've been at each others' throats for years," replied Lily. Still, she could imagine herself saying that- and him saying it back- in her dreams.
Just at that moment, Marlene walked in and so did...Sirius. There goes Lily's hopes. They were laughing so hard.
"No! Sirius!" Marlene screamed between laughs.
Sirius dropped her on her back onto the Gryffindor common room couch. Then he swooped in and gave her a peck on the cheek.
"My Marlene. These past few quidditch practices with you have been life changing. Please confess your hidden love for me...Oh. Hey there Lily. Dorcas." Sirius blushed just a smidge and left.
"What was that?" Lily exclaimed. If she couldn't have a love life, her friend should.
Marlene laughed. "That was Sirius being Sirius."
Lily shook her head. "No. Sirius blushed. Sirius never blushes. Awwww." Marlene threw a pillow at her.
"What are you two doing anyway?" She gestured lightly at the crumpled up pieces of paper scattered everywhere.
"We were getting Lily to write a letter to James. She lost a bet," Dorcas smirked.
Lily groaned and leaned back.
"Oh my Merlin, Lils. Here. I'll write it for you," Marlene said.
Dear James,
I have known you for a while and I really think that we should go out. We spend a lot of time together.
See you there,
"Great. Now all you have to do is sign." Marlene continued.
Lily looked it over and smiled. She walked to the table and signed...Anonymous.
"There," Lily sighed and owled it to James.