A/N Hello, I'm back. Whenever I've tried to do a real story (rather than a oneshot) it always ends up, uh…not so good, but we'll see how this turns out. Oh, and this is AU, and Sirius' family is half-way decent. PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE review peoples. Thanx
Disclaimer need I remind you that I am broke, and that my allowance is pitiful. Need I also point out that J.K. Rowling doesn't have an allowance (as far as I know)? Also, as far as I know, allowances are normally connected to children and teenagers? If you are being exceptionally slow today, I will make those few sentences undeniably clear. I DO NOT OWN THE FRIGGIN HARRY POTTER BOOKS, NAMES, MERCHANDISE, OR PARAPHANALIA. GET IT? GOT IT? GOOD.
They're All in Love with You, and You Didn't Even Notice?
Chapter 1
No, No, Definitely Not.
Lillionora Margaret Evans opened her window and looked over the grounds of her family's estate. It was close to midnight, and the night watchmen had fallen asleep at their posts. Lily clambered out the window, and shut it behind her. She walked carefully over to the edge of the roof that was shadowed by a Magnolia tree, grabbed a branch, and climbed into the tree. Then she scurried down the tree, and ran down the lane, out the gates of the estate, and into the town.
No one knew that Lily Evans snuck out of her house almost every night. No one even seemed to suspect anything. They were used to the fact that she slept in 'til noon most days. What Lily did during her little escapades varied some of the time, but it was always with the same person – Sirius Black. They wandered through the streets of the town, played in the parks and little kid's playgrounds. Then, soon before dawn, they'd go their separate ways, and sneak into their respective houses. One could easily call the two best friends, but their parents wouldn't approve of them knowing each other – which is why they snuck out.
Tonight, Lily found her way to Number 12 Grimmauld Place, and started throwing pebbles up at Sirius' window. Suddenly the window slid silently open. "Whadisit Lily?" he muttered, still half asleep.
"Sirius Black, get down here, we're going for a walk."
"Justa minute," he muttered, and walked away from the window. He reappeared shortly thereafter fully dressed. Then he climbed out of his window, and then up onto the roof above. He walked over to the porch deck, lowered himself down, and then jumped down to the ground below where Lily was waiting. "Now, what's all the fuss? I thought you weren't coming tonight. Didn't you have a ball or something to go to?"
"Yes I did, which would explain why it is two thirty in the morning."
"Oh, well, is there a particular reason why you're here?"
"Yes, there is. Tonight, I was informed that I'm betrothed!" she spat out the word as if it were dirt. "To who? you might ask. Well, to you're other best friend. James Potter!" she spat that out to, as those were the two most disgusting words in her vocabulary. The one was idiotic, an old tradition connecting families and giving the bride no say what-so-ever in the matter. And the other, was the most repulsive and arrogant human being she had ever had the misfortune of meeting.
"Ah," said Sirius, "yes, well, that does explain a lot."
"What do you mean?" asked Lily, fuming that Sirius was acting so calm about this whole horrendous issue.
"Well, for one, it explains why James has been in such an excellent mood lately, and also, why you're still single."
"SIRIUS BLACK! WHAT DO YOU MEAN 'THAT EXPLAINS WHY I'M STILL SINGLE?'
"Uhh," said Sirius, faltering under Lily's glare, "well, incase you hadn't noticed, all of the girls your age are married, with a couple ugly exceptions, and, umm, I doubt your father would have let you go this long without a betrothal, or engagement, or something. I mean, come on, seventeen, and never been kissed? Who are you kidding?"
"SIRIUS BLACK," responded Lily, who would have been shouting if she wasn't afraid of being caught, "may I point out, that many boys have tried to kiss me, and that I just wouldn't let them? So, it is not because they don't want to kiss me, it's because I don't want them to kiss me."
"Well, fine, point taken. But, seriously Lily, why do you fight it? You're going to have to marry somebody someday. I mean, James is a decent enough fellow. Look on the bright side, at least he isn't ugly."
"LOOK ON THE BRIGHT SIDE? Sirius Black, I cannot believe that you are telling me to "look on the bright side" when my life is crashing down around me. I'm not going to marry somebody just to be their little slave. I'm not going to make someone food just because they say they're hungry. I'm not property Sirius Black, and if you can't see that, then I guess our friendship is over, goodbye." And with that, Lily turned and started to walk away. But, Sirius grabbed her arm and spun her around.
"Lily, come on. I know you aren't property, and I know you don't want to marry anybody 'for as long as you alone shall live'" he said, quoting her childhood phrase. "But you have to Lily. You don't have a choice in the matter-"
"DON'T HAVE A CHOICE IN THE MATTER? Well I'll tell you Sirius Black, just because I'm a girl and you're a boy, doesn't mean that you should have a choice as to whether or not you get married, and I shouldn't. Now, let go of me, and goodbye!" and she tried to tear her arm out of Sirius' grip.
"Lily," he said warningly, "I know you hate it, but it's the truth. And I can't defy James."
"AND WHAT, PRAY TELL, DOES THAT MEAN?"
Sirius sighed dejectedly. "It means that five years ago I promised James I'd never steal his girl."
"HIS GIRL? HIS GIRL? IS THAT WHAT I AM NOW? I'M NOT YOUR BEST FRIEND ANYMORE? I'M JUST JAMES' GIRL? WHAT THE HELL SIRIUS? WHO ARE YOU? LET GO OF ME, LET ME GO AWAY AND MOPE THAT I'M NOW NOT JUST BETROTHED TO A COMPLETE AND UTTER LUNATIC, BUT I NOW NO LONGER HAVE A BEST FRIEND."
"Lily, don't be like this. I know you hate his guts, but he really is a decent guy inside…deep down…really deep down."
"Yeah, see, even you don't think he's decent. So why are you saying that I should marry him when you don't like the guy?"
"No, Lily, he's a great friend, and would be a great husband for any girl. I'm just not so sure about how he'd do being married to…um…well, you. Cause, uhh… if you don't mind me saying so, umm… you wouldn't be a great wife…cause, you, well, despise the thought of it, and I know you'd just run away, and never come back. But only, of course, after you make him fall head over heels in love with you, so then you'd break his heart, and he'd be a sad, pitiful sight for the rest of his life. Umm… so, on second thought, not wanting to ruin the lives of my two best friends, is there any way I can help you get out of this?"
"Thank you for turning around. That is why I came tonight, to see if you had any brilliant ideas."
"Oh…well…I don't really have any Lily. Though, I suppose I could help you run away."
"No, running away is entirely out of the question. I don't want to destroy my life. Besides, what would life be like with out my best friend?"
"Thanks Lils, but, seriously, what other option is there?"
"Hey, I've got it. How about we pretend we're married, and then you can come live on my estate, and no one will be the wiser."
"Lily you forgot about James, he would know if I was married—especially to you."
"Why?"
"Because I promised to lay off you."
"Whadda you mean?"
"Well, I didn't exactly promise to never steal his girl…I actually…umm…promised never to take…umm…you."
"SO JAMES RUDDY POTTER HAS KNOWN ABOUT THIS DARNDED THING LONGER THAN I HAVE? AND HE THEN GOES AND TAKES AWAY MY ONLY MEANS OF ESCAPE? I'M GONNA KILL THAT RUDDY BLOKE!"
"Lily, stop. James didn't know about this. It's just that…well…he's been…oh never mind, it doesn't matter."
"Sirius," said Lily angrily, "tell me what it is, and tell me NOW!"
"No Lils, I said it doesn't matter now. You wouldn't believe be even if I told you."
"HELLO? You, Sirius Black, are my best friend, why wouldn't I believe you?"
"Because you never believe it when I tell you someone's after you."
"True, because they never are. I'm Lily Evans, the tom-boy, who would ever want me? Answer—nobody."
"Lily, please please please listen. You've had the whole ruddy male population running after you since you were born, and you've never even noticed?"
"No, because they've never been after me," Lily stated exasperatedly.
"Lily, the only guy in the whole county who hasn't ever been in love with Lily Evans is me, and the only reason I'm not is because I'm your best friend, and I don't want to lose my best friend to a girl who wouldn't even go out with me if I asked her. Okay?"
"So…you're telling me that all those years it was true, and that you weren't just trying to tease me?"
"Correct."
"Uhh…right then…let's go to the park."
And with that they walked off towards the kiddy park. What Lily hadn't seen was James Potter watching them from Sirius' window.
A/N Ok peoples, tell me what you think –really awful—awful—ok---not bad—good---GREAT—REALLY GREAT—WONDERFUL (he he, I won't be that hopeful). So, just please make sure to REVIEW!
