A/N: So I was actually kinda surprised to find out that there aren't that many Sirius and Lily fics out there. They kinda seem like such an obvious couple. Ppl so far have told me my idea is really original, which I don't really think of it as being. Like, I've read some really good HP fics with some really cool plot lines, and mine seems kinda dull in comparison. But if u guys like it, who am I to argue? Lol, thanks so much to everyone who sent me reviews, I love u all. Feel free to send me constructive critisism or ideas, its really helpful. Keep reading and enjoy!

Sirius couldn't believe he was actually starting his final year at Hogwarts. He strode confidently through the crowded train station, greeting and slapping hands with his friends and fellow students. He paused to wink at a nearby group of girls who were watching him. A pretty redhead winked back with an admiring smile.

"You're a cocky son of a bitch," a voice rang out behind him. Sirius turned to see his best friend, James Potter, grinning as he ran one hand through his messy black hair, causing it to stick up even more.

Sirius grinned back. "Look who's talking Mr. Quidditch champ."

They slapped hands and James slipped him a small bottle of firewhiskey. Sirius cocked an eyebrow.

"Stole it from my cousin," James said with a shrug "Thought you might want some."

Sirius laughed. "You know me too well." He slipped the bottle into his pocket. "I'll save it for later."

James nodded. "Better not let Remus see though, he'll pop a screw if he finds us drinking."

"Yeah, he can be a right pain sometimes," Sirius said with a smile. "Always going on about following the rules."

"Talking about me already, are ya?" Remus walked over with a casual grin, his pale hair hanging sloppily in his eyes.

Sirius slapped him lightly on the shoulder. "Yeah, but at least were honest about it. It'd be worse if we were calling you a prat behind your back, wouldn't it?"

Remus chuckled dryly. "I supposed it would."

"I can't believe it."

Lily and Katie had just stepped off the train and were walking towards the horseless carriages waiting to take them onto Hogwarts' grounds. The sky was dark but clear and the cool night air swept through the chattering crowd of students.

"I can't believe she just challenged you to win Sirius. And I really can't believe you actually agreed to it."

Lily nodded. "I know, it's so unlike me. Maybe I should just back out."

"No way," Katie replied. "There's no way I'm letting you back out. This is just what you need to make your last year of school a little more interesting."

"Yeah, but how am I gonna do it?" Lily sighed. "I'm not exactly good at flirting."

"Just be yourself. And if that doesn't work," Katie added. "You can always try some good old-fashioned sex appeal."

Lily laughed loudly. "Me? Come on Kate, I have less than zero sex appeal."

Katie winked slyly. "That's where I come in."

The noise in the Great Hall was deafening as students crowded in, eager to find their seats and begin dinner.

"Come on," Katie muttered. "Let's go sit near them so you can start working your magic."

She grabbed her arm and stepped forward but Lily pulled back.

"I can't do it! I don't know how to flirt!" She looked around desperately as she tried to pull away from Katie's grasp. "I must have been crazy to agree to this!"

Katie shook her head. "You're not crazy, you're just nervous."

"Damn right I'm nervous! He's the most popular boy in school Kate! And I'm just a silly little bookworm. What makes you think he'll want to pay any attention to me?"

Katie sighed. "Alright, calm down. Tonight we'll just play it easy, talk to him and get to know him a bit. We'll save the major flirting for later."

Lily relaxed and stopped trying to escape. "Yeah, alright. Talking…I can do that."

They walked over to the Gryffindor table and took seats across from Sirius and James. Remus soon came over, followed closely by a small mousy boy. Lily was pretty sure his name was Peter, and he seemed to follow James and Sirius wherever they went.

Katie leaned toward Lily. "Doesn't Sirius look good?" she whispered. "I mean, they're all handsome, but Sirius has something special, don't ya think?"

Lily nodded. Sirius did look incredibly sexy, his dark hair falling casually into his face as he talked. His eyes gleamed, reflecting the light from the candles floating around the room, and they looked almost black. He stretched, and Lily could see the outline of his lean muscles through his robe. It was hard not to admire him, as she knew many other girls in the room were doing as well.

"If I may have your attention please?" Dumbledore's voice rang out and the hall silenced immediately. "Welcome to what I'm sure will be another fine year at Hogwarts! I am pleased to see so many familiar faces within this room. I am also pleased that many of our beloved teachers have returned to us again. I'm sure they are just as excited to start classes tomorrow as all of you are."

"They must be dreading it then." Sirius said quietly. James and Remus grinned and Peter burst into appreciative laughter. Lily and Katie exchanged a silent smile but said nothing.

Dumbledore continued his speech, giving reminders that the Forbidden Forest was still forbidden, and that any student caught with a prohibited object would be punished by Filch. Lily's mind began to wander as the first years made their way to the front of the room to be sorted into their respective houses. She had no idea how she was going to catch Sirius's attention. As far as she knew, he usually went for flashy flirtatious girls. He didn't date them for long though. He seemed to get bored easily, always looking for a new girl to play with. And according to gossip, he'd slept with at least half the girls in Gryffindor. Lily didn't want to become another name on a long list of conquests. She had to find a way to earn his respect as well as his affection.

Her head snapped up as the hall resounded with clapping. The first years had been sorted, and most of them looked frightened and bewildered. "They seem to get smaller every year, don't they?" Lily said to Katie.

Sirius looked up and smiled. "Your right, they do. Or maybe it's just us getting bigger." He eyed her curiously. "Lily, isn't it? Lily Evans?"

She blushed faintly. "Yes, that's me."

He winked. "Yeah, I remember you. You got more OWLS than anyone else in our 5th year. Must have spent the whole year in the library to pull that one off." He turned back to James and began talking about his summer. Lily's heart sank. He'd lost interest in her much too quickly. She would have to find a way to show him she was more than just a bookworm.

"Hey, you boys love Quidditch, don't you?" she called across the table. Sirius and James looked up at her with curious expressions. "Course we do," Sirius said. "There's no better sport in the world."

"Well, how bout teaching me to play?" Lily held her breath, hoping he would agree. It was the only thing she could think of to prove her worth.

Sirius and James exchanged a quick glance. "You want us to teach you?" James asked her.

"Yes, that's exactly what I want." She was talking to James but she looked at Sirius, challenging him with her eyes. "How bout it?"

They exchanged another wordless glance before Sirius nodded. "Alright, we'll teach you. Meet us 9:00 tomorrow morning, and wear something warm." He gave her a small grin. "I'm warning you though, Quidditch isn't a sport that girls ordinarily like to play."

Lily smiled mischievously. "Well I'm not an ordinary girl."