She hated the way he confused her.

James wasn't even going to deny that last night was tough. Remus' wolf form seemed especially violent and angry that night, Sirius and James had finally managed to coax him back into the whomping willow before collapsing onto the ground, exhausted.

Although it was tough, James felt victorious and triumphant. Their friend has gotten much more cheerful, relaxed and happy ever since they accompanied him during full moons.

That morning James couldn't wake up, no matter how hard Sirius and Peter had tried, James wouldn't budge.

"We're going to be late for breakfast." Peter complained.

"You go on ahead, I'll stay here with this old loaf." Smiled Sirius looking down at his sleeping friend.

"Suit yourself." Peter got up and left to go to the great hall for breakfast.

"Cmon buddy, his gone."

"Ughhhhh"

"You look like a condensed monkey while you're sleeping."

"Thanks."

"Now. Spill"

"Excuse me?"

"About Ms Evans?"

"What about her?"

"Prongs we both know that this little crush you have going has turned into something much more."

"I have no clue what you're talking about Padfoot."

"Prongs you can tell me, Its only you and I here, we are closer than the others. You can trust me with anything."

"You're right, I can trust you with anything, heck I trust you with my life. But I still don't know what you're talking about."

"Cmon James, drop the act. You really do love her, don't you?"

"Well, yeah. I really do."

"Then go for her."

"What do you think I have been trying to do all this time? Geez Padfoot, open your eyes. I ask her out every second day."

"That's exactly what I'm talking about. Don't go for her, drop the chase. Just act sweet, kind and helpful. Don't hex random kids in the corridors and put real effort into your work."

"But I do put effort into my work."

"Your essays, yes. But not your classwork."

"But classwork doesn't matter."

"Not to you, but to her."

"Mmh. Alright Pads, I'll try it. Thanks, really. For telling me, without Moony or Wormtail around. I wouldn't have been able to admit it, both to you and to myself."

"Geez that's deep. Now come give Mama Paddy a hug."

Sirius lunged forward and hugged james, he smiled and hugged him back.

He knew that they were mates for life.

Neither knew, that behind the door stood a teary eyed Peter, who put his head down and took off towards the great hall.

After that overly mushy confrontation with Sirius that morning and keeping Remus' wolf form behaved all night he couldn't keep his eyes open. The old him would've just skipped class or better yet slept during class. It was Herbology after all. But James knew that it would disappoint and infuriate Lily, so he kept his head up, answered questions and tried genuinely hard during class.

He looked over at Sirius who looked like he could drop any minute, Sirius noticed that someone was looking at him; he looked up and locked eyes with James. James smirked at Sirius who nodded and smiled.

It was almost as if they had their own language, they truly were brothers after all.

10 minutes during the lesson Remus walked slowly into the classroom. After such a hectic night for James and Sirius, Remus actually looked much better than he usually looked after his transformations.

James moved over and Remus sat down next to him, once everyone had turned around to focus on their plants, Remus leant over to James and gave him a hug and a nod.

"Thank you"

"Don't mention it."

"No seriously James, I know how exhausted you are, go back to our room and get some rest, I'll make up a story for Sprout."

"I can't Moony."

"Ahh Evans I see?"

"How did you know about that"

"Young Prongs, I know everything."

"It seems so."

Remus was about to retort another witty comeback when James quickly glared at him. Remus looked around and sure enough Lily was looking at them.

James wanted to look like the perfect student so he smiled at Lily and went back to his plant. Remus was really glad that his friend was finally growing up.

~~~~~ Lily ~~~~~~~

Today was a weird day to say the least. It started when I was walking down the steps to go to the common room, I say Peter leave his dorm but stand outside, with an ear pressed against the door, eavesdropping.

I quickly hid behind a curtain and watched him. It seemed as if something was bothering him, he must've been kicked out of his room so the others could discuss something. That is SO like James, kicking someone out of his own dorm to speak to someone.

An annoying thought came through my mind, what if Peter left the room on his own accord to see what the others would say if he wasn't present? I quickly pushed the thought out of my head. Nah, Peter wouldn't do something like that, he is either too innocent or too stupid.

Something suddenly really upset Peter and he trudged down the stairs towards the common room door, probably going to breakfast.

Today in Herbology I realized Remus was missing, I flipped my watch over and checked the lunar calendar; it was a full moon last night, poor Remus. Why do bad things happen to such good people?

Potter and Black walked in, I am usually very early for lessons and they usually come late. I checked my watch again, 3:26. What? This makes no sense, they are four minutes early.

They sat at opposite ends of the room, which is also very strange and start setting up their quills and parchment. James scans the room, looks right at me.

"Lily" He smiles and nods.

"James"

James? Acknowledging me? With a genuine smile and nod? Not even a smirk? Who are you and what have you done with James Potter?

Well actually I don't mind that much, I like him better this way.

We were about 10 minutes during the lesson and still nothing from James. He answers questions, joins discussions, is polite, actually does his work and gets praised upon his perfect demonstration.

I swear I have never been more surprised in my life. He looked over at Sirius and smiled to himself, something is happening, he knows something I don't. Sirius looks up and smirks and nods, what is happening? They didn't even shout something obnoxious at each other.

I swear to god I'm going to faint. That's when Remus finally shows up and I've got to say, looks amazing. I don't mean in the good-looking way, well Remus has always been pretty good looking; he just looks great health wise.

This is probably the best I have seen him the day after a transformation, James quickly moves over and makes room for him, Remus smiles and sits down. What is with everyone today? Remus leans over towards James and gives him a hug, not a "Bro hug" when they slap hands and thump backs, but a really nice, authentic hug.

James surprisingly hugs him back and smiles. I don't know why, but Remus looks really grateful towards James, he whispers something to him and James whispers back. They seemed to be having an argument, but not a rude or mean argument, more like a sweet, caring argument.

I think that James saw me looking at him; he quickly shuts Remus up, smiles at me and continues his work.

I don't know whether I like James or not anymore. He's just confusing. He thinks he can play me, he thinks he has succeeded in confusing me, which he has, I just won't admit.

Playing me like this, how dare he.