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Sorry this is a little bit later, I had an audition two nights ago and a callback last night so I couldn't post then.

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Well, I think that's a long enough author's note, I hope you like the story!

When I wake up I hear voices. It takes me a moment to realize that those voices belong to Sirius, Remus, and James. I am just about to open my eyes when I hear my name.

"Ooh, Jamesey boy are you already sleeping with Lily? That's moving kinda fast, don't you think?" Sirius chuckles.

My eyes remain closed, but I can imagine James' crooked smile at this. "Actually I'm just glad she talked to me today. Did she really stay here all week?

Remus says, "She never left, Prongs. Eventually Padfoot and I left to shower and grab a bite to eat, but she didn't. She stayed by your side for 6 days. And we thought she hated you!"

James clears his throat, shifting my head a little. "Um, yeah, about that. We're not exactly rivals anymore. Actually, we're a little more than friends."

Sirius whistles. "Wait, don't tell me you kissed or something." James must have nodded, for then Sirius goes, "Seriously? But—I mean-what?"

"Yeah. Lily and I are together now! I don't believe it! I mean, I woke up, she was there, I was confused and started asking all these questions, and she cut me off with a kiss! And then she lay down to sleep next to me!"

"Sounds like she wants you a lot more than you want her."

"Come on Moony, we both know that's not true." Um, yes it is. Maybe.

The conversation takes on a more serious note.

"But seriously Prongs, how are you?" Sirius asks, a note of concern in his voice.

James sighs. "Honestly, I feel like crap. My head hurts, body aches, and breathing is more painful than inhaling a thousand knives. But I can deal. I'd rather it be me than any of you guys or Lily. I couldn't stand it if it was."

James is so sweet. I can't believe I ever doubted him. I know that sounds like a silly romance cliché thing, but seriously. I think he was acting arrogant partially to get my attention, and now that he has it he can open up to the other side of him. I curl up even tighter next to him.

He must have felt me move, for he goes, "Lily? Are you awake?" I sit up and rub my eyes, fully aware that Sirius and Remus are staring at my bedhead.

Right then Madam Pomfrey bustles in. "All right, let's see if we can get you released by tomorrow, shall we?" I smile and help James slowly sit up.

He tries to stretch, then winces and pulls his arms back down. Sirius and Remus exchange glances.

"All righty then," she says, before helping him pull his pajama shirt off. I look away after spotting his abs. Quidditch has gotten him really in shape.

Madam Pomfrey pulls the bandages off his chest before murmuring a spell. She then bustles around him, changing bandages, casting spells, and giving the occasional "Hmm," or "Tsk tsk."

After she finishes all this she says, "Well, your arm has healed completely, since it was a clean break. Just take it easy with that. You will need a crutch for your leg for a week or so, because it was much worse. Keep your brace on for two weeks, magic can only do so much with your muscles. Your ribs will be painful for a bit, but they should heal pretty soon. All in all, you're doing pretty well, Mr. Potter."

"So when can I leave, Madam?" James asks.

"Tomorrow," she replies. "Now let's get you walking."

We get James out of bed, and I support his weight while Madam Pomfrey gets him a crutch. She comes back with one that wraps around his arm, so he doesn't have to press one against his ribs.

I hold his good arm while he tries to take a step forward, but he immediately gasps and falls. Sirius and I catch him, making him cry out in pain as his ribs are jolted.

"Can't we get him something for pain?" Sirius asks. Madam Pomfrey comes forward with a potion.

"Yes, I think we might need something a bit stronger. Tell me how that feels, Potter," she says.

James takes the potion, gulps it, and immediately sits up a bit straighter. Color returns to his face. "Wow. Yeah, that's better."

"Good. Now let's try it again."

He makes it a few steps farther this time before his leg gives out and he trips, nearly knocking us both to the ground. "Sorry," he says, gritting his teeth.

"Why don't we put a brace on that leg," Madam Pomfrey suggests. She comes forward with a lightweight black brace which she wraps around his knee. "Try now."

He leans heavily on my elbow before taking a step forward, then another, and another. A smile slowly grows on his face. "Hey, I'm doing it!"

Sirius steps forward and offers James his arm. "Shall we?" James laughs and transfers his weight to Sirius' arm.

I take a step back and watch James with a smile on my face. Madam Pomfrey looks over.

"Why don't you shower and get changed? He'll still be here when you get back." "That sounds wonderful," I reply.

When I reach the dormitory I find myself overwhelmed by a sheet of brown hair. "Lily! Where have you been? McGonagall told us you were fine, but we didn't know where you went!"

"Ow. Crushing me," I say. Alice releases her grip and blushes. "I've been in the hospital wing," I say.

"With James?" She asks. "Um, yeah." I blush.

"So you were there, like, all week. I'm no detective, but I'm pretty sure that means you don't hate each other anymore."

"Not exactly," I say, my cheeks slowly growing redder. "Um, I'm kinda his girlfriend now."

Alice's jaw drops. "Seriously? But—I mean—this is really weird."

"Yeah. I'll give you a moment to let that sink in while I take a shower. I haven't done that in a while."

Alice takes a sniff. "Yeah, I can tell." I laugh and walk over to my trunk, pulling out a fresh pair of jeans and a t shirt. I walk over to the showers, humming a Weird Sister's tune.

After showering and dressing I use a fast-drying spell on my hair before rushing down to the hospital wing.

James is still there, making laps around the room and putting less and less of his weight on Sirius. His smile keeps growing bigger.

"Okay," Madam Pomfrey says, "Let's see if you can walk on your own."

James lifts his arm off of Sirius's, exchanges glances with me, and gingerly takes a step forward, leaning heavily on the crutch. His face turns a bit paler, but he does it. He slowly takes another step, and another, until he is slowly walking around the room, with me and Remus hovering around him.

A smile lights up his face and he laughs. "Lily, look! I'm walking! I'm—" he looks up at me, trips over a stool, and falls. James cries out in pain as we catch him a foot off the ground.

He looks around sheepishly as we right him.

"James, are you okay? Oh my gosh!" I say. "You seriously scared me!"

He takes a deep breath and winces. "I'm fine. Really."

"All right, young man," Madam Pomfrey bustles over. "It's your bedtime. You've got a big day tomorrow!"

"But it's only eight—" James stops in the middle of his sentence when he sees the look on Madam Pomfrey's face. He looks down. "Yeah. Yeah, okay."

"I'll come down so you're not alone, James," I say. "Just let me brush my teeth and change." I glance at Madam Pomfrey to clarify, and she gives a nod.

I walk up to the dormitory, answer the shrieks of my friends that realize I'm not dead, and grab my pajamas. After I change I throw on a dressing gown.

I attract a few funny looks of people as I'm walking down to the hospital wing. But I ignore them.

When I arrive back James is changed and in bed already. He's drinking a potion as I arrive. He sees me, sets the potion down, and opens his arms with hardly a wince.

I don't even hesitate. I climb right in to bed next to him and lean into his side.

Sirius and Remus come in to say good night.

"Seriously buddy, get better, okay?" "You'll be back on the quidditch pitch in no time."

After they leave he sighs. "Good night, Lily." I look up at him.

"Good night, James."

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