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There's a fine, fine line between a lover and a friend;
There's a fine, fine line between reality and pretend;
And you never know 'til you reach the top if it was worth the uphill climb.
There's a fine, fine line between love
And a waste of time.
Lily was entering the common room and she was definitely excited about asking-'what is this? He's flirting with her!? But I-' as Lily ran back up to the dorms, she couldn't help but cry. 'What had six and a half years of him loving me meant? What had the last week meant? Was it all just a joke? And finally, when he was my friend, when he almost had me as a girlfriend, he now decides to drop me and go for someone else? After I begged him to stop, he wouldn't, and now, I like him and he stops.' "AHHHHH!" Lily screamed into her pillow. 'Why now!' she thought. Thoughts of her and James were racing through her head.
All through breakfast, Lily was quiet. Once finished, she went up to the astronomy tower. While there, she tried to sort out her feelings, but she was just so confused. Why did he have to flirt with other girls? Why couldn't he just be normal? Why did he have to be so…so…ugh…yes, perfect, that was the word. Lily hated it, but knew it was true. He had perfect marks, he was handsome, captain of the Gryffindor Quidditch team…etc. Just as Lily was about to leave, she heard someone coming in.
"Hey, Lily, what's up? How come you were so quiet at breakfast today?"
"Why do you have to flirt with every girl you come across?" she said, sounding hurt.
"I didn't know it was a crime to flirt, I mean, I am still single," he said defensively.
Lily looked a bit taken aback, "Fine, do what ever you want to!" she sounded defeated.
"Why do you hate it so much!? It's just flirting."
"Because it's stupid and wrong! You can't lead someone on, and then flirt with someone else!" she spat, now getting heated.
Just face it Lily, you're just jealous!" he yelled.
"Of what, being an arrogant toe-rag!?" she yelled, just as loud.
"No, you're just mad that I have girls all over me and you have only had one boyfriend!"
"I absolutely despise everything about you unlike those other bimbos! And I only had one boyfriend because you threatened to hex any boy that even thought about liking me!" she said with a glare. And with that, she stormed out of the Astronomy tower, leaving a very shocked James.
There's a fine, fine line between a fairy tale and a lie;
and there's a fine, fine line between "You're wonderful" and "Goodbye."
I guess if someone doesn't love you back it isn't such a crime,
But there's a fine, fine line between love
And a waste of your time.
And I don't have the time to waste on you anymore.
I don't think that you even know what you're looking for.
For my own sanity, I've got to close the door
And walk away...
Oh...
James just stood there in shock for a minute, what had just happened? He let Lily slip right though his hands. James needed cheering up…that was definitely a job for Sirius and Remus. And he stormed down to the Quidditch Pitch.
"Hey mate!" Sirius said cheerfully.
"Hey, wanna practice?" Remus asked.
James, still livid, mounted his broom and sped off.
"I guess that means yes," Sirius said with a shrug. He and Remus followed him.
Meanwhile
As Lily was headed back to her room, she ran into Derrick. "Hey Lily, what's wrong?" he asked sincerely, seeing the hurt look on her face.
"Would lead someone on, and then flirt with other girls?" she came right out and asked.
He hesitated. "Um, well, I-um I-no, why?"
"No reason, will you walk with me?" she looked up at him with her huge emerald eyes.
"Sure!" he said, trying to cheer her up. He had short brown hair, blue eyes, and a nice build. He was the Hufflepuff beater.
"Thanks," she said, looking back to make sure they weren't being followed.
As they walked towards the lake, Lily spilled her heart out to him. By now, it was snowing lightly, just enough to make her look like it shimmered. As the sun started to set, Derrick suggested that they should go back inside, but Lily said that she wanted to stay for a bit longer and enjoy the sun set. He agreed and got a bit closer. About a half an hour later, James came down to meet Lily. As he approached them, he saw them kissing.
There's a fine, fine line between together and not
And there's a fine, fine line between what you wanted and what you got.
You gotta go after the things you want while you're still in your prime...
"Lily!?" he said shocked.
"James, what are you doing here?" she asked, sounding shocked.
"We were supposed to meet here, remember?" marveling her beauty. Her face looked golden in the light.
"Oh…yeah." she whispered.
"Lily, did I do something wrong?" he said, eying Derrick.
"No, why?" she said innocently.
"Well, I just thought, umm…"
"I didn't know kissing someone was a crime, James I am still single." mimicking what he had said only hours before.
"Right." he said through his teeth. "Lily, can we talk?" he asked as he pulled her up.
"James! Derrick, I'll be right back." she said as he pulled her away.
"What is this?" James started.
"What is what? Can't I kiss someone? That's not illegal is it?" she said coldly.
"Lily, I didn't kiss her!" he said defensively.
"And I did kiss him, I'm single James-well, actually I'm not, Derrick asked me to be his girlfriend." she said in a matter of fact sort of tone. "I'm sorry James, but I just don't think I like you that way."
Now it was James that looked hurt and disappointed. "Lily-so you're telling me that the past six years have meant nothing to you? What about what you said last night?"
"I don't know, James. I'm sorry, but I really have to go." and with that, she strode over to where Derrick still sat.
There's a fine, fine line between love
And a waste of time.
No, this is not the end, just in case you were wondering. Please review. It really means a lot. And if you like this, you will LOVE Kissed Me 'Til the Morning Light by Digiqueentmim.
