And I woke up. All my blankets were shoved to the very bottom of my huge bed, and the pillows were on the floor. I breathed deeply the scent of James Potter that came from his shirt. "Are you up?" Jake's voice echoed though my room.

"Yes, thank you," I mumbled. I got up and dressed, pulling my stockings up, angrily muttering at them. Why were they required with our skirts? You could hardly tell the difference between them and my plain legs. And then there was the problem of them staying up. Jessy discovered the power of the garter belt. I knew they were associated with sex, but they really were helpful when your school uniform was provided and their damn stockings just didn't stay up. I shimmied on my skirt and blouse, loosely looping a gold and scarlet tie around my neck. I threw on my robes and slipped on my shoes last, running out the door after grabbing my bag. I didn't love James Potter. I couldn't. What was the meaning of that dream? Was it my subconscious mind trying to tell me something? Note to self: stop taking divination so seriously.

I knew how late it was when I reached the Great Hall and some students were already leaving to go to their first class. I walked quickly towards my friends, reaching my spot just as the food magically disappeared from the tables, leaving just the food on their plates. Which wasn't much. "Oh, sorry, Lily," Alice said.

"Why were you so late?"

"Usually I have miss morning sunshine to wake me up," I said glaring at her. "You got me into the habit of waiting for you until I get up. Luckily Jake woke me, otherwise I could have slept for hours." I sighed, looking around for anything worth eating. The bell from the clock tower echoed throughout the castle, and I got up with everyone else and made my way to first hour. "None of you are taking potions?" I asked with disbelief.

"Sorry, no," Mary said as we parted ways. I unhappily made my way to the dungeons, my stomach growling. "I noticed you missed breakfast," Remus said, coming up beside me. We followed Sirius and-my belly filled with butterflies-James. "Everything alright?"

"Yeah," I sighed again. Breakfast was really important to me.

"Want some chocolate?" Sirius asked, turning his head to look at me. James didn't turn around, rather started talking to a classmate in front of him. My tummy grumbled.

"Yes," I said. He looked surprised, and dug out a chocolate frog from his pocket.

"Here."

"Thanks." I unwrapped it and shoved it whole into my mouth. I hastily chewed and swallowed, finishing it before we walked into the potions classroom. "This tastes different," I said, thoughtfully chewing. Remus shrugged. As I quietly brewed my potion, I started to think about Sirius. He really was handsome. His longer, black hair was silky looking and neat, unlike Potter's unruly mane. His handsome face was enough to give any girl weak knees. And the fact that he had been with so many people really didn't bother me. When Professor Slughorn proclaimed my potion perfect, I cleaned it up and followed Sirius and James out of the classroom. "Sirius?" I asked.

He turned. "Yeah, Lily?"

"When did you get so hot?" I asked. Any other time, I would have been embarrassed, but now wasn't that time.

He turned around in complete disbelief. Potter's jaw dropped. "Are you alright, Evans?" Sirius asked nervously.

"Of course." I walked up to him and placed my hand on his chest, slowly running it down. He caught my hand before I got to his pants.

"No," whispered James. "You've got to be kidding me. No." He stared at me with such hurt in his eyes, tears welling up.

"James," Sirius said with wide eyes. He leaned forward and whispered urgently into James' ear.

James glared a him. "Fix it, now."

"Let's just wait it out. It will only be a few hours," Sirius said pleadingly.

"What are you two talking about?" I walked over to Sirius and grabbed his arm, squishing it against my boob as I clung to him.

"Nothing, Lily," he said. "Let's explain after, James." James looked furious.

"What's the matter, Potter?" I asked. It didn't seem like that big of a deal… "Sirius, do you want to go find a broom cupboard?" I asked suddenly. It seemed like a good idea. Why not?

"No!" James yelled. We made it to lunch, and I scarfed down my food quickly, following the boys' example. As we were leaving, I spotted my friends entering from the side entrance.

"Wait, Siri, let's go say hi to them…"

"Let's not," he said.

I pouted my lips. "Whatever you say," I replied. I waved to them as we exited, walking around until our next class. I sat next to Sirius in Herbology. Jessy was taking that class, and looked at me with interest. I just simply couldn't pay attention to the lesson, not with Sirius sitting next to me. I stared at him, memorizing every feature of his face. "You're so pretty," I told him. He ignored me. I couldn't have that. "I got this new lingerie set the other day," I told him. "I'm wearing it now, if you want to see after class." Sirius still didn't look at me. I reached over and touched his leg, slowly moving up, my fingers slowly dancing across his lap. He jumped up and walked over to the storage room, having completed his task.

"Evans, come on. Let's get you to your room."

"Only if you come, too," I giggled.

"Padfoot." Potter's voice came from behind us as we walked up to the castle.

"I know, Prongs," he replied, his voice tired. I turned around and looked at Potter.

"Would you mind leaving us alone?" I asked sweetly with a smile.

"Yes, Lils, I would." He walked on my other side. We entered the castle and started climbing the stairs.

"Just for like ten minutes, Potter," I argued. I turned to face Sirius. "Unless you want more?" I questioned.

"Lily, James is staying with us."

"Why won't you even look at me?" I questioned. When he remained silent, I felt rejected. Heartbroken. I realized why he wouldn't be alone with me. "You don't love me, do you?" He sighed, shaking his head. "Well, I love you. And I won't give up." We were almost to my room, but I couldn't wait that long. I pushed him against a wall between two suits of armor and kissed him. He shoved me back, and I tripped onto the ground.

"Lily, you don't know what you're doing," he said softly.

As he backed away, I sprang up and attempted to go after him, only to find myself held back. "Let me go!" I demanded, struggling against James' arms. I was feeling desperate.

"Prongs, it's near the end, that's why it's so bad. I'll leave, but you need to stay. She'll want comfort after." I ripped myself from James' arms and sprinted towards Sirius. Potter caught me again and started marching me back towards my room.

I struggled as Jake asked, "Rough first day?" He sprang aside and let us in, though I was trying my hardest to escape it probably looked like I was just fidgeting. James was so strong.

"Please, please let me go," I asked Potter in a broken voice.

"I'm sorry."

He sat me down on the couch next to him, wrapping an arm around my shoulders. After a little bit, I wondered why I was struggling. What was so important that I had to go snog Sirius right now? I calmed more, stopping altogether. I thought about my actions that day, and soon I was mortified. I didn't say anything, but started crying. What the hell happened? "It was a love potion, wasn't it?" I asked quietly, though my tears.

"Yeah, Lils. It was."

"I'm so sorry," I whispered. His hand started slowly rubbing my shoulder, comforting me. "It's not your fault. It wasn't even Sirius'. Trust me, if I thought it was his idea of a funny prank, he'd probably be in the hospital wing."

I nestled my head into his shoulder, feeling suddenly lost, unwanted, and unhappy along with embarrassment and mortification. "Did anyone else notice?" I was afraid of the answer.

"I think the only one who caught on was Jessy, but I explained about the potion. Nobody will think less of you, Lils."

"What a great first day. I'm tired," I complained. I just wanted to go to bed and forget the day.

He chuckled softly. "It's four in the afternoon."

I sighed for the millionth time that day. "Do we have much homework?" A house elf provided us with dinner in my room as James and I worked on our homework together. We wrote essays that could easily score an O.

I told him about the uneventfulness of my summer, and he told me about his mandatory vacation. Apparently a couple dark wizards rumored to be in league with the You-Know-Who had escaped from their way to Azkaban. James' parents were the Aurors who caught them, and were forced into a guarded house in Spain, just to be safe. James and Sirius weren't allowed out until the wizards were caught, which had been two weeks prior. "Luckily nothing happened," he explained. Glancing at a wristwatch, he said, "It's getting late, I should go back so I don't get caught out of bed."

"What's that? James Potter, being responsible and caring to follow the rules?"

He chuckled. "I suppose so." He got up and stretched, his robes splaying widely making him look like a giant bat.

"Wait," I said as he walked toward the door.

"Yeah?"

"Stay with me." I stared into his eyes from the few feet separating us. I just felt…alone, empty. Probably the after affects of the potion, I realized.

A smile slowly spread across his face. "Sure, Lils."

I walked into my bathroom, and changed into his shirt. I climbed into my big bed, where he was already reclining comfortably. I lay my head down on his bare chest and listened to his heart beat.

"You're wearing my shirt," he whispered as he stroked my hair.

"Yeah," I whispered. "I'm kinda in love with the smell. Your smell." My eyes stayed closed, breathing in the boy who my head rested on. That much of my dream, I would admit was true.

I could hear the joy in his voice as he said, "Goodnight, Lils."

" 'Night, Jamie."

*Jessy

"Okay, I understand it's a Saturday morning, but it's a bit ridiculous for her to still be sleeping," I grumbled.

"Have any of you seen James?" Sirius asked, walking into my dorm. I had to control myself, not to blush. I was standing in the room in my bra, underwear, and garter belt/stocking ensemble. It amazed me how he hadn't before been caught sneaking upstairs, and I never got a straight answer on how he did it.

"No, sorry," I said as I quickly grabbed a blouse and flung it on. It hung low enough to cover my underwear, but it did nothing to hide the top of my stockings. I hastily buttoned it, my fingers not able to work fast enough. He winked at me, and to hide my embarrassment, I grinned and flipped my hair flirtatiously.

"Wait," Mary said slowly. "If James is gone, and Lily hasn't been up her like she promised first thing…"

"Then they're together," Alice concluded. We grinned.

"Let's not be too sure," I said, fighting my wide smile as I shimmied my skirt on, completing my uniform.

"Let's go see," Sirius said eagerly.

"No," Mary protested. "What if they're doing stuff?"

"I agree," Alice said. "We don't want to interrupt. What if James is having the perfect moment with her, and we barge in and ruin it?"

"Besides, do any of us even know the password?" They shook their heads. "Then let's just leave them be. We'll find out soon enough."

*Lily

I stretched comfortably, nestling my head into the warm, firm surface beneath my cheek. I smiled as I felt hands around my waist, stroking up my back and playing with my hair. I would know that smell anywhere.

"Jamie," I mumbled into his chest.

"Morning, Lils." As I woke up more, I realized that I wasn't cuddling beside him. I was completely on him. As in, my chest to his stomach, feet to feet, legs in an 'every other' fashion.

"Sorry," I said as I rolled off.

"Don't be," he said.

"Did I really try to shag Sirius yesterday?" I asked, afraid of the answer.

"Yes. And it's not your fault, so just forget about it." I looked outside my hangings, only to see the high sun from my window.

"What time is it?" I asked.

"A little after noon," James replied. He got up and went into my bathroom, leaving the door open. I heard the sink turn on, and inferred that he was brushing his teeth. After he was done, I brushed mine and we got dressed.

"Lunch?" I asked. If we hurried, we could make the last fifteen minutes.

"Sounds good."

*Jessy

"There they are," I hissed, slapping the table excitedly.

"Calm down," Sirius said, placing a hand on my thigh and squeezing slightly. My insides got twisted and I fought the urge to blush as his hand stayed there. I would put money down and say that he didn't even know what he did to me.

"Hey, you two," Mary said as they sat down.

Lily glanced up from grabbing food. "Hey."

"Er, been up to anything interesting?"

"No, we just woke up," Lily explained.

"Sleeping…with each other?" I questioned, unsuccessfully attempting to hide my huge smile. James glanced up, with a small smile that said everything. Close, but not enough.

"No," Lily said firmly.

To my amazement, we made it through the day without anything insane happening, which was much more boring than the love potion fiasco from the day before. I watched and listened to James and Lily, though nothing out of the ordinary happened. He annoyed her, she glared daggers, he was nice and she tried to be friends once again.

I walked past Sirius snogging a random girl, who he didn't even remember the name of later. It hurt so much I thought I could puke. I cried for an hour, and when I charmed my face to its normal, non-puffy state I snuck into Sirius' bed. He welcomed me with an open arm, "Hey Jess." I slept next to him, charming his bed to a queen, though it would appear to be twin from the outside. I mentally thanked Lily for that one. She really was exceptional at Charms.