I didn't want to see anymore. I knew exactly who that boy was. That boy, was my 'boyfriend'. Spinning on my heels, I ran all the way back to the Gryffindor Common Room, aware that tears were filling my eyes. I hoped that the people inside the common room would not notice my tears. However, Sirius saved me. He came out just as I was about to say the password, and, seeing my face, wrapped his arms around me.

"Room of Requirement, let's go," he whispered, and, nodding, I followed him there. This time, the room was just a really big common room. No doubt the Marauders came in here sometimes when they were planning some sort of prank.

"What's wrong Lils?" Sirius asked.

"I don't want to talk about it," I mumbled, but he wouldn't take that.

"What I saw on the map was Prongs and Penelope very close together in the Transfiguration classroom, and you on the outside, probably looking in. Then, you turn around and start running. Something is wrong."

"James kissed – wait, did you say Penelope?"

"Yes... James kissed her? Why the hell would he do that?"

"I think she might have stolen some 1) Polyjuice Potion and 2) of my hair. He thought he was kissing me."

"What a bitch," Sirius said. "But still, he can't be blamed. He did think it was you, and, you, yourself, was late... maybe he thought she was definitely you because you're never late to anything."

"Still..."

"Let's look at the map shall we?" Sirius asked. It seems he'd taken the map for himself tonight. He pulled it out of his pocket and opened to where the Transfiguration classroom was. I looked over his shoulder.

"James isn't there anymore," I noted, worried. "Maybe we should look at the Common Room."

Obeying, Sirius flicked to the part of the map that showed the Gryffindor Common Room. James was about to enter it, with Penelope trailing a few steps behind.

"Does this map show conversations?"

"No."

"So, how do we know if she's trailing behind because she's been found out, or she's trailing behind so me and James aren't seen together."

"We don't. We'll have to go out and see." Obviously, Sirius could see my hesitation, because he forced me out of the door. Within five minutes, we were in the Common Room.

"Hate to break it to you Pads," I said, "but Prongs isn't here. What a shame."

"Lily, you will talk to him. He's up in the dormitory. You know where."

"Fine," I spat, stalking up to James and Sirius' dormitory. I paused on the stop step and put my ear to the door, then knocked loudly.

"Come in!" James called, obviously recognising my knock. I opened the door and went straight up to his bed.

"Again so soon?" he asked.

"What in Merlin's name do you think you were doing with Penelope?" I yelled.

"I wasn't with Penelope... I was with you!"

"Try telling that to the girl that was standing outside the classroom, watching herself come on to her boyfriend..."

"That's ridiculous, Lily, come here." He patted the bed beside him.

"No," I snarled. "Just make sure you know who you're kissing before you do it, okay?"

Without waiting for an answer, I rushed out of the room, tears falling down my face.

**

Mid-April... the Easter holidays. I'm at school, minding my own business... studying for my NEWTs, and guess who shows up! James Pratter... I mean Potter. In case you're wondering, no, I haven't spoken to him since. It's not like he cares... he hasn't tried speaking to me either...

So anyway, I'm in the library, poring over a very complicated and confusing book of charms... when Pratter comes and sits opposite me.

"I'm sorry," he said.

"Sorry for what?" I asked, not really paying attention.

"For what? I'm sorry for being such a jerk and ruining the best relationship I've ever been in. Lily, you really don't realise how much you mean to me, do you?"

"Not much, obviously. Couldn't you tell it wasn't me?"

"Lily, do you want to know the truth? We didn't even kiss! I knew it wasn't you. When you came into the dormitory, I thought it was Penelope again... of course, I didn't know it was Penelope at the time. Please forgive me, Lily."

"Why should I James?"

"Because I love you, and you know that."

"Actions speak louder than words," I reminded him. "You need to prove you love me. I can't just take your word for it again. I already tried that once."

I slammed the book shut, gathered my things, and walked away from him. Jerk.

Okay guys, I'm sorry it's another short chapter... I'm just really bogged down with writer's block. It would be longer, but I can't have them break up and get back together in the same chapter. Where's the logic in that?

Plus, my head is hurting from looking at the screen. I should stop going on the computer without glasses.

Meh...

Hope you like it, and don't kill me... please don't complain about how short it is either... Just be glad you're getting anything at all...

Love Gabi xx