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Remembering James, Remembering Love: Chapter 9: Admit It

Lily decided that now was not the time to go talk to someone so she just sent an owl to both of them asking if they could talk. Remus said he had to work ALL day tomorrow but Sirius said he was free anytime. She wrote back to both of them telling them that she was going to go see Sirius since he wasn't busy but first she had to go to sleep and she would see Sirius at anytime she woke up the next morning so to be awake and ready early. The next morning she woke up around 8:30 so she was at Sirius's around 9. She walked in and he was in the kitchen making coffee. He turned around and handed her, her cup. He guided her into the living room and they sat on the couch. At first Lily sat down on the couch and started talking very calmly, "Well...you see Sirius I went over to James's because after the quidditch match I realized something that I-that I-well I can't tell you...but anyway I realized it and I went to tell him and then I just.I just--" This is when she started getting hysterical, "I just got c-co-caught up in the m-mo-ment and we were--we were--we were about to kiss and then-then-then I stopped and left--and--and--OH SIRIUS!" At this she flung her arms around him and sobbed into his chest. He was a bit shocked at this but there wasn't anything he could do but hold her and rub her head while trying to calm her, "Shhhhhhh...Shhhhhhh...Lily.Everything is going to be alright...don't worry...shhhhhh.." That's all Sirius said because that was all he could think of. Lily was there until about noon and then she left, her eyes still red from crying. Sirius thought that had been really strange and he kind of liked being the one to comfort Lily. Now he knew kind of how James felt all those years holding her. But no James was his friend and so was Lily, just his friend. I mean she came here crying because of how much she cared about James...and besides Sirius WAS the one who kept pushing James to get Lily back but WHY did he? Oh, he was being ridiculous.

For the next few weeks Lily and James just dated. This bothered James a little because they had already done the whole date thing and casually date. Well at least Lily was allowing little kisses now that cheered James up a lot, but things about this still bothered him. He wasn't sure if Lily loved him again or when she was going to or whether she would at all. Maybe she did love him but wasn't saying so because she didn't know that he actually LOVED her. Well, he would show her then, he would tell her and HOPEFULLY that would fix some things.

One day after work around 6 o'clock James went to visit Lily. He brought her some Tiger Lilies and a box of chocolates. She knew she would love the flowers and in case she didn't like the chocolates James could eat some. He apparated into Hogsmeade and walked the rest of the way (since you can't apparate into Hogwarts) to Hogwarts. He walked up the many staircases taking a while because they kept moving. Finally he reached the level where Lily's classroom and living quarters were and was shocked to see the back of Sirius head at the door. He watched him silent laughter because he kept talking to himself then saying--no-no-no--then he would reach out to knock on the door and then draw his hand back. James was a bit curious why Sirius would be here though. James waited for about 20 minutes and James wondered how long Sirius had been at that door before James came.

Finally James spoke, " Sirius? Are you okay? "

Sirius jumped, startled, " Oh James, James, how nice to see you...what are you doing here?"

"Well...Thanks to you, me and Lily are dating and I wanted to talk to her about it. "

James thought Sirius looked way over excited at those words, " OHHHH...are you going to break up with her? "

James looked at him like he was an idiot, " Are you kidding? Have you seen what is in my hands? I just came to talk about dating more exclusively and not just casually dating...you know like we did at Hogwarts... "

Sirius level of happiness dropped at these words, " Oh ok...actually I don't think today is the day to talk to Lily...um...good luck James. "

Sirius left and James knocked on the door.

Lily opened the door smiling. She flung her long, silky, red hair over her shoulder and said, "James! Thanks for coming!"

He smiled and followed Lily in to her living quarters' living room. Lily and James both sat on the small couch and faced each other.

"Lily, I have to tell you something really important..."

Lily looked confused, "What is it James?"

"Well you see, Lily, you may like me and that's great and all but..."

Lily looked heartbroken, "D-D-do you mean you want to s-st-stop dating?"

James smiled, "Of course not Lily! What I wanted to tell you is that I-I-"

"You what James?"

"Well...I love you."

Lily was so excited, "OH JAMES! OH JAMES, I love you TOO!" She hugged him so tightly that James could barely breath but nonetheless they both grinned. Lily drew herself back and held James arms in her hands.

He looked at her like she was the world and he leaned forward and kissed her. At that moment all that they felt was love they weren't paying attention at all to the outside world, as they were lost in each other. Maybe they should have been paying attention though because when they pulled away they heard a little voice.

Lily and James heard the little voice and turned to face the holder.

"Um...Hi, James...Hi, Lil--Professor," They had turned to face one of their younger friends and now one of Lily's older students. At least it hadn't been one of the younger students but nonetheless the two still looked shocked and a little embarrassed.

"To make you feel better Lily, it's not like something I haven't seen before...You and James is just deja vu, but I got to say I don't believe the teachers quarters were part of it before."

This did make Lily feel better and James and Lily just smiled.

"So what did you need, Angie?"

"Oh well I just didn't understand something on our homework tonight...but I can tell that you are busy so I'll just..."

"Oh no don't worry I was just leaving," James stood up to walk out the door. He kissed the top of Lily's head and left.

After James was gone Lily continued to help Angie with her homework.

(A/N: hello my lovely readers! Sorry I hadn't updated but my computer was down.grrr so there are 2 chapters to make up for it! Or at least try that is. I didn't check to see who has reviewed recently.but for all of you who did. I give you..uh..a free homework pass? Sorry for all you muggles out there, this pass is only valid at Hogwarts.so for you guys I give you a free 'Spying Angie' she fits and your pocket and tells you what everyone you want to know what they are doing.well what they are doing..so enjoy your Angies everyone! Bye - kisses, hugs, love, and drugs..no, no, kids drugs are bad, I just couldn't think of anything to rhyme with hugs.oh! That 'kids drugs are bad' makes me think of The Kids, on the marshall mathers LP..la la.good song, good rapper, 'sall good.well im off! My mom is PISSED..)

(ps. And for all of you that read my other stories im sorry but I don't know when they will be updated..really busy.no.time.to..write..bye - kisses, hugs, love and drugs! He he he..)