Hey kids! I know it's taken me forever to update but there were issues with fanfiction.net, then Christmas and then I went on vacation then there were more issues with ff.net then school started and then I was sick. Please forgive me. To make up for it, I'm doing a really long chapter. At least, I think that it is long. Plus--different POVs. Yay! Please review and such. You know the drill.
Disclaimer: I own jack crap. Only what you don't recognize, actually. I know I have been forgetting this the past few chapters, but I mean I think y'all know that I don't own anything HP related. Really.
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Well. Finally. The first week of school is over. Thank goodness. Classes were standard, I guess. I realized today that I take way too many of them. What sixth year in their right mind takes Transfiguration, Potions, Charms, Herbology, Arithmancy, Care of Magical Creatures and Muggle Studies? This one does. But I don't really count since I'm obviously not in my right mind.
Anyways. It's really annoying. Well, I have tons of homework to do and a whole lot of that is in Transfiguration. That's by far my worst subject. I need serious help. Or wait. Sirius help. Why didn't I think of it earlier? Stupid Lily. Stupid. I can ask Siri for help. He's practically a genius in Transfiguration. I mean, he is an animagus and all (A/N: In my story, Lily knows about the boys and their monthly activities. I'm sorry if you don't like it.) Where could he be? Since he's not in the library(because I'm here now....), I bet he's in the common room. Guess I better go find out....
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A/N: Just to switch it up, I'm going to do a brief part in James' POV, because we all know Lily's feelings. Don't worry, I will switch back to Lily's POV by the end of the chapter but in my endless quest for character development, I needed to write James' thoughts and such on the first few days of school:
I don't know what's wrong with me. Seriously. No pun intended. It seems like my whole world has turned upside down. Well, that's a bit drastic. Things are changing, though. I mean--I'm almost 17. There are supposed to be the best times of my life. I'm just so damn confused.
Let me give you an example of what has happened in the world of James Potter recently. Padfoot, my best friend in the whole world, is in love with Arabella Figg, who happens to like him back. Sirius, in his attempts to do god know's what, refuses to admit this to her--so he's just sleeping with her. Make any sense yet? Don't worry. There's more. Arabella just happens to be the best friend of one Lily Evans, a girl I've hated since the second year of Hogwarts. She claims she doesn't know why, but I do. We were friends for the first year and even some of second year, even. That all changed when we were twelve and she "dated"(a/n: not really dating...like a "middle school boyfriend") that slimeball Lucius Malfoy for 2 weeks. Said he was "different" than we all thought. Then, the girl finally came to her senses and dumped him, but then blocked the entire event from her memory. I don't know why, but I couldn't stand the fact that she was dating.....and it was a Slytherin. I lost all respect for her and then the prank wars began. Oh, I'm a little off topic. Sorry.
So, I've hated Lils since 2nd year. That is until one night over the summer. I don't really remember much about the night, due to copious amounts of Ogden's Firewhiskey, but I do recall that we agreed to become friends.
Lily.
She's probably the source of most of my newfound confusion. I'm glad that we are finally friends--she is one of the coolest girls at Hogwarts. By cool, I don't mean popular, although she and the remainder of the ALES certainly are. The girl just exudes coolness. How many girls can get away with punching Lucius Malfoy in the face or telling off that Ravenclaw bitch of a prefect--all while not losing points for Gryffindor or her title as prefect? There's just one.
Plus she's smart. As much as I hate to admit it, she's a whole lot smarter than me. She's number 1 in almost all of her classes, all except for Transfiguration. Now that I think about it, she seemed to be having trouble in class today. Maybe she'll need help. Like that'll happen, Potter. She'd never--
Ah. There she is. My little firecracker, striding so confidently into the common room. It seems like she has no weaknesses. Sirius and I started to call her firecracker during the prank wars of yesteryear. We've changed so much since then.
"Hey Siri!" I heard the girl who was occupying my thoughts say as she walked up to Padfoot to give him a huge hug. God, he makes her smile.
"Hey Pumpkin! How's my favorite girl doing?" he replied.
"Fantabulous...I am so so so glad that it's the weekend...."she said, before launching into a conversation with him.
Is it wrong to be jealous of your best friend? I mean, I see Lils go up, give Paddy a grin and a huge hug. I want that grin, that hug, so much more. She seems to get along so well with him--her honorary big brother. She puts up with all kinds of shit from him, but we all know that he really is probably the closest at Hogwarts to her, probably even closer than Bella is. He is like her family. Especially after what happened fourth year, with her parents and sisters and all. What I wouldn't give to be that close to Lilykins. But I should admit that some of my feelings towards her right now aren't exactly brotherly.
It's gotten to be that when I see her....I get a funny feeling in my stomach. There's no denying that she's gorgeous. But it's not just that. I don't know what it is. I'm going crazy. Those soft red curls, sparkling green eyes, cute freckles, entirely too kissable lips--OH GOD. What's happened to me? This doesn't happen to James Potter. I'm not supposed to obsess over girls. It's the other way around. Stop thinking about Evans like this. Think about anything else. Not the Marauders. Too connected. Not classes or prefect stuff. She's there too. What's left?
Ah, Quidditch. Why didn't I think of this sooner?
Quidditch. Seeker. Snitch. Matches. Practice. Captain. Lily.
Shit. That doesn't help. She's on the fucking team. It seems that she's everywhere for me.
Face it, Potter. You've got it bad.
For Lily Evans.
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A/N: If I was really mean, I could end the chapter there with James' revelation. But alas, no. Here's some more action in Lily's point of view:
After what I thought was the appropriate amount of conversation, I changed subjects to my reason for this chat. "Siri?" I began sweetly. "Do you think that you could give me help in McGonagall's class? I didn't understand...."
"Lily, I can't."
"And why not?"
"Sweet pea, I have stuff to do tonight. I can't help it. Gotta spend time with Bella," he said with a huge grin emerging on his face. "Don't be mad."
"I'm not." I said, before turning away. But I was. Damn Sirius. It's not fair. He used to spend most of his free time with me, even when he had a girlfriend. They were never serious though. But now it's Bella. And they aren't even dating. But don't get me started on that one. Don't get me wrong. I'm happy that my two best friends are happy. I'd be uncaring if I wasn't. I just feel a little left out, though. Sirius is the one that I told everything to, my own little personal confidant. Bella is my girl. She knows almost everything there is to know about the messed up psyche of one Lily Mayer Evans. But that's changed too. I never get to see either of them anymore, except for in classes. I hate changes. God knows that I have had to deal with a lot of them.(A/N: Just to clarify, Lily's not really mad. She's just acting like a typical jealous little sister, afraid of losing her big brother, or in Lil's case--best friend.)
Well, I need help with tonight's homework. Who to ask? Bella's with Sirius, Remus and Peter are playing chess and Potter's watching them. Well, he's pretending to watch, but looks like he is just staring into space. I guess Potter it is then.
"Egh..." I groaned, hopefully to myself. Don't get me wrong, Potter and I are friends now, it's just...strange...to ask someone new for help. Toughen up, Lils. You can do this.
"James? James? POTTER!" I yell. He's lost in thought about something. Probably some Ravenclaw or Hufflepuff little whore. (A/N: giggles. If she only knew.) But why do I care? None of my business.
"Yeah, Lils?" He says, finally breaking out of his thoughts. "Can I help you with something?"
Trying to smile brightly, I replied. "Actually, Potter, you can. I'm having some issues with Transfiguration and I know that you are really good in that class...so I was wondering....."
James' sudden grin made me falter. What? Does he enjoy that I am having problems? That's he's better than me? No, don't think that. You don't have to be so competitive all the time. He's just probably enjoying the fact that there is one thing he's better than you at.
"Of course I'll help you, firecracker. Just let me get my books." he said, running up to his dorm room.
I don't know what to think of James. He's a great guy and all, but sometimes, I find him staring off into space or smiling at nothing, like he was before I came to talk to him. I just wonder what he's thinking sometimes. But then again I don't, because it's probably some girl or another.
OK. I know I really can't talk. As much as I rag on James for what Pete calls "serial dating"--you know a girlfriend for no longer than 2 weeks before moving on to the next one--I have to admit I do it too. Wait! I don't mean that I have a girlfriend every 2 weeks...but I do tend to have my share of flings. They are the best kind of relationship--blind affection, a snog partner and no attachments, at least on my end. It's a quick way to escape reality for a bit. I've kinda gotten a repution around school for being "slutty", but I'm not--last year I dated like 5 guys. That's not a whole lot. Besides, I'm not the only one who does it. We all do. It used to be a Marauder/ALES trademark--until Sirius and Bella started their really fucked up relationship. All they do is sleep together--they both really really like eachother but don't want to admit it. I don't understand. Ah, there's James. He certainly is looking good this year--whoa! where did that come from? Come on, Lils, Potter is your friend. Nothing more.
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A/N: I know that y'all are getting real sick of my author notes, but just stick with me. This part, I didn't feel like I could write in just one character POV, so Lily's thoughts will be enclosed in ** ** and James' will be in [ ]. Make sense? Hope so. I guess the overall section will be from Lil's POV, but you're going to need to see James' thoughts.
"Hey Lil! Why don't we sit down at the table by the fireplace?" my unofficial tutor asked.
"OK", I said, sitting down in one of my favorite fluffy chairs. We got right to work, with only a few interruptions--like dinner. It was enjoyable, and I loved getting to spend time with Potter.
[How lucky are you Potter? Spending time with Lily, sitting with her at dinner. This is great. Oh god, this isn't very good. I can't have feelings for her. What should I do? Who cares right now?]
"Hey James?" I said after we had finished for the night. "Thanks a million, pal. I didn't get it at all, but now I understand. Couldn't have done it without you."
"No, problem, Lilykins. Anytime, anytime."
"Don't say that, I'll take you up on it."
"Fine with me, firecracker."
"Well, I am going to chose to ignore that nickname, and head on up to bed. Goodnight Jamsie."I said, throwing in the nickname. I don't know where my next action came from. I leaned down and kissed him on the cheek. "See you in the morning."
"Goodnight Lils." he replied.
**I can't believe I just kissed his cheek. No big deal. No big deal. I do it to Siri all the time. Ah, but Lils, you don't think of Sirius like you think of James. SHUT UP**
[I can't believe she just kissed me. I know that it was just on the cheek, but hey--we've all got to start somewhere right?]
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Ok, no we are entering the part with no POV, or as my English teacher would say--omniscient third person. Remember **Lily's thoughts** and [James' thoughts]
"AAAAHHHH!!! NO! THIS ISN"T FAIR!" was heard from the sixth years girls' dormitory hallway.
James looked up, his thoughts broken by the stomps of someone into the common room. "Lils, what's wrong?" His concern was marked on his face--he was clearly expecting the worst.
"Everything," she replied, shoving a note into his hand. "Go ahead and read it."
So he did, and he quickly understood Lily's mood swing.
The note read:
Hey Lils,
I know that you won't mind, but Bella and I needed some quality time alone, if you get what I'm saying, so be a dear and sleep in my bed tonight. Don't worry, the boys' won't bother you. Remus is off recovering in the hospital wing, Peter is with his girlfriend and I'm sure James is off with one of his conquests. You're the best, poppy! I love you!
Siri
"Sorry, Lils."
"It's ok, it's not your fault."
"And, I hate to disappoint you, but I have no plans this evening, so I will be sleeping in my bed. Unless--"
"No, it's fine, James. Really. Everything's peachy keen. Peachy fucking keen."
"Well, I guess we better head on up. I'll lend you some boxers and a t-shirt to sleep in, if you want them. I don't think you are feeling quite up to entering your room for some pjs."
"You're right. Thanks James, I really appreciate it." she said, with a tired look on her face.
[Poor Lils. I guess she just couldn't handle this. It must suck. Her two closest friends, sleeping together. She knows that everything is going to change, probably feels like she will be left out. But what can I do about it? Nothing. Well, other than just be her friend.]
Upon entering the boys' dormitory, James went to his trunk as Lily ventured over to Sirius' bed.
"Here you go," he said, handing her a shirt and some snitch boxers, not noticing the smile that spread over her face as she saw the pattern. "I'm going to go get ready for bed. Talk to you later."
"Kay...." **God, this is strange. I've never been in here without the other Marauders present. So quiet. This has been the weirdest day. I just need some sleep tonight. Haven't been sleeping well recently. Hope I do tonight--don't need to weird Potter out,well at least anymore than I already have today. Wait? Why do I care what Potter thinks? Well, I have to break it to you, sweets, but you like him. NO, I DON'T! Sure, dear, whatever you say.**
When James emerged from the bathroom, Lily was already asleep.
[God, she looks so peaceful, almost like an angel. Oh god, someone must have slipped something in my drink. Why else would I be feeling this way? This isn't normal, not at all. Well, I know one reason that I could be feeling this way....but I can't let myself think that way. Nope, no sirree. Not gonna happen]
A few hours pass, and everything is normal, until, suddenly, a scream is heard.
"No, No, NO! Stop! Not my mum! Stop it! No! Daddy! God, NO! I hate you!"
James wakes up abruptly, wondering where the screams are coming from. [What the hell is going on? Is that Lily? Oh, God, what's wrong?]
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a little note from me:
Yeah, I know that was mean. He he he. What's happening? I'm holding chapter eight hostage until ya'll review. Sorry, once again that it took me so long to update and I hope that you like the finished product.
sundaybee
Disclaimer: I own jack crap. Only what you don't recognize, actually. I know I have been forgetting this the past few chapters, but I mean I think y'all know that I don't own anything HP related. Really.
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Well. Finally. The first week of school is over. Thank goodness. Classes were standard, I guess. I realized today that I take way too many of them. What sixth year in their right mind takes Transfiguration, Potions, Charms, Herbology, Arithmancy, Care of Magical Creatures and Muggle Studies? This one does. But I don't really count since I'm obviously not in my right mind.
Anyways. It's really annoying. Well, I have tons of homework to do and a whole lot of that is in Transfiguration. That's by far my worst subject. I need serious help. Or wait. Sirius help. Why didn't I think of it earlier? Stupid Lily. Stupid. I can ask Siri for help. He's practically a genius in Transfiguration. I mean, he is an animagus and all (A/N: In my story, Lily knows about the boys and their monthly activities. I'm sorry if you don't like it.) Where could he be? Since he's not in the library(because I'm here now....), I bet he's in the common room. Guess I better go find out....
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A/N: Just to switch it up, I'm going to do a brief part in James' POV, because we all know Lily's feelings. Don't worry, I will switch back to Lily's POV by the end of the chapter but in my endless quest for character development, I needed to write James' thoughts and such on the first few days of school:
I don't know what's wrong with me. Seriously. No pun intended. It seems like my whole world has turned upside down. Well, that's a bit drastic. Things are changing, though. I mean--I'm almost 17. There are supposed to be the best times of my life. I'm just so damn confused.
Let me give you an example of what has happened in the world of James Potter recently. Padfoot, my best friend in the whole world, is in love with Arabella Figg, who happens to like him back. Sirius, in his attempts to do god know's what, refuses to admit this to her--so he's just sleeping with her. Make any sense yet? Don't worry. There's more. Arabella just happens to be the best friend of one Lily Evans, a girl I've hated since the second year of Hogwarts. She claims she doesn't know why, but I do. We were friends for the first year and even some of second year, even. That all changed when we were twelve and she "dated"(a/n: not really dating...like a "middle school boyfriend") that slimeball Lucius Malfoy for 2 weeks. Said he was "different" than we all thought. Then, the girl finally came to her senses and dumped him, but then blocked the entire event from her memory. I don't know why, but I couldn't stand the fact that she was dating.....and it was a Slytherin. I lost all respect for her and then the prank wars began. Oh, I'm a little off topic. Sorry.
So, I've hated Lils since 2nd year. That is until one night over the summer. I don't really remember much about the night, due to copious amounts of Ogden's Firewhiskey, but I do recall that we agreed to become friends.
Lily.
She's probably the source of most of my newfound confusion. I'm glad that we are finally friends--she is one of the coolest girls at Hogwarts. By cool, I don't mean popular, although she and the remainder of the ALES certainly are. The girl just exudes coolness. How many girls can get away with punching Lucius Malfoy in the face or telling off that Ravenclaw bitch of a prefect--all while not losing points for Gryffindor or her title as prefect? There's just one.
Plus she's smart. As much as I hate to admit it, she's a whole lot smarter than me. She's number 1 in almost all of her classes, all except for Transfiguration. Now that I think about it, she seemed to be having trouble in class today. Maybe she'll need help. Like that'll happen, Potter. She'd never--
Ah. There she is. My little firecracker, striding so confidently into the common room. It seems like she has no weaknesses. Sirius and I started to call her firecracker during the prank wars of yesteryear. We've changed so much since then.
"Hey Siri!" I heard the girl who was occupying my thoughts say as she walked up to Padfoot to give him a huge hug. God, he makes her smile.
"Hey Pumpkin! How's my favorite girl doing?" he replied.
"Fantabulous...I am so so so glad that it's the weekend...."she said, before launching into a conversation with him.
Is it wrong to be jealous of your best friend? I mean, I see Lils go up, give Paddy a grin and a huge hug. I want that grin, that hug, so much more. She seems to get along so well with him--her honorary big brother. She puts up with all kinds of shit from him, but we all know that he really is probably the closest at Hogwarts to her, probably even closer than Bella is. He is like her family. Especially after what happened fourth year, with her parents and sisters and all. What I wouldn't give to be that close to Lilykins. But I should admit that some of my feelings towards her right now aren't exactly brotherly.
It's gotten to be that when I see her....I get a funny feeling in my stomach. There's no denying that she's gorgeous. But it's not just that. I don't know what it is. I'm going crazy. Those soft red curls, sparkling green eyes, cute freckles, entirely too kissable lips--OH GOD. What's happened to me? This doesn't happen to James Potter. I'm not supposed to obsess over girls. It's the other way around. Stop thinking about Evans like this. Think about anything else. Not the Marauders. Too connected. Not classes or prefect stuff. She's there too. What's left?
Ah, Quidditch. Why didn't I think of this sooner?
Quidditch. Seeker. Snitch. Matches. Practice. Captain. Lily.
Shit. That doesn't help. She's on the fucking team. It seems that she's everywhere for me.
Face it, Potter. You've got it bad.
For Lily Evans.
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A/N: If I was really mean, I could end the chapter there with James' revelation. But alas, no. Here's some more action in Lily's point of view:
After what I thought was the appropriate amount of conversation, I changed subjects to my reason for this chat. "Siri?" I began sweetly. "Do you think that you could give me help in McGonagall's class? I didn't understand...."
"Lily, I can't."
"And why not?"
"Sweet pea, I have stuff to do tonight. I can't help it. Gotta spend time with Bella," he said with a huge grin emerging on his face. "Don't be mad."
"I'm not." I said, before turning away. But I was. Damn Sirius. It's not fair. He used to spend most of his free time with me, even when he had a girlfriend. They were never serious though. But now it's Bella. And they aren't even dating. But don't get me started on that one. Don't get me wrong. I'm happy that my two best friends are happy. I'd be uncaring if I wasn't. I just feel a little left out, though. Sirius is the one that I told everything to, my own little personal confidant. Bella is my girl. She knows almost everything there is to know about the messed up psyche of one Lily Mayer Evans. But that's changed too. I never get to see either of them anymore, except for in classes. I hate changes. God knows that I have had to deal with a lot of them.(A/N: Just to clarify, Lily's not really mad. She's just acting like a typical jealous little sister, afraid of losing her big brother, or in Lil's case--best friend.)
Well, I need help with tonight's homework. Who to ask? Bella's with Sirius, Remus and Peter are playing chess and Potter's watching them. Well, he's pretending to watch, but looks like he is just staring into space. I guess Potter it is then.
"Egh..." I groaned, hopefully to myself. Don't get me wrong, Potter and I are friends now, it's just...strange...to ask someone new for help. Toughen up, Lils. You can do this.
"James? James? POTTER!" I yell. He's lost in thought about something. Probably some Ravenclaw or Hufflepuff little whore. (A/N: giggles. If she only knew.) But why do I care? None of my business.
"Yeah, Lils?" He says, finally breaking out of his thoughts. "Can I help you with something?"
Trying to smile brightly, I replied. "Actually, Potter, you can. I'm having some issues with Transfiguration and I know that you are really good in that class...so I was wondering....."
James' sudden grin made me falter. What? Does he enjoy that I am having problems? That's he's better than me? No, don't think that. You don't have to be so competitive all the time. He's just probably enjoying the fact that there is one thing he's better than you at.
"Of course I'll help you, firecracker. Just let me get my books." he said, running up to his dorm room.
I don't know what to think of James. He's a great guy and all, but sometimes, I find him staring off into space or smiling at nothing, like he was before I came to talk to him. I just wonder what he's thinking sometimes. But then again I don't, because it's probably some girl or another.
OK. I know I really can't talk. As much as I rag on James for what Pete calls "serial dating"--you know a girlfriend for no longer than 2 weeks before moving on to the next one--I have to admit I do it too. Wait! I don't mean that I have a girlfriend every 2 weeks...but I do tend to have my share of flings. They are the best kind of relationship--blind affection, a snog partner and no attachments, at least on my end. It's a quick way to escape reality for a bit. I've kinda gotten a repution around school for being "slutty", but I'm not--last year I dated like 5 guys. That's not a whole lot. Besides, I'm not the only one who does it. We all do. It used to be a Marauder/ALES trademark--until Sirius and Bella started their really fucked up relationship. All they do is sleep together--they both really really like eachother but don't want to admit it. I don't understand. Ah, there's James. He certainly is looking good this year--whoa! where did that come from? Come on, Lils, Potter is your friend. Nothing more.
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A/N: I know that y'all are getting real sick of my author notes, but just stick with me. This part, I didn't feel like I could write in just one character POV, so Lily's thoughts will be enclosed in ** ** and James' will be in [ ]. Make sense? Hope so. I guess the overall section will be from Lil's POV, but you're going to need to see James' thoughts.
"Hey Lil! Why don't we sit down at the table by the fireplace?" my unofficial tutor asked.
"OK", I said, sitting down in one of my favorite fluffy chairs. We got right to work, with only a few interruptions--like dinner. It was enjoyable, and I loved getting to spend time with Potter.
[How lucky are you Potter? Spending time with Lily, sitting with her at dinner. This is great. Oh god, this isn't very good. I can't have feelings for her. What should I do? Who cares right now?]
"Hey James?" I said after we had finished for the night. "Thanks a million, pal. I didn't get it at all, but now I understand. Couldn't have done it without you."
"No, problem, Lilykins. Anytime, anytime."
"Don't say that, I'll take you up on it."
"Fine with me, firecracker."
"Well, I am going to chose to ignore that nickname, and head on up to bed. Goodnight Jamsie."I said, throwing in the nickname. I don't know where my next action came from. I leaned down and kissed him on the cheek. "See you in the morning."
"Goodnight Lils." he replied.
**I can't believe I just kissed his cheek. No big deal. No big deal. I do it to Siri all the time. Ah, but Lils, you don't think of Sirius like you think of James. SHUT UP**
[I can't believe she just kissed me. I know that it was just on the cheek, but hey--we've all got to start somewhere right?]
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Ok, no we are entering the part with no POV, or as my English teacher would say--omniscient third person. Remember **Lily's thoughts** and [James' thoughts]
"AAAAHHHH!!! NO! THIS ISN"T FAIR!" was heard from the sixth years girls' dormitory hallway.
James looked up, his thoughts broken by the stomps of someone into the common room. "Lils, what's wrong?" His concern was marked on his face--he was clearly expecting the worst.
"Everything," she replied, shoving a note into his hand. "Go ahead and read it."
So he did, and he quickly understood Lily's mood swing.
The note read:
Hey Lils,
I know that you won't mind, but Bella and I needed some quality time alone, if you get what I'm saying, so be a dear and sleep in my bed tonight. Don't worry, the boys' won't bother you. Remus is off recovering in the hospital wing, Peter is with his girlfriend and I'm sure James is off with one of his conquests. You're the best, poppy! I love you!
Siri
"Sorry, Lils."
"It's ok, it's not your fault."
"And, I hate to disappoint you, but I have no plans this evening, so I will be sleeping in my bed. Unless--"
"No, it's fine, James. Really. Everything's peachy keen. Peachy fucking keen."
"Well, I guess we better head on up. I'll lend you some boxers and a t-shirt to sleep in, if you want them. I don't think you are feeling quite up to entering your room for some pjs."
"You're right. Thanks James, I really appreciate it." she said, with a tired look on her face.
[Poor Lils. I guess she just couldn't handle this. It must suck. Her two closest friends, sleeping together. She knows that everything is going to change, probably feels like she will be left out. But what can I do about it? Nothing. Well, other than just be her friend.]
Upon entering the boys' dormitory, James went to his trunk as Lily ventured over to Sirius' bed.
"Here you go," he said, handing her a shirt and some snitch boxers, not noticing the smile that spread over her face as she saw the pattern. "I'm going to go get ready for bed. Talk to you later."
"Kay...." **God, this is strange. I've never been in here without the other Marauders present. So quiet. This has been the weirdest day. I just need some sleep tonight. Haven't been sleeping well recently. Hope I do tonight--don't need to weird Potter out,well at least anymore than I already have today. Wait? Why do I care what Potter thinks? Well, I have to break it to you, sweets, but you like him. NO, I DON'T! Sure, dear, whatever you say.**
When James emerged from the bathroom, Lily was already asleep.
[God, she looks so peaceful, almost like an angel. Oh god, someone must have slipped something in my drink. Why else would I be feeling this way? This isn't normal, not at all. Well, I know one reason that I could be feeling this way....but I can't let myself think that way. Nope, no sirree. Not gonna happen]
A few hours pass, and everything is normal, until, suddenly, a scream is heard.
"No, No, NO! Stop! Not my mum! Stop it! No! Daddy! God, NO! I hate you!"
James wakes up abruptly, wondering where the screams are coming from. [What the hell is going on? Is that Lily? Oh, God, what's wrong?]
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a little note from me:
Yeah, I know that was mean. He he he. What's happening? I'm holding chapter eight hostage until ya'll review. Sorry, once again that it took me so long to update and I hope that you like the finished product.
sundaybee