"Mmmmmmmm…" Lily mumbled as Jeanne smiled dreamily. They had found this particular spa the other day, while shopping. Now, they were happily laying on their stomachs, wearing nothing but a towel and having a massagist knead sore muscles from their backs. Jeanne had already been massaged with warm oil, so now she was lying with warm stones on her back.
Lily was having just the opposite and was having warm oil rubbed all over her back. It would be even better if it was James giving her a massage… Wait!! What the….? Lily's eyes snapped open, feeling a warm blush starting from her neck. Hopefully the girl massaging her wouldn't' notice.
"Jeanne?" Lily asked staring at her friend who had her eyes peacefully shut.
" Hmmm?" Jeanne opened her eyes and stared back.
" I think…" Lily started, " I think I'm starting to fall for James Potter."
No Lily had Jeanne's full attention. " What?" Jeanne squealed, and twitched causing some stones to fall. " Oops sorry." Jeanne flashed an apologetic smile to the young witch who levitated the stones back to the heater and finished up Lily's massage.
" I started thinking about it a lot more. He's just so…. Perfect in a way?" Jeanne laughed, she knew how Lily felt.
"I mean, he's got faults of course, but he's kind, honest, intelligent---I found out he's going to be Head boy---, devoted—but he can be lazy, I know that--, AND as a bonus, he's got good looks."
Jeanne listened to Lily's ramblings.
" I don't know what to do, because I know he'd never like me back."
Jeanne interrupted, " You don't know that."
"But I know, atleast I think, he's not quite over Marianne. The way he talks about the past…argh. He needs someone like her." Lily said wistfully.
Jeanne frowned in concentration. "No. He doesn't need a girl who's going to use him and hurt him. He needs someone who'll challenge him and you do that." Lily kept silent for a second while the witch told the girls to follow her to a circular room with a stream of hot water streaming down the center. The air was steamy, making the room a sauna. Lily and Jeanne sat down on the benches and just talked.
"It's definitely going to challenge me," Lily remarked. " But I don't want him to know I like him. Well…..I don't know."
Jeanne watched her friend's troubled expression. It was almost the same situation with herself; except that James actually paid attention to Lily, meaning she atleast had a chance. Jeanne didn't know if Sirius was being Sirius or something more.
"Guys are such pigs." Lily mumbled glumly. Jeanne laughed and replied, " Amen."
Soooo….this got interesting. Lily admitted to liking James but would James like her back? Jeanne suddenly spoke up.
"Lily."
"Hmm?"
" Flirt with him really faintly." Lily's eyes crinkled but Jeanne continued. " I mean you'll probably do it without knowing it, but just be yourself and flirt a little more." Lily laughed, " He probably wouldn't even notice. Guys are just dumb like that."
After being escorted into another room, enchanted brushes started applying fresh sea foam, ionic clay masks and various other natural facials to their faces.
" It just doesn't help that he's good looking too." Lily pouted and closed her eyes. " Poop. Wish he was atleast ugly…."
Jeanne stifled a laugh. " It would be a waste for people as handsome and hot as James and Sirius, to be ugly." Jeanne grinned. "Oh that's right! We're going clubbing with James and Sirius tonight!!"
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Lily twirled around and twisted her hair around her finger coyly at Jeanne. " How's that?" She asked bluntly. " I don't like it."
Jeanne laughed. The dress was a pale pink, and looked angelic. Too angelic for Lily; definitely not for clubbing.
Now, Jeanne walked out of the dressing room in a black tube dress. "Ugh." Jeanne whined," Fine, you got your revenge." Lily smirked back at her, warning her to be serious about choosing a suitable outfit that screamed LILY! Jeanne actually looked good in the tube dress because she had a figure but IT screamed skanky-ho.
Lily walked out of the dressing room again. They were at Studio 21, an awesome clothing store that had outfits for fun occasions. This outfit had been one that Lily chose. With extremely baggy off-white pants, a tight red baby doll shirt that had a glittery solid square in front, and a white bucket hat, Lily mimicked a ghetto voice, " Yo wassup thug?" Jeanne laughed hysterically as Lily swished around. Those pants were cool, a bit baggy but not for clubbing.
Few minutes later, Jeanne waltzed out in a blood red dress. "Wow," Lily whistled. " This one loves you." It was true. Jeanne had to admit that this dress was very comfortable. Not too tight, it had a simple design and was coy, yet modest. The front was a V-neck, but in the back was bare with a thin layer of red velvet.
" I think you're done shopping." Lily said. Jeanne took off the dress and put it aside.
" Now Lily, back to you." Jeanne's hair and skin could easily match with any color but Lily had wine tresses and her hair often clashed. If it wasn't her hair, it was her eyes. Lily flung open the doors exaggeratedly and posed, wearing an aqua halter dress that ended where her butt ended. "Definitely not." Jeanne said. " Sorry, I didn't' realize it was so short."
After two more dresses, Lily decided to mix and match. She finally ran to the dressing room, telling Jeanne to wait. Coming out, Lily actually looked…..wicked. Her top was a fantastic choice. She had found a satin gold halter, that contrasted well with her athletic shoulders. It tied at the neck and a large ribbon hung down her back. Next, she'd chosen a black asymmetrical skirt that started mid-thigh and ended at the knee. She had also worn black calf length platform boots and she really did look sly.
" Wonderful! You're going to make James trip over his own feet," Said Jeanne winking. The two ladies paid for their articles of clothing, which was heavy on their money bags, but they had saved up for years nonetheless.
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Meanwhile, Sirius was carefully gelling his hair and James was putting on his shirt. Sighing, James tried to tame his messy hair. There was no point in gelling it though, it would never stay. " Yo Padfood. Have you seen my chain?" James thought he looked rather plain wearing a deep red muscle tank and loose black jeans on his hips.
" Yeah, closet door, Prongs." Answered Sirius who was putting on his silver rolex. James ran over and took the sleek silver chain out of the drawer and fastened it to his neck. Good. Fly guys get everywhere.
Now, If Jeanne had been there to see Sirius as well, she'd have turned a deep tomato red. Wearing a navy muscle tank, Sirius had baggy white warm up pants on his lean hips. Also wearing a chain, Sirius looked like the type who wore masculine jewelry.
" The girls told us to go first." Sirius said to James as he put on clear reflexive glasses.
"Let's go take the Benz then." James grinned. It had been such a long time since he'd actually danced.
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" Oh my gosh!" Jeanne gasped checking at her silver watch. " It's past 8!! We're supposed to be there around this time!" Jeanne slipped on matching Red platforms and straightened out her dress. Not wanting to look dressy, but more Hot-ish [and she did], Jeanne had curled her hair in loose waves and stuck it into a very loose messy bun.
" Woow…. Jeanne…Sexaaay." Whistled Lily, who was running into the room with her outfit complete with her newly bought platform boots. Jeanne laughed and said, " Come on girl, we'd better hurry." Hastily, but with perfection, Jeanne lined her eyes with silver, glittery eyeliner and wore shocking red lipstick that made her teeth gleam with whiteness.
" I'm going to pull up the car ok?" Lily nodded as Jeanne exited the Suite. Once she was gone, Lily carefully lined her eyes with a 'thicker-than-usual' line of charcoal eyeliner. Dusting her eyes and cheekbones with gold powder, Lily then used her wand to create a deep matte finish of dark red, for her lips. The overall image was shocking as Lily had to complement herself that she looked wicked. Sticking her loose curls up with gold bobby pins, Lily put a steadfast charm so that when she danced, her hair wouldn't fly out. Time to go, Lily went downstairs to the Lobby and jumped into the silver car while onlookers beamed at such a vivacious looking girl.
Jeanne screeched to a halt in front of the entrance to Forever 17, the popular club for everyone. People were dressed in similar clothes to Jeanne and Lily but there were also the totally full-out dressers wearing skimpy bikini tops with short skirts and spiked heels to long colorful skirts with ripped shirts. In a nearby corner, sat James and Sirius sipping virgin margaritas. Jeanne and Lily knew they were good boys, with a bad boy image groove, and plus they didn't like the taste of alcohol anyway. Sirius' face lit up when he saw a gorgeous Lily and then a gorgeous Jeanne.
" Girl, if you were a lazer gun, you'd be set to stunning!" Sirius said exaggeratedly, making everyone laugh, " Ohh, score one!" James highfived Sirius while Jeanne punched Sirius playfully. Now James turned to Lily and said, " Girl, if you were my transfiguration homework, I'd do you right now." Sirius guffawed and Lily slapped him in the arm blushing. " Whoa, easy there man. I didn't know you had it in you." Sirius smirked and James laughed.
"Would you ladies like anything to drink?" Sirius asked Jeanne. Jeanne plopped down and replied, " Virgin Shirley Temple." James turned and looked to Lily and she nodded to him to get her the same thing. James and Sirius left to go to the bartender.
" Come on Lily!" Jeanne nudged Lily
who was listening to the beat. " Aren't you going to break out some of your
moves? I know you can." Lily grinned but instead replied, " I wonder how James
dances." Jeanne looked over to where James
and Sirius were walking.
"They look like they can dance."
Lily never replied though, because James and Sirius reached the table.
" Dang yo." Sirius exclaimed. " That blonde bartendrette is hot!" James heartily argued that the lady beside him with the bouncy curls was hotter. Lily looked away and at Jeanne, seeing that jealousy was visibly imprinting itself on her beautiful face, Lily called to her, " We're going to dance, come find us later." (to the guys.)
" Uhh….ok." Was James usual reply. Dragging Jeanne to the crowded dance floor, Lily let go and moved to the pounding beat. Lily and Jeanne swung her hips and lifted her hands above her head. With the music ringing in their ears, the girls grinded their hips to the music. Minutes later, the music changed into a slower, but more noticeable beat.
" Hey James." Sirius said. "Let's go break." Walking towards Lily and Jeanne who were starting to walk back through the crowds, the boys started breakdancing. The crowds parted instantly, cheering on the good-looking men. Lights flashing and music pumping, Lily danced in place to the beat. Standing in the inner most circle, she saw Sirius and James doing freezes and leaning on their elbows, playing tricks on gravity. The crowd cheered and roared. Satisfied and breathless after the song ended, James and Sirius strutted back to the table. Lily and Jeanne followed.
" Wow." Lily remarked as they sat down at their table. " I'm impressed."
" I know," Jeanne added. " I didn't know you were the breaking type."
James chuckled and Sirius patted Jeanne's shoulder before sitting down. Lily fanned herself, Man this club was HOT.
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Lily stumbled and fell onto the seats. It was about 1 am and the party was still going. She and Jeanne had danced with James and Sirius, not really in the way she probably would have preferred since he had totally kept his distance, and they were all incredibly tired, yet uncannily hyper.
" Let's go back and watch a movie!" Sirius said.
" Oh my gosh," James laughed. " Which one?" Sirius turned to the girls who were leaning on the chairs, straining to hear since the music was still loud. " What do you want to watch?" Sirius asked them smiling.
" A nice sappy love story so we can chill our excited hearts." Jeanne joked. Lily's eyes lit up. "Yeah! One where we can totally just…..end the night with."
James and Sirius groaned but then James responded enthusiastically. " I know! We can watch My Sassy Girl! It's hilarious AND it's a semi love story." James shrugged in the end. " It's sappy in a funny way." Sirius high fived James for such a brilliant idea. Jeanne and Lily were also excited because they had watched it too, long time ago, and it was definitely a classic.
" Who's room, yours or ours?" Lily asked.
" Hmm…Yours." Sirius said. " I still have clothes lying around ours."
Jeanne nodded happily and agreed. " Hold on," Lily said. " Jeanne and I always change into pajamas for movies. Can you let us shower first?"
James and Sirius suddenly looked bashfully uncomfortable. " What kind of pajamas?" Sirius asked carefully, remembering what they were wearing the first time. Lily rolled her eyes and replied, " Not those pajamas." James laughed and imitated a girl. " So you wouldn't mind if we wore our pajamas too?"
Jeanne and Lily laughed. " Wear whatever you want."
