A Passion

Chapter 14 The Mistaken Outburst

Lily woke up the next morning, or rather afternoon. It was about 1 in the evening. The clouds were covering the sun, and little droplets of rain would appear out her window from time to time.

She looked to the side of the bed. She was shocked at what she saw. Remus was sitting in a chair by the bedside and a book lay on his chest. His head was tilted back and drool was slipping in and out of his mouth from the light snores. He was fast asleep.

Lily crept out of bed and kissed him gently on the forehead. She walked down stairs and to the kitchen. She said hi to some of the house elves and they greeted her warmly.

She had forgot everything, especially the time and day. Tomorrow was a big day, a huge day in fact. She was to get married to Guey. He was to be king, and she was to be made queen. Lily sat at her dining table and waited for some food to come flying in. Flying literally.

And in no time, it came flying in on large silver platters. She felt so tired, she didn't know if she could even eat her favorite grub. It was a thick turkey sandwich, with potato chips, carrots and ranch, French bread with bread dip and strawberry flavored wine.

She took her sandwich in her hand, held it to her mouth and dropped it. Why was she so tired? What was wrong with her? Guey walked in, and went straight to her exposed shoulders.

"Lily, as you may know, we are getting married tomorrow night. I want to have a proper dinner, and as I may know, your 'special' friend still hasn't left. I want you to invite them to dinner tonight. And when I say 'them', I mean all of them." He kissed her shoulder and walked out.

Lily took her French bread dip and threw it at the wall. A painting that was there scowled at her. She muttered an apology and ran out in a huff. Lily ran up to her room and found James, Sirius and Remus all on her bed.

Sirius screamed like a girl and fell off the bed when she rushed in. "Lily, damn you scared me, I thought you were, um never mind." Sirius muttered. Lily looked at him strange than turned to James.

"You," Lily cleared her throat. "All of you are invited tonight for dinner." Lily looked at all of them and continued. "Guey wants to have some special dinner, since it's our last day as sin-single people." Lily stuttered.

James watched as she tugged on her gown in a nervous state. He plastered a completely fake smile, and nodded in agreement. Remus had almost forgotten to tell Lily what was going on with her. He almost took her aside, but decided against it. He would tell her later tonight.

"Please be on your best behavior, and please, please, no one mention about James and I." She looked down ashamed. But she knew she had to tell them that, she didn't want James to be killed. "And wear something nice. Dinner will be served at 7 o'clock sharp." She let out a huge sigh, and sat down.

They all looked at her and gave her big hugs. James just watched her. What was he supposed to do? He didn't want her to get married, especially if he loved her still. He gave her a quick kiss on the cheek and headed out to his hiding place on the beach.

Sirius bowed and kissed Lily on the forehead. He went along with James and left their sight for the night. Remus hesitated to tell her right there and then, but he didn't have the heart to. He would tell her later, yes, later.

She plopped down on the bed; she rested her head on a fluffy silk pillow. She looked at Remus and he lay down with her. They stared at each other for a minute, and then Remus opened his mouth to speak.

"Lily, guess what?" He said softly. Lily smiled. Why was he playing guess what games with her? "What?" She said kindly. "I went to a psychic lady the other day. I had some feelings about some one," ("Oh Remus, you like some one!") "Um, sure. Well anyway, I told her about that someone, and she had some freakish thought that..." "What thought Remus?" She asked curious. "Well you see, it was sort of like a-"Remus was cut off. Guey and a mysterious boy walked in. Guey eyed them both suspiciously and smiled. "Lily dear, I want you to meet a really good friend of mine. He will be my best man." She looked at the guy in complete disgust. Any friend of Guey's was repulsive.

"This is, Vladmier Veskute, from Russia. He will be having dinner tonight with us, which is starting in an hour. So I want you and your friends ready." He left and his friend gave a bow. Lily screamed in frustration.

Sirius popped his head in from the balcony doors. "Hey daaaaaarling." He drawled. He walked in with a happy face, but realized something was wrong. His face expression changed instantly. Lily got up and turned towards the wall. James came in and watched Lily.

Remus tried to explain to the boys about what had happened before they arrived. Lily listened, but couldn't take it any more.

"If I should die this very moment," She sang softly. " I wouldn't fear, for I've never known completeness, like being here." Her head was still down and her face was pale. Was she getting sick? " Wrapped in the warmth of you," She turned to James. "Loving, every breath of you." She had tears forming in her eyes. "Why live life from dream to dream, and dread the day, when dreaming," She paused. She gasped for air softly and quietly. "Ends." She finished faintly.

They all stared at her silently. No one moved until Lily walked into the bathroom to change for dinner. They all looked around flabbergasted. "That was beautiful." Sirius breathed after a moment of silence. They went down to the dining room to wait for dinner, since they were already dressed.

When they walked in, Guey, who had his long golden hair in a short, ponytail (Think Lucius in the second movie) and was wearing a black tuxedo thing on with a fresh face and a grin, nodded for them to sit. He was sitting at the front of the table and his friend Vladmeir, was on the side of him.

Vladmeir was wearing a tan tuxedo thing. His dark brown hair was plastered to the side of his head. His black goatee was curling in a small way. He didn't grin, nor look mad. He just had a nonchalant look up on him. 'Calm down James, don't punch Guey, just calm down.' James thought to himself over and over again. He had his temper rising, but had to deflate it. Remus nudged him to sit 2 seats down from him. Remus took the seat next to Guey, and Sirius took the seat next Vladmeir. They waited patiently for Lily to come down.

She walked in about 5 minutes after they sat down. Lily was wearing an off- white gown. It was V shaped on the chest and exposed the shoulders. (Think Emma Watson's shirt on the Scooby Doo Premiere. Except hers wasn't V shaped.) It went out slightly on the bottom and had very few lace edges. Her hair was wrapped in a small twist ponytail. And it was pulled to the side.

They all smiled at her, but she didn't smile back. She walked simply to her seat, in front of Guey. (He was in the front seat, and she was like him, but on the back of the table.) He stared her down, and she looked to the side.

"Lily, you look stunning." Guey complimented. He kept staring her down as if he were to pounce on her. She glared at him coldly. Sirius coughed to keep the awkward silence away.

James kept looking back from Lily to Guey. He had a sudden urge to punch him. The house elves came in quickly, dropping their food off and then left quickly. They had brought in soup, French bread, grapes, and ham. Guey and his friend were the only ones to dig in. It was hard for Sirius, but he kept his hands to his side. He didn't want to touch anything that foul man had touched.

Everyone sat in silence. What were they supposed to do? The only sound that was made was from Guey's grunts and chomps. Lily gave him a disgusted look and threw her napkin down. She crossed her arms.

Guey cleared his throat and wiped his mouth with his napkin. "Lily," he said after he had pushed his plate away. He glanced at James and grinned. "Lily, I want you to come to my room at 10 o'clock sharp."

"Wh-what!?" Lily stuttered in disbelief. James looked around fast. His mind was racing. "Why?" Lily asked. James stared at them transfixed. "Because, I need to tell *Ahem* you something." He grinned. His friend snickered stupidly. "But, um, she can't!" Remus said quickly. "And why not?" Guey asked, glaring at Remus. "Um, Because I have to tell her something important, more important than yours, I should say." Remus lied.

"No, I don't think so." Guey said getting angry. "She will come. Nothing is as more important than mine." Remus looked as though he was searching for something to say. "She can't go with you. She has to stay in her room until the wedding night, rules you know." Remus lied. But no Lie, however brilliant, could ever save Lily.

"Why can't she come to my room? Her parents told her that I could say, or do what ever I wanted with her! Tell me why she can't come to my room!" Guey was practically yelling at Remus.

James had it. He couldn't hold back his anger any longer. "BECAUSE SHE DOESN'T LOVE YOU!" Everyone went silent. Remus, Guey, Vladmeir, and Sirius looked at James in shock. He was breathing hard. Then realized what he had said. He was up on his feet, with fists clenched. Lily stared at him, then Guey in horror. "Oh no!" Lily gasped silently to herself.

Guey blinked a couple of times. He looked upset and as though he could kill. He cleared his throat and stood up. "Lily will come to my room at 10 o'clock sharp. And if she doesn't, then she knows what will happen." He glared at James, and walked out.

Vladmeir stared at James in a 'What-did-you-just-do' look. "Well, James, I don't know what to say. But you've done it this time." With that, he walked out.

Lily, who was still in shock, spoke. "James," she said faintly. "James, you do know I have to go right?" James turned to her. He couldn't speak. He was so hurt.

"Lily," he walked over to her and took her hand. "Lily, please! Please don't go. My heart aches completely every hour every day. And only when I'm with you, does the pain go away. Please." He begged.

"Damn James, I knew it should have ended. James," She said as hurt as him. "You promised, you promised me that you would-not-get-jealous." She told him through hurt gritted teeth. 'I'm sorry, but I can't. You. Can't. Go. Please!" James begged yet again. He was on his knees now. "James I have to go. It's almost 10." She bid good bye to all of them and walked to her room.

"What happened James?" Sirius asked. "You just, blew up?"

James looked down. He was aware that the outburst was going to cause him some pain. But he didn't know what to say.

"It was just a Mistaken Outburst." He replied sadly. " I- I didn't mean to." And with that, James and the rest followed to Lily's Chamber. When they got there, they weren't alone. Vladmier was there, waiting, waiting for them. Lily had already gone to Guey's Chamber.