A/N: Hey everyone! I hope you are all doing all right and aren't horribly mad at me. I'm so sorry it's been so long since my last post. In all honesty, I have not had the time to write. My teachers seem to think they're the only teachers assigning homework, so I have 4 - 5 hours of homework on any given night. But I will make an effort to post weekly, and if I can't do so, it will be every other week.
So, before I begin, I want to personally apologize to every person I know that has read the story:
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I am so sorry that it has taken me such a long time to update. Please forgive me! So, here is the next installment. Hopefully, it will appease you until at least Saturday. Okay, I've done enough rambling...
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Disclaimer: I do not own Lily Evans, James Potter, Sirius Black, and any of the recognizable characters. I do own Ella Reichman though. I do not own the recognizable places, such as Hogwarts and Hogsmeade. J.K. and Warner Brothers have the right to the Harry Potter universe, and no copyright or trademark infringement is intended. Also, the poem that the Secret Admirer sends to Lily is called 'Perhaps' and it's by Eric Humberto Castillo. I just had to use it because it was so romantic, and it fit in perfectly (in my opinion).
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Green Eyed Monster
By: Noelle
Chapter 11: Broken and Mended
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"Vanessa," Sirius murmured, trying to push Vanessa off him. She threw her arms around him, and kissed him passionately. "Vanessa, no." He held her shoulders a good foot away from him. Vanessa bit her lower lip, her eyes downcast.
Sirius had hoped she wouldn't look so pretty that night. Vanessa's long brown waves cascaded past her shoulder blades, and carried the scent of roses. Long, dark eyelashes framed her beautiful eyes. Her lips were full and red, and tasted like sugar. She was wearing the thinnest and most indecent robe she owned. Sirius also knew that she was wearing black lingerie under that sheer black robe.
"Yes, love?" she asked, in her musical voice. The hairs on the back of Sirius' neck tingled. No, he would not let her get to him.
Closing his eyes, and taking a deep breath, Sirius sighed. "These past two weeks have been fun. But that's it. Fun."
Vanessa's head tilted to the side, as she arched her eyebrows slightly. "What do you mean? Isn't that what a relationship is supposed to be? Fun?"
"That's not it. Yes, a relationship is supposed to be fun. But it's also supposed to be wise. And when you are in a perfect relationship, you know that it's right, because the other person makes you a better person. But this relationship is over. I am in love with someone else. And it's only taken me five bloody years to figure that out. There is only one girl in the world who I want to be with -- she's fun, and wise, and she can make me a better person whether I want to be one or not."
A tear made it's way down Vanessa's cheek. She looked beautiful, even when she was crying. "But Sirius, I can make you a better person, if you just give me a chance. I know. You're just stressed out. Why don't we go on a soothing motorcycle ride? It will give you some perspective." Vanessa tried to step closer to Sirius, but he held her back.
"No. I am in love with somebody else. I'm sorry, but it's true."
The tear disappeared as Vanessa's eyes narrowed. "I knew it. Well, let me tell you something. No one has ever broken up with Vanessa McKinnon, and no one ever will... it's over, Sirius Black, and it's your loss."
"Didn't James break up with you?" Sirius asked.
Vanessa smiled, although her eyes remained cold. "A common misconception. You are going to be miserable for the rest of your life, knowing that I ended things with you. Sorry. It's been fun, but it's over." She turned on her heel, and walked in that way that all women walk. Sirius couldn't help but watch. He then shook his head, and ran in the other direction. He had to talk to Ella.
He ran up the nearest staircase, and bolted down the corridor. He needed to talk to Ella, before he forgot what he was going to say.
Sirius froze as he turned the corner, standing near a staircase. Above him, two people were kissing, completely oblivious to the world around them. And Sirius would bet his life that he knew who the girl was. He felt his heart fall to the pit of his stomach, shattering into a million pieces, as the couple broke apart. Ella.
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Ella broke apart from the kiss, gazing at David. She had broken his heart a few weeks ago, before Christmas, and he had never stopped loving her. At least that was what he had said.
That night, David Oliver had waited for her outside the Gryffindor Common Room, for several hours. When someone had finally told her that he was out there, and she went out to see what he wanted, David jumped up. He looked rather flustered as he lowered to one knee, holding a single red rose out to her.
"I love you Ella Reichman," he said, calmly despite his red cheeks. "I had never stopped."
Ella gazed down at him. He looked like an angel sent from Heaven, in the faint light of the corridor. And he loved her. "Why didn't you tell me before?"
At this question, David blushed ferociously. "Honestly?" Ella nodded. "Well, I thought that you were dating James. I didn't want to come between you two. When I found out that I was wrong, I rushed over here."
Speechless, Ella took a deep breath. She opened and closed her mouth a few times before settling on, "Why would you think I was dating James?"
"Well, after you broke up with me, I was miserable. And I found out from someone that you went to Hogsmeade with James that week. What was I supposed to think?"
"I would never date James Potter," said Ella, shaking her head.
David stood up. "Do you want to go somewhere?" Before Ella had a chance to answer, he took her hand, and led her up to the North Tower. The top of the North Tower, to be exact.
A few First Years were standing in their fanciest dress robes, around the perimeter of the tower top. They all held musical instruments. At David's cue, they began to play.
"May I have this dance?" David asked charmingly, trying to unconsciously wipe the sweat from his palm.
Hiding a smile, Ella answered, "Yes. You may."
The two danced for hours. Ella found herself lost in the movements. David was a good dancer, and swept Ella away. At midnight, David thanked the First Years, and led Ella back inside the castle. When she commented on how sore her feet were, he carried her. Near the Gryffindor Common Room, David gently put Ella down. And he put his arms around Ella, drawing her near, and kissed her. Ella wrapped her arms around David, kissing him back --
Which brought her back to this moment. Ella broke apart from David, smiling at the look of adoration in his eyes. "I'll see you tomorrow," she whispered gently, as she leaned forward and kissed him one more time. She turned away, noting the look on the Fat Lady's face, and entered the Common Room. Lily and Natalie were waiting for her, in their pajamas, sprawled in armchairs by the fire.
"Well, what happened?" Natalie squealed, as Ella took a seat with them. Ella explained everything, and described every step, feeling, and breath that she could remember. Lily was even caught up in it -- she told Ella that it sounded like a fairy tale.
Ella sighed. "I guess it does..."
"You don't sound that happy," Lily said, in concern.
Smiling faintly, Ella answered, "I am happy. I just wonder if I could be any happier..."
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Yawning, Ella rose slowly out of bed, stretching her arms above her head. Suddenly, a bolt of fire rushed toward her. Ella gasped as Lily bounded into her, knocking her onto the floor. Unfortunately for one party, the red flame landed on top of her. "Lily!" Ella shrieked. "What are you doing?"
Lily waved a piece of parchment around. "He wants to meet! He wants to meet! Ella, oh my gosh! What should I wear? What should I say? Should I get him a gift or something? Oh, Ella! You have to help me!" Lily managed to say this all in one breath. Ella didn't understand a word she had said.
"Oh, give me that," Ella muttered, grabbing the letter out of Lily's hands. Ella skimmed over the contents.
My dearest Lily,
I fall asleep with my only dream, a fantasy
of hope that someday you will be with me...
Perhaps if you could only see how much your
love means to me...
You will feel that my love for you is as big
as the deep blue sea...
Perhaps one day you will know just how I felt...
That a look from you made my heart start to melt...
Comparing the brightest star to your beautiful face...
Will be indescribable since your smile
cannot be replaced...
I know my dreams seem so fake, but loving
you will never be a mistake...
So perhaps one day we will be together with
a love so strong that will last us forever...
Meet me tonight in the library, when the clock strikes 11:00. I shall anxiously await your arrival.
"Isn't he romantic?" Lily asked, in a sickly-sweet voice. "He wrote me a poem."
Ella frowned. "Lils, I hate to be the one to break this to you, but he didn't write that poem. He borrowed it from Eric Humberto Castillo."
"But still," Lily continued on, in that breathless whisper. "I might be in love, Ella. I mean, this is the sort of thing that happens in stories -- romantic letters, rendezvous... oh Ella. You have to help me! What should I wear?"
Ella threw a wrinkled robe over her head. "Lily darling, I promise I'll help you later."
"What do you mean? Later? Ella!"
"Well," the brunette sniffed, "I figured that I wouldn't be of much help to you if I was in detention. I have Divination right now, and you should be on your way to Arithmancy, unless I'm mistaken."
Lily shrieked, "You're right!" as she flicked her wand. She was suddenly dressed and ready to go. "El, I think I'm losing my mind..." she continued in a much softer voice.
Grinning, Ella answered, "I'd agree, if you had a mind to begin with." She ducked the pillow Lily threw at her, and ducked out the doorway, in hot pursuit by a redhead with a wand.
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A/N: Okay, I know this leaves you all with a lot of questions. But all will be answered, since this story is beginning to come to a close. We will finally meet the Secret Admirer, and James will of course butt in. Sirius will find another girl, while Ella continues on in lust. Remus and Peter will also be back, and taking part in a crazy scheme. Like I said, I am sorry for the long wait. The next chapter will be posted this weekend.
~Noelle
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