A/N: Another chapter from me. :) Also, A/N @ the bottom.

Summary: Lovin' Lily is what James really wants to do BUT.. will she let him? Add some pranks, a dash of romance and surprising snogging, a hint of humor, sprinkle in hexes gone bad, and everything in between.  L/J Love/Hate with a VERY different & interesting twist by me.. Review?

Disclaimer: I don't own Harry Potter, obviously - JKR does. You suing me for copyright infringement would be gay.

Loving Lily

Chapter 2: Crazy For This Girl

And I don't know why
But she's changed my mind
Would you look at her
She looks at me
She's got me thinking about her constantly
But she don't know how I feel
And as she carries on without a doubt
I wonder if she's figured out
I'm crazy for this girl

Evan and Jaron - Crazy for this Girl

            "God, Jamesy, if I didn't know better, I swear you're like... in love, or something!" Sirius exclaimed while grabbing a muffin from the plentiful selection of baked goods.

            James glared. "Damnit, you know I'm not, Padfoot. I'm more like... intrigued."

            "Okay, so she didn't drool over you - big whoop," Sirius replied flatly. He totally got out of the wrong side of bed this morning - he had no patience for ANYTHING, especially one of James's stupid 'phases'. "Do you seriously expect all girls to turn into ice cream over you, James? Even if it's you?"

            "Gee, Siri," James replied dryly. "That hurt."

            "Sorry," Sirius replied. "Family issues." He sighed.

            "Sorry about that, Padfoot," James replied, giving his best friend a reassuring squeeze on the arm. "Things will look up - trust me. And when they don't you still know that you're much loved by all of us, okay?"

            "Thanks," Sirius replied and shot James a grin. "Wow, I never knew you could be so emotional about these things. Maybe it's time you're growing up! Woohoo, go Prongs! That's my boy."

            James smiled. "You do know I mean it, right?"

            "Yeah... and thanks," Sirius replied. "It means a lot to me."

***

            Lily smiled at the people passing by her and gripped the strap of her bag harder. She was still mad about how she got pranked yesterday and how Circe wouldn't shut up about Sirius fucking Black. She smiled happily at the thought of having time to eat a decent breakfast for once.

            "...so are you still tired from last night?" A masculine voice next to her said.

            "Yeah, Remus really took it out on us," Another voice replied.

            The identities of the voices immediately clicked in Lily's head - James Potter and Sirius Black! What in Merlin's Beard were they talking about?!

            "Potter," She replied scathingly. "I couldn't help but overhear - what happened to you, Sirius, and Remus last night? Only Merlin knows what I'm thinking..." Lily grinned devilishly and sat down next to the two boys. "I bet Rita Skeeter would just love to hear about what I just heard. The rumor mill has been a little dull lately - I'm sure something interesting about three gay boys would spice things up a bit, don't you agree, boys?"

            James shot Lily the coldest glare he could muster. "Don't you fucking dare, Evans. If you do, I swear I'll..."

            "Now, now, James," Sirius said, patting his back. "Calm down." Now he was intrigued by this Lily Evans... and also feeling a bit creative into wanting to get James more mad than he already was. Ooh, this was going to be fun.

            "Yes, James, calm down," Lily mocked.

            "So, you're Lily Evans, hm?" Sirius asked. "James has told us oh so much about you."

            "Lies, I'm sure," Lily murmured. "Yes, I am Lily Evans. Wow, am I really talking to *the* Sirius Black?"

            "Yes, you are," Sirius replied smoothly. "So my James has played a prank on you, huh?"

            "Yes... quite an unfortunate incident," Lily muttered. Two could play this game. "But boys will be boys.. won't they?"

            "Of course they will!" James interjected but was slowly hushed by Sirius. He was royally pissed off that his best friend and worst enemy were flirting madly - and RIGHT in front of him, too! The nerve of those two, playing those foolish games.

            "Well, on behalf of my friend, I'd like to say sorry," Sirius apologized. "He was being the prat he normally is."

            "Forgiven," Lily smiled. "Some people can't help if it they're born prats."

            "Mmm," Sirius agreed. "I always have to do the apologizing for James, he's so daft."

            "That's horrible," Lily commented. "But also... it's just so.. so kind of you."

            "Oh, I'm used to it," Sirius replied breezily, observing his fingers as if this was a careless matter.

            James shot Sirius a look and his eyebrow rose a few centimeters. What the fuck is Sirius doing, flirting with his enemy right in front of him?

            "Thanks again," Lily smiled back at Sirius. She shot James a dirty look. "Potter. You should learn from your friends, you guys are complete opposites - like night and day. Why can't you be more charming and nice like Sirius is?"

            Sirius grinned, pleased with his work.

            Lily also felt smug about embarrassing James in front of his friends, but also felt stupid for flirting shamelessly with Sirius... although it was nice, and hey - she didn't hate it.

            James was more furious than ever.

***

            "Bloody hell," James exclaimed. "How am I ever going to get fucking rid of her out of my head? It's like... I'm falling for her - which, of course, will never happen. We're complete opposites. I'm like the sexy badass while she's the innocent smart girl."

            "Okay, hold on, what did you just say there?" Sirius grinned, holding up his hand. "One, you are falling for her. Two, ever heard of opposites attract? Three, sexy badass? Who the hell are you kidding!"

            "Hey, I can be whatever I want," James protested. "That's what they said to us in kindergarten."

            "Which was what, 10 years ago?" Sirius scoffed. "Damn, I can't even remember what I had for dinner last night and you remember something your teacher said 10 years ago? Amazing and wow."

            James rolled his eyes. "Anyways, how's Remus?" He glanced worriedly at Remus's empty bed.

            "Perfectly fine," Sirius replied. "He's doing great, that old chap. Currently recuperating at the Hospital Wing - I don't know why this time he got so tired, though."

            "He wasn't the only one that was tired," James muttered, then his face brightened. "Well, at least he's getting better. It's just not the same without ol' Remus around - more you teasing me, less compliments of me."

            "Which I think is a good thing," Sirius interrupted. "Anyways, what's this saying about you falling for her? My boy's all grown up!"

            James laughed and waved off the matter with his hand carelessly. "Me - falling for Lily Evans? You have got to be joking, Sirius. How daft can one be? Answer: Very."
            "Who was the one that said... 'It's like... I'm falling for her...' Note the emphasis on the word 'falling'," Sirius grinned.

            "You need a life, stop speculating mines so closely," James glared.

            "Yeah, I know," Sirius admitted, looking ashamed. "So do ya like her?"

            "I... don't know," James replied slowly. "I just can't quite put my finger on it..."

            "You're falling for Lily Evans," Sirius stated.

            James blushed.

***

            "So, did Sirius say anything about me?" A voice asked eagerly. "I know you want to tell me, Lils."

            Lily was quietly studying in the library until a voice drowned out her thoughts. She let out an exasperated sigh, noted the page number of the book she was reading, and closed her book. She looked up at Circe and started talking. "No, he didn't say anything about you," Lily replied, rolling her eyes. "If you like him so much, just ask him out yourself! Gosh... save me the trouble of playing Cupid."

            "Me... ask him out?" Circe asked, raising an eyebrow while sitting herself down. "That would be a first for me."

            "Yeah, why not?" Lily shrugged. "It's not like we're in 1549 and our mothers have to approve the men we choose to marry."

            "Marry? Hey, we're not even going out yet."

            Lily grinned. "Just ask him."

            "What if he rejects me!" Circe exclaimed. "I'd die."

            "I wonder whatever happend to something called 'thinking positive'," Lily replied, sighing to herself. "Look, Cirs, if you really want him, then you have to talk to him or do something for him to notice you. You can't act like a... a snail around him and expect him to ask you out, you know? Show you're available and interested - that usually works."

            "That is a good idea," Circe complimented. "I mean, for someone like you to think of." She grinned.

            "Hey, I'm playing Cupid right now and controlling your love life with Sirius, I don't think you want to chuck insults at me," Lily pointed out.

            "Oops, you're right," Circe admitted. "Now what? I can't be sarcastic or tease you? Wow, this sucks majorly. Maybe I should just give up on Sirius and just dedicate myself to teasing you for the rest of your life."

            "Man, you need a life," Lily replied.

            "I know, but it's just so much fun making yours horrible!" Circe exclaimed happily.

            "Great pal I have," Lily muttered. "Anyways, let's just go back to the Common Room - I'm absobloodylutely tired from all this studying."

            "Absobloodylutely?" Circe inquired. "Nice. Maybe people will know you're actually British."

            "Cheerio," Lily replied and grinned.

***

            "Look at her," Sirius micmicked James, murmuring. "She's just so beautiful."

            "God, James," Remus replied, looking quiet healthy. You could tell he was in better shape by his overall appearance and attitude. He ate more, laughed more, and basically just seemed happier. "He's like infatuated with her."

            "Or an obsessive crush," Sirius supplied, stifling a laugh.

            "Mister Black, Mister Lupin, is there something funny you'd like to share with the class?" Professor McGonagall shot a glare at Sirius and Remus. They nodded their heads 'no' reverently and McGonagall looked quite annoyed. "Next time, I won't be so nice."

            "All right, now onto more uses of Dragon Blood..." She droned on.

            "What the hell are you guys talking about?" James hissed, trying to keep it down to a low whisper so he wouldn't get in trouble.

            "Oh, nothing," Remus grinned.

            Sirius made a motion of zipping his lips up, locking it, and throwing away the key.

            James glared. "Good."

            On the other side of the room, Lily was talking to Circe.

            "Hm, I wonder what they were talking about," Circe replied, as if she were in a dream.

            Lily smiled. "It's so sweet that you're falling in love with Sirius now." She decided to tease Circe about it than get annoyed and pestered about the fact that her best friend wouldn't stop talking about Sirius Black.

            "Not falling in love," Circe explained. "Just crush-ing. We're like, what? 16? I'm not in love."

            "Suree," Lily replied sarcastically. "And I'm not a witch."

            "Well, you've done a wonderful job of hiding that," Circe teased back.

            "Anyways, I'd like to assign a project. Normally, I don't like to do group projects because usually one person gets stuck doing all the work and the other gets their own little joyride," Professor McGonagall stared at Sirius, who started tinging a light pink in the cheeks. "Anyways, I've made sure the pairs that I have down will get along and work well together. If you'd like to trade, come ask me, I'll try and be lenient this time. Anyways, the groups are... Mister Black with Miss Elsen, Mister Longbottom with Mister Lupin, Miss Taylor with Miss Gingham, Miss Wilson with Mister Taft, Mister Potter with Miss Evans..."

            You could practically hear Lily's heart dropping to the floor in disgust and anger. She was so switching partners.

            James, on the other hand, was quite pleased with the results and could not wait to getting started on the project. Whoa - this was a first.

***

A/N: So, how was it? :) I hope it was good and sorry for updating so late! I got side tracked. Basically school, in general. A little to do with my personal life. Tests, homework, quizzes - don't you just hate them? Anyways, this chapter wasn't all that long, but it seemed like a good place to finish on. Chapter 3 is currently in the works as we speak, and I have no beta-reader so sorry for the stupid grammar/spelling mistakes. No one's perfect - lease of all, me. :) Oh yes, I've changed my pen name! Well, it was pretty much accidental... I was just testing around with words, and I typed in jadore and then bam! It updated! Then I tried to change it back to 'Eiko' but, noo... it wouldn't work. Stupid, stupid, stupid! Anyways, I hope you enjoy this chapter and there's much, much more to come! Please check out my other stories - you'll probably like those too :).

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