Disclaimer: see previous chapters. I am apologizing for the excessive sex
jokes in this chapter. I was in the mood for some twisted conversations. If
you don't like it, take it in strides. I am all over the place!
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*The next morning..December 16
"Well don't you look happy this morning." Diana noticed as Lily treaded into their dorm. She simply shrugged. "What happened?"
"Nothing, really." Lily said, trying to hide her smile.
"Liar." Diana replied. "But if you don't want to tell me you were snogging Potter last night, then it's fine with me." She said, offhand and proceeded to get ready.
"What?" Lily asked, shocked. She was almost certain no one saw. "How did you-"
"I have my ways, darling." She said, overemphasizing her accent. "And I'm glad." She said, with a sincere smile.
"It wasn't really anything though. It only lasted-"
"It doesn't matter how long it lasted. What's important is how good it was." She said with a crooked smile. "Was it good?"
Lily blushed for the second time in her life. Then for no reason at all she started to laugh. She felt butterflies in her stomach and tried to wriggle them away. Diana found this behaviour incredibly hilarious. She had never seen Lily act this way over someone, let alone James Potter.
"Oh I see." Diana said, and chuckled along with her. "Well at least he lives up to that reputation."
Lily stopped and put her hand over her chest to suppress her happiness. She ran her hand through her hair and shook her head.
"Oh Diana, what the hell is the matter with me?" she asked.
"I don't know. Is it possible that this is not just sexual? Could it be that you actually like him? A lot?" Diana asked, inquisitively.
Lily straitened up. "No, definitely not." She said, extremely sure of herself. "He's too, well, self centred for me. I can't really put my finger on it, but he still gets on my nerves a bit. And the way he just broke up with Narcissa, like, ten hours before he made the moves on me." She said, deep in thought. "It just seemed a little cruel, don't you think?"
"People break up with people all the time sweetheart. I didn't really see it as a big deal."
"But you didn't see her with him. She seemed, so...in love. It was actually really sad. Didn't you notice the way she acted every time she was around? I can tell, she really felt something for him." Lily said. "She would tell me all the time."
"Looks like you two got close." Diana said, raising an eyebrow. "And anyway, it's her fault for falling for such a player anyway. In fact, I am really surprised that it actually lasted more than a month."
"Mm Hmm. I noticed that too. Which is why it bothered me later that he just dropped her like that." Lily had spent all last night thinking about it. She overanalysed it in her head so many times that she had come up with all sorts of reasons, but none of them made sense.
"You don't care, I know you. You are thrilled that he's single now, and you can have him all to yourself." Diana said, fanning her away and looking around for her shoes.
"I don't want him all to myself." She said, defending herself.
"Oh yea, and why not?" she said, disbelievingly.
"I don't know. I am not a relationship person. And I told you, I don't want to be a conquest. I don't want to be stupid and vulnerable. I don't want him to fuck me and leave me. I would just be..."
"One of them." Diana said.
"Exactly." She sighed. " I had my kiss, and it was nice. But anything else, well, I couldn't handle that. I am too strong for that."
"Do you want to know what I think Lily?" Diana asked. "I think that you're in denial."
"I am not-"
"Oh Lily, Why don't you just admit that he gets under your skin-"
"Diana-" Lily still tried to avoid this.
"And you might really like him-" she had started to raise her voice.
"Will you lower your voice-"
"And that this just might be, something more than just a little chemistry. And if you want to know the truth, I think that he broke up with Silverton, for you."
"Oh Diana don't be stupid." Lily said, gathering up her textbooks and parchment and shoving them into her schoolbag. "He just wanted some ass, and I happened to be there."
"Lily why can't you just see what is happening to both of you?" Diana asked, exasperated. "You are both so hopelessly attracted to one another it is making us all rather ill."
"He doesn't care Diana." Lily said. "Snagging me would be a triumph for him and his little group. I would hate myself if I became a cliché if I ended up--"
"Let me finish. You're scared of actually feeling something for this Potter aren't you? A four-month long infatuation isn't exactly normal, you know. You don't want a relationship because you don't want to get hurt. Well that's what life is, dear. It's pain, and hurt, and laughter and love. You can't let life pass you by and then realize years later what could have been."
"Yea." Lily reluctantly said. "So you think that by me and Potter dating or whatever will be some new revelation in my life? I don't want pain, plain and simple." She said. "If I can avoid getting my heart stomped on then you're damn right I will. That's all he'll do to me, Diana, don't you see that?"
"You don't know that Lily. It's a gamble. Everything is a gamble. I don't know how things are going to turn out, no one does. You have got to take risks or else you'll end up alone and miserable." She said, getting a bit more serious.
"Well that's not a happy thought."
"No, it isn't." Diana said. "And I promise you Lily, that I will protect you when I can, but you have to get out there and have a life, a real one."
"I have a life. Besides, talking about yours is a lot more interesting." Lily said, half kidding.
"Oh is it now?" Diana said, rolling her eyes. "Hardly." She said, as she slipped on her shoes.
Diana grabbed her parchment and her book bag and headed out the door. Lily followed. They didn't go pick up Nicole. She usually went down with Remus, at least lately. Diana and Lily didn't mind much. It seemed to them that they were in love, so they let them be. And it gave them an extra five minutes to sleep, which was more of a blessing than it sounded.
They made their way to the great hall, both in reasonably good moods. They had both gotten some sort of action the night before, after all.
"Um Lil?" Dian asked as Lily began walking over to the Gryffindor table.
"Yea?" Lily asked when she realized Diana was not walking with her. "You coming?"
"Well, no." Diana answered, hesitantly. "I said that I would, um, sit with Lucius this morning. He asked me to last night."
"Why?" Lily asked, slightly perplexed. For the past few months Lily had felt she hated Malfoy even more. What was worse was the way Diana acted around him. She was different, and Lily didn't like it at all.
"Lily, he's...my boyfriend." She sighed. "I can sit with them if I want to. Don't worry ok? It's just food. What will I miss? Another silly little Potter/Black conversation about how they don't serve enough cheese?" she joked, trying to soften the tension.
Lily smiled. "Alright. I'll see you soon." She said, and plopped down on the bench next to Nicole. Diana walked over to the Slytherin table with a bright smile on her face, which Lily noticed. Lucius got up and hugged her tightly, and with actual feeling. They kissed and sat back down. Then a scary thought hit Lily. This was serious.
"Morning Lily." Nicole said, cheerily. Lily smiled back.
James was sitting in front of her, with Sirius to his left. Sirius gave a monotone good morning while James just looked up and subtly smiled. Lily returned it with girlish shyness. It was shyness that she had tried to avoid, so she collected herself quickly.
"Why is Diana over there?" Nicole asked, when her eyes wandered over to the Slytherin table.
"She appears to be eating dear." Remus said, glancing up for only a moment.
"I can see that." She said. "So I guess they are, well, really serious." She said, looking at Lily for confirmation.
"It would appear so. They are just eating. You speak as if it is some sort of turning point n their relationship." She said, trying desperately not to look up. If she looked up, she would see James eyes, and she didn't want to blush again.
"Well it can be seen as that, and this is school. The rules are different here than in the real world." Remus said, putting his arm around Nicole.
"How so?" Sirius said, looking up. He had refused to turn around and look.
"Well, think of it this way. If she's sitting with him, and he asked her too, then it means that he wants to spend time with her, that is, outside his dorm. The fact that he wants to share a meal with her, and at his table no less, he is suggesting that he wants her part of his life in some way." Remus explained, professor like.
Sirius grunted. "That is such a crock of shit."
"Oh yea, come up with a better reason." Nicole said, defending Remus.
"Black?" Katrina asked. She was seated next to Peter, who was seated on James' right.
"Yes Miles?" he said, rather rudely.
"The only one full of shit here at this table is you." She spat.
"Oh." James said and started to chuckle. "Miles has got a stick up her ass this morning."
"I do not!" she protested. "I am just getting really tired of hearing him bitch all day long. It is so obvious why. Just because he can't fuck Diana doesn't mean he has to have an attitude with the rest of us."
"Kat-" Peter said, trying to calm down his "sometimes" girlfriend.
"Peter, let me finish." She said, silencing him. "She is with Malfoy, ok? Now get it through your head and move the fuck on already. Date other girls." She said, talking with her hands, practically pleading with them.
"Kat don't-" Lily started.
"No." Sirius said. "You know what? You're right Miles."
"I know." She said, getting back to her breakfast.
"I need a life." Sirius said, taking charge.
"You need a good fuck is what you need." James said.
"Prongs-" Remus started.
"No, he's right I need that too. I've been going to this horrid withdrawal." Sirius said, recapping the past three months.
"What do you mean, like, blue balls?" James asked, so casually that it caused Lily to burst out in a fit of laughter. The bluntness of the comment she found hilarious. Remus looked appalled while Nicole tried not to laugh. Katrina was practically spitting out pumpkin juice through her nose, which caused Peter to laugh at her.
James looked at Lily and thought how sweet she looked when she laughed. He felt even better when he was the cause of her happiness. A feeling hit him then and there. Despite how stupid the joke had been, he enjoyed that it made her happy, and his mind was still fixed on the kiss the night before. Her warm lips seem to just fit his perfectly, and looked just as delicious when she laughed.
"I think that was a little too much information." Lily said, in between giggles. "And Sirius, there are other ways to relieve yourself, you know."
"Oh I've jerked off. It is just not enough anymore." He said.
"You might want to lower your voices just a bit. The younger years can hear you." Nicole said, although she was laughing too.
"Listen to him." Remus said. "The lament of a man going through forced abstinence."
"It's not forced." Lily said. "He chooses to be miserable. It makes him feel deep and introspective."
"Maybe we should get him laid Lil, what do you think?" Katrina asked.
"Oh sure." She said. "You first." She said, sarcastically.
"This is all very sweet, really, but I can get laid on my own thanks." Sirius said. "And despite how much I love talking about my sex life-"
"Or lack thereof." James chimed in. Sirius sneered at him.
"Let's drop it." He said, as the mail started to arrive. The Daily Prophet landed in front of them and once again, James and Sirius split it in half.
"Let me get this strait." Peter started. "Does Diana know you're in love with her?"
"I am NOT in love with her!" Sirius said, disgusted at the comment.
"Well if you're not then-"
"Listen Wormtail. I don't love her. She is too impossible to love. All I want is to penetrate her tight, wet-"
"What?!" Diana screeched, appearing behind them. Sirius turned deathly pale in a matter of half a second. James just looked down and Lily put her hand over her mouth.
"Oh my God." Sirius whispered, mortified. He wasn't sure how much she had heard.
"Oh don't be embarrassed in front of me Black." Diana said. "I'm glad you finally found a girl to put you out of your misery." She said, in a calmer tone. She put one hand on his shoulder. "God knows you could use it."
"Uh, right, thanks." He said, sighing loudly out of relief. She didn't hear, he thought. He was about to do the sign of the cross, but quickly caught himself.
"What's up Diana?" Lily asked.
"Oh, right. This letter came addressed to the both of us. It's from both of our parents." She said, and handed it to her. Then she looked around at all of their faces. "what's so bloody funny?" she asked, crossing her arms.
"Nothing." James said, still smirking.
"So my parents are staying with yours?" Lily asked, when she was finished reading.
"Yea. They both want to come to the game next week, and it is the start of break so they have that week off." Diana explained.
"But their not staying in London." Lily said, skimming the letter.
"No, they're staying at my family's summer house in Alexandria. They figured they'd make the trip up together." Diana said, shrugging.
"Where's Alexandria?" Peter asked, a little lost.
"Egypt." Sirius and James said in unison.
"Well this sounds good to me, Ana." Lily said.
"Just one thing Lily." Diana said. "What about your sister?"
"Oh Petunia?" she asked. "It was established during the summer that she was going to spend Christmas at my grandparents' in Maybury. She should be happy about that. She is going a whole seven months without me." She said, a bit relieved herself.
"Where's Maybury?" Peter asked again.
"Surrey!" Sirius said.
"Honestly Peter." James said, shaking his head.
"That's basically it." Diana said, looking at her watch, then back at the Slytherin table.
"Alright." Lily said. "See you later."
"Bye everyone. And Black?" Diana said.
His head perked up.
"See you next period." She said, gave a quick smile and ran back to Malfoy.
Then the bell rang and everyone went to his or her respective classes. Lily suddenly remembered that she had Arithmancy first, and it was with James. Her stomach tingled again, and she was somewhat reluctant to go. She figured if she got up slow enough that he would just get up and go without her.
Sirius glanced back at the Slytherin table and vowed privately that he was going to get over that girl, and stop this silly infatuation that wasn't going to go anywhere. He made up his mind to find someone new. Today, he thought. I'll find someone today. He saw Lucius take Diana's hand, by the wrist and lead her out the door. A pain of jealousy ran through Sirius, and thanked god for not putting Lucius in Divination.
Remus and Nicole were already halfway up the North Tower stairs, holding hands and chatting. Lily breathed a sigh of relief when she looked around and didn't see James at the table anymore. Slightly more confidant she walked through the doors to the great hall only to be pulled back by a very sly James Potter.
"Thought you'd slip past me eh?" he asked, leaning against the wall. "I know your tricks."
"Do you?" she asked, a little taken back.
"Oh yes. You were going to try to avoid me. It's alright. You barely made eye contact with me at breakfast. I have to say I was rather hurt." He said, trying to sound sarcastic, even though it was the truth.
She pushed down her butterflies, and tried her best to retain her usual demeanour. "I'm sorry. I thought, being the man that you are, that a silly little insignificant thing like eye contact wouldn't bother you. I thought we established where you stood with me very clearly." She said, hugging her books closer to her chest, trying to slow down the beating of her own heart.
"Where I stand with you?" he asked rather humorously. "Well, it seems I have underestimated you just a bit Evans. I am impressed."
"You should be. There's a lot you underestimate." She said, more sensually than normal.
He stepped back and a crooked smile crept across his face. "Is that so?" he asked, as they began to walk to class. When they were in front of the door he stopped her. He leaned in closer to her ear. "So when to I get that second chance?" he whispered softly. Lily had to keep her knees locked in order to keep from toppling over.
She just chuckled at him, smiled and went in, her hands shaking. All of this was foreign to Lily, and she was still getting used to it. James just scratched his head and followed her inside.
~"So Black, who is she?" Diana curiously asked in the middle of Divination. The class was in the middle of reviewing Palmistry before their mid year exam.
"Who?" he asked, trying to understand the textbook.
"The girl?" she said.
"Oh." He said and then realized that he had to think of a person quickly. He surveyed the room when his eyes immediately stopped on a sixth year Ravenclaw by the name of Rebecca Winters. She was tall and buxom and Sirius was attracted to her on sight.
Diana noticed that his eyes stopped on her and she knew. "Winters huh?" she said. "Well, she's beautiful Black. Watch out for her though, I hear she's quite the harlot."
"Harlot?" he smirked.
"Yea, she's easy, you know. But what am I saying? That's what you want so I'll just shut up now." She just said and made a lock and key motion on her lips. Sirius found it cute.
"So Renton." He began. "You and Malfoy seem very close."
"You could say that," she sighed, not making eye contact.
"So what does he do, exactly, to get you in such a mood?" he half kidded. He wasn't sure if he wanted to know or not. She smiled at some thought and he noticed. Then she started to giggle.
"What?" he asked, incredibly curious.
"No, you'll laugh at me." She said, waving her hand trying to dismiss it.
"No I won't I promise, what is it?"
"It's a bit uncomfortable. No, it's too weird, not with you." She said, shaking her head.
"I resent that Renton, that hurts me." He said, pretending to be upset. "Here I am, thinking we're about to bond and," he paused for dramatic effect and put his fist over his mouth, faking intense disappointment. "You're just withholding. I tell you whom I want to sleep with and I confide in you. So yes, that hurts me."
She laughed. "Ok, ok, just don't cry Black, please."
"I'll try." He said, his voice squeaking. She laughed again.
"No, it's just that, oh my god I can't believe I'm telling you this, um...."
"Well?" he asked, intertwining his fingers and leaning in closer. She motioned his face closer and she looked around, making sure no one heard. She whispered something into his ear and his mouth grew wide in personal disgust. There was that jealousy again, he noticed, but didn't show it for a moment. He pulled away slowly and just gaped at her. She was all red.
"Oh, shit, see? I told you."
Sirius was slightly at a loss for words. "Yea ok you're right, that was weird, and we shouldn't do that anymore." He said, although there was a hint of mocking in his voice. "That was a little more than I had bargained for." She smiled again and covered her face with her hands.
"Asshole." She whispered. "How dare you." She mocked.
"Well what do you want me to say? Ok, Well Renton that was very....he is..certainly complementary." He said, as if nodding in approval. She found his response very comical.
"Hey you wanted to know." She said, as if saying that it wasn't her fault.
"That I did." He said, agreeing.
"Excuse me, Miss Renton, Mr Black? Would you care to tell me what in Merlin's name you are doing over here. Have you interpreted your futures yet?" Professor Trelawney inquired.
"Yes." Diana answered. "We're doing it now."
"Well, I don't see you reading Mr. Black's palm." She spat, putting her hands on her hips.
"Right." Diana said, and grabbed his hand off of his lap. She pretended to look at it with interest.
"Well?" Professor Trelawney asked, not moving.
Diana had to think of something quickly. "Um, uh, well.." she looked into Sirius's eyes. "I see...beauty, um, in his life." She said, pretending to be serious.
"Really? Very interesting...." Trelawney pondered intently. "What sort of beauty? Can you be more specific?"
Diana had to think again. "Uh, physical...as well as personal. I see, uh, one in particular, a woman, and....completeness." she said with a sigh.
"Excellent!" Professor Trelawney cried, enthralled in her prediction. "Students? Everyone? These two have made a perfect example of our lesson today. Miss Renton here has made an excellent prediction." She said, clapping at her. She just shrugged. "I believe you may have the inner eye Miss Renton." She said, glowing. "yes, the precious gift is a burden, but when we can use it wisely and for the benefit of others, well, that is when we know our true purpose in life."
"Yes Professor, thank you." Diana said, trying not to burst into laughter. When Trelawney walked away neither of them could contain themselves. Diana collapsed on the table, practically panting.
"Can I have my hand back Renton?" Sirius asked, in between laughs.
"Oh yea." She said, and quickly let go. "Oh that was too fun." She said, wiping her eyes. They were tearing.
"You should see your face, it is all red and puffy."
"Thanks." She said, suddenly self-conscious. "I'm glad you are around to point out my imperfections."
"No problem." He said. "That's what I'm here for."
**"Three weeks." Remus said to Nicole from the other side of the room. They were both studying the couple that was Diana and Sirius and found them quite entertaining.
"No I say three months." Nicole said, shaking her head.
"Months? You're mad. Look at them." He said.
"I see, but you forget that Diana has a boyfriend, and quite a demanding one at that. No, she is too taken with Malfoy. I say three months."
"Would you like to wager that my dear?" he asked.
"Absolutely." She said, smirking.
"Five Galleons." He said.
"No!" she protested. "That's way too much!"
"Well you seem so sure you're right." He said imperturbably.
"Three." She demanded.
"Five." He said, again, casually.
"Ugh, fine, you big baby. God you are such a big bad wolf when it comes to money." She said, getting back to their assignment. Remus pretended he didn't hear her.
Before they all knew it, it was last period already, and it was Potions. Instead of Lily, this time Diana sat With Lucius and Snape. This slightly bothered Lily but she figured ti was only for one day. There was nothing wrong with wanting to spend a little time with your boyfriend during class, even if he was a nasty, vile, blood-sucking Slytherin like Malfoy, Lily figured. She just let it go and worked alone. Nicole and Remus waved her over to them but she declined. She said she would get more work done on her own.
Diana turned around a couple of times and mouthed an "I'm sorry" to Lily, who just smiled and mouthed, "Don't worry about it" in return.
Lily and James exchanged several glances during class and he smiled at her on more than one occasion. The whole day was unbearable for the both of them. James didn't even remember what had happened that day in any of his classes. He spent all of Arithmancy staring at her, and picturing her in his mind, in various situations and positions. The rest of the day was a blur.
Lily tried desperately hard to concentrate on the Belladonna in front of her. She felt like a little girl. She knew he kept looking at her, and she figured that in some way she could use this hidden power to her advantage. The attraction was clear to the both of them, and there was definitely chemistry. But then Lily thought, could she ever grow to love James Potter? No, she told herself. Keep the streak good; don't turn the tables on him, she thought. He did taste good though, she thought. Like peppermint tea and honey. She began to grow hot.
After an unbearable ninety minutes the class came to a close. Diana and Lucius slipped out, leaving Severus alone, but he liked it better that way. He had turned to look at Lily only once, and it happened to be when she and James were exchanging a moment. His heart sank at the thought. Potter? He asked himself in disbelief. He played in his head what he thought would happen. He figured he would date her and drop her, just like he did to Narcissa, who couldn't even go to class that day. That was how upset she was. She also didn't plan on showing up for Charms with Lily. She cried on her bed the entire day, knowing James was not thinking of her at all.
As Lily gathered her books she noticed James and Sirius talking. She decided to slip out so he wouldn't notice her. When she was outside she stopped herself. This is silly, she thought. She had remembered what Diana said that morning. She had told her to take risks and to live her life, or something like that. Lily bit her lip. She couldn't walk any farther away. She felt if she did she would feel like a coward. So instead she stayed back, and leaned against the sidewall, and waited for him to come out of the classroom.
He did about a minute later. He and Sirius were the last to leave.
"Potter." She said, just loud enough for him to hear, and turn to her. She motioned him over with her index finger. He remained cool, and walked over to her. Sirius stood back.
"Yea Evans, what can I do for you?" he said, flirtingly.
Then, due to instincts beyond her control, she grabbed his shirt by the collar and jerked him to her lips. He landed quite willingly on them, and proceeded to part them with his tongue. They kissed for quite a long time, while Sirius looked at his watch repeatedly. In front of their Professor and several students no doubt, but neither of them cared enough to stop. She pushed him against the wall rather hard, pressing herself closer for an instant, before abruptly pulling away.
He was catching his breath before she started to walk away. He caught her hand.
"Wait. Hold on." He said. "Well?"
She smiled sweetly and confidently. "Yea." She whispered. "That was definitely better." She said, trying not to explode. She chuckled and then walked up the flights of stairs to the common room.
Diana was there when she got up to the dorm. Afternoon meetings were never quite as long. Lily threw open the door. Diana noticed her expression instantly.
"Oh my god." Diana said, beaming.
Lily fell onto her bed in absolute contentment. She sighed loudly once, before shaking her head at Diana.
"Damn he's good." Lily whispered, trying to relive it over and over again in her mind.
"See, risks are good." She said. " I am genuinely happy."
"What now that I'm getting some ass?" she joked.
"Yes, that and you are exploring new realms of your soul and your heart. This is the fun part. The flirting and all of that. It makes the rest of it so damn good."
"Well, we'll see." Lily said, honestly thinking about it.
"Ooo, and what about practice?" Diana remembered. "What are you guys going to do?"
"Well, Kat played with him when they dated, on and off the field." She said, smirking. "We'll figure something out. But keep in mind, this does NOT mean we are dating."
"But he's all you think about, I can tell." Diana said, wide eyed.
"How can you tell?"
"I've been there babe. I was in that place for a while."
"With Malfoy?" Lily rhetorically asked. Diana nodded.
"You know I still don't like it." Lily said, honestly.
"I know. But Lily, I don't know...." she started fidgeting.
"Don't know what?" she asked, intriguingly. "C'mon you can tell me, I won't judge I swear." She said, crossing her heart.
"Promise?"
"Yes."
Diana paused, trying to decide how to phrase her words. The she just spit them out.
"I love him." She said, and from her tone Lily knew that she meant it.
"Really?" she asked, trying to sound supportive, but her voice cracked when she asked this.
"Yea."
"Well, when did you realize this?" she asked, acutely.
"Today, well, last night really, but I told him today, just now actually." From the way she was speaking Lily knew that she had been thinking about this on the way upstairs.
"Well, what did he say?" Lily asked, shaking her head in astonishment.
"He said it first."
"Who said what first?" Nicole said, casually walking in. The door was open.
"When?" Lily asked, not hearing Nicole.
"Just now." She said, feeling like she was repeating herself.
"What happened?" Nicole asked.
"Malfoy told Diana he loved her and she said it back." Lily said, trying not to sound callous and judgemental.
"What?" Nicole asked, dumfounded. "All you guys do is screw around." She said, bluntly.
"That's right." Lily said, agreeing with her.
Diana had to acknowledge that they both had a point, and she had never actually analysed their relationship in her head before.
"Ok, I see where you're going with this." Diana admitted. "But I still don't care and I love the way he makes me feel when I'm with him."
"You know honey, an orgasm doesn't exactly qualify as a life changing experience." Nicole said, pulling up a chair.
"It can if it's done right." Lily muttered.
"Yea because you would know." Nicole said, sarcastically.
"Both of you shut up, I didn't mean that at all, although yes, Lily is right in that respect, despite her lack of experience." She mentioned. Then she smirked at a thought she had.
"What?" Nicole asked.
"No, I was just remembering this talk I had with Black today."
"Oh?" Lily asked, delighted to shift the subject. "What does that have to do with anything?"
"I told him, you know, that thing that um, Lucius does. You remember guys I told you." She said, blushing slightly.
"You did not fucking tell him that." Lily said, shaking her head.
"Oh no." Nicole said.
"You're going to give him ideas." Lily warned.
"Then he'll tell Potter and then everyone will be doing it." Nicole said. "And then sex lives will be improved by all."
"See, so I'm performing a public service here." Diana said. "And Lily, in about a month, you will be thanking me that I told him."
"Oh yea Lily I saw that, very hot." Nicole said. "Me and Remus knew all along." She said, and gave Lily a wink. Lily grinned.
"I'm sure." She said. "But I'll say one thing, Potter better watch himself."
~"I'm freaking out Padfoot, I am freaking out!" James screamed as he buried his head in his pillow.
"Yea, I had no idea she could be so, uh, forceful." Sirius replied.
"I'm going crazy, I can't do this anymore." He griped.
"Calm down mate, it'll work out."
"I don't know. She is just so goddamn beautiful and sexy and....and I just, uh, I don't know."
"Well at least you don't question how she feels anymore." He reminded him.
"This is true. But I don't know how much longer I am going to be able to take this. It's just going to build up and then, well, then I'll be just like you." He said, flailing on the bed.
"Shut up Prongs." Sirius said, ripping the pillow out of James' hands.
"I have to see her. I have to, I can't do this." He said, hopping off the bed.
"Not a good idea mate." Sirius began.
"Yea, you're right it's still too soon. But let me tell you, I didn't know she could kiss like that. She surprised me."
"She surprised a lot of people."
"Yea, but, Sirius..." he said. "Nice girls don't kiss like that."
"When has she ever been nice to you?" Sirius asked, comically.
"This is true. I should start hating other women." He said jokingly.
"Yea-"
"But I don't want other women." He said to himself.
"Really?" Sirius asked, rather amazed.
"Nope." James beamed. "Just her." ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~
(Ok, next chapter will be pretty action packed, as in, a lot of stuff happens. Now I know its Sunday instead of Saturday but I have had one hell of a weekend, lets just say! I am a little hung over right now, and I will regret telling you all that later. Thanks for the reviews! I think we can make it to 200 before the next time I update! And it will be a real treat for me because next Saturday when I update, June 14 is my birthday! Now be a darling and review! Muah! Next week will also be individual thanks and plugs because I lack the energy and sane mind to do it now. Oh and as a side note, beer and vodka together is not your friend. THANK YOU!!!!~Angelxd14)
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*The next morning..December 16
"Well don't you look happy this morning." Diana noticed as Lily treaded into their dorm. She simply shrugged. "What happened?"
"Nothing, really." Lily said, trying to hide her smile.
"Liar." Diana replied. "But if you don't want to tell me you were snogging Potter last night, then it's fine with me." She said, offhand and proceeded to get ready.
"What?" Lily asked, shocked. She was almost certain no one saw. "How did you-"
"I have my ways, darling." She said, overemphasizing her accent. "And I'm glad." She said, with a sincere smile.
"It wasn't really anything though. It only lasted-"
"It doesn't matter how long it lasted. What's important is how good it was." She said with a crooked smile. "Was it good?"
Lily blushed for the second time in her life. Then for no reason at all she started to laugh. She felt butterflies in her stomach and tried to wriggle them away. Diana found this behaviour incredibly hilarious. She had never seen Lily act this way over someone, let alone James Potter.
"Oh I see." Diana said, and chuckled along with her. "Well at least he lives up to that reputation."
Lily stopped and put her hand over her chest to suppress her happiness. She ran her hand through her hair and shook her head.
"Oh Diana, what the hell is the matter with me?" she asked.
"I don't know. Is it possible that this is not just sexual? Could it be that you actually like him? A lot?" Diana asked, inquisitively.
Lily straitened up. "No, definitely not." She said, extremely sure of herself. "He's too, well, self centred for me. I can't really put my finger on it, but he still gets on my nerves a bit. And the way he just broke up with Narcissa, like, ten hours before he made the moves on me." She said, deep in thought. "It just seemed a little cruel, don't you think?"
"People break up with people all the time sweetheart. I didn't really see it as a big deal."
"But you didn't see her with him. She seemed, so...in love. It was actually really sad. Didn't you notice the way she acted every time she was around? I can tell, she really felt something for him." Lily said. "She would tell me all the time."
"Looks like you two got close." Diana said, raising an eyebrow. "And anyway, it's her fault for falling for such a player anyway. In fact, I am really surprised that it actually lasted more than a month."
"Mm Hmm. I noticed that too. Which is why it bothered me later that he just dropped her like that." Lily had spent all last night thinking about it. She overanalysed it in her head so many times that she had come up with all sorts of reasons, but none of them made sense.
"You don't care, I know you. You are thrilled that he's single now, and you can have him all to yourself." Diana said, fanning her away and looking around for her shoes.
"I don't want him all to myself." She said, defending herself.
"Oh yea, and why not?" she said, disbelievingly.
"I don't know. I am not a relationship person. And I told you, I don't want to be a conquest. I don't want to be stupid and vulnerable. I don't want him to fuck me and leave me. I would just be..."
"One of them." Diana said.
"Exactly." She sighed. " I had my kiss, and it was nice. But anything else, well, I couldn't handle that. I am too strong for that."
"Do you want to know what I think Lily?" Diana asked. "I think that you're in denial."
"I am not-"
"Oh Lily, Why don't you just admit that he gets under your skin-"
"Diana-" Lily still tried to avoid this.
"And you might really like him-" she had started to raise her voice.
"Will you lower your voice-"
"And that this just might be, something more than just a little chemistry. And if you want to know the truth, I think that he broke up with Silverton, for you."
"Oh Diana don't be stupid." Lily said, gathering up her textbooks and parchment and shoving them into her schoolbag. "He just wanted some ass, and I happened to be there."
"Lily why can't you just see what is happening to both of you?" Diana asked, exasperated. "You are both so hopelessly attracted to one another it is making us all rather ill."
"He doesn't care Diana." Lily said. "Snagging me would be a triumph for him and his little group. I would hate myself if I became a cliché if I ended up--"
"Let me finish. You're scared of actually feeling something for this Potter aren't you? A four-month long infatuation isn't exactly normal, you know. You don't want a relationship because you don't want to get hurt. Well that's what life is, dear. It's pain, and hurt, and laughter and love. You can't let life pass you by and then realize years later what could have been."
"Yea." Lily reluctantly said. "So you think that by me and Potter dating or whatever will be some new revelation in my life? I don't want pain, plain and simple." She said. "If I can avoid getting my heart stomped on then you're damn right I will. That's all he'll do to me, Diana, don't you see that?"
"You don't know that Lily. It's a gamble. Everything is a gamble. I don't know how things are going to turn out, no one does. You have got to take risks or else you'll end up alone and miserable." She said, getting a bit more serious.
"Well that's not a happy thought."
"No, it isn't." Diana said. "And I promise you Lily, that I will protect you when I can, but you have to get out there and have a life, a real one."
"I have a life. Besides, talking about yours is a lot more interesting." Lily said, half kidding.
"Oh is it now?" Diana said, rolling her eyes. "Hardly." She said, as she slipped on her shoes.
Diana grabbed her parchment and her book bag and headed out the door. Lily followed. They didn't go pick up Nicole. She usually went down with Remus, at least lately. Diana and Lily didn't mind much. It seemed to them that they were in love, so they let them be. And it gave them an extra five minutes to sleep, which was more of a blessing than it sounded.
They made their way to the great hall, both in reasonably good moods. They had both gotten some sort of action the night before, after all.
"Um Lil?" Dian asked as Lily began walking over to the Gryffindor table.
"Yea?" Lily asked when she realized Diana was not walking with her. "You coming?"
"Well, no." Diana answered, hesitantly. "I said that I would, um, sit with Lucius this morning. He asked me to last night."
"Why?" Lily asked, slightly perplexed. For the past few months Lily had felt she hated Malfoy even more. What was worse was the way Diana acted around him. She was different, and Lily didn't like it at all.
"Lily, he's...my boyfriend." She sighed. "I can sit with them if I want to. Don't worry ok? It's just food. What will I miss? Another silly little Potter/Black conversation about how they don't serve enough cheese?" she joked, trying to soften the tension.
Lily smiled. "Alright. I'll see you soon." She said, and plopped down on the bench next to Nicole. Diana walked over to the Slytherin table with a bright smile on her face, which Lily noticed. Lucius got up and hugged her tightly, and with actual feeling. They kissed and sat back down. Then a scary thought hit Lily. This was serious.
"Morning Lily." Nicole said, cheerily. Lily smiled back.
James was sitting in front of her, with Sirius to his left. Sirius gave a monotone good morning while James just looked up and subtly smiled. Lily returned it with girlish shyness. It was shyness that she had tried to avoid, so she collected herself quickly.
"Why is Diana over there?" Nicole asked, when her eyes wandered over to the Slytherin table.
"She appears to be eating dear." Remus said, glancing up for only a moment.
"I can see that." She said. "So I guess they are, well, really serious." She said, looking at Lily for confirmation.
"It would appear so. They are just eating. You speak as if it is some sort of turning point n their relationship." She said, trying desperately not to look up. If she looked up, she would see James eyes, and she didn't want to blush again.
"Well it can be seen as that, and this is school. The rules are different here than in the real world." Remus said, putting his arm around Nicole.
"How so?" Sirius said, looking up. He had refused to turn around and look.
"Well, think of it this way. If she's sitting with him, and he asked her too, then it means that he wants to spend time with her, that is, outside his dorm. The fact that he wants to share a meal with her, and at his table no less, he is suggesting that he wants her part of his life in some way." Remus explained, professor like.
Sirius grunted. "That is such a crock of shit."
"Oh yea, come up with a better reason." Nicole said, defending Remus.
"Black?" Katrina asked. She was seated next to Peter, who was seated on James' right.
"Yes Miles?" he said, rather rudely.
"The only one full of shit here at this table is you." She spat.
"Oh." James said and started to chuckle. "Miles has got a stick up her ass this morning."
"I do not!" she protested. "I am just getting really tired of hearing him bitch all day long. It is so obvious why. Just because he can't fuck Diana doesn't mean he has to have an attitude with the rest of us."
"Kat-" Peter said, trying to calm down his "sometimes" girlfriend.
"Peter, let me finish." She said, silencing him. "She is with Malfoy, ok? Now get it through your head and move the fuck on already. Date other girls." She said, talking with her hands, practically pleading with them.
"Kat don't-" Lily started.
"No." Sirius said. "You know what? You're right Miles."
"I know." She said, getting back to her breakfast.
"I need a life." Sirius said, taking charge.
"You need a good fuck is what you need." James said.
"Prongs-" Remus started.
"No, he's right I need that too. I've been going to this horrid withdrawal." Sirius said, recapping the past three months.
"What do you mean, like, blue balls?" James asked, so casually that it caused Lily to burst out in a fit of laughter. The bluntness of the comment she found hilarious. Remus looked appalled while Nicole tried not to laugh. Katrina was practically spitting out pumpkin juice through her nose, which caused Peter to laugh at her.
James looked at Lily and thought how sweet she looked when she laughed. He felt even better when he was the cause of her happiness. A feeling hit him then and there. Despite how stupid the joke had been, he enjoyed that it made her happy, and his mind was still fixed on the kiss the night before. Her warm lips seem to just fit his perfectly, and looked just as delicious when she laughed.
"I think that was a little too much information." Lily said, in between giggles. "And Sirius, there are other ways to relieve yourself, you know."
"Oh I've jerked off. It is just not enough anymore." He said.
"You might want to lower your voices just a bit. The younger years can hear you." Nicole said, although she was laughing too.
"Listen to him." Remus said. "The lament of a man going through forced abstinence."
"It's not forced." Lily said. "He chooses to be miserable. It makes him feel deep and introspective."
"Maybe we should get him laid Lil, what do you think?" Katrina asked.
"Oh sure." She said. "You first." She said, sarcastically.
"This is all very sweet, really, but I can get laid on my own thanks." Sirius said. "And despite how much I love talking about my sex life-"
"Or lack thereof." James chimed in. Sirius sneered at him.
"Let's drop it." He said, as the mail started to arrive. The Daily Prophet landed in front of them and once again, James and Sirius split it in half.
"Let me get this strait." Peter started. "Does Diana know you're in love with her?"
"I am NOT in love with her!" Sirius said, disgusted at the comment.
"Well if you're not then-"
"Listen Wormtail. I don't love her. She is too impossible to love. All I want is to penetrate her tight, wet-"
"What?!" Diana screeched, appearing behind them. Sirius turned deathly pale in a matter of half a second. James just looked down and Lily put her hand over her mouth.
"Oh my God." Sirius whispered, mortified. He wasn't sure how much she had heard.
"Oh don't be embarrassed in front of me Black." Diana said. "I'm glad you finally found a girl to put you out of your misery." She said, in a calmer tone. She put one hand on his shoulder. "God knows you could use it."
"Uh, right, thanks." He said, sighing loudly out of relief. She didn't hear, he thought. He was about to do the sign of the cross, but quickly caught himself.
"What's up Diana?" Lily asked.
"Oh, right. This letter came addressed to the both of us. It's from both of our parents." She said, and handed it to her. Then she looked around at all of their faces. "what's so bloody funny?" she asked, crossing her arms.
"Nothing." James said, still smirking.
"So my parents are staying with yours?" Lily asked, when she was finished reading.
"Yea. They both want to come to the game next week, and it is the start of break so they have that week off." Diana explained.
"But their not staying in London." Lily said, skimming the letter.
"No, they're staying at my family's summer house in Alexandria. They figured they'd make the trip up together." Diana said, shrugging.
"Where's Alexandria?" Peter asked, a little lost.
"Egypt." Sirius and James said in unison.
"Well this sounds good to me, Ana." Lily said.
"Just one thing Lily." Diana said. "What about your sister?"
"Oh Petunia?" she asked. "It was established during the summer that she was going to spend Christmas at my grandparents' in Maybury. She should be happy about that. She is going a whole seven months without me." She said, a bit relieved herself.
"Where's Maybury?" Peter asked again.
"Surrey!" Sirius said.
"Honestly Peter." James said, shaking his head.
"That's basically it." Diana said, looking at her watch, then back at the Slytherin table.
"Alright." Lily said. "See you later."
"Bye everyone. And Black?" Diana said.
His head perked up.
"See you next period." She said, gave a quick smile and ran back to Malfoy.
Then the bell rang and everyone went to his or her respective classes. Lily suddenly remembered that she had Arithmancy first, and it was with James. Her stomach tingled again, and she was somewhat reluctant to go. She figured if she got up slow enough that he would just get up and go without her.
Sirius glanced back at the Slytherin table and vowed privately that he was going to get over that girl, and stop this silly infatuation that wasn't going to go anywhere. He made up his mind to find someone new. Today, he thought. I'll find someone today. He saw Lucius take Diana's hand, by the wrist and lead her out the door. A pain of jealousy ran through Sirius, and thanked god for not putting Lucius in Divination.
Remus and Nicole were already halfway up the North Tower stairs, holding hands and chatting. Lily breathed a sigh of relief when she looked around and didn't see James at the table anymore. Slightly more confidant she walked through the doors to the great hall only to be pulled back by a very sly James Potter.
"Thought you'd slip past me eh?" he asked, leaning against the wall. "I know your tricks."
"Do you?" she asked, a little taken back.
"Oh yes. You were going to try to avoid me. It's alright. You barely made eye contact with me at breakfast. I have to say I was rather hurt." He said, trying to sound sarcastic, even though it was the truth.
She pushed down her butterflies, and tried her best to retain her usual demeanour. "I'm sorry. I thought, being the man that you are, that a silly little insignificant thing like eye contact wouldn't bother you. I thought we established where you stood with me very clearly." She said, hugging her books closer to her chest, trying to slow down the beating of her own heart.
"Where I stand with you?" he asked rather humorously. "Well, it seems I have underestimated you just a bit Evans. I am impressed."
"You should be. There's a lot you underestimate." She said, more sensually than normal.
He stepped back and a crooked smile crept across his face. "Is that so?" he asked, as they began to walk to class. When they were in front of the door he stopped her. He leaned in closer to her ear. "So when to I get that second chance?" he whispered softly. Lily had to keep her knees locked in order to keep from toppling over.
She just chuckled at him, smiled and went in, her hands shaking. All of this was foreign to Lily, and she was still getting used to it. James just scratched his head and followed her inside.
~"So Black, who is she?" Diana curiously asked in the middle of Divination. The class was in the middle of reviewing Palmistry before their mid year exam.
"Who?" he asked, trying to understand the textbook.
"The girl?" she said.
"Oh." He said and then realized that he had to think of a person quickly. He surveyed the room when his eyes immediately stopped on a sixth year Ravenclaw by the name of Rebecca Winters. She was tall and buxom and Sirius was attracted to her on sight.
Diana noticed that his eyes stopped on her and she knew. "Winters huh?" she said. "Well, she's beautiful Black. Watch out for her though, I hear she's quite the harlot."
"Harlot?" he smirked.
"Yea, she's easy, you know. But what am I saying? That's what you want so I'll just shut up now." She just said and made a lock and key motion on her lips. Sirius found it cute.
"So Renton." He began. "You and Malfoy seem very close."
"You could say that," she sighed, not making eye contact.
"So what does he do, exactly, to get you in such a mood?" he half kidded. He wasn't sure if he wanted to know or not. She smiled at some thought and he noticed. Then she started to giggle.
"What?" he asked, incredibly curious.
"No, you'll laugh at me." She said, waving her hand trying to dismiss it.
"No I won't I promise, what is it?"
"It's a bit uncomfortable. No, it's too weird, not with you." She said, shaking her head.
"I resent that Renton, that hurts me." He said, pretending to be upset. "Here I am, thinking we're about to bond and," he paused for dramatic effect and put his fist over his mouth, faking intense disappointment. "You're just withholding. I tell you whom I want to sleep with and I confide in you. So yes, that hurts me."
She laughed. "Ok, ok, just don't cry Black, please."
"I'll try." He said, his voice squeaking. She laughed again.
"No, it's just that, oh my god I can't believe I'm telling you this, um...."
"Well?" he asked, intertwining his fingers and leaning in closer. She motioned his face closer and she looked around, making sure no one heard. She whispered something into his ear and his mouth grew wide in personal disgust. There was that jealousy again, he noticed, but didn't show it for a moment. He pulled away slowly and just gaped at her. She was all red.
"Oh, shit, see? I told you."
Sirius was slightly at a loss for words. "Yea ok you're right, that was weird, and we shouldn't do that anymore." He said, although there was a hint of mocking in his voice. "That was a little more than I had bargained for." She smiled again and covered her face with her hands.
"Asshole." She whispered. "How dare you." She mocked.
"Well what do you want me to say? Ok, Well Renton that was very....he is..certainly complementary." He said, as if nodding in approval. She found his response very comical.
"Hey you wanted to know." She said, as if saying that it wasn't her fault.
"That I did." He said, agreeing.
"Excuse me, Miss Renton, Mr Black? Would you care to tell me what in Merlin's name you are doing over here. Have you interpreted your futures yet?" Professor Trelawney inquired.
"Yes." Diana answered. "We're doing it now."
"Well, I don't see you reading Mr. Black's palm." She spat, putting her hands on her hips.
"Right." Diana said, and grabbed his hand off of his lap. She pretended to look at it with interest.
"Well?" Professor Trelawney asked, not moving.
Diana had to think of something quickly. "Um, uh, well.." she looked into Sirius's eyes. "I see...beauty, um, in his life." She said, pretending to be serious.
"Really? Very interesting...." Trelawney pondered intently. "What sort of beauty? Can you be more specific?"
Diana had to think again. "Uh, physical...as well as personal. I see, uh, one in particular, a woman, and....completeness." she said with a sigh.
"Excellent!" Professor Trelawney cried, enthralled in her prediction. "Students? Everyone? These two have made a perfect example of our lesson today. Miss Renton here has made an excellent prediction." She said, clapping at her. She just shrugged. "I believe you may have the inner eye Miss Renton." She said, glowing. "yes, the precious gift is a burden, but when we can use it wisely and for the benefit of others, well, that is when we know our true purpose in life."
"Yes Professor, thank you." Diana said, trying not to burst into laughter. When Trelawney walked away neither of them could contain themselves. Diana collapsed on the table, practically panting.
"Can I have my hand back Renton?" Sirius asked, in between laughs.
"Oh yea." She said, and quickly let go. "Oh that was too fun." She said, wiping her eyes. They were tearing.
"You should see your face, it is all red and puffy."
"Thanks." She said, suddenly self-conscious. "I'm glad you are around to point out my imperfections."
"No problem." He said. "That's what I'm here for."
**"Three weeks." Remus said to Nicole from the other side of the room. They were both studying the couple that was Diana and Sirius and found them quite entertaining.
"No I say three months." Nicole said, shaking her head.
"Months? You're mad. Look at them." He said.
"I see, but you forget that Diana has a boyfriend, and quite a demanding one at that. No, she is too taken with Malfoy. I say three months."
"Would you like to wager that my dear?" he asked.
"Absolutely." She said, smirking.
"Five Galleons." He said.
"No!" she protested. "That's way too much!"
"Well you seem so sure you're right." He said imperturbably.
"Three." She demanded.
"Five." He said, again, casually.
"Ugh, fine, you big baby. God you are such a big bad wolf when it comes to money." She said, getting back to their assignment. Remus pretended he didn't hear her.
Before they all knew it, it was last period already, and it was Potions. Instead of Lily, this time Diana sat With Lucius and Snape. This slightly bothered Lily but she figured ti was only for one day. There was nothing wrong with wanting to spend a little time with your boyfriend during class, even if he was a nasty, vile, blood-sucking Slytherin like Malfoy, Lily figured. She just let it go and worked alone. Nicole and Remus waved her over to them but she declined. She said she would get more work done on her own.
Diana turned around a couple of times and mouthed an "I'm sorry" to Lily, who just smiled and mouthed, "Don't worry about it" in return.
Lily and James exchanged several glances during class and he smiled at her on more than one occasion. The whole day was unbearable for the both of them. James didn't even remember what had happened that day in any of his classes. He spent all of Arithmancy staring at her, and picturing her in his mind, in various situations and positions. The rest of the day was a blur.
Lily tried desperately hard to concentrate on the Belladonna in front of her. She felt like a little girl. She knew he kept looking at her, and she figured that in some way she could use this hidden power to her advantage. The attraction was clear to the both of them, and there was definitely chemistry. But then Lily thought, could she ever grow to love James Potter? No, she told herself. Keep the streak good; don't turn the tables on him, she thought. He did taste good though, she thought. Like peppermint tea and honey. She began to grow hot.
After an unbearable ninety minutes the class came to a close. Diana and Lucius slipped out, leaving Severus alone, but he liked it better that way. He had turned to look at Lily only once, and it happened to be when she and James were exchanging a moment. His heart sank at the thought. Potter? He asked himself in disbelief. He played in his head what he thought would happen. He figured he would date her and drop her, just like he did to Narcissa, who couldn't even go to class that day. That was how upset she was. She also didn't plan on showing up for Charms with Lily. She cried on her bed the entire day, knowing James was not thinking of her at all.
As Lily gathered her books she noticed James and Sirius talking. She decided to slip out so he wouldn't notice her. When she was outside she stopped herself. This is silly, she thought. She had remembered what Diana said that morning. She had told her to take risks and to live her life, or something like that. Lily bit her lip. She couldn't walk any farther away. She felt if she did she would feel like a coward. So instead she stayed back, and leaned against the sidewall, and waited for him to come out of the classroom.
He did about a minute later. He and Sirius were the last to leave.
"Potter." She said, just loud enough for him to hear, and turn to her. She motioned him over with her index finger. He remained cool, and walked over to her. Sirius stood back.
"Yea Evans, what can I do for you?" he said, flirtingly.
Then, due to instincts beyond her control, she grabbed his shirt by the collar and jerked him to her lips. He landed quite willingly on them, and proceeded to part them with his tongue. They kissed for quite a long time, while Sirius looked at his watch repeatedly. In front of their Professor and several students no doubt, but neither of them cared enough to stop. She pushed him against the wall rather hard, pressing herself closer for an instant, before abruptly pulling away.
He was catching his breath before she started to walk away. He caught her hand.
"Wait. Hold on." He said. "Well?"
She smiled sweetly and confidently. "Yea." She whispered. "That was definitely better." She said, trying not to explode. She chuckled and then walked up the flights of stairs to the common room.
Diana was there when she got up to the dorm. Afternoon meetings were never quite as long. Lily threw open the door. Diana noticed her expression instantly.
"Oh my god." Diana said, beaming.
Lily fell onto her bed in absolute contentment. She sighed loudly once, before shaking her head at Diana.
"Damn he's good." Lily whispered, trying to relive it over and over again in her mind.
"See, risks are good." She said. " I am genuinely happy."
"What now that I'm getting some ass?" she joked.
"Yes, that and you are exploring new realms of your soul and your heart. This is the fun part. The flirting and all of that. It makes the rest of it so damn good."
"Well, we'll see." Lily said, honestly thinking about it.
"Ooo, and what about practice?" Diana remembered. "What are you guys going to do?"
"Well, Kat played with him when they dated, on and off the field." She said, smirking. "We'll figure something out. But keep in mind, this does NOT mean we are dating."
"But he's all you think about, I can tell." Diana said, wide eyed.
"How can you tell?"
"I've been there babe. I was in that place for a while."
"With Malfoy?" Lily rhetorically asked. Diana nodded.
"You know I still don't like it." Lily said, honestly.
"I know. But Lily, I don't know...." she started fidgeting.
"Don't know what?" she asked, intriguingly. "C'mon you can tell me, I won't judge I swear." She said, crossing her heart.
"Promise?"
"Yes."
Diana paused, trying to decide how to phrase her words. The she just spit them out.
"I love him." She said, and from her tone Lily knew that she meant it.
"Really?" she asked, trying to sound supportive, but her voice cracked when she asked this.
"Yea."
"Well, when did you realize this?" she asked, acutely.
"Today, well, last night really, but I told him today, just now actually." From the way she was speaking Lily knew that she had been thinking about this on the way upstairs.
"Well, what did he say?" Lily asked, shaking her head in astonishment.
"He said it first."
"Who said what first?" Nicole said, casually walking in. The door was open.
"When?" Lily asked, not hearing Nicole.
"Just now." She said, feeling like she was repeating herself.
"What happened?" Nicole asked.
"Malfoy told Diana he loved her and she said it back." Lily said, trying not to sound callous and judgemental.
"What?" Nicole asked, dumfounded. "All you guys do is screw around." She said, bluntly.
"That's right." Lily said, agreeing with her.
Diana had to acknowledge that they both had a point, and she had never actually analysed their relationship in her head before.
"Ok, I see where you're going with this." Diana admitted. "But I still don't care and I love the way he makes me feel when I'm with him."
"You know honey, an orgasm doesn't exactly qualify as a life changing experience." Nicole said, pulling up a chair.
"It can if it's done right." Lily muttered.
"Yea because you would know." Nicole said, sarcastically.
"Both of you shut up, I didn't mean that at all, although yes, Lily is right in that respect, despite her lack of experience." She mentioned. Then she smirked at a thought she had.
"What?" Nicole asked.
"No, I was just remembering this talk I had with Black today."
"Oh?" Lily asked, delighted to shift the subject. "What does that have to do with anything?"
"I told him, you know, that thing that um, Lucius does. You remember guys I told you." She said, blushing slightly.
"You did not fucking tell him that." Lily said, shaking her head.
"Oh no." Nicole said.
"You're going to give him ideas." Lily warned.
"Then he'll tell Potter and then everyone will be doing it." Nicole said. "And then sex lives will be improved by all."
"See, so I'm performing a public service here." Diana said. "And Lily, in about a month, you will be thanking me that I told him."
"Oh yea Lily I saw that, very hot." Nicole said. "Me and Remus knew all along." She said, and gave Lily a wink. Lily grinned.
"I'm sure." She said. "But I'll say one thing, Potter better watch himself."
~"I'm freaking out Padfoot, I am freaking out!" James screamed as he buried his head in his pillow.
"Yea, I had no idea she could be so, uh, forceful." Sirius replied.
"I'm going crazy, I can't do this anymore." He griped.
"Calm down mate, it'll work out."
"I don't know. She is just so goddamn beautiful and sexy and....and I just, uh, I don't know."
"Well at least you don't question how she feels anymore." He reminded him.
"This is true. But I don't know how much longer I am going to be able to take this. It's just going to build up and then, well, then I'll be just like you." He said, flailing on the bed.
"Shut up Prongs." Sirius said, ripping the pillow out of James' hands.
"I have to see her. I have to, I can't do this." He said, hopping off the bed.
"Not a good idea mate." Sirius began.
"Yea, you're right it's still too soon. But let me tell you, I didn't know she could kiss like that. She surprised me."
"She surprised a lot of people."
"Yea, but, Sirius..." he said. "Nice girls don't kiss like that."
"When has she ever been nice to you?" Sirius asked, comically.
"This is true. I should start hating other women." He said jokingly.
"Yea-"
"But I don't want other women." He said to himself.
"Really?" Sirius asked, rather amazed.
"Nope." James beamed. "Just her." ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~
(Ok, next chapter will be pretty action packed, as in, a lot of stuff happens. Now I know its Sunday instead of Saturday but I have had one hell of a weekend, lets just say! I am a little hung over right now, and I will regret telling you all that later. Thanks for the reviews! I think we can make it to 200 before the next time I update! And it will be a real treat for me because next Saturday when I update, June 14 is my birthday! Now be a darling and review! Muah! Next week will also be individual thanks and plugs because I lack the energy and sane mind to do it now. Oh and as a side note, beer and vodka together is not your friend. THANK YOU!!!!~Angelxd14)