Sorry for not disclaiming…I own nothing…all down to JK…please don't sue…
Pleeaaaaaaaaaaaassssssseeeeeeeee review!! Stay clear of flames if you would, its my first fic and I want to be encouraged, not discouraged. Thank you! And thanks to the two reviews so far! You guys rock!
Chapter 4
The whole school was gathered in the Great Hall ready for the carriages to arrive and take them to Hogsmeade. Lily, Sara, and Bella werewhispering about the coming ball that was 'secret,' but, mysteriously was disclosed by Lily to her best friends a week earlier than it would be to the rest of the school. Finally, the doors opened and the carriages had arrived.
"Oy! Lily, Bella, and Sara!!" the girls pushed to the front of the crowd to see Sirius, James, and Remus holding the first carriage for them. Each had a flower for 'their girl.'
Remus gave Sara a pink rose and a kiss on the cheek and led her into the carriage.
Sirius, blushing, gave Bella a lily and hugged her and led her in and led her to his lap, laughing.
James was also blushing and handed lily a perfect daisy. He had decided to make this not seem romantic, or else he would scare her away. Lily, grinning, accepted the daisy and was bowed into the carriage by James. Most of the school watched this spectacled with 'oooohs' and 'aaaaaaaahs' but the Slytherins (led by Severus Snape) started cat calling and yelling for them to keep moving b/c they were holding up the line. James sneered at Snape and got into the carriage to be the first to enter Hogsmeade.
:
The girls and boys split in Hogsmeade, and agreed to meet at 2:30. The girls headed straight for their favorite robe shop called "No Threads Attached." They walked in and started browsing for the perfect gown to impress their supposed dates. Lily didn't know why she was in there…it wasn't like she'd want to impress anyone. She didn't even think she would have a date, she didn't know if she was going…her thoughts were interrupted by a screetch from Sara at the Sales rack…
"Lily!!! This is perfect for you!!! Just look at it!!" It was pristine white with a sheer layer over a silk robe. It ended near the floor and had a short train. Even Lily had to admit it was gorgeous.
"Try it on Lils!!"
"Okay…hold on a sec."
She went into the 'changing rooms' (where a witch read the tag and said an incantation to switch Lily's clothes) and then she glanced in the mirror. The robes were phenomenal. She didn't know if she'd ever use them…but they were an investment. She left the changing rooms to find Sara and Bella.
"LILY!! Wow, you look amazing!! Holy hell. I wish I had your figure…" said Sara
"Oh shush, you know that your figure's as good as mine!" retorted Lily
"Seriously, Lily, you have to get that. And I found the perfect jewelry." Said Bella. She was holding a silver chain necklace with a single emerald and simple bracelets of silver.
"Alright, I'll get it. I'm not saying I'll go to the dance…" Both girls rolled their eyes. While Lily was in the changing rooms they had found dresses of their own. Bella had found a blue dress to match her eyes. It contrasted from her hair and lightish skin. It hung to all her curves, and she was sure it'd impress Sirius, if she was still 'with' him. Sara had gotten red robes that made her look like a seductress. She was sure that it'd make Remus want to get married then and there. All three girls were excited about their purchases.
:
The guys had headed straight to Zonkos to stock up on the newest stuff in order to make the Slytherins' lives living hell. Time well spent. Then they headed to Honeydukes and bought some of everything to give to the girls when they met at 2:30. They were discussing the upcoming ball…
"So we all know that Remus is going with Sara to the ball (huge surprise, honestly you are too predictable)…James who are you going to ask?" Sirius asked.
"I don't know what to do. I really like Lily and she's very comfortable around me. But I don't want to scare her away and ruin what we have. I think I will try to ask her today, just as friends and let things go the way they will, sound good?"
"Just be careful James. Don't be totally hurt if she says no. If she does I wouldn't ask any one else…unless you're too prideful?" said Remus
"James Potter go to a dance stag?? Haha, no pun intended…maybe I could handle that. I'll have to see. So Padfoot, you going to ask Bella?"
"Oh, God, its too complicated. I don't know what she wants. If she wants a shag and go or if she wants a relationship…I'm hoping for the latter, and I'm hoping to ask her to the ball, but maybe I'll wait until closer to the time…"
:
"So, Lily, who're you going to the ball with?" asked Sara
"Ummm, I think I will go…but I think I'll go stag. That way I don't feel attached to someone…" Lily replied
"Even if that someone was James?" asked Bella
"Yeah…I mean he can dance with me, but I don't want him to feel obligated to ask me just because you two are dating his best friends. Bella, you're going with Sirius?"
"I don't know if he'll ask me. I've never thought Sirius so shy before…but I think we're both confused on what we want here. I want something more. Certainly I want a good shag ["Bella!!" cried Lily and Sara], but I also want to be Sirius' choice, I want to be his. If he asks me to the ball then I know he wants that too. I just have to see…"
:
"Hey girls!!!" yelled James
"Hey guys!!" yelled back Sara
Sara and Remus left immediately to go and visit wedding planners and pick out their rings. Sirius and Bella exchanged looks and drifted off, her hand in his, stealing looks at one another.
"Why don't they just see that they're falling head over heels for one another? Its so obvious to every body else…" observed Lily
"Yeah…" he said, staring at Lily meaningfully. "Its amazing how these opportunities can be looking you right in the face and you never see them." Lily blushed and looked down. "You want to get a butterbeer?"
"Sure. I'd love to."
:
Sirius and Bella hadn't gotten far. They were standing under a tree to get out of the sun, facing each other. Sirius was playing with Bella's hands looking into her eyes.
"You have eyes I could stare into forever. I feel I can see your deepest secrets right there…" Sirius commented
Bella gave a short laugh, then saw he was serious. "Alright, what's one of my deepest secrets?"
"That you're so deeply in love with me that you can hardly keep your lovely hands off of me." That hit the mark so precisely that she forgot herself for a second, then let out a laugh that was far too loud. Sirius raised an eyebrow, but luckily did not comment.
She then made the mistake of removing her gaze from their intertwined hands to his chest, then his face. She examined his sensual mouth…his cheekbones and black semi-curly hair that was always pleasantly messy. Then she met his eyes. They were a gorgeous hazel, a perfect mixture of green, brown and gold. Without her realizing it, they had gotten closer, and Sirius was staring at her like she was the only woman on the earth. He leant down slowly while Bella closed her eyes. He brushed her lips slowly and looked at her face, knowing she craved more. He tenderly caressed her lips with his and pulled away slowly. Bella crashed her lips onto his, smiling. Sirius was surprised, but needless to say, pleased. He ran his tongue over her lips, begging entrance. Finally, they pulled apart. Sirius smiled gently at her, and tucked a strand of her raven hair behind her ear. "Perfect" he said
Bella was flushed, lips swollen, looking at enticing to Sirius as any woman he had ever seen. "The best."
Sirius took her hand, interlaced it with his, and they walked to a nearby bench…
:
"God, James, I never knew that you know so much about the muggle word! How in the world do you know everything??" Lily asked, exasperated. It was the only thing she expected to be better at than him, and she was surprised to find out that he knew as much about the muggle world as she did!
"I was tutored in it during my childhood and my mom liked to dismiss the houselves and cook using muggle appliances all the time, I liked helping her."
"Alright, rewind kiddo! You got tutored in muggle studies as a child! Who were your parents? Houselves? Plural?" asked Lily
"Ummm…my mom and dad were famous aurors…and about 10 years ago my dad was the minister of magic…but he didn't think he made enough of a difference, he wanted to be on the 'front lines,' little did he know those front lines would lead him to his death" he said, looking at the table.
Lily immediately grasped his hand and started rubbing her thumb over his. "I'm sorry James, I didn't mean to bring back painful memories…"
"AND it looks like things are going well over here!!!" interrupted Sara, coming into the Three Broomsticks.
"Actually, we were just talking about James' parents…" whispered Lily with tears in her eyes.
"Oh, right…Remus, should we get ourselves some butterbeer?" said Sara
"Sorry, James, losing your parents…its unbelievable how you have coped. It's a true testament to your personality and perseverance. I'll never really understand, even if my mom did leave me, she's not gone forever, but if you ever need to talk, I'm here." Lily said
"Thanks, Lils, it means a lot to me."
Just then, Sirius and Bella entered the pub looking at each other like they had the time of their lives, totally in love.
:
Please r/r guys…it would mean a whole bunch to me. More reviews means I'll update sooner!