Title: The Friend, part 8 in the Discovery Series

Author: Egwene

Rating: PG

Pairing: Sirius and James, yes this is slash.

Genre: Angst

Disclaimer: I do not own Harry Potter or any of his relatives, friends, lovers, professors, enemies…

Word count: 169

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"Wait a minute. Let me get this straight. You are in love with James, who is your best friend, and has absolutely no idea on how you feel about him, and you want my help to set him up with Lily Evans, who hates his guts even more than Snape?"

"See, I knew you were the smart one!" Sirius smirked.

"Make I ask why?"

"Because I care about him. He's lonely. I want to help."

"Have you ever considered telling him you're in love with him?"

"Yes, I have."

"And?"

"No, I won't tell him, Moony."

"Why?"

"Isn't it obvious?"

"Enlighten me."

"If he doesn't return my feelings, this is going to create a gap between us. He'll never that casual around me again." Sirius sighed. "Please, be sympathetic."

"Hey, I'm trying. It's still hard to believe you're in love with the guy."

Sirius pouted.

"Okay, okay. I'll help. Just don't do the beaten-puppy-look on me." Remus sighed. "Why do I always get dragged into you schemes?"

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Harry's Lost Twin: Thanks!

Luci Shadow: Yes, you are a good girl. Want a cookie? I make delicious cookies.

Karliya Malfoy: Yes, I know, I'm evil... as for James and Lily, you'll have to wait and see. I have it all planned... now you're frightened, aren't you? Well, you should be! You know, I love fluffy stories too, but I seemed to be stuck with angst for now ;-)