I really wanted to add more chapters in before they actually were a couple. This is still in 6th year. I hope you guys don't mind!! Lol, but I did try to make this chapter much longer than usual! Lol, go me! Anyway, there is one- maybe two- chapters after this. Then its goes to the 'I hate it when he gets me with his sweet side'. (Which has now been changed to 'I hate it when he kisses me'-since its shorter lol). Anyway, again, I hope you don't mind but this was really driving me crazy.

I know this has only ten short scenes by I have a feeling it might turn into twenty. Lol, I've just thought of so many short scenes. Tell me if you guys think that's a bad idea cause if you guys don't like it, then this story is almost done written. Lol newho thanks so much for all the reviews!!

Disclaimer: I don't own any of JKR stuff!!

Ten things I hate about you.

Ten things Lily hates about James, yet ten things she loves about him.

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Number Two: I Hate It When He's Right Don't you try to tell me that he's not my type To idle what I feel inside When he makes me weak with desire I know that I'm supposed to make him wait Let him think I like the chase But I can't stop fanning the fire I know I'm meant to say no -Jessica Simpson, Irresistible

"Hey Lee!" Sirius Blacks, Potters best mate, voice ran through the corridor.

Lily reluctantly turned to face the one and only. She rolled her eyes at the thought of her long time nickname, made by yours truly, The Marauders, in second year.

"What can I do for you, Black?" she asked continuing to walk through the crowd towards her Transfiguration class. Which, she was already late too, compliments of non other than the famous James Potter.

James Potter was currently still on her 'Kill List' and has been since first year. In the beginning of first year Lily thought James was actually 'friend material'. But she soon learned about his neurotic ways and began to keep her distance from him.

 "I was just wondering if you plan on going to the Quidditch game this weekend?" he asked.

"Nope," she replied shifting her heavy bag to her other shoulder.

"Want me to hold that?" he asked pointing to her bag.

"No thanks. I can manage," she replied. Lily Evans was the most stubborn girl, especially when it came to the Marauders.

"Suit yourself." He shrugged, "So why aren't you going to the game? Gryfinndor versus Slytherin, how can you miss it? It's the best game of the season!"

Lily shrugged, "I'm not a big Quidditch fan. Plus, I have better things to do."

"Are you sure you don't want to go? Everyone goes, including Emma." Sirius said referring to Lily's best friend, Emma Wallis.

"I don't want to come and watch a bunch of people fly around on broomsticks and chase some ball." Lily said once they reached the door to the classroom.

"Why not? Jason Cole is the keeper." He wiggled his eyebrows, "And I heard from my sources that you fancy him a bit."

"I do not." Lily said thinking about who she should kill for telling a Marauder who she likes.

Lily walked into the classroom before Sirius could debate about her love life, "Sorry I'm late Professor. I hope Emma told you why?"

"She did indeed, Miss Evans." The stern looking transfiguration teacher replied, "But I was not informed Mr. Black would be late. Care to explain?"

"I would Professor," he replied sweetly, "But then I'd have to kill you."

"I'll take the chances. Now, please explain to the class why you were late." She said sitting down at her desk.

"Well." Sirius shuffled his feet trying to think, "I was on my way to class, early of course."

Male laughs were heard from Sirius' fellow Marauders, James, Remus, and Peter, from the back. Sirius ignored them and tried to continue his lie without smirking.

"Then while I was walking I saw this first year. And the Slytherins were hexing the poor little lad. So I just had to save the day, like always. And on my way here, I was walking when I saw Miss Evans. She unfortunately had fallen down the stairs. Luckily I'm so charming and talented that I was able to cure her and escort her back to class safely."

"Really?" she asked.

"Of course." He grinned.

Professor McGonagall didn't bother arguing. Instead she waved her hand for Sirius to take his seat and continued on with her lecture.

"Your attention please." The students had been working with partners for the last half-hour on a new spell they had learned. With only a few minutes left, Professor McGonagall stood up to give a short announcement.

The class immediately became silent, except a few whispers from the back, and Professor McGonagall was able to speak.

"This year a portion of your grade will be based on one essay. You will do the essay in partners chosen by myself. The essay will be due at the end of the year. You and your partner will do a ten foot page essay on something we have learned this year. Whether it is something we learned today, something we learned two weeks ago at the beginning of the year, or something we will learn a month from now."

Lily's hand shot up in the air, "How will you choose the partners?"

"A spell will sort you. I've used the spell for years now and it has never failed me." She replied.

"When will we find out?" James shouted.

"Tonight a notice will appear on the notice board in each of your common rooms. I recommend you find your partner and start going over ideas. If you look thought your textbook you will see most of the material we will be going over."

"Will we still get a ton of homework on top of this essay thing?" Sirius asked.

"There will still be plenty of homework, but not as much. And I will not be giving you homework over weekends and breaks so you can work with your partner." She explained.

 A bell sound filled the air and the students began to pack up their belongings and leave the classroom.

"Don't forget to check the notice boards tonight!" she called to the departing students.

"Can you believe this, Emma?" Lily complained, "Knowing my luck I'll get stuck with someone like Black."

"Or you could get stuck with someone like Jason Cole." She grinned.

"If only." Lily sighed, "Come on, we better get to Charms."

"I think we should just skip classes all together." She said pouting.

"Absolutely not! That's irresponsible and something the Marauder's would do." Lily replied leading the way to the classroom.

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"Hey Lil." Remus said sitting down next to Lily. Lily was sitting in her normal seat, in the front row of course, waiting for charms to start; which was due to start any minute.

"Hello Remus." Lily replied. Even though Remus was apart of the Marauders and one of James' closet mates, Lily still considered him to be her friend. He was the nicest out of all of them in her opinion and she would rather hang out with him any day. Lily also found him incredibly easy to talk to.

"So, what are you doing this weekend?" he asked casually.

"Not going to the Quidditch game." She replied smirking.

"Why not?"

"Tell Potter that I don't want to come and watch him show off." Lily said rolling her eyes.

"I will do so." He replied getting up. He began walking towards the back where Sirius, James, and Peter were sitting looking very anxious. Remus was not even half way there before he hollered, "She said get big head out of your fat arse because she doesn't want to watch you show off on a broomstick this weekend."

"Aw, why not Evans?" he asked.

Lily turned around in her seat, "I don't want to see you this weekend and I don't plan on it."

"Ok, I'll meet you in the library tonight." He replied winking.

Lily wasn't able to respond because at that moment the charms teacher, Professor Flitwick, entered the classroom and immediately began the lesson.

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"Lily!" Emma came bursting into the girls' seventh years' dorm. Lily, who was taking a break from her Herbology essay, raised her head from her warm fluffy pillow.

"The partners for transfiguration are up!" she squealed.

"Who am I with?" Lily asked eagerly.

"I don't know." Emma shrugged, "But I'm with Remus Lupin."

"Not bad," Lily said getting up from her bed, "At least he works."

"Yeah." Emma replied, "Be careful when you get down there. It's like a mob."

"Thanks for your concern." Lily replied exiting the dorm and heading down the stairs.

Lily fought her way through the crowd to get to the notice board. She found her herself trying to fight through the crowd of Gryfinndor's next to James Potter.

"Why hello, Lils!" James said, "Are you trying to see who you're paired up with too?"

"Yup." Lily replied reaching the board.

"Good luck." He replied scanning the row of boys' names.

Lily too ran her finger along the row of girls' names. It seemed as if the 'E's' would never come. Once Lily found her name she slid her finger across the paper. She found her finger right on James Potter's name. She quickly blinked and looked again; maybe her eyes were tricking her. Sure enough, Lily's name was paired with Potters. She turned her head and saw James grinning from ear to ear.

Next thing everyone knew their hands clamped over their ears to try to block out Lily's ear piercing cry. Those who had slow reflexes suffered once the cry ended and ran out of the room.

"Lily! What's wrong?" Emma came running down the staircase and over to Lily's side.

"Ugh! He's my partner." She flung her finger in his direction.

"Who? James?" Emma asked.

"Yes!" Lily shrieked.

"Lily, calm down." Emma replied.

"CALM DOWN!? I CAN'T!" she replied angrily, "I've got to see McGonagall."

Lily rushed out of the common room and towards McGonagall's office, hoping this was all a joke.

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"But Professor! I bet there are tons of girls who will be willing to switch with me!" Lily pleaded.

"I'm sorry Miss Evans, but the spell chose the partners, not me. Trust me, I wouldn't have put you two together if I would have chosen it. But, I can't let you switch because everyone would want to switch too. You're going to have to work with Potter."

"But-"

"No 'buts' Miss Evans. You are working with Mr. Potter. I'm sorry." She replied leading Lily to the door of her office.

"Thanks anyway." Lily said sadly leaving the office. The moment she exited the room she saw James waiting for her.

"What do you want?" she asked annoyed.

"I just wanted to know when you want to get together for our essay?" he asked trying to sound casual. But anyone could notice that this was the best day of his life.

"I don't know." She replied running her hands through her hair in frustration.

"Okay." He replied walking next to her, "Listen Lil, I want to get a good grade on this as much as you do. So can we just work together?"

"Yeah." She sighed. Maybe working with James wouldn't be so bad after all, Lily thought to herself, I mean, at least he knows about transfiguration. And I know from experience that he's not a complete bore to hang out with.

"So maybe we can get together this weekend?" he asked.

"Even though I don't want to, I guess we'll have to."

"Oh, admit it, Lil. Your head over heals for me." he grinned.

"Yeah," she replied sarcastically, "That's it."

"See, that's the spirit. And I know that you can't wait to get together this weekend because I'm tons of fun and irresistible."

"I didn't know your head can get any bigger?"

"I guess it can." He replied, "So Lil, apart from you being completely in love with me and blushing right now-"

Lily's hands immediately went to her pink cheeks, "I am not."

"Right." He rolled his eyes, "Anyway, would you like to come to the Quidditch game with me this weekend?"

Lily was about to protest but James butted in, "Not as a couple or anything. I mean maybe before or after we can hang out…even if it is just as friends? We can even discuss the project if you want."

Lily eyed him suspiciously but she couldn't help but let a little smile creep onto her face, "Are you asking me out?"

"Only if you want me to." He replied.

"I'll see what I can do." She replied walking towards the library door.

"About the Quidditch game or dating me?" he asked from the staircase.

"Both." She replied entering the library.

What was she thinking? Leading poor James on like that. But Lily couldn't help but feel she wasn't leading him on, she was leading herself onto him. Maybe he wasn't such a prat after all. Maybe dating him would be that bad.

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-Katie