((Same disclaimer. Please review, it makes me feel appreciated. =D. And I don't mind suggestions for improvement, on suggestions to keep the plot going...what you think will happen...etc. Oh, and yes, I realized that Lily and James haven't had a Head Boy/Girl duty yet. That's in the next chapter. Thanks for your review, gatoriris. Made me smile.))

Remus entered the library. Madam Pince smiled up at him from her book. She liked Remus, he was a hard-working student who caused little trouble. Unlike his friends.

"Are you looking for a particular book, Remus?" Pince asked helpfully.

"More like a particular person....have you seen Lily Evans?" Remus iniquired.

"Yes, yes I have. She was looking a bit upset, but I'm sure you'll cheer her up. She's sitting at the back table, by the seventh year arithmancy books."

"Thanks." Remus said, heading for the back. He approached Lily, and sat down across the table from her. Lily's face was in her hands, and she didn't look up as she heard someone sit down.

"This table is reserved." She muttered.

"For me, I hope." Remus replied. Lily lifted her head. Seeing Remus, she rubbed her eyes, ridding herself of tears already spilled, and stopping the tears that threatened to come. She gave him a shaky, forced smile.

"Oh. Yeah, of course. I guess James isn't coming." Lily said.

"He said he'll be a little late. Let's get started then?" Remus suggested, pulling out his Arithmancy textbook, parchment and a quill. Lily seemed to brighten a little at the mentioning of Arithmancy. She loved it.

'You love James, too. Why so eager to do Arithmancy, but not James?' The nasty voice in her brain was back. She ignored it, and got to work.

Meanwhile, James was busy. He was back in his dormitory, pouring over a Charms book. After a few minutes of reading, he closed it, thinking deeply. Then he got to work. Softly, he hummed a romantic tune he had often heard Lily sing. When he had asked her about it, years ago, in a taunting voice, she had told him it was from her favourite muggle movie. But James hadn't had the chance to ask what it was called before Sirius hit her with a Giggle charm. Between fits of laughter, Lily had stormed off.

Recalling this incident, James had an inspiration. He kept charming the object he held in his hand. He had never worked so hard in his whole life. At last, his work done, he cast a small transfiguration spell to take place after the charming did. Then, he headed off to the library.

"Don't you dare think of disrupting the peace, Potter." Madam Pince growled as James walked in. It was obvious she played favourites, but James didn't mind. He got a glimpse of fiery red hair at the back of the library, and began guiding the object towards Lily. It hovered above her head.

Remus glanced over at Lily to ensure she was on the same page as him, and spotted the object. He coughed loudly, and when Lily glanced up, he indictated toeards her left shoulder. Lily spotted it, and grabbed it.

"Why did you make a rock float beside me, Remus? That has hardly anything to do with Arithmancy." Lily said, grinning.

"I didn't do it." Remus replied. Lily stopped smiling, and looked down at the rock in her hand, studying it. She felt it grow warm, and a mouth appeared in the center. Lily gasped as it began to hum the romantic tune she loved. And then, as the tune drew to an end, it burst into a white lily. Lily stroked the beautiful petals, and then automatically looked about, trying to find them person that had done this. She spotted James Potter, standing by the doorway. He was blushing, and scuffing his foot slightly on the library carpet.

Lily was too astonished too speak, and Remus was considerate enough to remain silent as well. The only silence breake was madam Pince, blowing her nose. She seemed to have warmed up to James, having witnessed his gift to Lily. James only hoped it had shown his love for Lily. As she stared at him, he realized what he should do. He walked slowly towards the study table, standing only a few inches away from Lily. And then, he spoke.

"Lily...I've changed from the boy you met, seven years ago. And I think I've improved." Here, he paused, offering a smile as though he was calm and collected. But inside, he was nervous, and searching for the right words to express himself properly.

"I've tried to prove to you I've changed, and I don't know if it worked or not. But earlier today, when Elle...you know...I hadn't meant my outburst to be that loud, and I'm sorry if I embarassed you. I don't know if you're mad at me or not, but I love you. And I'd never do anything to hurt you." James finished. He wanted to tell her that the kiss was amazing, but Lily had grown frigid, so he fell silent. The only signs of movement were the occasional breaths that racked her body, but even they seemed ragged. At last, when James was felt as though he couldn't feel any worse, he decided he had lost her, and headed glumly back to his dorm room.

Now just the two of them, Remus glanced worriedly at Lily. She seemed to slowly be regaining control of herself.

"James...I love you, too. I'm just not ready." she whispered at last.

"He's gone, Lily." Remus said quietly. With a sinking heart, Lily knew she was too late.

'You were being too chicken. He wouldn't have broken your heart. But now he's gone, and so have all your chances with him.' Lily's conscience hissed. And, realizing deep down that she was right, Lily felt the tears welling up. But no, Lily Evans was not about to cry. Not again. Twice in one day was too much. Instead, she faced Remus.

"I've blown it." she said bitterly. "He gave me the most romantic surprise of my life, and I was too busy hoping he didn't have sex on his mind to realize he DIDN'T!" Lily spat. Remus was at loss for words. He was tempted to comfort her, but Lily had worked herself up into one of her famous rages, so he said nothing.

"DAMNIT LILY!" She cried furiously. Grabbing her books, she headed back to her dormitory. All alone, Remus let out a heavy sigh.