((Same disclaimer...new addition, though, because of poizin's last review. You can use a character that I made up only if you ask permission, and I agree. And of course, feel free to use Lily and the Marauders. I didn't create them. Please read and review. Oh, and the turtleneck-cutting scene was from a movie. I don't remember which, or else I'd give them credit. It had Jack Nicholson in it, though. But I didn't make that part up. The rest is mine.))

Lily awoke the next morning, feeling happy. At first, she had no idea what the light flutter was in her stomach. Recognizing it as pure joy, she leapt out of James Potter's bed. She noticed, with satisfaction, that he had not slept in his bed, while she did. But she wouldn't have minded anymore. She knew he wasn't trying to get in her knickers.

She got into the shower, and stood there, letting the warm water wash over her body. A few minutes had gone by before she realized she hadn't even shampooed her hair. She had been standing there, thinking about James. And how Tara was possibly the nicest girl she'd ever met...excluding Theia, of course. Lily would have to thank Theia for her support the past week. She needed to thank Tara, too, for being genuine and selfless when Lily needed it most. Humming softly to herself, Lily began to shampoo her fiery hair.

After she got out of the shower, she into the dorm, expecting to see James there. He wasn't. Puzzled, she looked into the Common room, and saw him asleep on the couch. Like the last time. She woke up him gently. Like the last time.

"Thanks." Lily said. Which was unlike the last time, when she hadn't thought of thanking him for not going into her room. James understood, and nodded. He sat up on the chair, and looked straight at Lily. Still standing, Lily bent over, and planted a kiss right on his lips. And then another, the next one was longer. And again. James pulled her into him, as she sat onto the coach. Their lips met again and again, and each time, Lily felt a flutter in her stomach. Their kisses started coming firmer, and their tongues danced in their mouths.

James broke the kiss against his will. There was a pounding in his head, but he forced himself away from Lily.

"Wait…I need to apologize... " he said quietly.

"Don't." Lily said. All was forgiven with their talk of yesterday. Grinning, James started the kisses again. He left kisses down her neck, and on her shoulders, leaving Lily moaning and completely at his command. Suddenly, Lily knew exactly what she wanted to do. She slipped out of her robes, revealing a sky blue turtleneck and jeans.

"Are you sure?" James asked, stopping to look intently at her. She gave a firm nod, pulling him closer to her. The turtleneck was tight, to tight to slip off.

"Cut it." Lily said determinedly. James reached for his wand, and it grew red hot at the tip. Gently, he slashed right down the middle of her top, and began to pull away the two pieces that remained. A light pink bra was revealed, and gently James slipped it off. He began the kisses again, leaving a trail along her collarbone, and down her chest. Lily let out a long moan, her fingers running wildly through his hair. There was a knock on the portrait of sir Cadogan, and his yelling met their ears.

"Get back! You'll pass over my dead body!" Sir Cadogan yelled valiantly. And then Theia's voice called.

"Lily! James! You'll never guess what we saw! Come quick!"

James sighed. Lily squirmed her way out from under him, and threw on her robes over her bra.

"Coming." Lily called back, as she grabbed her wand, and headed out the portrait. James followed quickly.

"Hey, Lily. Why a turtleneck when we're having really hot weather?" James said softly, a teasing look in his eyes.

"Well, it is January. It's not my fault of the weather is messed up. It should be pretty cold out." Lily returned, grinning. They turned expectantly to Theia and Sirius.

"Where's Moony?" James asked. He still had to apologize to Remus for the dance.

"Nice observation, Prongs. That's why we're here." Sirius said.

"Come on. We have to go to the library!" Theia grinned. Her and Sirius took off, with Lily and James following. They slowed as they entered the library. Madam Pince burst into a grin at the sight of Lily and James, but said nothing as they entered quietly. Theia and Sirius quickly swooped over and into an aisle to hide behind a bookcase. Then the raced to the next one, acting like spies.

"What is this, a James Bond movie?" Lily asked, groaning. James had no idea what she meant, he had never seen a Muggle movie. The two followed Theia and Sirius until they drew near the back of the library. And to their amazement, Remus was sitting and reading a book. Well, there wasn't anything unusual about that. But sharing a table, were Peter and Leilanni, and beside Remus was none other than Tara.

Theia and Sirius turned to Lily and James expectantly.

"You've been spying? Why not say hi?" Lily asked.

"We wanted to make sure you two were okay. I mean, Remus and Tara?" Theia said quietly.

"I'm glad, actually." Lily remarked. James nodded in agreement. Then all four stepped away from the bookcase, and greeted the other four. Only Remus didn't return the greet, he just watched James silently. He figured that if James was going to be hostile, he wasn't going to waste his time acting friendly...not matter how much he wanted to.

"Listen, Moony. I'm sorry about the way I've been acting. I understand why you danced with Lily, and I'm actually glad you did it. If you didn't, it would still be awkward between us." James said.

There was an awkward silence, broken only by loud laughter coming from Sirius, moments later.

"What? Lily asked, turning to Sirius. It was a serious situation, and he was laughing?

"Sorry. I just noticed, Tara's reading a Chudley Cannons comic book. And she's hanging out with Moony; probably dating..." Here, Tara and Remus exchanged embarassed looks. "ITS MOONY AND TOONY!" Sirius burst out, roaring with laughter. There was a moments silence, but a rush of laughter was the response as they all made the connection betweeen comic books and toons. Peter was the only one who didn't laugh.

"I don't get it." Peter said sadly. Sirius heaved an exasperated sigh, and was abotut to explain, when Remus spoke.

"I accept your apology. I can see why you were angry." Remus said. He and Prongs grinned.

"So what's the scoop with you two, anyways?" Sirius asked. Theia jabbed him in the ribs for being for being so forward.

"We're not dating." Tara said, suddenly shy. Remus started to blush.

"Why not?" Sirius asked. Neither had an answer to that. "Oh! James has the Quidditch Cup match coming up against Hufflepuff. If Gryffindor wins, you two have to admit you're going out.." He said, grinning.

"And Gryffindor won't lose." Lily supplied. She gave James a hug, and he kissed the top of her head.

"But if they do, you guys can lie about it all you want." Sirius finished. There was a giggle from Theia, as Tara's face turned bright red. She turned to look at Remus, who grinned back at her.

"Deal." She said.