(A/N: Wow, I love the outcome of my 5th chapter. So sorry that I didn't update for so long. I was just starting a new fic called, "Side's Ways" (Story ID: 1512547), which I want you guys to R/R. I'm starting my other fic ideas. But I'm not abandoning this fic so don't worry! Worry when I don't know what to write anymore. I know what to write for future chapters so I know what to write about but I'm getting limited. Suggestions would be nice, but keep in mind I'm not that lost, I know some parts of the story, and I'm trying to get my little sister to think that this is an inner-beauty story, which BTW is not (sorry for those who like those kind of stories). Well, let me see, today is September 13, that's like 19 days of not starting a new chapter. Harsh! Well, you know what authors want, so don't forget to do your part of the story =D. Well, I told you what this chapter is about on my 5th chapter. Anyways here I go!)
I am really obsessed with starting new fics, because I think I have some better ideas and all, but once I start writing, I change my mind. Oh well! I'm going to create another fic. See ya!
Disclaimer: You know that I so didn't make up the Harry Potter characters. Though, characters you're not familiar with are my characters (unless you forgot). And the plot, you could say, is sort of mine (not that I intended to copy others.)
BUT BEFORE: Some notes to my reviewers.
Christy Corr: LOL, is that all you think about? Oh! And don't forget to beta-read my other fic as well. More fics are coming up sista!
Kim the writer: You are so nice and I'm glad you enjoyed, uh… my writing style? Well, nothing like a big surprise is good for you. Thanks so much.
Smiley Mary: I respect your opinion on how you wanted Lily with André for the project, but I got something up my sleeve, or is sleeves?
MegHarts: I know! It's terrible, eh? But you just keep on reading, okay? =D
Musicizdbest: You're maybe right, but I didn't know you were an author as well! Interesting…
Me (and not me as in ME): Come on! This fic is … not that great! But, okay, I will continue even in those times when I would feel so hopeless, I will continue, for your sake. LOL
Bridget Luvs Padfoot: Ooh! I love that name, Bridget; did you know it's in one of my fic ideas? Well, it's Brigitte as in the French way, but I like it anyway. Thx for the comment, and I will have some LH/SB but I need the right timing, there might be a LITTLE LH/SB action, a teeny weenie bit.
Not telling (Carolina): Yeah, I'm laying low in the swearing part, cuz it sounds weird when I ever swear, but it's not me in this fic, but there won't be swearing that much. Hey! Wait a minute, you're only 10, you are not supposed to be reading a PG-13 story! Tsk Tsk.
JCtigerwol4e: Thank you and I will.
LunaMoon7: Hmm, I thought Peter was in chapter 4. Anyway, I didn't really like Peter, so I didn't want him to be in my story, but, uh, I thought it over and decided to put him in, because it only made sense and this fic needed him, (well, not really…). But yeah, he'll be included, just not the center of the world. Oh! And thanks for reviewing! Muah!
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Seems Like Forever by sUsiE-cLoVer
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Last time on 'Seems Like Forever'…
"I didn't know you fancied me that much, Evans," said James coldly.
"Get over yourself!" shouted Lily angrily, and stomped away.
'Amber is such a bitch. She would sacrifice her own life for him! Of course, never for me!' thought Lily furiously.
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Chapter 6: Let The Truth Hit Ya!
It was 7:15 a.m. and Lily was eating her breakfast. She had lost a little weight since her first week of school, and she had been for careful with what she ate. Every week or so, Lily would lose 2 pounds. She was proud of herself, because it wasn't easy at all. By the end of September, Lily had lost around 8 pounds (A/N: Let's applaud for Lily, *applause and cheers*).
"So you wanna study for the Potions test, the one on Friday?" asked Lucy waving her hand on Lily's face.
"What? Oh yeah, um, can't; I have a Prefect meeting, or rather, just a meeting," answered Lily.
"Okay, whatcha gonna discuss about?" asked Bella.
"I'm not sure, but I guess it'll be about some activities we'll be doing, and we have to discuss the school's budget, and everything…" said Lily.
"Cool. Anyway, aren't we getting our apartments today or is that after the wedding?" wondered Bella.
"I think it's next Tuesday," said Lily.
"Wedding! Oh my God! I haven't bought my dress yet!" panicked Lucy.
(A/N: They are not wedding dresses, just a fancy dress for the formality.)
"A little eager, are we?" smirked Sirius. Lucy looked up.
They both stared at each other for a moment admiring each other's eyes. Sirius losing himself in Lucy's hazel eyes and Lucy in Sirius' ocean blue eyes.
"Helooooooo," waved Lily.
Lucy snapped back to reality while Lily and Bella grinned at each other.
"Well, I need to keep up with my image," pounced Lucy. Sirius looked as if someone just threw something hard on him.
"What image? I hardly think that you have one, hanging out with fat-bum Evans and her brainless cousin, what was her name again, Annie? And that other nice innocent girl Bella, whom you're trying to brainwash so she can be part of your little club," stated Sirius annoyingly. Lucy raised an eyebrow.
"Do you want me to wear a new dress or what?" she demanded firmly.
Sirius shrugged. He didn't care; he knew she looked good in anything. "Whatever, but I don't think a new dress will change how ugly you look," lied Sirius as he marched away.
Lucy glared after him.
"Hmm, wonder why he didn't say anything about you, Bella," stated Lucy.
"Yeah, usually anything that associates with Luce, he's itching to offend in any way possible. Maybe because Remmy told him not to say anything bad about you," suggested Lily rather innocently.
Bella blushed. "No he didn't! Sirius is really nice; we get along quite well actually," said Bella simply.
"Are you sure, you guys are not, like… dating?" taunted Lily.
"I'm sure. Remus and I are not going out; he has a girlfriend, remember?" reminded Bella a little downheartedly.
"Actually, he doesn't… He broke up with Sandra yesterday night," answered Amber.
"You know Amber, it's kind of scary how you know these things. Have you dropped your Vice President position of Potter's fan club and joined Remus'?" Lily asked coldly.
"What's the matter with you, Lily?" asked Amber, confused.
"Why did you have to open your big, fat mouth and tell Pooter Pot-Head about the 'arrangement'?" asked Lily testily.
"Well, he would've found out sooner or later –" started Amber.
"Exactly! He would've found out sooner or later! Why did you have to anticipate it? Are you trying to get me killed? I felt so betrayed! Sure, it might seem little to you now, but little things grow bigger and it will seem like a little thing. What if you ultimately broke my heart, not that you haven't already? Would you just say, 'it's not a big deal'?" asked Lily.
"Nonsense! James wouldn't hurt a fly!" defended Amber.
"Is that suppose to be a joke? 'Cause it's so not funny," said Lily angrily, glaring at Amber.
"You guys, cool it!" said Bella raising her voice.
Lily and Amber muttered 'Sorry', but not to each other.
"I'm going to go to class now; join me?" asked Lily, not taking her eyes off Amber.
"Yeah, it's almost 8:05, let's go," insisted Lucy.
"I'm gonna stay for another few minutes. Go on, I'll catch up with you guys later," said Bella.
Lucy and Lily nodded and walked out of the doors.
"Hey," said Bella softly.
"Hey," said Amber, looking down at her food.
"You know, she loves you," started Bella. Amber turned her head to face Bella and snorted.
"It shows, huh?" Amber and Bella stood up to go to their classes.
"Look, it's not an easy time for Lily. Especially being stuck with James Potter for the whole year! It's gonna be one heck of a year, and she can't really do this on her own. She needs friends, and family, and Petunia doesn't help," explained Bella.
"Being stuck with James is a good thing –," started Amber.
"Maybe for you, but not for her. You see how much she's getting teased. She's not that confident, and she knows that; she needs someone —"
"Then she should get a boyfriend!" whined Amber.
"That's just it! It's not that simple! You can't just pick someone out of the blue. She needs someone who'll care for her for who she is, and when the time comes, it'll flow out," said Bella. "Her parents are not here for her when she needs them anymore, so she'll need friends. The more, the merrier; and, just a few minutes ago, was the contrary of what she expects," said Bella, and then ran towards Lucy and Lily.
They turned around. Amber caught Lily's eye and turned away to go to her next class.
"What were you talking about?" asked Lily, curious.
"That is none of your concern," joked Bella and gave a pleading look to Lucy. She got the message.
"Ohhhh, I think Bella is trying to get ways to get 'her' man," started Lucy.
Bella blushed and sent an embarrassed glare to her (or something like that).
"Bella, it's so obvious you like him, though you hardly know the guy! I think he feels the same way you do," stated Lily as she turned her head to look at someone.
Bella looked over and found Remus staring at her and he grinned. Bella blushed scarlet and turned away with a very embarrassed smile.
***
The day was pretty normal. Lily earned some more points, but the meeting was during dinner.
'Why did I ever agree to be Head Girl? I am cursed. I am so fat and ugly, what James said is true. Wait a minute… How did I actually get to this topic?' thought Lily as she walked to the Prefect tower.
"So glad you could make it, Miss Evans," said Professor Dumbledore tilting his head.
"All right then. Now, you will all have to decide what to do this year for the holidays. Just briefly have ideas and write them down on a piece of parchment. Then, when the time draws nearer, you may think deeper of the certain activity. The Head Girl, Miss Lily Evans, and the Head Boy, Mr. James Potter, should first approve all ideas and then come and see me for the final approval before you go any further in that subject," explained Professor Dumbledore. "For today, I will just stay here for the first meeting and the rest will be up to the Heads'. So, any ideas?" asked Dumbledore happily.
A sixth year Hufflepuff announced, "Well, what about having a ball? We need to improve them. I've got a lot of feedback and most of them were not good: no one liked the music and they want better surprises and stuff,"
"Well, I can get Cravin-Lava (A/N: I just made it up, weird but cool name though…LOL=P). We're really good friends, and their manager is practically my father's brother," said James.
'Always the one who saves of all, aren't you, Potter?' thought Lily enviously.
Everybody agreed to James' idea, Cravin-Lava was like the best rock band around, all the girls were squealing with happiness.
"Seems like everybody in the room agrees; how about you, Miss Evans?" asked Dumbledore gently.
Everybody was looking at Lily now; they got a glimpse of her looking miserable after James' short little announcement. She was nervous when everyone was staring at her; but if it was good for the school…
"Uh, yeah, sure," said Lily. Everyone cheered.
"But, I don't think they can be here for Halloween though, if we're having a dance for that one. Shawn mentioned that they're really packed," said James.
Everyone nodded. "But I'm pretty sure they can perform during the Christmas ball if we're planning to have one."
"Maybe we should have one; a lot of girls really want us to, and it is an important holiday after all," suggested Lily while everybody looked as if they just noticed she was Head Girl.
"Didn't know you had a heart, Evans, to consider everyone's thoughts while you just worry about your serious problems," said James.
Lily glared at him.
"This is a meeting!" reminded Dumbledore.
"What about the other holidays, like Valentine's Day? It's more of a lovey-dovey thing, too," said a 5th year Ravenclaw.
"We'll have to probably look into that. Maybe another ball…" said Lily.
"Oh! That reminds me, for the Christmas Ball, we'll have mistletoes, of course. Mr. Bloom, are you writing this down?" asked Dumbledore.
"Right. Christmas… Ball, number one… Mistletoes. Okay got it. Next!" said Mr. Bloom.
"7th years partners from the TRL will have to go together…" announced Dumbledore for Tyler Bloom.
"What?" said James, startled, along with Lily.
"You can't do that!" half-shouted James.
"I can, and I will," said Dumbledore.
"Please Professor!" whined Lily, scared half-to-death.
"What she said!" said James pointing to Lily scowling.
The prefects were confused. They didn't think there was anything wrong with getting a date for the ball.
"You're going to have to convince me more than what you are doing now," said Dumbledore. He sighed and said, "I will think about it, but it will be amusing, don't you think?" cheered Dumbledore.
"No!" shouted Lily and James with anger.
"For Valentine's Day…" started Dumbledore changing the subject. "We will have a ball, but of course everyone may choose his or her partners…Oh! That reminds me, as duty of the Heads, you are responsible to open the Ball," said Dumbledore and started to go back to Valentine's Day.
'What is he talking about? Opening the ball, I think we have a kook for a headmaster, he's always talking in riddles or am I stupid? No, he's talking in riddles…' thought Lily sighing.
"Uh, Professor, sorry for interrupting, but what do you mean by opening the ball?" asked Lily.
"Yeah, what do you mean by that?" asked James.
"Kids these days…" sighed Professor Dumbledore looking at the ceiling and looked down.
"It means, dear children, that… you… will… have… to… dance… with… each… other; do you understand? Or do you want me to make it sound more profound?" joked Professor Dumbledore, sounding serious.
Everybody gaped at Professor Dumbledore, and then at James and Lily.
"But… it's not fair! You know that we don't get along and never will, why don't you just let us be somewhere separate?" cried Lily and James.
They started shouting at Professor Dumbledore, who in turn, just smiled mischievously and nodded.
"My dear Alice, what did I do to deserve this? How do I put up with this grown babies?" whined Professor Dumbledore, grinning.
"Because you love us, and you want it to be peace and quiet! So don't make us do it, please…" bleated Lily.
James nodded and whimpered in agreement.
"We'll discuss this next meeting," said Dumbledore to the prefects.
The Head Students didn't stop complaining.
After Dumbledore left the Prefect tower, heading to the Great Hall for dinner, he was still followed by Lily and James, whining and complaining. When he headed to the teacher's doorway to the Great Hall, he turned around.
"Go eat dinner. This complaining is not helping the situation one bit; you, in fact, made it worse. I was joking," Lily and James stopped immediately.
She smiled and James took a deep breath, content.
"But now I think it'll be fun. You run along and go eat now, while I announce this wonderful plan of mine," Professor Dumbledore chuckled and went through the stony doorway.
Lily and James stared at each other in shock and then turned away.
"Dumbledore's evil," stated Lily shaking her head.
"Yeah," he agreed, and they both went to go eat, still angry.
"Attention, seventh-years!" said Professor Dumbledore tapping his goblet. Everyone was silent.
"The council and I have decided we will be hosting the Christmas Ball and Valentine's Day ball for fourth-years and up," announced Professor Dumbledore proudly.
"But for the seventh-years, I'll ask you to go with your TRL partner," said Professor Dumbledore.
A few groans came from the 7th-years.
"But it is up to you; it's optional." A few cheers came. "If you want a 5% extra you will come to the ball together for the Christmas Ball only. For Valentine's Day you can choose whomever you wish. But if you don't want to come to the ball or you don't wish to with your project partners, you simply do not get the extra 5%."
Lily and James sighed in relief.
'Oh, well, at least it's a little fair,' thought Lily.
*
Lily, Lucy, and Bella went to the Gryffindor common room discussing about the agreement.
"So what are you gonna do, Bella? Are you going to the ball with Remus or will you just take your separate ways?" asked Lily mischievously.
Bella blushed.
"Why are you asking that? She would go with Remus, were there 5% or not. By the looks they give each other in classes, you'd have to be crazy not to notice that they have a 'thing' for each other. At least you got a decent husband, I get to be stuck with the wonderful—" started Lucy.
Then Sirius came up. "Hi Baby," said Sirius putting an arm on her and trying to kiss her cheek.
Lucy almost wanted him to kiss her… almost, weren't he the biggest loser in the world.
"Now I'm wonderful? Hmm, Hayden, I'd almost think you were hiding your true feelings for me," said Sirius wiggling his eyebrows.
"Get off me! Ew! And remove your arm or I'll break it off!" shouted Lucy, angry. Sirius shook off his arm and she slapped him across the face.
'That felt so good! Actually, slapping him always makes me feel better,' thought Lucy truthfully and went up to his dormitory.
"Ah!" cried Sirius caressing his aching cheek. Why did she always have to slap the same one? Some girls, including Sirius' girlfriend, Twyla (A/N: Not pronounced Twilla), came up to help him.
"You bitch!" cried Twyla, "Don't you ever, and I mean ever, touch even a hair from his head, or I'll do worse things that even you can ever imagine!"
"Ooh! I'm so scared," said Lucy sarcastically and closed her dorm door. Lily went up to go to Lucy's dorm.
"Wait!" started Amber coming from the entrance of the common room. "There you are, Lily. Can we talk?"
Lily didn't know what to do, but followed her anyway, to Amber's dorm.
Bella wished her good luck before they parted ways.
"Uh, Lils… I-I'm…" stuttered Amber.
She wasn't very good with apologies. Lily waited impatiently.
"I'm r-really…s-sorry. I didn't mean to make you feel like dirt or unimportant--,"
"But you did," said Lily.
"I know and I'm really, really sorry," said Amber a little more stronger.
Lily sighed. "I know."
"And, I know you need a friend these times. I'm your cousin and I'm suppose to be there for you and I know what I did was so—,"
"Disloyal?" suggested Lily.
"Yes, and it's just I want James to give me another chance, I want him to notice me, and to actually see how loyal I am to him--,"
"I know," said Lily impatiently but Amber didn't hear.
"And you know, how much I dislike losing friends, or a family member…" said Amber.
"I know!" said Lily, a little louder this time.
Amber was startled. "Oops!" she said.
Lily grinned.
"Forgive me? For the wrong I have greatly done?" said Amber dramatically.
Lily hugged her and kissed her on the cheek. "Of course!" she said.
"Thank you. You have no idea what this means to me. Man, having you not talk to me for, like, 3 days, kills," said Amber truthfully.
Lily laughed. It was good to be friends with Amber again.
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~THE NEXT WEEK (TUESDAY) IN MUGGLE STUDIES CLASS~
"All right, class. Now I'm going to show you your apartments. Professor Dumbledore paid good money to start building the project. Remember in the beginning of your 5th year, when you saw construction sites behind the Quidditch field?" asked Professor Lovegood proudly. The class nodded.
"So that's what it was for!" exclaimed a Slytherin girl.
"Actually, I will show after class when all the other houses are with us. Calm down, Sebbins, I know it's last period," said Professor Lovegood.
The class groaned.
"Oh and remember, your wedding rehearsals are tomorrow and your actual wedding is on Friday at 6:30 p.m."
Professor Lovegood then distributed a piece of parchment, one kind for the girls and another for the guys.
"For the girls, tomorrow you may pick out your dresses, not dress robes and for the boys, suits, I want suits!"
The class groaned again, and the teacher frowned.
"Can't you do something besides groan? Like cry or something, talk about originality level in this class," said Professor Lovegood and the class smiled.
"The parchments you have are the instructions you will do for the rest of the week, rehearsals to what you do after the wedding," she explained cautiously.
The course wasn't that bad that day; everybody was eager to explore their new rooms for the year. The bell rang and the day was over… almost over, that is.
"Alright class, eat well. Remind the other seventh-years to meet me in the Quidditch field at 7:00 p.m. sharp," announced the professor.
*
It was 7:00 p.m. and the girls went to the Quidditch field with all the other seventh-years. Lily walked around with Bella and Lucy. It was getting dark; the sun was setting slowly. Maybe it was a little chilly, but her cloak kept her warm. Lily was just admiring the sight when Lucy tapped her shoulders.
"Oh my God, look who it is!" exclaimed Lucy excitedly. Lily was looking at the direction of Lucy's index finger. It was André and Amos, they were laughing at something with the Marauders. Only Peter seemed like the oddball out. Lucy sighed in admiration as Lily thought about Amos.
"He's so gorgeous," whispered Lucy meaning André.
"I know. I just love his brown eyes," said Bella.
Lucy looked confused, André didn't have brown eyes, and he had bluish-gray! Lucy took a look at what Bella was looking at. Sure, she was looking at the area where those guys were…Lily raised her eyebrows to Lucy. Lucy pointed out that Bella was staring at Remus and they both started giggling.
"What?!" said Bella.
"Nothing!" said Lily and Lucy in unison.
"All right, class! Attention please!" shouted Professor Lovegood so everybody could hear. The noise of excitement didn't die. "Do you want to get your apartments or not?" asked Professor Lovegood reasonably. Everybody hushed down quickly.
"That's better! Now a few rules concerning the apartments:
No snogging, absolutely none of it! Is that clear? Or we, the staff, would have to put up magical video cranberries… camberras… no, that's not it…cameras! They are devices that will let us see what you are doing; now you don't want that, do you? Don't forget, although, your apartments cannot be opened with the Alohomora spell, WE, the powerful and almighty, can still get into your apartment. But of course, that's for extreme cases like rule breaking, this is not a very good place to hide…" said Professor Lovegood eyeing Sirius and James who in turn smiled innocently and waved.You can stay here as much as you want in these apartments. You can eat, sleep, and do your homework here. But we require you to stay here at least 3 days out of one week unless we have planned to do some special projects.
"Oh it's going to be so much fun! After we have our cooking classes, you will have to cook your own food for a week!" shrieked professor Lovegood and then coughed, "Of course, that's later on… Anyway, those are the most important rules for now. I will pass you each a book about rules, help, and a whole lot of other information."
Professor Lovegood smiled to the seventh-years and led each couple to their apartment. The building was beautiful and elegant. The walls were covered with Hogwarts colors all around. The floor had a marble surface with amazing texture. A beautiful blonde lady about 26 years old greeted them at the lobby.
"Everybody, I would like you to meet Chelsea Treva," announced Professor Lovegood. Everybody said hello.
"Hello everybody. Wow! It's so great to meet you guys. You are so lucky to do this project! I didn't get to do this awesome project; I'm getting too old," said Chelsea sadly. Some people snorted.
"See? Look fortunate you are. Miss Treva looks so keen to do this magnificent idea, why aren't you?"
Chelsea smiled and continued.
"Well anyway, I would like to ask you to find your partners and Professor Lovegood and I will come around to instruct you to your apartments," instructed Chelsea.
"Sorry guys, I guess I'll see you tomorrow at the wedding rehearsal," said Lily as she ran up to catch up to James.
"I'm sorry I was ever born," muttered Lucy as she and Bella approached the Marauders.
"I don't mind, Remus is cool," said Bella simply. Lucy glared at her.
"Shut up!" said Lucy and then smiled. "At least you got stuck with someone you like!"
"I don't like him!" said Bella blushing.
"I can't believe you're still in denial. You can tell us, you know!" said Lucy as they reached the Marauders.
*
"Why do I have to get the ugly duckling!" whined James.
"Well, it's not that fun to be stuck with your mortal enemy," said Sirius truthfully.
"Well, she's at least a hot mortal enemy," mentioned James.
"Yeah…" said Sirius mocking his best friend.
"Remus is the only lucky one, he gets a hot and non-nemesis wife," stated Sirius. Remus was silent and stood froze.
"Hey guys," greeted Bella.
"Hey," said the Marauders. Peter was just looking down.
"Yeah, so let's go Remus," said Bella as she took him by his hand. Remus was just completely speechless.
"C'mon babe," said Sirius dragging Lucy.
"Ew! Don't you dare ever call me that or else I'll bite you," said Lucy viciously. "Why can't we just stay here?!" continued Lucy walking behind Sirius. Lily giggled.
'Cute giggle,' thought James, 'It just doesn't match her, the ugliness ruins everything.'
*
Chelsea walked towards Lucy and Sirius. Sirius noticed and ran a hand through his hair. Lucy rolled her eyes.
"Hi!"
"Hey. I'm Sirius Black and I do hope I will get to know your name or more since I wasn't paying attention because I was entranced by your beauty," introduced Sirius kissing the top of Chelsea's hand. Chelsea looked at him funnily and laughed. Sirius turned red.
"My name is Chelsea Treva and sorry but I have a boyfriend," said Chelsea. Sirius said 'oh' while he took an interest to his shoes. Chelsea stared at both of them and said aloud.
"Aw, what a cute couple you guys make. Betcha he was trying to impress you with his smooth moves to get your attention," said Chelsea cheekily.
"What! Me? EW!! No way. He's just a stupid little asshole that uses everybody with his so-called moves. He's just as pathetic as the most biggest coward you could ever imagine," stated Lucy. Chelsea smiled while she shook here head. Lucy smacked Sirius in the cheek.
"Ow! What the hell –"
"Let me guess, you guys are dating and you had a fight?" suggested Chelsea.
"Dead wrong, sister. Let me show you what a cute couple is. A cute couple would be those two," said Lucy, pointing at Heather and Lucius, "and those two," she finished, vaguely gesturing Remus and Bella.
"I'd agree with you…" said Chelsea wanting to know Lucy's name.
"…Lucy Hayden and you know my dear old 'husband', Sirius Black," introduced Lucy.
"Now I'm your husband. God, Hayden, make up your mind!" said Sirius as Lucy rolled her eyes.
"Yeah anyway, I'd agree that the second couple was cute, but the first one with the two blondes, doesn't really satisfy me," said Chelsea. She paused and grinned, "but I still think you guys would make the most cutest sexiest couple."
"There's no convincing you!" said Lucy exasperated. Sirius was still painfully caressing his cheek.
"Aww, poor you, Lucy you should kiss that cheek you so purposely slapped for no apparent reason," cooed Chelsea jokingly.
However, Lucy didn't hear it as a joke; she heard it as a serious statement. Sirius didn't feel like hearing anything while he fixed his cheek.
Lucy reached up and kissed Sirius' cheek. She liked his skin; it was so soft and slightly pink because of the slap. Lucy then looked down shamefully for being told off by Chelsea. Sirius looked shocked but surprisingly… his cheek felt better. Chelsea dropped her jaw.
"I wasn't serious, you know…" assured Chelsea.
"Thanks," muttered Sirius sadly.
'I like her lips. They were so soft and gentle,' thought Sirius sadly. 'Keep dreaming, dude.'
*
Chelsea finally led Sirius and Lucy to their rooms and went towards James and Lily. Lily saw Chelsea chuckling to herself and shaking her head.
"What's so funny?" asked Lily curiously.
"Oh! That couple really cracks me up!" giggled Chelsea pointing at Sirius and Lucy. James and Lily looked over at the direction Chelsea's index finger was pointing.
"No way! They are so not a couple!" said James shocked.
"Yeah! What makes you say that?" asked Lily wanting to know so badly.
"They looked like they've been hit by two bludgers and they still don't what hit them," answered Chelsea metaphorically. James and Lily raised their eyebrows.
"You have to admit they look so CUTE!" squealed Chelsea.
'She's so girly, all bubbly and giggly! But she seems nice…' thought James and Lily at the same time.
"It's true though," said Lily to James.
"Yeah…" said James.
"You guys know them?" asked Chelsea.
"She's my best friend," said Lily.
"He's my best friend," said James. Chelsea nodded.
"Well Sirius and you have some things in common," said Chelsea truthfully.
"You cannot imagine," said Lily airily.
"Speaking of cute couples, you look like one, or you will look like one," said Chelsea suggestively flipping through her papers.
"What?! Are you nutters?" asked Lily and James honestly.
"No. I assure you I am not a nutter! I see what I see, and let me assure you that I am almost always right," said Chelsea mischievously. Lily and James stared at Chelsea and then at each other.
They realized this and jumped back. Chelsea giggled.
"Anyways, let's lead you two hopeless romantics to your apartments," teased Chelsea. They were going to say something but Chelsea was already on her way to lead them through the hallways.
*
"Well, since you are friends with Mr. Sirius Black and future Mrs. Sirius Black, I decided to put your room across from theirs," said Chelsea.
"Thank you," said Lily happily, hugging her.
'What a nice hug. No wonder everybody's happy around here…' thought Chelsea.
"You know, we have another friend couple, do you think you could put their room next to ours?" asked Lily hopefully.
"Yeah sure! Just, let me show you your room first," insisted Chelsea.
Lily turned red.
"Right."
Chelsea handed James a key. Before handing Lily her key, Chelsea inserted it in the keyhole. The golden knob turned and the door opened. The room had red and gold walls. There was a picture of the Gryffindor crest. There were nice red couches. There was an elegant fireplace with portraits of old Head Girls and Boys. A nice stairway led to two rooms in the end of the living room.
"You two get a special room, you are Head Boy and Girl right?" asked Chelsea. Lily and James nodded.
"Oh yes, Professor Dumbledore told me that your portraits will be painted in…err…hmm…after the holidays in January…" said Chelsea.
"Okay…Thanks for the advanced note," said James sarcastically but smiled.
"Well, I'm very forgetful!" warned Chelsea as she bounced on the couch.
"Anyways, who's your ring bearer Mr. Potter?" asked Chelsea.
"Oh, um, my girlfriend, Beverly Harrington's little brother, Mitch," said James firmly.
"That's nice," said Chelsea staring at her nails, "Who's your flower girl, Lily?"
"I'm not sure yet, I'll just ask a girl who wants to miss class to be my flower girl," said Lily staring at Chelsea. Chelsea frowned.
"Yeah, aren't you, like, going to give us a brief tour around our apartment?" asked Lily.
"Oh! Right, sorry!" said Chelsea apologetically. Lily shook her head in amusement. Chelsea showed the kitchen, the bathrooms, their bedrooms and their patio. Let me tell you they were gorgeous!
Lily slumped on her new bed in her absolutely gorgeous bedroom. Someone knocked on the door.
"Come in," said Lily dreamily. It was James.
"Oh! It's you," said Lily.
"Well, who do you expect? Prince Charming? Wait a second, I am Prince Charming, and no, I am not here to sweep you off your feet," said James.
Lily rolled her eyes. "Really? And here I thought you were a strong man who can carry anything," said Lily.
'Damn, she's got the last word,' thought James. Lily smiled for no reason.
"What do you want?" asked Lily not caring at all.
"I'm just telling you that I'm staying here almost all the time and I know how much you despise me," said James. Lily smiled. "And so, I completely understand that you don't want to hear *coughs* things."
Lily was disgusted; she frowned.
"Gross man! I'm not that stupid, I'll put a sound charm like I did in your room, Bug off! I'm keeping both of my rooms," said Lily austerely.
"Okay then! I'm sure Beverly would just adore your room!" said James girly. Lily popped her eyes.
"Oh, no, you don't. What do you think Heather would say when I show her where her hairbrushes went? And what about her necklace and her bracelets, and her favourite photo?" asked Lily.
"How do you know about that? Wait! You've been sneaking in my room!" said James angrily.
"You think I want to? It smells in there, and it's the grossest room I've been in, in my entire life!" snapped Lily.
"Fine!" said James and with that he slammed the door.
'Wait a minute! I just let her win! Stupid James! Stupid me!' thought James. 'She's gotten to you, bro!' said a voice in his head. 'Shut up!'
Chelsea ran up the stairs after she heard the door slam. "What's going on?" Lily and James came out from their rooms.
"Nothing!" answered Lily and James in unison and shut their doors.
"It better be nothing! Anyways, we have to go now! You can start spending time here after your wedding!" half-shouted Chelsea impatiently. Lily and James both opened their doors and slumped downstairs.
'Do they have to do things at the same time!' thought Chelsea astonished.
***
~The Next Day After Dinner~
"Sure, I'll be your flower girl, Lily!" shrieked Amber happily as she hugged her cousin.
"Yeah, well, even you are a little too old to be a flower girl," said Lily.
"Well, at least, James will see me in my new beautiful dress and he'll dump that tramp Beverly," assured Amber.
"Whatever!" said Lily, impatient.
*
"Okay students! Now this is how we, ladies, walk down the aisle. We hold the bouquet, which we will provide for you. You will walk down the aisle solo but with you flower girl in front of you!" instructed Professor Lovegood.
"This is so stupid," whispered Lucy truthfully.
"You can say that again!" agreed Lily. "It's so friggin' informal and unnecessary,"
"Totally," said Lucy. "I mean, after someone used their bouquet, it's passed down to you!" Lily nodded.
"I assume you picked out your dresses and suits already. Your wedding ceremony will be this Saturday at 12:00 p.m. sharp. It will be right here at the breakfast room decorated beautifully by hired interior decorators. Ladies will be in one room to get ready with their flower ladies and the men will be in another room. No peaking, or it's bad luck for you!" laughed Professor Lovegood. Some people laughed too. Lily and Lucy found it lame and rolled their eyes.
"I know this seems a bit informal or unnecessary…" started Professor Lovegood. Lily and Lucy rolled their eyes further down. "but it's fun! Don't you think?" Nobody said a word.
"Oh come on children! Right, after the wedding ceremony, you will have a reception and it's beddy bye-time (sleep)… n your separate rooms…" warned Professor Lovegood. Everybody laughed.
"I can't even bare to stay in the same room as Potter, what makes her think I'll sleep in the same bed as he?" asked Lily disgustedly.
"Ditto, except with Black," said Lucy.
"Have a good evening," said Professor Lovegood.
*
"Oh my God! That blasted Lovegood took so much time to show us that rehearsal," complained Lucy.
"I agree," said Bella. "I have to go finish that Potion research. Let's make a run for it Luce," suggested Bella primly.
Lucy and Bella ran as fast as they can run. Lily just walked, trying to keep up with them.
"Well it's your fault that you're major procrastinators!" yelled Lily.
She wasn't sure if they heard her as they rushed to the Gryffindor common room.
*
"I can't believe that blasted Lovegood took so much damn time to walk down that stupid aisle," said Sirius.
"I agree," said Remus. "Where's Peter?" asked Remus.
"I think he already ran up to the common room to finish the Potions assignment; it's amazing how fast he can run with that size of his," answered James.
"Potions assignment! What Potions Assignment?! You were supposed to tell me when I was 'sick'!" said Remus.
"No, no, no. I'm not sure about that. I thought we did, Padfoot, didn't we?" asked James to Sirius.
"Indeed we did, Prongs my friend, I think Moony here wasn't listening when he was totally oblivious. Seriously Moony, you shouldn't be distracted by things, I mean… a girl, honestly," insisted Sirius.
"Speak for yourself!" snapped Remus as he turned red.
"Getting touchy, are we?" said Sirius.
"Have you done your Potions assignment?" asked Remus changing the subject.
"The research there? No." answered Sirius calmly.
"Wanna make a run for it?" asked Remus.
"Yeah…" said Sirius lazily.
"Let's take the shortcut, Padfoot," suggested Remus. Sirius nodded and ran really fast.
"You know, it's so much nicer to walk and relax after you've done homework two nights ago," yelled James, though his friends didn't hear.
*
Lucy and Bella, and Sirius and Remus, ran rapidly. They didn't have time to look at what's coming in a corner. Even though Lucy and Bella were running to the common room first, their heels slowed them down. Sirius and Remus had no problem, except their Doc Marten shoes were a little hard to run with.
"Almost there," breathed Lucy and Sirius from the other sides of the corridors. When they were near the common room entrance, the friends turned a corner. Then, Sirius and Remus turned the corner. Lucy screamed trying to stop running, while her hands were in the air. Bella did the same unintentionally. Sirius and Remus saw the two girls, but they couldn't stop either!
Uh! Oh!
BOOM! Too late. Lucy crashed into Sirius, while her arms were around Sirius' neck. They both fell on to the floor (Lucy was on the bottom). Bella crashed into Remus. Despite Bella's little figure, she fell frontward hitting Remus' chest with her head. The 'couples' were found on top of each other.
Lily and James heard the scream. Everybody could hear Lucy's scream. They rushed to the corridor, in which their friends laid unconscious.
"Jesus Christ!" shouted Lily as they were coming back to life.
"Yeah! Couldn't you wait until you really get married?" asked James mockingly.
"Shut up!" said Remus lazily. Apparently, he was confused, Bella was too light to even be noticed that she was on top of him. When Bella woke up, she blushed beet red, so did Remus.
"Get up lovebirds!" said Lily. Lucy's arms were still tightly around Sirius' neck.
"What's going on?" barged Amber from the Gryffindor common room with Peter. Amber gaped at the sight of Sirius on top of Lucy. She started giggling.
"Amber, quick, do you have a camera?" asked Lily urgently. "I can use this as blackmail!"
"No. Wait, I think George Ricta has one!" answered Amber. George came up with his camera.
"George, can I borrow your camera for a sec, it's important!" asked Lily.
"Sure," said George as he passed his camera. Lily snapped a photo of her best friend under Sirius and smiled evilly.
"Thanks!" cheered Lily as she passed him his camera back. "Could I have that photo after you developed it?"
"Yeah, sure!"
"Thank you so much!" shrieked Lily. Suddenly, Lucy woke up. Sirius too. They both stared at each other stupidly, but it was so adorable! They just gazed at each other, totally forgetting who they were, staring; maybe you could say that they almost, just almost kissed, but they realized who they were.
"Ahem!" coughed everybody in sight.
"Oh!" said Sirius and Lucy as they got off each other. Sirius felt warm against Lucy's arm embraced around his neck, even though she needed something to hold on to (which was his neck).
"Sorry," muttered Lucy and Sirius as they began to dust off imaginary dust that wasn't there.
They were blushing! How cute! Lucy was helping Sirius get some of that lipstick that was stuck on his cheek while Lucy was holding on to him. They both laughed. Everybody laughed.
'What a cute laugh,' thought Sirius.
'What a cute grin,' thought Lucy. She was still trying to wipe off that lip mark on his cheek.
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(A/N: Can you believe it? I'm done! This chapter is sooooooo long, well for me. It took me really 3 days to finish this chapter. But, my beta-reader wasn't online and I was so occupied with school. I am so sorry for the wait! Please forgive me. R/R Tell me what you think. Was it worth the wait or was it the suckiest thing you ever read. Do tell. I wasn't intending to do some LH/SB action here but it just came out. I found it sweet that she was touching his cheek than rather slapping it! I just wanna thank you all for reading. I know this chapter was suppose to include the actual wedding but I'm saving it for the next chapter, okay?
Next chapter will be called, "Look! A Whale! I mean…wail" So stay in tune y'all. I just want to lastly thank my beta-reader, Christy Corr, for beta-reading this mighty long chapter. Thanks Chris! Muah! I luv ya! XOXO