"What?" Was Sirius' reply, before he snickered and turned his head to look to the darkness. Did Evans really think someone was going to come out to her, and admit his or her name and house? He didn't think so..

Remus sighed slightly, looking around at his frozen friends. "Bet it's nothing.. And it's the first night, Lily, not much someone could do if they didn't know there way around. –And-, you just cut us slack for our night roaming.. didn't you?" He said, a smile tugging at the corner's of his mouth, as yet again another set of whispering curses went out threw the air. See, he didn't really want to cause trouble, seeing he forgot his wand in his stuff, and he was sure Sirius did as well. Anyway, standing around like a bunch of statues wasn't helping them find whoever, whatever, it was that was lurking around them.

Turning to Remus, Lily shook her head. "Yes.. But you were at least giving good excuses and—"

"Hah! Good Excuses, was it? Bunch of crap to me.." This belonged to whoever was it that was still cloaked in the darkness. Deep voice in somewhat of a snarl as they said this, appearing to be a man.

"Parden me?" Lily snapped, seeing that was a bit rude. "Come out now – Please.."

"Why?"

"Because I said so, and you should really get back to your common room, before I have to take points and report this!" She just hated rude, inconsiderate, rule-breaking people such as the three behind her. Well, maybe just two of them were worst then one.. Sighing, she simply tucked her book under her arm, and dug in her pocket, bringing out a wand. "Lumos.." She said dully, the spark at the end of her wand growing brightly, and lighting the area. Sure enough, she found the culprit after taking a step. Short, cropped light brown hair, beady blackish eyes, and about as tall as Sirius. With a roll of her eyes, she immediately concluded that this boy was in Slytherin; by the way he talked to her, and questioned her, and just the way he looked. "Slytherin house, is it?"

"Why, is it Sherlock Evans these days? Yes, Slytherin." The boy took a step, lengthy arms curling over his chest, which was puffed out in sort of a way to intimidate anyone. His eyes went to Sirius with a smirk, then to James, and landed on Remus lastly, not paying much attention to Lily as she started to give a lecture. ("Very cute. Now, I do hope you know your not suppose to be out after the sorting, and your are suppose to be in your common room with the designated prefect. You look old enough to understand. What year? I think I just might let you slip.. But I do suggest that you go back –now-! Would you?") That was only a small part of it, and nothing seemed to get threw to this young man, who appeared to be in the same year as the lot, maybe just one year behind. James was listening to Lily, watching as she went threw every rule possible, Sirius yawned lazily, looking around and hoping Lily did stop, Remus was looking back at the boy, who was staring at him.

Did he have something on his face? Remus scratched his head, eyes trying to fight their way off him. "Who're you?" He asked suddenly, stopping Lily's words, in which she grunted putting her wand away, and muttering something about kids now days being hopeless. "Melochy.. Snub." Was the boy's response, a weird expression on his face, as it seemed he was making it up. "7th year Slytherin.." He added.

Sirius bursted out in a bunch of laughter though tried to hold it in with a strong hand over his mouth. What a geeky name for a Slytherin! "Sorry.." He made out threw a snort, "Sorry." He repeated. James looked over, shaking his head. Remus blinked. "Melochy.. Right. Well, I suppose Ms. Evan's duty here is done, and you've taken her words in consideration. So, be heading back now are you?"

"Sure." Was Melochy's response, a bit of a glare given to Lily, then to Sirius where he rolled his eyes and cocked his hip. "Suppose so.." These antics seemed a bit odd.. Kind of.. Girly maybe? At least James thought so, and it seemed Remus was having the same thoughts, as he raised his brows at the extended right hip. Sirius, though, was still having a ball with the name. Probably thinking up some nickname he would say when he saw this boy again..

"Alright then, go on." Lily said, straightening herself up, taking in a deep breath. James moved aside since he was standing in Melochy's way, and the boy made his self threw the crowd, going out of his way to knock Remus in the shoulder with his, though made it seem like he had just taken an awkward step. Remus scooted back a bit, watching as the boy turned and smiled a bit, then headed on his way. Sirius snorted, "Think someone Fancies you, eh?!" He blurted out as Remus scrunched his nose, "Eww!" he said, Lily and James following it in unison. All laughing, they started their way to the common room, Lily breaking off from the group to go do her rounds again.

But, this was an opportunity for James, wasn't it? He slowed his pace, looking after Lily as she headed back down a hall. "Well guys.. I think I might meet you up there.." He croaked, a lump forming in his throat as he swallowed. Remus turned, as Sirius kept walking, "Alright then!" He said, waving a hand over his head. Remus stopped as James did, grinning mischievously, "Don't call her Evans." He simply said, before jogging back to Sirius. "Right then.." James said quietly, as he started to walk to Lily. Did he call her Evans too much? What if he did..? Oh gosh James, don't mess it up! Slapping his forehead with his hand, then sliding down his face, he took in a breath, "Lily.. Have a second?" He yelled to her, walking fast to catch up. Lily turned her head a bit, raising an eyebrow. "Uhm.. Sure, James. But be quick." She replied, stopping as she crossed her arms, book hugged in the middle of them. Again, a lump formed in James' throat. Swallowing it, he stood infront of her, hands shoving themselves in pockets, "Well.. Uhmm.. I.." He swallowed again, eyes wandering around for the silent moment before landing on her sweet face, which looked confused and curious all at the same time. "Ev-.. Lily, i.. Well, I really like you.. And.. Well, uh.. would you mind.. If.. I did your rounds with y-you? For company." Inside his head, he was shouting at himself, seeing visions of himself -stabbing- himself. What an idiot he was...

Lily smiled faintly, and nodded. "Er, sure James." The slightest blush went threw her cheeks, but it faded away after she turned and started to walk. "All you had to do was ask, y'know.. Not almost have a heart attack and drown in sweat. And you don't have to tell me you really like me.. What do you mean by that, anyway?" She knew exactly what he meant, but torturing this fellow was fun sometimes. James chuckled and followed. Was he really sweating like a pig? How horrible! Shrugging, he jerked his head to get a piece of hair from the lens of his glasses, "Really like you as a friend you know.. I didn't know if.. you knew that..?" He lied, glancing over at her. "Oh.." She replied, blinking a few times. Her face drooped a bit, but she carried it up with a smile. "Alright then."

A/N: I havent updated this story in a long while.. Sorry about that!