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BOXES OF SURPRISES

Lily opened her eyes, inwardly groaning because her head was aching with pain. The first thing she saw was Remus, fixing a bunch of lilies neatly in a vase.

"Remus?" she whispered, feeling slightly dizzy.

"Lily, I see you're awake." Remus smiled faintly. "How are you feeling?"

"I- oh, I'm well, thanks." Lily found herself stuttering for some reason.

"I'm sorry about what happened two days ago. James and Sirius are the biggest idiots I've ever met, whom also happens to be my two best friends." His face became stern.

"Two days ago? You mean on Monday?" Lily asked in shock.

"Yes, Monday. You've been unconscious for two days now." Remus held a concerned face.

"I- have?" Lily panicked. "On no, I've missed out on so many schoolwork, possibly valuable lessons for NEWTS, what am I going to do-

"Relax." Remus helped her up gently, "I've collected all your work, Lily."

"You have?" Lily asked in bewilderment. I've always known that Remus is a gentleman, but why is he been so nice to me?

"Sure, I have." He proceeded to take out rolls and rolls of parchment, which contained notes and essays for studying.

Lily took it with a grateful smile. With a start, she realized she had forgotten to put on her glasses, not that she needed it anyway.

"Where's my glasses?" she asked, pretending she couldn't see it.

"Here." Remus handed it to her, which had been lying on the bedside table.

"Oh, it's beautiful." Lily exclaimed breathlessly at the fresh bunch of lilies.

Remus seemed abashed and did not say anything.

"Are you mad at them? Because if you are then- I'll..." He faltered, not knowing what how to continue.

Lily's eyes widened. "Oh no, why would I be mad at them?" The truth was- she was still hurt. But Lily Evans wasn't the unforgiving type.

"Sure?" Remus was startled; this wasn't the answer he had expected. She didn't sound terribly upset at all. Who was this girl and how does she smile through everything?

"Lily, you're alive!" A loud voice shouted from behind the curtain.

Kisha Fayette proclaimed gloriously then raised her eyebrows as she saw Remus standing there, looking awkward.

"Don't be silly." Lily grinned at the sight of her rebellious friend, who was carrying a basket filled with fruits and sweets. She quickly seized them down, hoping that nobody had realized.

"He's not bothering you, is he?" She whispered into Lily's ear, while giving Remus a searching eye.

"No, he's brought me some very lovely lilies." Lily replied softly.

"Then again, I didn't think that he'd do anything to you." Kisha mumbled. "He's not the audacious, quick-minded type."

Remus coughed. "I better get going, goodbye Lily- Fayette." He added, knowing that Kisha preferred being called that.

"Hey, you're not scared of my presence, are you? Kisha shouted without receiving any replies.

"Bye, Remus." Lily waved.

"He's weird." Kisha remarked shortly.

"He's nice."

"You like him."

"No, he's just a friend."

"Whatever!"

"Padfoot, are you sure you don't want some of my ointment?" Remus asked mockingly.

"Yes, I'm fine- thanks Moony for nothing!" Sirius winced hotly. Getting kicked in the nuts by that stupid Gangsteress will be recorded on the Marauders' history forever...

"I- I don't blame you." Peter piped up, looking frightened. "I heard she's got kung-fu and taekwondo and jitsu and-

"Don't be an idiot, Wormtail. You can't learn all of them at once." James smirked.

"It's karate- she told me." Sirius replied flatly.

"It serves you right for being slack to Lily." Remus tsked.

"It's not me who actually did it- it's injustice, how come you don't get punished?" Sirius protested to James.

"Because I, unlike you, isn't perverted enough to go near that Gangsteress when she looked like she was about to murder us." James replied sarcastically, but also truthfully.

"I saw Lily today- she's finally woken up." Remus switched the subject.

Three heads turned around to him. James quickly stopped himself and pretended he didn't care.

"Great." He countered ironically. "More trouble."

"What did she say- did she say anything at all?" Sirius looked in interest.

"She hates you two." Remus stated.

"Great." James replied in that same tone. But his heart was sinking. Okay, I admit it. I was being a little mean. But it was just a joke! No need to take it that seriously! No need to faint because of-

"She hates us now," Sirius sighed dramatically. "And all you can say is great- you no-hearted, good for nothing-

"Shut up!" James yelled in annoyance.

"Okay, I was joking." Sirius and Remus said at the same time. They looked at each other, half amused.

"WHAT?!" James shouted in perplexity. Sirius looked confused.

"I was joking." Remus became serious. "James, Sirius- I think you two better go and see her. Remember, you do owe her an apology."

"Me- apologize?" James spluttered. "Why should I? She's just an air-headed girl, nothing special about her. I can't possibly ruin my pride, me, a Potter..."

"Get over yourself." Sirius yawned. "Well I'm going. It was originally just an amusing prank but who would've thought that she would be traumatized that greatly?"

"James, you've gone too far this time." Remus declared composedly, "What has she ever done to you?"

Yes, what has she ever done to me? Nothing...it started from her defending for that stupid Maude- to this. Am I really just over-reacting everything?

James made no reply- not that there was anything to say.

"James..." Sirius and Remus looked at him firmly.

"Oh, alright. ALRIGHT!" James jumped up jerkily, and trudged behind Sirius.

"Wait, before you go..." Remus began whispering words of advice.

Lily was propped up on her pillows, scribbling furiously in her diary. That had been part of her daily ritual ever since she attended Hogwarts- life certainly became more interesting when you've just found out that you're a witch and was cursed.

She was suddenly distracted by voices outside. To her surprise she heard her own name mentioned.

"We want to see her Madame." Sirius gritted his teeth. Madame Bray was the most immovable woman he ever laid his eyes on, physically and mentally.

"Miss Evans needs her rest. You can go see her when she is excused." She shouted, crossed her arms as if daring them to walk past her sturdy physique.

"Just frickin' move, you're blocking the whole door." James muttered a little too loudly.

Madame Bray heard this and turned brick red with anger. With her fists clenched, mouth drawn into a thin line she exploded,

"Get out. Get OUT of my sight! Do not come back!" she wagged her finger towards the door.

At this point Lily couldn't take it any longer. She hopped out of her bed and hobbled across the Hospital Wing. Did I just hear James and Sirius talking about me? Was it really them who wanted to see me? What do they want now?

"Lily." Sirius said, looking surprised to see her there.

"I said NO! How many times do I have to make myself clear?" Bray screeched.

"No, you idiot. Your patient is standing right behind you and you don't even notice." James retaliated, not caring a penny if he gets into trouble.

You- you..." she seethed, turning around and finding Lily out of bed in her blue pajamas.

"I'm sorry, Madame." Lily began uneasily. "Please- don't get mad at them."

Madame Bray grunted, her expressions already softening.

"Miss Evans, back to bed."

"Yes, Madame." She left obediently, giving the two a quizzical look.

"Five minutes." She said grudgingly, giving them a dirty look.

Sirius tried hard not to laugh and James was just looked glum but pleased with himself.

"Sirius, James...what are you two doing here?" Lily asked, looking thoroughly taken aback.

"Bray let us back." Sirius gave her a cheeky smile.

"No, you dolt. She means what are we doing here." James rolled his eyes.

"Yeah, if you don't mind me saying so." Lily agreed.

James and Sirius gave each other a meaningful look.

"We have come with humble hearts- to beg thy mercy, for thou have sinned with deep regret. If thou shall forgive-

"Shut up!" James nudged him, out of pure embarrassment.

Lily cracked a smile. "Are you trying to apologize?"

The question threw Sirius off balance.

"I guess I was trying to not get to the point." He said slowly.

"It's okay, you don't have to apologize. I'm- over it." Lily replied a little uncertainly.

"You are?" Sirius said point-blank. Even James looked flabbergasted.

"Of course, it's really no big deal." Lily pretended to look like nothing had happened.

"See Lily, that's being the bigger man- woman. You have many things to learn from her. Many things." Sirius turned to James, imitating his mother.

"I'm sorry." James murmured, feeling the heat rise from his cheeks and digging his hands into his pockets.

Lily's heart skipped a beat. Here she was, hearing James say that he's sorry to her? But he never apologizes, especially not to girls!

Sirius jaws dropped. Okay, Prongsie is starting to get on my nerves; I was joking, dammit!

James wished he could take those words back. He was a little guilty, considering that Lily had always being kind. But did he just say that he was sorry? What's wrong with me today?

"Oh, that's fine. Perfectly." Lily swallowed hard, still half stunned.

"Well, that was civil! Anyway, we'd better go, before Bray throws us out of the windows and curse us into the next century, right- James, James?" Sirius waved his hands at James.

"Oh, right- yeah." James said quickly, feeling stupid for himself. Why was he acting like such a fool in front of Evans?

"Oh, we got some get well gifts for you." Sirius whipped out a pile of Honeydukes products- mostly chocolate frogs.

"I couldn't." Lily protested, flailing her arms. "Oh well- if you insist."

She watched them leave with a slight smile, and said hesitantly,

"James, Sirius."

"Yeah?" they replied in unison.

"Thanks. I love chocolate frogs." Sirius grinned charmingly and James looked a shade happier.

Lily found herself thinking about James and Sirius- how different their personalities were. Sirius, the bright merry guy who liked making jokes out of everything and James, the sullen, cold, bad-tempered...but really, I think he's warm on the inside.

I guess everyone was right when they said that you just can't stay mad at them for long.

I hope that was long enough to satisfy you! Thank you all my wonderful reviewers, I love you!!!!!! (So review and I'll love you more.) This chapter kind of lacked action, which is why the next chapter is going to be action-packed plus the introduction of new characters. Stay tuned!