"What's brilliant, James?" Remus asked after just beating his friend at chess. "I don't get it."

"Look, I'll just be kind to Lily. I won't like, send flowers or anything." James said. "I'll just be her friend...with possibilities."

"I hope you're right and this works." Moony said. "I just hope it works."

In the common room though, Sirius had a completely different idea. "Lily, I am so sorry. I was horrible to you. Please, let me try again."

"I want to, Sirius, but how can I trust you?" Lily said. "How do I know right after all this you'll leave to hang out with your friends?"

"I understand what you're saying Lily." Sirius said, with a serious look on his face. "That's why I propose a trial period. We can go out, but just to see if this will really work. During the period thought, we can date other people. I mean, you can. I don't want to date anyone other than you and that hot Ravenclaw prefect."

"Sirius!" Lily said.

"Kidding, just kidding!" Sirius said smiling. "So, how bout it? Are we on a trial period?"

"Yeah, I think that's a good idea, Sirius." Lily said. She leaned over to Sirius and kissed him. "But I don't think I want to date anyone else either."

"Not even that hot Ravenclaw prefect?" Sirius said in mock-bewilderment. Lily tackled him to the ground.

"No, not even the hot Ravenclaw prefect." Lily said. Sirius smiled. 'There's no way Prongs will get Lily.' he thought.

James walked down into the common room, pretended to look disgusted while he walked over to Lily and Sirius and said, "Aw, guys, get a room!"

"Oh, shut it James." Lily said smiling.

"So is it safe to assume that you two are back together?" James asked, even though he already knew the answer.

"Yes, on a trial period." Lily said. "Sirius thought of it. Sometimes he actually does think."

"Yeah, pity it doesn't happen that often." James said. "Lily, could you help me on that Potions paper?"

"Ask Norma for help. I haven't started it yet." Lily said.

"Well, then let's work on it together." James said. "Sirius, you finished it already, didn't you?" Sirius had in fact finished the night before when he was avoiding Lily.

"Yeah, but I could help you guys write it." Sirius said, not wanting to leave James alone with his girlfriend.

"That would be great." Lily said. "I'm sure James could use the help. Let me just get my Potions stuff."

"Oh, why don't we do it together, Lily?" Sirius said doing an impersonation of James.

"I could help you, Lily," James said impersonating Sirius.

"She's my girlfriend." Sirius said.

"On trial period." James said.

"Hey guys." Lily said.

"Hey." The boys said together, pretending nothing was wrong.

"Well, let's get started then." Lily said, looking at the two boys. If she only knew the decision she had to make in the near (VERY near) future.

(Who will Lily choose? Please Review!)