A/N: I've been faithful! There's goes another chapter for you- my persistent reviewers! Hope you enjoy, please feel free to drop your comments.
NEW DISCOVERIES
"Lily, I can explain- it wasn't what it looked like- I..." James faltered, looking desperately at Lily.
"It's ok, I understand." Lily replied softly.
"You do?" James said flatly.
"Yes, I understood- for the first time, how harsh life can be. I feel bad as a friend to Rachel, all these years she never told me, why didn't she say anything?" Lily bit her lips, a sad expression played on her face.
"Lily, that's not the point-
"I know how much she loves you, okay? To think, I've been so blind all this time. Talking about first hating you, then falling in love with you, being with you...why didn't she ever tell me?"
"I don't know, Lily- I really don't think-
"James, friends make sacrifices for each other, right? I've never been able to help her, never been able to be there to comfort her, I think- I think it's time that I shall do that."
"What do you mean by-
"James," Lily took a long breath and spoke shakily. "What I'm trying to say that this will be the last time I dance with you."
James blinked and frowned.
Notice me
Take my hand
Why are we
Strangers when
Our love is strong
Why carry on without me?
Those two words hit him like a rock. It made his heart bleed. "Lily, but why?"
Everytime I try to fly
I fall without my wings
I feel so small
I guess I need you baby
"I can't go on anymore- I've made up my mind. I'd feel honored that I became a stumble upon your path. But James, face it- we're just too different. You and I- don't belong together."
And everytime I see you in my dreams
I see your face, it's haunting me
I guess I need you baby
"That's bullshit, Lily. And you know it." James raised his voice slightly. "Tell me the truth, is it because of Rachel?"
"Partly, but not all. You're a full-blood, I'm a muggle, you're rich and well-known, I'm just a nobody-
"Lily, I don't CARE!" James shouted. "Why are you thinking like that? Are you going to just leave me because of these stupid differences?"
"No- I don't know." Lily whispered. "I just wanted you and Rachel to be happy."
I make believe
That you are here
It's the only way
I see clear
What have I done
You seem to move on easy
"Do I look happy right now?" James sighed in disbelief. "Love isn't like that. Love is blind without reasons. It just happens. And I just happened to fall in love with you."
Lily broke into tears. James hugged her tightly- afraid to let her go again.
And everytime I try to fly
I fall without my wings
I feel so small
I guess I need you baby
"I'm sorry- I was trying to help, but it was unfair on you." She sobbed, her arms around James.
"I'm glad I knocked some senses into you. I was afraid to lose you."
And everytime I see you in my dreams
I see your face, you're haunting me
I guess I need you baby
"Me too. Even though I tried to break up with you- my mind was shouting no all the time. I just wanted you to be happy."
"Well I am happy- now." James kissed lily gently, it was like living in paradise. Or better.
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"Rachel," Alyssa hissed. "So much for your great plan that was bound to succeed.""How was I supposed to know that James was going to give a load of crap about love." Rachel replied, her face darkening.
"Well, well, well, looks like our President has run out of cunning ideas." Alyssa smirked, flicking her hair ritually. "Maybe it's time to start considering a new President-
"Not that it's going to be you." Rachel retorted. "You're in seventh year too, you little bitch."
At this, Alyssa whipped out her wand dangerously. Rachel quickly seized it held it high where she couldn't reach it.
"It's not a mascara wand."
"Give it back." Alyssa yelled hotly.
"I will- for one condition. You tell the others that I deserve another chance." Rachel replied in a low voice. "Or I will spill." She made a gesture.
"You mongrel- you promised!"
"Let's just say that I take that back."
"I 'm going to get you back for this-
"Try all you like. But I do have a hold against you."
Alyssa stamped her feet angrily. "Fine, a deal." She growled huskily.
"Perfect. A wise move on your part." Rachel tossed the wand at her and strode off, looking glum.
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Lily woke up, feeling slightly nauseous. All the rush of incidents that happened yesterday seemed- long forgotten. She stole one peek at Rachel and felt guilty again. She knew it wasn't her fault, but that look on her face when she talked- it had been sincere. It had been love.She carefully folded up her dress robe and was about to tiptoe out of the room.
"Lily." A voice whispered. It was Tamari.
"Morning, Tam." Lily replied cheerfully. "What's wrong?" seeing her friend's worried expression.
"I 've thinking about Remus." She frowned. "Did you know he had angina?"
"What's that?" lily looked blank.
She listened attentively as Tamari explained.
"No, I had no idea..." Lily replied slowly, not quite able to register the news in.
"Me neither. I never knew such a disease existed until he brought it up." Tamari added.
"Poor Remus, how terrible."
"I know- yet something's not quite right." Tamari looked worried again.
"But what do you mean?" Lily puzzled.
"There's- something- strange- not- quite- right." Tamari emphasized.
"Oh, okay." Lily said pointlessly.
Suddenly tamari's eyes flashed. "Sorry Lil, I must go to the library." She made a mad dash.
"What- oh okay." Lily replied to the emptiness. "I don't think the library's opened yet."
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"Sirius." James muttered sleepily. "Get off me."
"No, you get off me." Sirius replied, still half dreaming.
"What's this- ouch, there's something weird."
"That's my hand, you dolt."
"No, it's not. It's something papery....like, like-
"Paper." Remus walked over, rolling his eyes at the sight of them. He snatched up a letter that Sirius had been sleeping on.
"Dear James," He read the envelope. Hmmmm, sounds like a fan letter.
He pretended to open the letter.
"I know we've been going steady for a while, but I think it's time that we go our separate ways. I'm truly sorry if I hurt your feelings but I'm sure you'll be able to find a better girl than me.
Yours sincerely, Lily Evans."
"WHAT?!" James shouted, sitting up so suddenly that Sirius rolled off. (In case you think they're sleeping together, they're not. It just happened that they got back from last night so late that they fell asleep on the floor, don't ask why.)
"Read it for yourself." Remus chuckled, handing the unopened letter to a freaked-out James.
James almost hexed at Remus for making fun of him. But when he read the letter he became serious.
Dear James,
I just wanted to tell you how sorry I was about yesterday. I overheard snippets of the arguments and I'm truly sorry for the trouble I've caused. I'm hoping to make this up for you and Lily but can I please ask a favor first. I would like to see you privately tonight at 10pm- at the Tower would be good. Please tell me if you're free then.
Thanks so much, Rachel Spencer.