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Chapter 3:
Remus leaned forward and planted a gentle kiss on Lily's soft lips. She looked at him, with those green eyes wide and startled.
"Thanks for the dance." He said and she smiled.
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James bounded forward as he heard Remus thanking Lily. Yea, he thought. What's next? 'Would you like to come upstairs'? His anger flared as he drew nearer and he threw a punch at Remus' head.
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Remus felt someone's fist connect with the back of his head and his whole world went blurry as he sunk to his knees. He felt the back of his head and through blackening vision, he saw there was blood on his hands when he brought them back. Then, he passed out.
Lily caught Remus as he slumped forward into her arms. Blood splattering her arm, she looked up at James who was still looking rather angry.
"Well?" She demanded. "What do you have to say for yourself?"
"Did he hurt you? All he wanted was one night, I knew he fancied you!"
"James! It was nothing like that! Are you so possessive that you won't let another really nice guy even dance with me?"
James just stood there looking rather sheepish. "That's what I thought. I have to take Remus to the hospital. I'll see you later. Maybe." And with that, she apparated to St. Mungo's.
James knelt down and started crying softly. Sirius, who had sobered up, knelt next to him and tried to console him. "It's okay mate,"
"NO! IT"S NOT!" James exclaimed. "I'VE LOST HER NOW!" he sobbed harder. "I've lost her." He whispered. "I'm such an idiot."
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Remus woke up the next day in a bed at St. Mungo's. The first thing he noticed was Lily, asleep in a chair next to his bed. He smiled. Then he remembered what had happened last night and he remembered that he'd probably broken up the happiest couple in the world, and the smiled was wiped away. He felt so much guilt. Even if he got Lily out of this, he'd never be able to kiss her or even look at her without feeling bad.
Lily woke up and smiled at him. "Good," she said. "You're awake."
"Lily, did you break up with James?"
"No."
"Good."
"And why shouldn't I?
"Because, he's really a good guy."
"Yeah, right. What kind of a guy knocks out his best friend just for a girl?"
"The kind of guy who loves you a lot."
Lily looked at him in disbelief. "What do you mean?"
"Come on Lily, think about it. He was full of alcohol and love for you last night. I'm sure that under normal circumstances, he would not have done that. But he really does love you." After saying this, Remus was surprised at himself. He was giving up Lily! He had her right here. She could become his with a snap of his finger, but here he was, defending James! He couldn't have that guilt over him. Even he got to have children with Lily. He must be stupid, but he knew Lily and James belonged together.
"I guess you're right Remus." Said Lily. She got up and kissed him on the cheek. "I love you. And thanks." She walked out the door. Remus lay there, touching the spot where she'd kissed him and watched his true love walk out of his life forever. A single tear dripped down his face and he broke down.
A/N: good? I think there's going to be one more chapter. Should it be where Lily is married to James and she's looking back on that and wondering why she didn't go with Remus? I'd love to know your ideas! Review, review, review!!!!