Unrequited?
Chapter 6.
Ok sorry for the huge delay, I had a slight case of writers block. But my RP partner on Neopets helped me a little by just generally RPing with me.
And if you read any of my other stories, I am going to try to update them soon. This chapter has been wrote in most part to Cream's Tales of Ulysses, which is from Buffy Episode Band Candy, swoons at Ripper
A Happy New Year to all!
Lily POV
It was insanely early that morning, so early that I could barely descend the stairs without tripping and falling headlong into the mahogany door. I was surprised to see a mop of black hair hanging over the edge of the sofa arm, which struck me as odd, seeing as this was the Head common room, and even wig-wearing Snape was banished. To my relief it was only James, fallen asleep on the sofa again. The house elves had cleaned around him, yet his robes and face were still caked in mud and dirt. His face bore a look of sleepy contentment.
I sat opposite him, taking in his appearance, a small smile forming on my own face.
His black hair, usually messy and sticking up at the back, was flat against his head. He looked more mature and peaceful that way. Glasses off, his calm hazel eyes would have been revealed if he had not been asleep. But underneath all of the boyish good looks, lay the pain and anguish. I knew that his mother had passed away a few years previously, and the suffering had carved lines on his otherwise youthful face. He suddenly began to stir.
I grinned at his movements, not really caring that I had been caught staring. He smiled sleepily up at me.
Stretching he sat up. "Lily," he said, his voice muffled by a yawn. "I was just dreaming of you." He looked down at himself. "Basking in my glory were ya?" He asked cheekily indicating his dirty and rumpled robes.
I sat next to him. "Go have a shower and I'll see you at Breakfast in 10 minutes."
I leaned over and kissed him wistfully on the cheek, before walking slowly from the common room. I looked back and grinned out at him, before the portrait closed.
I made my way to the Great Hall. Griffindor table was empty aside from a few first year girls, staring longingly at Remus. I sat down nervously next to him, ignoring the looks of jealousy I received.
"Remus, how are you?" He looked towards me; his face was drawn and lined. He had a large scratch running down his neck, but it showed no sign of worsening.
"Actually Lily, I'm not too great."
He took a deep breath and stared at me watery blue eyes, filled with…. Longing?! He inched closer to me, and took my hand discreetly under the table.
"You see the thing is, I told you James' feelings as a cover for my own, and by accident, and completely innocently he returned the favour. And I'm afraid I've hurt you, and James, in the process, and that is something I've never intended."
He paused and took a deep breath. "I've admired you from afar for years Lily, and I've done it not to hurt James and your chances. Everyone knows you and James belong together. It's why you are Head Boy and Girl, It's why the teachers let you fight the way you do, and it's why I've tried to ignore my feelings. And I hope now that I've released them I can move on. And that you will let me, "
We both turned to the sound of a polite cough behind us.
James POV
I watched Lily's' exit. Which in my opinion was never a bad sight. I'm sure half of Hogwarts would agree with me, but they knew better than to touch her, with eyes or with minds. Sirius and I were there to stop any such action. My mind wandered to the countless times we had had to hang a particular Ravenclaw, a seventh year by the name of Jeffrey Chang, by the ankles up side down. The majority of Hogwarts male population knew to keep away from Lily Evans, and had learned the unpleasant way. But obviously Remus had forgotten that. I was jolted back to conscious thinking by the mention Remus, and remembered that I was meeting her for breakfast.
And in only 10 Minutes! I decided it would be wise to take a shower. Pelting to my room, and stripping my clothes, I scurried into the bathroom and jumped in the shower. I stood under the jet of water, magical eternally warm and clear water.
Grabbing a towel, I jumped out and performed a spell to make my hair and body dry again.
It caused my hair to stand up, but I hadn't the time for natural drying. Plus it gave me an excuse to mess it up a little with good reason, even if Lily hated it.
I grabbed a muggle t-shirt and my favourite pair of jeans and pulled them on, then added the uniform cloak. As I rushed down to breakfast, I found time to fetch Lilys' too.
Entering the Great hall I saw her, and the sandy-haired boy next to her. He was much too close, but for once I had no protest. It was only Remus.
I caught the end of his conversation, and coughed awkwardly, to inform them of my presence. They spun around, with the startled haste of guilty culprits. His expression was one of great sorrow, and a surprising amount of relief. She looked bemused.
Lily POV
I looked up, to see James beaming down at me. He patted Remus on the back with a sad smile, and sat at my spare side. His grin was nonchalant, as he reached for the bacon.
I smiled back at him, and ladled oatmeal into my gaping bowl.
Remus stood. He kissed me on the cheek, and with a final wink at James, left us alone.
Ah, I apologise profusely, I had to take this down as I realised it needed betaing desperately. Thanks to knittinggoddess for doing that for me, and to Minty for doing the changes. Remember, if it is not reviewed I will go off and write Star Wars fics!
NOTE FROM THE BETA (Minty): Greetings, You may be shocked to hear that I dislike Harry Potter and hides in large bomb shelter Fan Fictions, but I would like you to know that I am the genius you can thank for bettering this master piece so much. Conceitedness Anyway, just so you know, Jeni owes me BIG!