Spring break!
My goal for this week: Take a break on L&F and try to finish this story. We'll just have to wait and see if it works though ;) But I did get a bunch of pages written last night/this morning. So hopefully some more posts coming soon.
Thanks to everyone who reviewed. You guys rock.
Disclaimer: I own it. Sue me. ;) jaykay
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(Btw, this might seem like it doesn't really fit with where I left off last chapter, but I had some written in between but it sucked megaly. So this is where I chose to start off.)
"Excuse me," Sirius said tapping on Lily's shoulder, "I don't mean to interrupt, but Lily, you're needed outside."
"Sirius," Lily sighed, "What do you want?"
"Head girl duties," Sirius grinned, bobbing up and down on his heels.
Lily glanced at Matt, "Do you mind?"
"Not at all," Matt smiled, "Just be back for the last dance."
"I promise," Lily replied and followed Sirius off the dance floor.
"Sirius, what is this all about?" Lily said, walking quickly to catch up with him.
"Dumbledore asked me to take a picture of our head boy and girl." Sirius said, holding up a camera.
"Really, now?" Lily asked suspiciously.
"Yes," Sirius said opening the door. Lily and Sirius walked onto the steps and saw James waiting by himself.
"Why, hello, Prongs," Sirius smiled, "I was hoping you'd be out here to take a lovely picture with the lovely head girl on these lovely steps."
"How convenient," Lily smiled.
"Quite convenient." James shrugged, looking a little bit disappointed.
"Well, I seem to be out of film so I'll be right back," Sirius said heading back inside, "Don't do anything picture-worthy until I return!"
Lily sat down next to James on the steps, "Don't you find it odd that he is a wizard and can't put more film in that camera without using his wand?"
"Yeah," James shrugged, not really paying attention.
"What's wrong?" Lily asked, rubbing her bare arms.
"Cold?" James said taking off his jacket, "I guess I wouldn't be a gentleman if I didn't give this to you?"
Lily laughed and accepted James' jacket, "Thanks."
"You're welcome."
"What's wrong?" Lily asked again.
"What makes you think something is wrong?" James asked quietly.
Lily laughed, "Just tell me why you weren't inside having a good time."
James shrugged, "It was hard to have a good time."
"Why?"
"You wouldn't understand." James said gloomily.
"Try me."
"You won't understand because you've never watched the one you love dancing with someone else…someone they love." He said gloomily, "And knowing that they'll never love you because you're a pig headed egotistical arse."
"Why are you letting those words get to you now?" Lily asked confused, "You'd let them roll off your back before-"
"Before I thought there was a chance between us." James interrupted.
"I've got the film!" Sirius cried happily, "Why don't you two come and stand over here?"
Lily and James got up and went over by the doors to pose for their picture.
"How about James puts his arm around Lily's shoulder?" Sirius suggested, looking into the lens.
"Take the picture, Padfoot, it's cold," James stated.
"Alright," Sirius said holding the camera up, "Say…kiss under the mistletoe!"
"Most normal people say cheese," Lily rolled her eyes.
"I'm just stating the obvious, Lillian," Sirius smiled as Lily looked up, "Smile."
Sirius quickly snapped the picture and started to walk away, "I'll just let you two have a few minutes alone…under the mistletoe."
Lily watched quietly as Sirius slipped into the castle and then turned back towards James.
"So," she said quietly, "What now?"
James leaned in so their faces were only inches apart, "Usually I would take advantage of this situation and kiss you…but I'm not going to."
Lily breathed in James' cologne and asked quietly, "Why aren't you?"
"Because I can't fight love." He whispered.
"But," Lily struggled, "I do love you."
"I don't want pity love, Lily," James said leaning back, "Don't say that just because I'm dying inside. We both know who you really love."
"But-"
"It's alright Lily. I'm fine with being just friends…I'm fine with being second best." James said walking inside, "Good night, Lily."
Lily stared at the closed door. A single tear feel down her cheek, "But I truly do love you."
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"Sirius!" Bree said once he reentered the great hall, "I've been looking all over for you!"
"I was outside," Sirius said giving her a big hug.
"I've got some news that you're going to love!" she said as he stared lovingly into her eyes.
"That you want to go back to my room and snog?" he asked hopefully.
"Nope, because you'll never have to snog me again," she smiled at him, "The deal is off, you're finally free and you can dance with that one girl you wanted to come here with."
"What are you talking about?" Sirius asked, his voice cracking.
"Andrew and I are back together." She said, "He just asked me to come to Paris with him again."
"That's…"
"Great, right?" she asked, "I mean, we've been waiting forever to stop playing that silly game."
"Yeah," Sirius said staring at the ground, "It's terrific."
"So anyway," she said kissing him on the cheek, "Thanks for helping me get back together with Andrew. It means a lot to me."
"No problem," Sirius said, his eyes starting to water.
"Are you okay?" she asked, noticing it.
"Yeah," he said wiping his eyes, "I was just outside and it was really cold and-"
"Say no more, my eyes tear up a bit when I go outside in that bloody snow." She nodded her head, "Anyway, I better go, Andrew is waiting."
"Bye, Bree." He nodded his head as he watched her hurry across the dance floor and dance with Andrew.
Sirius gloomily walked over to the nearest table where James, who was just as gloomy, was sitting and picking at his chocolate pie.
"Hey, mate." Sirius said sitting down next to him, "You going to be alright?" he asked, reaching behind him and grabbing a blueberry pie.
James shrugged, "I'm going to give up on Lily. Why should I keep praying and hoping for something to happen when its not? It's a waste of my thoughts, heart, and prayers."
"You're not alone." Sirius said shaking his head.
"I thought you came here with Bree?" James asked.
"I did."
"They why is she dancing with Balmos?"
Sirius shrugged, "They got back together."
James looked oddly at Sirius, "Why? She just dumped you for him?"
Sirius shrugged, "We were never officially dating or anything."
James continued to look oddly at Sirius.
"I'll explain when time comes," Sirius said looking at his pie.
"So, what do you think of them dating again?" James asked.
Sirius stared blankly at James, "She can date anyone she wants…I don't care."
"Then why do you look like someone just hit you in the face with a beaters bat?" James asked, raising his eyebrow.
"Is it that obvious?" Sirius blushed.
James laughed, "You really like Livingston, don't you?"
"No," Sirius shook his head, "But, I do care for her. I mean, these last few weeks were…actually fun."
"It was pretty peaceful without anyone fighting," James smiled, "Including Lily and I not fighting."
Sirius grinned, "I don't know, I kind of miss it."
"So when's the wedding?" James laughed.
"The only wedding that will involve Bree is her and Andrews wedding." Sirius said sadly, "And I doubt I'll even be invited."
"Hey, if you're not invited then I'm not going," James laughed.
"Thanks." Sirius smiled.
"Why don't you do something about it if you really like Bree?" James asked.
Sirius smiled and nodded his head, "Take your own advice."
James followed Sirius gaze and found Lily dancing happily with Matt.
"I think I'm going to go to bed." James said standing up, "These dances are overrated."
"Good night, Prongs," Sirius laughed.
"I can't wait until tomorrow when half of the school will be on break so we can have the castle to ourselves." James said stretching.
"It will be especially nice with Lily and Bree gone." Sirius chuckled, "We can get our minds off them."
"Sounds like a plan," James said walking out of the great hall.
Moment's later Lily walked over, "Where has James gone to?"
"You missed him," Sirius said looking up, "He's gone to bed."
"Oh," Lily frowned, "I just…had to give him his jacket because I'll be leaving early and-"
"Just leave it here." Sirius said holding out his hand, "I'll give it to him."
"Thanks," Lily said handing her the jacket and turning around.
"Anything I have to tell him?" Sirius called.
Lily turned around and looked hopefully at Sirius, "Tell him…tell him thanks."
Sirius smiled and nodded his head, "I can do that for you."
"Thanks," she stated and gave Sirius a hug, "Happy Christmas, Sirius."
"You too, Lily," Sirius said hugging her back.
Sirius stared around the room and decided that he was going to give up on the whole dance thing and go to bed as well. He was heading out of the great hall when he heard someone crying. His curiosity got the best of him and he used his sharp hearing to follow the sobs. The sobs surprisingly led to Bethany.
"Bethany?" Sirius asked, "What's wrong?"
Bethany looked up and was surprised to see Sirius standing there, "My date…he left me to go with another girl!" she cried.
Sirius stared at her sadly, "I'm sorry, that's terrible."
"It wouldn't be so bad if he didn't leave me for someone so beautiful!" she sobbed.
"Is there anything I can do?" Sirius said, feeling very sorry.
"Probably not." She cried, "This is just a terrible night!"
"How about…" Sirius thought, "How about if you dance with me. Will that make you feel better?"
Bethany stared at Sirius oddly.
"I mean, maybe it will make him regret leaving you if you were dancing with another…older…guy." Sirius stated.
"You would do that for me?" she asked, "I thought you hated me?"
"I don't hate you-"
"Sirius, you told me you hate me."
"I was irritated," Sirius said, rubbing the back of his neck, "I don't like you in that way but I'm willing to be friends. So, what do you say we go back in there and dance? There's only one left."
Bethany wiped her tears, "I'd like that very much, Sirius."
Sirius helped Bethany up and led her back to the great hall. Sirius felt he was doing the right thing by dancing with Bethany. Not only did he feel sorry for her, but also he finally saw eye to eye. She was just like him…heartbroken. It was the least he could do for her relationship with the guy. And just like his and Bree's dating game, Sirius' and Bethany's worked. Within moments her date approached them and Sirius found himself dateless again. He was about to leave the great hall again when he realized that if he could save Bethany and her date's relationship, then he could save his and Bree's. But it was only when he found himself tapping on Bree's shoulder and interrupting her and Andrew's dance, where he found himself speechless.
