(Disclaimer: I know I haven't "disclaimed" for awhile…I hope I'm not in trouble…For the rest of the story, and every other chapter I forget to write this, I will NEVER be the author. J.K. ROWLING OWNS ALL!)

"Breathe! Breathe! Through your nose, Donovan! Nose breathing people. Shut your mouth Figg! Nose breathing!" Chandra, the yoga master, stalked around the hard wood classroom, staring at everyone's mouth and nose. Lily rolled her eyes. If she breathed one more time, she swore she would pass out right then and there. It's bad enough with a cold-

"BREATHE!NIRVANA!"

The clock struck six. Thank god.

Lily got up, bowed her head, and with her roommate and long time friend, Arabella Figg, stood up and left for her flat in Paris. Belle smiled and mimicked, "Breathe Evans! Breathe!" Lily laughed.

It had been a year since James left for his flight, a year since the day he brought her mother to see her, the nicest thing he had ever done for her. The only thing he had ever done for her. Lily thought dryly, rubbing her sweaty head with the towel. Sirius, of course, didn't leave Belle for a moment, and, sweetly had asked her out as they toured Britain together, claiming to be innocent friends. To Belle's surprise, he asked her to marry him, with which she returned with a soft kiss full of eight years of unquenched love. Lily couldn't be happier.

I don't have a life.

Rachel and Remus had already gone and lived in London together, near Hogwarts for old time's sake, deeply infatuated with each other. The group met often, excluding James, who, after the sweet meeting at the airport, left for America on a secret Auror mission. Lily was a fully qualified Auror, even though she really wanted to be a Healer. Saver of innocent lives! Lily couldn't help thinking of caustic comments lately- Rachel had Remus and good family life, Sirius and Belle were practically attached at the head, and they both balanced good jobs as Aurors.

Pop! Sirius apparated out of nowhere and grabbed a surprised Belle by her waist. Belle turned and gave him a sweet kiss, to which Lily averted her eyes respectfully. Sirius gave Lily a short hug. "God, you're so sticky. Go take a shower!" Sirius laughed and took Belle away. Lily shook her head as Belle gave her a semi-apologetic look. What the hell, it's not as if she would want to spend time with me anyways with Sirius waiting.

Lily ran down to the subway station and bought herself her ticket. Sighing, she tied her outrageous red hair into a light ponytail and fluttered her green eyes into a deep sleep.

"And you, madam? Do you want anything?" The cart lady stopped by her compartment. Not realizing how loud her voice was, she said loudly, " Actually, can I ?I have one coffee, with brown sugar and one spoon of milk si voul plait?

"Oui, madamoseille."

Lily paid her kindly, and was about to close her eyes, when as a dark cloaked figure stopped in front of her doorway of her compartment. Suddenly, her Auror training kicked in. Feigning sleep, she took her wand and closed it behind the intruder with a snap, burst open from her position, and in full dueling mode. Before her attacker could comprehend what was going on, she had him stuck in a full body bind. Triumphantly, she glared at him, her wand at his neck. Suddenly the lights went on. Lying on the floor in front of her was a tall man of six feet, dark, unruly hair, glasses, and strong figure.

It was him. She knew it. It was the phantom.

It was the unruly haired, thick glasses, it was her long time enemy.

"Hey Lil! France really got to you- beating up old friends." He whispered from her body bind.

Lily just stared. Old friends? JAMES POTTER!

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"So, how's life been for you, Lil?" James asked casually, rubbing his neck after being apologized to and being set free. She is beautiful, even while beating me up. Lily just stared. "Do I really that different to you? Oh, the goatee right? My last girlfriend thought it would look cute. She seemed to like rugged men, but then, she started acting rugged. Kept taking me ice skating –Lily guffawed- mountain climbing, hiking, camping with her ten brothers who kept trying to kill me…I couldn't take it anymore, so we broke up. Last I heard, she's happily married to Lance Armstrong to something like him, but anyway…Lily? You alright?" James shook his hand in front of her face. Lily shook out of her reverie.

"James, how- I mean when- did you come here? How come you didn't come home?" Lily felt like slapping herself. Home?Did I just say home? It's not his home! Argh!

James smiled. "I was just coming over. I'm here and I- whoa! Did I just hear Lily say something caring to me? Was she just worried for me?" Ignoring the butterflies in his heart, he held her hand and laughed. Lily laughed as well. Whoa. She's changed. Really changed. She can actually laugh.

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Arabella smiled as James released her from a hug and Sirius patted his friend on the back. James raised an eyebrow as Sirius pulled Belle close to him. Lily bent down and whispered, "They got together a year ago and he proposed to her yesterday. It's like they are attached at the head or something."

The friends all sat down comfortably. Lily passed the coffee around. James sat mutely, soaking up every moment of this time together. He hadn't gone to America just for fun. Being an Auror, he had gone to save the Longbottom's who got captured on the mission. James sighed, trying not to replay the ghastly moments of Fred and Alice Longbottom's wide-eye looks and the shrieks and screams of terror that filled the room. James was practically killed trying to save them. How he hated himself! He was too late when he came to the room they were held hostage in. Shaking out of his gloomy thoughts, he looked at Sirius who looked wonderful with Belle, and for a fleeting second, jealousy filled his as he stared at his flirty, carefree friend and his love. James, of course, had neither. Remus and Rachel, he heard, would be coming tomorrow, and Lily, dear Lily, was stunning. She looked tired as well, but her attitude towards him was eye opening. She seemed sweeter than before. Her eyes twinkled when she laughed. She was the goddess Aphrodite. No. no.no. She was a goddess from-

"James? JAMES! Prongs, buddy!" Sirius shook his hand in front of James' face,lauging at his crimson face. Lily just smiled.

"Hey, Lily? Can I ask you a question?" Sirius stared open mouthed at him. Picking up a confused Belle, he ran into the halls. Unluckily, his clumsy elbow hit the "play" button on Lily's muggle tape recorder.

"Belle? Do you think he'll ask her?"

"Of course, did you se the way he kept staring at her-"

"I know! Why won't the goddamned prat ask her out?" Sirius stuck his head into the crack in the door. Lily was toying with the carpet as James was bent low talking to her. Suddenly, he got up and went close to Lily's face. Sirius held back a shriek (It was not really manly) "Belle! BELLE!" He whispered excitedly. " He's snogging her! He's snogg- Oomph!"

Sirius doubled back onto the floor, as Belle, being the aggressive girl that she is, pushed him out of the way and stuck her face in the crack. Her eyes widened and her mouth hung open. Lily's actually giving in.

Slyly, she turned her head to face her sacked boyfriend. Sirius stared at her, his heart thumping really loudly. Belle pulled him by his collar. "Let's take an active part in this game, shall we" Sirius didn't protest as her lips met his. This girl is so goddamn bold. And she is so mine.

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Lily sucked in her breath as James came up really close to her face. " Sirius and Belle are watching us right now, so I decided to make it interesting for them." Lily laughed weakly. Can he hear my heart thumping? Argh! Why does he always do this to me?

James continued nonchalantly. " So, Lil, you have any boyfriend yet?" Lily nodded a fierce "no". James stared. "Really?" Lily laughed.

Lightly shutting his open mouth, she said, "no, James, I don't have one. And that does not mean I am open to you either!" James laughed as well. Lily couldn't believe how wonderful James could be.

"You know, I have this friend of mine who probably your type."

"Oh, James, are you setting me up?"

"Oh, yes, Lily dear."

Lily stood up and walked over to the desert section of the dinner table. Picking at some cake, she said, "Go on, I'm listening."

James held back his urge to run his hands through her billowing red hair. "His name is Charles Dumpey."

Lily spat out laughing. "Dumpey! I won't be called Mrs. Lily Dumpey! I-" Suddenly, she turned red. James laughed softly.

"Already thinking about marriage, are we Lilian dear. Good, Good. So, like I was saying, this guy is coming over tomorrow. So be ready to go on a date. Good night." Lily stared in horror as James ran into her bedroom and locked the door.

Author's Notes

Thanks to my wonderful reviewers! I love you all! No, this is not going to be a story from marriage till death…I cannot write sad scenes… Its sooo depressing. Plus, it will make the story go sour. So, no worries guys, no deaths here. The next chapie is going to be hilarious…pleas read and review!