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Two Weeks – Chapter Three-
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The stakes had been set, and I was ready to win. The thought of Carina doing housework for entire mouth was my motivation. A grim smile came to my lips. Perfect Carina, with her perfect nails and perfect body, finally forced to bend over and take the burden. Oh, Lily Evans would win this bet.
"So," Carina drawled, "How exactly do you plan to met Mr. Potter yet again?"
I shot her an award winning smile, "I don't see why you even care, shouldn't you be worrying about your own problems?"
"Which would be…?"
"Well you, like me, have no ways of contacting dear Mr. Potter and Black." I smiled; glad to be gaining a head in this.
Carina's smile suddenly turned sickly sweet, a very bad sign in my opinion. Carina said nothing until she had placed dinner on the table, "What ever are you talking about? Of course I got his number."
It was almost as though someone had rained on my parade. To top matters off, Carina didn't even have enough respect to look smug! She just sat there, eating. I scowled and stabbed at my potatoes. James was a well-known guy; it wouldn't take me too long to find him… the real problem was finding a reason to contact him. Coming off as the stalker type wasn't the best idea.
Dinner was always a nice event, despite our differences. If was like a silent agreement that whenever dinner came around, we would talk as though nothing had happened.
We always talked of many things; some better than others, but one subject neither of us had ever broached, was the subject of our families. It was just not done. My family consisted of muggles who had died a few years back. It was still something I wasn't ready to talk about.
Dinner went by quickly, and before I knew it, I was snug in my bed, thinking sweet thoughts. Oddly enough, a black haired person haunted my dreams. His sweet touch, his enticing ministrations, even his piercing gray eyes.
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The next morning, I found myself ready for business. I dressed to impress, and was out the door before Carina was even awake. I had taken the liberty to check Mr. Potter's schedule for the day, and already knew where he was going. The gym. Oh yes, my favorite place in the world, filled with hot, sweaty, muscular men flexing their muscles just to impress me. Yes I do love the gym.
When I got there I quickly found James. He was doing benc--- wow. Damn he was hot! I found myself having to remind myself to stop drooling.
James was bench pressing and the way his muscles moved when he moved the bar up and down… up and do---
I quickly jumped on a walking machine and put it in slow. I didn't want to strain my ankle any further as it was. As I moved, I was aware of all the stares I was getting. Men of all shapes and sizes seemed to watch my every step, though the only one I was interested wasn't even sparing me a glance.
Damn.
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I counted in my head each and every time the bar rose into the air. I tried to come to the gym at least once every other day, but I was a busy guy. The gym was always a great way to get my mind off things…
…Especially a certain red head.
Oh yes, ever since I left Hogwarts my thoughts had not strayed from her. To put it lightly, she had ruined my taste for other women. Don't get me wrong… I had tried, but none of them were her.
Every time I was with another woman, I always thought of Lily Evans.
Sirius had said I would get over it with time… but how long? And did I really want to forget about Lily?
I sighed and allowed my spotter to put the bar back for me. Sitting up I whipped the sweat from my face using a towel.
Yesterday she had waltzed back into my life. Before that day, I had believed I was on the fast track to finally getting over her, and getting on with my life.
In my opinion, Lily hadn't changed at all. She still managed to make my head spin no matter how long we had been apart. The real question was.. Did I really want her back in my life?
I had spent since my first day at Hogwarts thinking about her. I had been forced to deal with getting jealous every time she even smiled at another guy. Did I really want to go back to that? Did I really want to be that ---
It was then that I noticed the subject of my thoughts. She was here. Lily Evans was here. My heart stopped completely as I stared at her slender form as she walked on the machine. Hell, I wasn't the only guy. It seemed like every guy in the room was staring, even the 65 year old in the corner.
It was then that I realized just how ridiculous I was being. Lily Evans hadn't liked me in Hogwarts; she wasn't going to like me now. I decided right there and then, I was not going to fall in love with Lily Evans again.
Without a word, I slipped out of the gym.
I changed and showered quicker then usual, and was out of the building before you could say Boo. Well, sort of, because as I reached my car, the unmistakable yell of "James!" caught my ear.
Since the first day I learned about sex, I had always dreamed of the voice screaming my name, but now, it was just an unneeded distraction. I had to get away.
"James!" Huffed a rather annoyed Lily as she caught up with me as I fiddled frantically with the keys. Somehow they all look the same when you're in a hurry.
"Are you ignoring me?" She asked in what anyone would have assumed was a totally calm voice, but I knew better. It was more like the dangerous calm.. I had been on the receiving end of that emotion too many times not to notice it.
"Can we talk about this some other time?" I asked, raking my brain for an excuse, "I have a trip to Hawaii I have to pack for."
"You do not!" She exclaimed, but immediately clamped a hand over her mouth. I raised an eyebrow.
"And how exactly do you know that? Don't tell me you've taken up stalking.'
Lily at least had enough grace to blush beautifully. I loved seeing her blush, but then, maybe it was because it was a rare occurrence.
"I am not stalking you."
"Right." I agreed.
"I'm not!" She said defensively.
I raised my hands up defensively, "Didn't say you were."
She looked at me suspiciously before nodding slowly, "Fine."
"Well… I must be going." I muttered throwing a glance at my car. I had already been here too long. I needed to get away from her before it was too late.
Unfortunately Lily wasn't about to give up, "What are you doing here anyway? With a muggle car and all."
"Well, I do own muggle companies, which means I have to keep up appearances don't I?"
"Right. Want to come over for dinner tonight?"
I almost fell to the ground. Lily was asking me out? This was something I only dreamed about! NO. I can't.
"Why?" I asked suddenly, knowing it would put her on the spot. Lily didn't even blink as she replied, "Because I asked you."
"No," I said irritably, "Why are you asking me to dinner? I remember you hating me back at Hogwarts. Suddenly you want to be friends?" Or maybe more? A small voice echoed in my head.
"Oh James. Hate is such a strong word. Disliked perhaps, but you've grown up haven't you? I mean you're running companies…"
There it was. I felt my heart break in a million places. Lily was only after my money. I knew it had been to good to be true.
She must have noticed my face darken because she immediately said, "What's wrong?"
"Nothing." I said coldly, "I have to go now, but I'd be more than happy to give some other man with a lot of money your number."
Lily's eyes widened as she stared at me, "No, I didn't me---"
"It's fine."
"James wait."
"No, I think we're done here."
"James don't turn you're back on me!"
But I didn't reply. Instead I jumped in my car and left. I would forget Lily Evans if It killed me.
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"Damnit!" I screamed, slamming my foot into the ground. Immediately I regretted this action as pain seared up my leg. Unable to suppress it, I screamed once again.
Everything had been going so well! Why did I have to screw it up?
Why was life so unfair?
Still angry, I decided to walk home. I needed time to think.
This really wasn't working, and now James probably would never want to see me again! I needed to think of a new approach, and quickly.
"Lily?" Came the soft voice I recognized as Carina's.
I stopped and let her catch up.
"Are you okay?" She asked.
"Fine." I grumbled.
"James right?" She said knowingly.
"I don't think this is working." I muttered, "I screwed it up."
"You're giving up?" Carina asked In surprise.
"I--- no." Lily sighed, "No, I won't give up without a fight."
"Good."
"So," Lily smiled, shooting Carina a look, "How did it go with Sirius?"
"Fine."
I raised and eyebrow, "Just fine?"
"Yes."
It was obvious Carina wasn't going to talk so I dropped it, instead turning my thoughts to James Potter. He would be mine.
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That's it for now!
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