A/N- Wow! I got my first flame, I didn't think it will happen so early in the story (or rather I hoped it wouldn't). Oh well, you can't win it all.

I didn't take it to heart though. I don't get the flamers. Why waste your time writing bad reviews to a story you don't like? Just move on to the next story!

I don't mind criticism, at all; on the contrary, I welcome it and even ask for it.

I write this story mostly for myself but also for those who like it. I most certainly don't write for those who hate it. So don't think flames will make me stop writing this! If you don't like it, tough, just deal with it!

O.K, so for you of those who like my story- Thank you so very much and please review and make me feel better!


Rebecca- Thank you again, you are my favorite person in the whole world right now! I know what you mean about James, I love him and you'll get a lot more hot stuff in the future. This story may even become R!
You did not write too much! I love long reviews so much!!!

Frankie- Thank you anyway, hope you'll enjoy the chapter!

Cute-Crazy-Chick1- Thank you! I'll keep writing and you'll keep reviewing, deal?

Debbie- Thank you but I just got a new beta, but someone told me I should get two so I might e-mail you with the next chapter…
Anyway, I'm glad you like my story!


On with the story…

The next day when Lily woke up she smiled and stretched but than she remembered what happened the night before.

Walking happily to her meeting with Amos, him breaking up with her so coldly, James being so sweet.
Come to think of it, why was James being so sweet?

Last night when she went to bed she didn't even think about it. Her thoughts were in utter disorder, but now she was thinking more clearly and it puzzled her. Sure, her and James were on pretty good terms, she even helped him and his friends with a prank or two that involved some difficult charms (which was her best subject). But to go as far as saying they were friends? She wasn't completely sure, "Oh well" she sighed, "There is no point in wasting the day sitting on the bed, pondering the mysteries of James Potter." she said to herself.

Throwing the blanket off of her, she walked to her dresser and got out some Muggle clothes. Since they were so close to graduation they were allowed to wear what ever they wanted. She closed the bathroom door behind her and got undressed. She got in to the shower and let the warm water calm her down, everything that happened the previous day had stressed her to no end and now she was finally relaxing. She got out of the shower, wrapped a towel around herself, took her wand off the counter and muttered a drying spell on her hair. Only then did she look up at the mirror, her beautiful face stared back at her and she sighed again, Lily never thought she was beautiful in any way, she had her sister Petunia to constantly remind her that she wasn't. It was a big surprise for her in fifth year when Amos Diggory, one of the hottest guys in school asked her out, and they had been together ever since. She shook her head pushing away those thoughts, "He broke up with you remember? You are not together anymore, so stop thinking about him!" she firmly told herself. She didn't love him and she knew it. Actually the break up was a lot less painful than she thought it would be, but still, it was strange to be without him. "Stop that! You are going to the ball with James and you are going to have fun!" she said, knowing that saying it was a lot easier then actually doing.

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"Wake up Jamsie boy." said Sirius while trying to pull the covers off his sleeping friend. Sirius had Black hair and black eyes, played Quidditch, as beater, and had a strong figure and muscles. He was the most mischievous one in their gang and he was the one usually the one that planned all the pranks.

"Get off! I was a wake 'till one am, let me sleep!" came the muffled voice of James Potter somewhere under the covers.

"Well now that you mention it, I was going to ask you where you've been. We were supposed to meet up at the common room after your little conversation with Jessica-poo. How did it go by the way?" asked Sirius. At this James pulled the covers off and opened his aqua blue eyes. He was tall, about 6'3', and towered over the other boys, who reached around 6'1' and 6'0' at the most.

"The usual you know. I hate it when they beg like that…" he said and went into the bathroom. After a couple of minutes he came out fully dressed with a sleeveless shirt and jeans that fitted him perfectly. His hair still damp from the shower and wild as ever. He had on his thin silver rimmed glasses.

"You didn't answer my question, where were you?" asked Sirius in a sweet tone, too sweet if you ask James.

"None of you business. Where are Moony and Wormtail?"

"The great hall. Breakfast. Where were you?"

"I'm famished, why don't we head downstairs." he made a move to the door but Sirius got there first.

"You're not going anywhere until you tell me where you were, or should I ask with who you were" asked Sirius with a mischievous glint in his eyes.

"Fine! I was with Lily!" said James and sat down on his bed.

Sirius's face lit up like it was Christmas, "You slept with Lily Evans? THE Lily Evans? Amos' girlfriend and all around every men's fantasy?" said Sirius exaggerating as usual.

"NO! I didn't sleep with her, honestly." he said at the look Sirius was giving him.

"So what did you do then?"

"We just talked. Amos broke up with her and she was crying ("Oh that'll explain that") and I helped her and then I asked her to the ball." he said as an after thought and started examined his nails. Sirius' mouth fell open.

"You snagged Lily Evans right after you broke up with Jessica! You lucky bastard!" exclaimed Sirius and James smiled smugly.

"I know, I'm the best. Finally that Diggory left her alone, I thought I was going to miss my chance with her." said James

"Now I know why you refused to get a date. If I had known the best girls were saved for last I wouldn't have asked Arabella." said Sirius.

"You asked Arabella Figg? When did this happen? I thought you were just friends."

"Yeah, friends with benefits, but still, we're just friends." said Sirius (A/N- and I intend on keeping them as friends, if Sirius ever had a serious girlfriend they'll end up married and I refuse to marry him!!!)

"So we're taking two best friends. Isn't that a coincidence?" said James. Arabella and Lily were truly best friends. They had many other friends but the two of them were inseparable, they even planed on living together in a flat once they graduated.

"Yeah, I guess it is, well let's get some breakfast." said Sirius and they were off to the great hall.

Once they got there they found their friends, Remus was just getting up, "You're almost late, eat so we can go play some Quidditch outside." he said. Remus wasn't on the team but he was a pretty good player. He was tall, 6'0', had brown hair and mysterious gray eyes. When you looked in them it seemed as though they held storms. Being a werewolf might explain that, it will also explain the fact that he was the cautious one of the group of prankster.

"I want to make the most of these last days at school." joined Peter who just finished eating. Peter was shorter than the other guys. He had brown hair and small brown eyes. He looked a bit like his animagus form, a rat.

"Well, you two go off and get everything ready and we'll be out in no time." said Sirius with his mouth full.

The two guys nodded and headed towards the entrance of the hall just as two beautiful girls walked in. The first one, Lily Evans, wore a patterned pastel blue summer dress that suited her very well. The dress hugged all her curves and brought them out. When James noticed this he nearly choked. The other girl, Arabella Figg, was wearing a simple T-shirt and baggy pants. Arabella never was one for fancy clothes. Her blonde hair was falling down her shoulders and her blue eyes twinkled when the light hit them.

"Why hello ladies. Why don't you join us?" asked James. He was always the charmer. The girls giggled a bit and sat across from them.

That was the routine for the next week. Every morning the girls sat with the Marauders. They spent some time together in the common room as well but that was it. Everything went on as usual except for the occasional flirting done by Lily and James, which was increasing as the days past by.

The day of the ball finally arrived and the seventh girls dormitory was as busy as a bus station. Girls ran in and out, sometimes even half naked, to the pleasure of the guys. The only two girls who weren't worried were Lily and Arabella, as they had their own room and bathroom (Lily's) and Arabella had brought up all the necessary items.

"So Lils, you never did explain to me how you and James came about" said Arabella

"Yes I did! I told all about it"

"Well yes, you told me what happened, but I'm more interested in what'll happen." she said and raised a suggestive eyebrow.

"Oh shut up! Nothing is going on! He asked me to the ball to make me feel better." said Lily.

"So how'll you explain the constant flirting?"

"Just having a little fun."

"I'm sure he'll show you how much more fun you two can have together after the ball…" said Arabella as she ducked the pillow Lily threw at her. "Come on, I'm your best friend and I know these things, you are hot for him, admit it!"

"Fine! I admit it!" she said defeated, "I like him, a lot. I mean who wouldn't. And the flirting, sometimes it gets me so frustrated I just want to scream!"

"Don't worry, I'm sure he'll be happy to relive you of your stress and make you scream!" she said.

"BELLA!" yelled Lily.

"Fine, Fine, I'll be serious, so lets get you all pampered up so little Jamsie boy' eyes will pop out of their sockets."

Then they got to work. They showered, did their hair and make up, nothing too fancy, and got dressed. "Alright, for the final touch, some perfume." said Bella and sprayed some on. Lily then picked up another bottle and sprayed herself, "We're ready, now lets knock'em dead" Said Arabella and they were off.

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James, Sirius and Remus were sitting in the common room waiting for their dates to come out. Peter's date was a Hufflepuff so he waited for her outside. All three Marauders were dressed formally in Muggle clothes as required and looked quite sexy. In fact a few ladies already had their eyes on them.

"So Moony, who are you taking?" asked James.

"Missy Heart, she's one of Lily and Arabella's friends."

"Oh, didn't James date her last year?" came Sirius's tactless comment.

"Yes well, I don't think it's possible to find a proper date who hasn't gone out with James. I didn't want to stay dateless."

"Hey! I haven't dated that many girls!" exclaimed James but Remus and Sirius's attention was directed elsewhere. Their mouths were open and James's jaw fell when he turned around.

A/N- I don't consider this a cliffy but if you do I'm sorry. I hate those too!

So how was it? I know it's going fast but that's just because the main plot takes place after school in James's company (hence the summary). I'm hoping to get to the good part by the next chapter. Tell me what you prefer, some fluff and then some pain or going straight to the pain? It's your call, if you don't review and tell me I'll do as I like…

Anyway, I hope there is someone there reading and liking my story as I don't see it in the reviews…

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PLEASE REVIEW!!! It will make me so happy! Don't you want to see me happy?!?