thanks for the reviews everyone! here's another chapter.
"Hey Lily, what do you want to do at hogsmeade today?" pondered Natalie, while everyone was busying themselves with breakfast.
"Er, I was thinking about staying here. You know, catching up on homework and things," Lily said casually, "I've got piles of unfinished Charms to do." The last thing she wanted was her friends knowing about her date with Remus. She'd never hear the end of it.
"Alright, Lily," said Claire, uncertainly. She casted a knowing look at Natalie, "Whatever you say."
"Well, I'm off to the library!" Lily said, hastily, "Have fun, will you?"
"Something tells me that the library's not the only place Lily will be going today..." said Natalie, earning a nod from Claire.
It was 10:00 AM when Lily bounced down the stairs to the common room, searching for Remus. She was really looking forward to spending time with him.
"Lily! Over here!"
She turned around and found him standing by the portrait.
"You're here early," Lily said with a smile.
"Well, then you're late," he teased. He held out his arm for Lily to take, and she took it gladly.
It wasn't long before they were seated inside the The Three Broomsticks, merrily drinking a cup of butterbeer. Lily and Remus were having so much fun together, talking and laughing, oblivious to their surroundings. Until they saw James and Sirius enter.
"Oh, no," he muttered, though Lily heard him.
Lily followed his eyes, "Oh, great.."
"Just act as if you don't see them," said Remus, "Perhaps they won't notice us..."
But who was Remus kidding, of course they'd notice them. And sure enough, just as he took a seat, Sirius spotted them.
"James, guess who's on the other side of this very room?" whispered Sirius, mischievously.
"Who?"
"Remus and Lily. Together!"
"What?" James turned his head so fast, he heard it crack. "What's he doing here with her !"
Sirius saw a flicker of jealousy shoot through James' eyes. "Why don't we pay them a friendly little visit..."
"So much for hoping," Lily said to Remus, as she saw James and Sirius walking towards them, "They're headed this way."
"Hey, Remus!" said Sirius, heartily, settling himself and James in a seat next to them, "And dearest Lily! What would the two of you be doing together, alone?"
"Yeahhh," added James, finally recovering from seeing Lily and Remus together, "I don't recall you telling us you had a date. With Lily, of all people."
"So?" Lily spoke up, harshly. She could tell that Remus had suddenly turned quiet, and his cheeks were a light shade of pink.
Remus cleared his throat, "Yeah, must have let that little detail slip...Anyone for another drink?" and without a response, he left the table.
"James!" Lily said angrily, "What happened to acting more mature?"
James, realizing his jealousy got the better of him, ignored her and said, "What are you doing on a date with Remus?"
Just as she was going to respond, Lily saw two more unwanted faces enter The Three Broomsticks, Natalie and Claire. Within seconds, they spotted Lily, James and Sirius.
'Can my day get any worse!' thought Lily, 'Everything was going perfectly and in a flash it's all turning upside down!'
Natalie and Claire walked toward Lily. "What happened to the library?" they asked her, looking amused.
"Well, I decided to come after all! And I saw Remus sitting here by himself. I didn't want him to get too lonely, so I decided to keep him company."
"Then why are you sitting with James and Sirius..?" stated Claire, obviously confused.
"Remus decided to refill our drinks," Lily said, pointing in the direction of the register.
"Oh," Natalie and Claire said simultaneously.
"Well, see you," said Claire, with a look of disgust.
"Bye," Natalie said, with a similar look.
"You sure have some lovely friends!" said Sirius sarcastically.
"I knew it was too good to be true," Lily muttered.
"And what's that?" asked Sirius.
"Your lack of speech. Honestly, boys, I don't think I've seen you stay quiet that long."
"Lily, honestly," said James, "Do you think we live to torture you?"
"Truthfully, I'm not sure anymore. Where in the world is Remus?"
Just as he was mentioned, Remus appeared with another round of butterbeers. "Sorry, long line," he mumbled apologetically.
Just as they were about to drink, a scream pierced their ears. It was coming from just outside the building.
