Disclaimer: I do not own Harry Potter or any other of J.K Rowling's creations. I don't own, you don't sue! I do however own Annabel as she is a character I have created.

My first Harry Potter fanfic so please review, I need help with ideas! Excuse my crappy spelling and grammar as well as I am only 15.

Note: It's a 15 chapter fic. Upcoming chapter is 'Alls Fair in War' chap 12.

I'm thinking of writing a sequel to this as there is only 4 chapters left in this story: 'The 'Alls Fair in War'(chap 12 ). Let me know if you think I should continue with a sequel.

Thanks to everyone whose reviewed so far, especially: BrownEyes90, greengrl, jmarit17, AbitheuUnited, lezerly and Jingle-Bellz-ROCKS for really inspiring me to update faster and better. You've been a great help. There was many other people too but I can't name all of them. Thanks also to my dear friend 1stSpikeLover who has helped me with the story from the beginning and talking about it with me all the time. It's made Geography lessons far more interesting.

Now on with the story….

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Chapter 11: The First Step is the Hardest

'Wow you've really reached a new level of screw up,' Sirius muttered mildly, looking at James crumpled at his feet, with sadness in his eyes. Offering James his hand, Sirius hulled him off the floor, his usual swagger returning despite the feeling of remorse for his friend. Sirius knew that James truly loved Lily and would never do anything to deliberately hurt her.

'Wait your not mad with him,' spluttered Annabel, amazed at the brotherly affection Sirius was giving James. 'He just made out with your ex-girlfriend!'

'Of course I'm no- wait a second. You set it up you little whore. You used James to try and get at me,' Sirius hissed, his eyes opening wide but slowly narrowing, threateningly.

'Yea I did. Just like you used Cat and Haley,' she thundered, springing to her feet and tossing her hair back haughtily.

James stood watching Sirius and Annabel fighting, transfixed. He couldn't believe what Annabel was saying. She had used him to try and make Sirius jealous and it caused his and Lily's break-up. Sirius was obviously thinking the same thing.

'You used my best friend-who well had a girlfriend by the way- to take revenge on me,' Sirius bellowed, his anger rising.

He looked over at James who had a hollow and defeated look in his eyes. Sirius could tell that James didn't have the energy or the courage to go after Lily. They both knew that James and Lily's relationship was beyond repair. James had committed the ultimate betrayal, despite the fact that Lily had loved and trusted him.

'I didn't mean to so that to James. I really didn't. Plus I did fancy him-do fancy him,' Annabel said calmly, throwing a genuine apologetic and worried glance at James who stared back, his face expressionless.

'Well that's ok then,' replied Sirius sarcastically, his voice quiet and dangerous. He was glaring at Annabel with hatred as a tired Lupin tried continually to calm him down. Finally turning away from Annabel, Sirius looked at James, his eyes blazing.

'You gotta go get Lily back, Prongs my pal,' he demanded soothingly.

James looked at his friend through his blurry vision and shrugged.

'Like she will listen to a word I have to say,' James said, his voice surprisingly powerful and violent.

'Make her listen,' insisted Sirius not wanting his friend to suffer thanks to his disastrous relationships. Sirius didn't give a damn that James had er kissed his ex-girlfriend. James could, after all do what he liked, but it was Lily that he had hurt.

Casting a uncertain glance at Annabel, James shook his head and retreated slowly to his old dormitories. Sirius sighed. At the top of the steps James turned back.

'By the way Sirius, I'm sorry,' he mumbled, looking at his best friend.

'Don't worry about it. She wasn't my girlfriend anymore anyway. Besides I came in when you were fighting her off. I seen it's not what you wanted,' Sirius replied reassuringly, ignoring the angry glare he got from the disgruntled Annabel. James smiled weakly and disappeared into the room.

Upon James exit Annabel choose it as her time to leave. Throwing Sirius one final look of utmost resentment which he returned, she stalked out the portrait hole, her plan having failed. Sirius hadn't been jealous at all.

'What are we going to do?' asked Sirius, turning to Lupin who had remained mostly quiet during the events of the evening.

'No idea. Doesn't look as though James wants to talk to Lily at the moment and we can count on the fact that she's gonna avoid him,' Lupin retorted sadly. But at this Sirius eyes shone in excitement, a new plan formulating in his mind.

'So I'll talk for them,' he said smiling.

'I'm not even going to ask what you mean by that, but I hope what ever your going to do, it'll work,' Remus smiled.

'Yea but you know bright side, at least James finished his dare. I seen him and Lily in bed this morning. They were nude,' Sirius explained somewhat happily.

'Mind you I've still got my dare to complete. Only one day left and there's only been three people,' he continued thoughtfully.

Lupin rolled his eyes.

'Just get Lily and James back together please, then we can worry about your forever raging hormones,' he said icily.

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Lily cried uncontrollably into her pillow, unable to believe what had happened. She couldn't believe that James had betrayed her. She had slept with him, despite the fact she knew it had been a dare and had been faithful to him, she had forgave him.

Suddenly there was a soft tapping on the door. Lily sighed angrily, tears still streaming down her cheeks.

'Go away James. You can't possibly wriggle your way out of this one with excuses,' she yelled.

'It's not James,' replied the person behind the door, making Lily jump a mile. He was the last person she would of thought would be concerned about her. Out of curiosity more than anything, she staggered out of her bed and to the door.

She opened it to come face to face with a grim looking Sirius Black.

'I know your mad at James but I think you should know the whole story,' he stated, holding the door open so she couldn't shut it on him. She rolled her wet eyes and walked back into the room, once again collapsing on her bed.

'What did James send you?' she said mockingly, not looking at him.

'No he didn't. He doesn't even know I'm here. He's to busy sulking in his room,' replied Sirius, following her inside her room and sitting on a small chair in the corner.

'He's sulking! He's the one that made out with someone else. Your girlfriend in fact,' she bellowed, anger overpowering her sadness.

'Ex-girlfriend. And besides he did me a favour. She fancies him now,' Sirius said, not at all startled by her outburst.

'Well I hope they are very happy together,' she quipped nastily.

'They are not going to be happy together because they are never going to be together. Annabel framed James to get back at me. It wasn't what it looked like. Believe me I came in before you did.'

Lily for the first time turned to look at him. Sirius stared at her back, unblinkingly, showing her that he was telling the truth. He saw a shadow of hope begin to blossom in her eyes, despite herself.

'When I came in James was straddled onto the sofa trying to through her off. He finally escaped and fell on the floor. Neither of them saw me because they were too busy fighting. Then Annabel finally saw me and fell off the sofa in surprise,' Sirius explained, hoping that Lily would forgive James or it would all be for nothing.

'Believe me. James would never betray you. He would have died before he betrayed you,' Sirius choked. Then finally Lily nodded, her face breaking out into a uneasy smile. 'Ask James and he will tell you the same thing.'

With that Lily jumped out of her bed and ran from the room, intent on being with James again. She hadn't forgiven him completely but Sirius had pleaded his case well. She knew that James loved her. All along she had knew.

Sirius smiled, watching her go. Now he could focus on what was important: His raging hormones…

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Lily tapped softly on the Marauders bedroom door. She knew that James was the only person in there because the other three she had just met in the common room. However there was no response from behind the door so she creaked it open quietly.

James was fast asleep, curled up cutely under the covers. Despite the blankets, Lily could see the absence of a T-shirt and couldn't help but grin. Wanting to be close to him again she approached him and climbed into the bed. She scooted towards him, snuggling up against his strong chest. Instantly his hands had subconsciously wound themselves round her waist and she fell asleep quickly, wondering how she was going to explain it in the morning…

To be continued…

A/N It's now going to be 15 chapters long because I can't fit everything in 12 chapters. I might keep you waiting for it longer than usual because I want to get it right. It's properly going to be a lot longer than the rest to because a lot happens. Will Sirius actually ever complete his dare? Please bare with me and wait for the update.

Thanks to everyone whose reviewed. Please continue!

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