1Disclaimer: I do not own Harry Potter. OHHH, but if I did.../mind starts to drift/
AN: So here is chappie deux! I'm not sure how long this is going to be... I think I decided against the Remus/Sirius in this story. They need a story just dedicated to them. Or the main focus has to be on them. Love da puppy shipping! Please review and tell me what you think. Even if it's not that long. If you read it.. Pweeze be kind and drop me a line. Oh, I shall shut up now... yes I am indeed this lame! Sorry about the length!
Just Friends
Chapter Two
"Not if I do something that I won't regret!" Lily said. She turned away from the girl and faced her best friend. She stepped closer to him and grasped his face in her small hands. "I love you, James," she said before closing her lips over his.
She slowly opened her eyes and was lost in the bright green orbs. "James," she whispered. She looked at him questioningly as he slowly lifted his hand to her face.
"Get off of him!" screeched Christy, grabbing a chunk of Lily's hair. She forced the other girl backwards and away from the awe-struck boy. "He's mine!"
Lily stumbled slightly before clumsily falling to the floor.
"Lily!" called Sirius, rushing over to her. "Are you all right?" He kneeled on the carpeted floor beside her and grasped her hand.
"Y-yes," Lily stammered as tears formed in her eyes.
"Oh Lily," Sirius comforted. "It's all right. Come on, let's get out of here." He gathered her in his strong arms and walked toward the door. Sirius stepped into the cool corridor and let Lily stand on her own. He smiled at her and tucked a loose strand of auburn hair behind her ear.
"Sirius," she wept, burying her face in his chest. "What have I done? I ruined everything!"
He wrapped his arms around her and rubbed small circles in her back. "Shh," Sirius hushed. "Come on Lil," he said, leading her down the hallway.
"W-what have I d-done?" Lily gasped as new hot tears rolled down her face. "I w-was so stupid." Suddenly, she covered her mouth with both hands. "Ugh," she moaned. "I think I'm going to be sick." She pushed Sirius away and rushed to the wall.
Sirius followed her and pulled her hair away from her face. He sat beside her and waited for her to finish. "Lily," Sirius said. "We really need to get you back to the dorm before we get caught." He cleaned up Lily's mess with a swish of the wand and wrapped his arm around her again.
"Blue Boggot," Sirius said when they had reached the portrait.
"My my," reprimanded the fat lady. "Where have you been?"
"I said BLUE BOGGOT!"
The fat lady huffed and reluctantly opened. They stumbled into the common room and made their way to a couch.
"It's Bertie!" Lily exclaimed falling onto the couch. She broke out into fresh tears and pressed her face against the worn cushion.
"Upsy daisies," Sirius said, pulling Lily to her feet. "I don't think that your roommates would appreciate me barging into their room, Lil. I'll let you sleep in my bed tonight and I'll sleep on the couch."
She nodded and followed Sirius up the staircase toward the boys' dorm. He led her to his bed and covered her up. "Goodnight," he said, kissing her forehead. "Sweet dreams."
"Thanks Sirius," Lily whispered, snuggling into his bed.
"Anytime Lily," Sirius said, closing the curtains. "Anytime."
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Lily woke to the sound of hushed whispering the next morning. She looked around her and tried to figure out where she was. She groaned as the events of the previous night came rushing back to her. Her head began to spin and she closed her eyes. She remembered everything: the party, the drinking, the confession, and then the kiss. She groaned again and sat up.
"Hey," said a voice from the other side of the burgundy curtains. "Sounds like Sirius is awake."
Lily looked around panicked, recognizing James's voice. "Oh my," she whispered. "What am I going to do?"
"Siri!" James called. "Time to get up sleepy head!"
"Uh," Lily said, trying to lower her voice. "I don't feel well man!"
"Stop messing around Sirius," James teased. "And quit talking like a girl!"
"You guys just go down to breakfast without me," Lily said, putting on her best impression of Sirius. "I'm not hungry."
"You're always hungry Sirius," James said, laughing. "It's already past noon though. You missed breakfast."
"Just go away!" Lily yelled, her voice breaking.
"Lily?" James asked. "Why in the hell are you in bed with Sirius?"
He ripped open the curtains and came face to face with Lily.
"That son of a," James began. "Where is he?"
"In the common room," Lily said, staring at James. He rushed out of the room and bounded down the stairs. Lily tumbled out of the bed and ran after him.
"How could you?" James yelled, punching Sirius in the jaw. "You know how I feel about Lily!"
Lily gasped and took a step backwards. James turned and saw Lily standing behind him. "Lily," he whispered.
"James?" she asked, looking at him timidly.
"Nothing happened," James stated simply.
"Nothing happened," Lily agreed.
"Bloody hell James," Sirius moaned. "Damn! That was some punch!"
"Oh," James said, distractedly. "Sorry about that."
"Yeah, yeah," Sirius said. "The things we do for love."
James blushed when he heard this and looked at the floor.
"Um, Lil?" he asked.
"Yes James?" she asked back.
"About last night," he started. "Did you mean all that?"
She blushed and met his gaze.
"Yes," she said honestly.
He closed the gap between them when he heard those words. "Lily," he whispered against her lips. "I love you."
"You too," she murmured back.
"I've waited so long for this," James confessed.
"Shhh," Lily hushed. "Less talking and more of this." She pressed her lips against his and smiled.
"Finally!" Sirius said exasperated. "It took you guys long enough!"