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Well, in this one loads of things, shall we say, occur, Lily and James finally have a heart to heart, not necessarily a good one, lol, stay tune, and sorry for the long delay.
Disclaimer: Most of the Characters and Places in this story are a creation of the wonderful and brilliant JKR.
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CHP.9 - THE ONLY WAY…
Anna yawned and quickly winced as a sharp pain covered her lower back.
She opened her eyes and suddenly knew why her back was hurting. She had slept in a chair, next to Remus bed in the Hospital Wing. She looked around the room and gave a big sigh. They had barely reached the infirmary the night before.
James layed there on the farthest bed, with bandages around his head, covering his eyes. He had bruises all over his body, but several were cured. Sirius was on the bed next to him in same conditions but without the bandages. Lily was shifting uncomfortably in a Chair between James's and Sirius's beds, with her held tilted to one side and her arms around a pillow that had preciously been on her head. Kathy was on the other side of Remus bed, sleeping on a chair too, but she was fully resting on Remus, her head on top of Remus stomach.
Diana entered the room carefully with an ashtray, carrying all sort of foods.
-Oh – She said smiling at Anna– I see you're up.
-Yeah – Anna whispered.
Diana left the tray in one of the nightstands and went to James side and plopped down in a chair next to him.
Madam Guinevere entered the room in that moment. The two girls look up at her and gave her hopeful looks. They moved closer to her so she wouldn't wake up the others.
- Mrs. Black, Mrs. Callaghan. I'm afraid I have some bad news.
At this particular moment a loud "thud" came from behind them and they saw Lily on the floor cursing and rubbing her head. She looked up blushing and stood up. Kathy suddenly jumped from her seat, blushing too, as she realized she had been sleeping on Remus's stomach.
-As I was saying – Madam Guinevere said eyeing both girls – I have bad news…
The embarrassed looks that Lily and Kathy bore quickly turned into frowns.
-Go ON- Anna urged, earning a look from the nurse who gave a big sigh.
- Mr. Black and Mr. Lupin are completely fine, just bruised up, they will be able to return to their normal affairs by Friday.
- What about James? – Lily asked biting her lip, without realizing she had used his first name.
Anna turned to her surprised – You KNOW his name?
Lily glared at her.
-Right, not important right now – Anna said guiltily turning to Madam Guinevere – What about James?
- Mr. Potter – she said with a sad look – will need a bit more care from my part, he has serious injuries in his eyes,he wont be able to see….
-He won't be able to see anymore? - Anna interrupted, with wide eyes.
- No, Mrs. Callaghan, not for a whole month he won't…. not until I properly cure him– Madam Guinevere said looking sadly at James bed realizing he was shifting – Mr. Potter? Can you hear me? - She said going near him.
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James woke up feeling like every single bone in his body had been broken. He tried to move sending waves of pain all over his body. He tried not to scream, but the pain was unbearable.
Suddenly, he heard footsteps.
He tried to open his eyes, but he couldn't, he had bandages. He panicked and brought his hands slowly to his eyes, He was about to take out the bandages when smooth hands grabbed his.
-Mr. Potter – he recognize the nurse saying- Do not take those out.
He, again, tried to speak, but his head had begun to hurt so much he couldn't think. Madam Guinevere brought a cup to his mouth and he drank the cool liquid slowly.
-My boy- she said with sympathy in her voice- Don't worry, we'll take those out in no time.
-Remus- he whispered with difficulty-Sirius, how are they?
-Fine, Mr. Potter, they are all fine.
-James! – He heard peter shout excitedly- mate, are you ok?
James smiled tiredly.
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Remus was avoiding everyone. He'd been up the south tower for two days now, buried in thoughts, since Madam Guinevere had let him and Sirius go off.
He kept reliving all of what happened again and again..
Throwing James into the couch, roaming the deserted Hogsmeade streets.
Sirius had come and tried to get some sense into him, to return to the shrieking shack, but Remus didn't want o be close to any of them, he was too shamed, too hurt with himself.
So he pushed Sirius away. But Sirius had barked and forcefully dragged Remus into Hogwarts. That's when he got hurt, because Remus had tried to go away.
Remus slid down to the floor of the far side of the tower and hugged his knees, letting angry tears escape his eyes. Remus knew he was a threat to his friends, even to himself, and there was nothing he could do about it. He had been forced to be the way he was, and hated himself for it, he really did, why did he had to be bitten by a wolf. WHY?
He was determined not to continue their friendship, not when they could get hurt.
He wasn't going to jeopardize their lives. He just wasn't.
He heard footsteps and he looked up to the semi- opened door. Lily appeared few seconds later. She searched the room and stared at Remus tear-stroke face.
-Remus- She said plopping down beside him and giving him sincere hug- You've been here all the time?
He nodded sadly.
- We've been looking for you like crazy… we've been so worried.
Lily suddenly slapped him on the shoulder.
- Don't ever DO that to us!
Remus looked at her and shook his head.
-I'm just not worth it, Lily – Remus exclaimed, standing up - I don't want to do this anymore, been friends with you guys, I'm not worth it.
An uncomfortable silence passed between them. Remus shifted and Lily looked at the window near by, watching birds fly by and the occasional Quidditch player zooming around the field.
- Yes you are - Lily said at last urgently, placing a hand on his shoulder- there is a reason why those boys are friends with you…even I don't know why you would want to be friends with them in the first place…but I have to admit …you four have a bond…you guys work together….they became animagus illegally, for you.
Remus snorted- they did that because they wanted to since first year.
- When did they find out? That you were…well…you know – Lily asked raising an eyebrow.
-Since first year. - He said embarrassed.
-See? They didn't care back then, I don't care right now…or any of the other girls for that matter…we know you are too good- Lily said smiling at him.
-Look at James! IT'S ALL MY FAULT- Remus screamed, glaring at her.
He hung his head and plopped down beside her.
-Sorry
- Its ok
Lily slowly began laughing. Remus looked at her strangely and shook his head.
He smiled sadly and shook his head- Lily, I like you guys, you are the best people in my life, but that's why I cant be near you.
-And you are our friend, friends don't abandon each other- she stood up and gave him a smile- I believe in you Remus, don't let me down.
-I'm afraid you'd say that- Remus said sadly.
And she was gone.
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James laughed.
-Why are you laughing? - Sirius snapped– I just fell…
-And that's exactly why I'm laughing Padfoot- James snickered.
Sirius pouted- I have a feeling you've never liked me.
James smiled- finally he gets it.
James shook his head and sat up in his bed. He still had the bandages and was feeling a bit tired but he was feeling like he was getting better everyday.
Sirius turned around as the door opened and in walked Lily.
- Lilies- he smiled seductively- came to finally tell me I'm the only one for you and to drag me to the next broom closet? By the way is right around the corner….
Despise James blindness he slapped Sirius in the back of the head.
Lily gave Sirius a sour look –Black, you are as appealing as …
- As a pig, a two-faced dog, puke, a moose, Malfoy? - Anna said walking in and smiling.
-I'm not feeling loved at all to day- Sirius said shaking his head.
-Actually, I was about to say you're really cute and appealing- Lily said, smiling.
Sirius smiled graciously but his smile quickly turned into a frown-.Oh, you were been sarcastic weren't you?- he whispered the word sarcastic , as If it was a secret.
-Finally he gets it! - Anna shouted, making James laugh.
-Well, Evans- Sirius said, throwing a nasty look at Anna- if you didn't come for me, what you came here for?
-Two things- Lily said quickly- one, I found Remus and he is perfectly fine…
-Finally…- Sirius said with a sigh– where is he?
-I said he was fine, not ready to be bothered Sirius- Lily chuckled.
-WHATS with you and first name basis- Anna said looking at lily in disbelieve.
Lily shrugged.
-What's the other one Evans- James said standing up, trying not to fall.
Lily looked at him.
- Evans? - He asked.
- What are you talking about, Potter? - She said – and lay back down, your still on recovery…
James gave a sigh and layed back down with Sirius help.
-You said two things Evans, what's the other one?
Lily turned to Sirius – Professor Macgonagal is looking for you…
- Oh yeah, that detention I've got – Sirius said rolling his eyes with an uncaring look.
Anna shook her head– Typical….
Sirius smirked – YOU have detention too Callaghan…
-Because you covered me in Chocolate – Anna said, rolling her eyes.
-Transfiguration, anyone ?- Sirius said crossing his arms.
Anna walked slowly towards him and stood in front of him with a deadly look on her face- you deserved it Black.
Sirius laughed nervously – Emm, yeah, ja ja, now let's go before Macgonagal kills us….
Lily whispered in Sirius ear- and before Anna kills you.
James nodded, amused.
- HEY! I HEARD THAT LILY.
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-So Lily – James said shifting in his bed, after Sirius and Anna left– emm…are u staying here?
-No! – Lily said rapidly, without thinking.
-Oh– James said nodding.
Lily kind of felt bad for him, all alone in there, blind, his friends gone. So she did the only thing she could think of. She slowly grabbed his hand and squeezed it.
James instantly relaxed as he felt Lily's hand. He smiled sadly. She smiled.
- See you around …Potter- she said walking off the room.
- Wait…-James whispered.
Lily turned around to face him.
- What's wrong with me? – He asked, standing up.
- Well -Lily started with a confused look on her face -your cornea got scratched, so it needs to…
James shook his head-I meant, what's wrong with me that you hate me so much?
Lily raised an eyebrow- Besides been a complete asshole, and a bloody Toerag who only like to screw girls for fun and play around with that damn snitch…
James ruffled his hair and bit his lip– That doesn't sound like love to me….
He quickly realized what he said and lily saw as his cheeks turned red and he started rambling- I mean, I know I prank, I drink…and I'm not the best person in this world, but I've always tried to be nice to you…I really don know what to …
-Potter… Lily said stopping him.
James nodded getting the idea he was talking too much.
-So… you don't hate me? – James asked after a few seconds in silence, smiling at her cockily.
Lily rolled her eyes- you're impossible.
- Look, I'm only saying that I've never done any of those things to hurt you …quite the contrary, I did those things just because I …- he stopped and shook his head.
- Just because you what, Potter? – Lily said crossing her arms.
- You really want to know?
Lily nodded – Yes.
He gave a sigh.
- I did those things, because I …em…-James seemed so nervous, lily could swear he would fall out of his bed, he was talking rapidly and his hands were all over, he took a deep breath.
- Potter, I'm waiting.
- I like you Lily.
Lily's eyes widen as she stared at James in disbelieve.
James stood up again- Lily?
She did not respond, she just stood there speechless. Her enemy for almost 6 years had just declared his "liking" for her. Lily backed away from him, shaking her head. She was about to go away when she promptly fell against some of Madam Guinevere stuff.
James eventually made his way over and helped her stand up.
They were inches apart and Lily, embarrassed, looked up at him.
-Is this some kind of joke James? -She asked in a low voice.
James shook his head. He slowly took her face with his hands and smiled.
Lily removed his hands from her face- What Am I supposed to do? We haven't exactly been on good terms for the past 6 years….Am I supposed to suddenly love you , so we live happily ever after?
James shook his head, he went near her again and took her hands- No lily,Just do whatever this tells you- he pointed at his heart.
Lily bit her lip and looked down. James lifted her chin and slowly brought her lips to his.
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Author's Note: I know you guys will hate for that cliffhanger. Muahahahaha, Read and Review for more.and there you go