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I'm back , with chapter 10 ! In this one , lets just say things finally happen for one of our most beloved couples.

Disclaimer: Most of the Characters and Places in this story are a creation of the wonderful and brilliant JKR.

Enjoy!

Chapter 10.

The Afterkiss

The moment their lips crashed Lily wrapped her arms around James neck and deepened the kiss. It was a soft, delicate, sweet kiss. It was the most perfect moment.

James grabbed her waist and pulled her closer, as he involuntarily smiled against her mouth. But as soon at it had started the kiss ended. Lily broke away, eyes still closed.

She opened her eyes to see James smiling, happily. They stayed several seconds just letting the moment they had share linger in the air, and then Lily slapped James right across the face

-Potter, you don't like me! –She said angrily– you just know I'm the only girl in this school who won't fall for you, take one of your many brainless bimbos and leave me alone! -She whirled around leaving James in the middle of the infirmary touching his bruised cheek.

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Remus started to walk towards the Common Room feeling like what it was about to happen was too much for him. He knew as soon as his friends saw him they were going to go crazy making question, slapping him for not coming, telling him it was all beyond his control and that they had never stopped believing in him. He shook his head.

He didn't want his friends to say that. He wanted them to realize they were in danger been friends with him. They really were.

-Password? – The fat lady asked with a noble tone, waking Remus up from his thoughts.

Remus swore under his breath, he didn't know the current password. He scratched his head and gave the fat lady an apologetic look.

-Pumpkin Pastries- said a voice behind Remus.

The fat lady smiled as she opened the door. Remus turned around. Katthy was right behind him. She had her book-bag over her right shoulder and her eyes were curiously trying to analyze him. She took a strand of her brown hair away from her face.

- Emmm…Hi – He said.

- Hi. - She said. He could have sworn he saw the faintest of smiles.

He motioned her to walk in first. She nodded and walked in followed by him.


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-UGGHHH- Lily complained as she plopped down in her bed. She took the nearest pillow and started punching it with an almost disturbing force.

Anna and Diana were in their beds, reading magazines, not really paying attention to lily's behavior.

When Lily finally calmed down she grabbed the pillow and threw it at Anna.

-HEY! - Anna said throwing the pillow back at Lily- I didn't do anything!

Lily looked at her with sarcasm. Anna smiled and jumped into Lily's bed.

-OK, I admit I didn't ask what was wrong when you walked in, but – She said poking Lily on the arm- you looked ready to kill whoever asked.

Lily gave a sigh – I know, its just …UGGGHHHH.

-What happened? - Diana said from her bed, not looking up from her magazine.

-Its Potter- Lily replied darkly.

-James? - Anna asked in mock surprise- I've been hearing a lot of James from you Lily, are you two dating or something?

Lily glared at her.

-What did he do now? – Diana asked.

-The worst thing- Lily said talking the pillow and resumed her punching.

Anna took the pillow away from Lily -What did he DO? -Anna asked with an eyebrow raised.

-He kissed me.

- WHAT? – Anna and Diana yelped in shock.

-Oh it gets worst- Lily blushing madly looking sideways at Diana- I think that I kissed him back.

There was a moment of silence in which all girls looked at each other stunned, well, Diana and Anna at least.

Anna looked from Lily to Diana and burst out laughing. -That's all? –She said chuckling- he kissed you? Come on! You are complaining because of the cutest, most handsome, sport oriented, excellent student, have I mentioned gorgeous guy in the entire school kissed you.

Lily jumped out of her bed, grabbed her book bag and stormed off.

-What did I do? – Anna asked confused.

Diana shook her head- can't you see what's happening here? They like each other!

-Who? -Anna asked munching on a sugar quill.

-Lily and James!

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As Remus and Kathy walked in the Common Room together they saw Lily coming down the girls staircase with an angry look. She was mumbling to herself and several quills she had in her hands were been broken as she came down.

She didn't realize nobody was there until she nearly bumped into them.

-Remus? -She asked giving him a small smile despite her bad mood.

-Hey Lily- he said smiling back.

- Glad to have you back.

Remus nodded-You helped a lot.

-What's wrong Lily? - Kathy asked eyeing lily and quickly realizing was wrong.

-Nothing- She said.

- Nothing?

Lily's eyes darkened and she shook her head- Ask those two up there – she said and turned to Remus – or Potter for that matter.

-What? - They asked at the same time.

-I'll see you later- Lily said and walked away.

They both watched her retreating back as she left the Common Room.

- Something is wrong – Kathy said – I should check on her Remus…

- Yeah- He said nodding- go; I'll be here doing the work I missed.

Kathy smiled- But we need to talk, I'll come back.

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-And then…. James said giving a dramatic sigh- She kissed me back…right before she slapped me.

Sirius laughed and patted James on the back – Mate, you finally got her!

James snorted and pointed at himself - does this look like a happy person?

-Nope- Sirius said smiling- but she KISSED YOU BACK.

-What an idiot- Peter muttered, opening a bag of Chocolate frogs.

James and Sirius both turned to him.

Peter smiled embarrassed and looking everywhere except at them he began munching on the nearest chocolate frog.

-I think this is a very special occasion and that you should be happy Prongs.

James stood up-You know what, I'll go for a walk…ALONE.

- But you still have the bandages…- Peter started.

-Screw the bandages.

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Lily was sitting by a tree near the lake thinking deeply about everything.

James had been injured by Remus and was sent to the hospital wing. His cornea was scratched so he needed to use bandages around his eyes until they cured his eyes.

And despite all the hatred she had declared towards him Lily had felt bad for him when he layed there, motionless in the shrieking shack. She had actually felt panic.

Then he woke up with this new attitude, a very honest, open and sincere attitude. He had confessed his love for he, and then he kissed her. The worst part was that she had actually enjoyed that kiss.

It was so perfect the way she could recall every second of that kiss.

But her mind didn't let her enjoy it. She knew he was only doing this because she was the only girl in school who didn't giggle and swoon at the sight of him. He had looked so happy after the kiss.

- I'm such an idiot- She said putting her head between her hands- He actually likes me.

- Hey Lily - someone said behind her.

Lily turned her around and saw as Andrew approached her in a casual way.

-Oh Gosh, you scared me Stratford.

He raised an eyebrow as he sat down next to her – Stratford? Please, call me Andrew darling.

It was Lily's turn to raise an eyebrow- Darling? Please, just call me Lily.

Andrew smiled, passing a hand through his perfect blonde hair- Ok Lily, sorry about scaring you.

-Its ok.

They stayed looking at the lake for some time when he looked at her – So tell me Lily, how is everything?

-Great, you?

-Ditto, I'm actually heading for my Quidditch training, want to come and watch?

Lily shook her head with a smile – No thanks Andrew; I need to get a little more fresh air, clear my thoughts and all.

Andrew nodded and gave her a kiss on the cheek- Ok, I'll see you round Lily.

He stood up and left.

Kathy, who had watched the whole thing, shook her head and turned around back to the castle.

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James finally reached the school entry doors and he opened them letting the cool breeze caress his face. He couldn't help but smile despite the pang of disappointment he was feeling, the breeze remind him of Quidditch.

He made his way to an oak tree overlooking the lake and he sat down. Even though he couldn't see but he could hear the breeze going through the water surface. He crossed his arms over his knees and rested his chin on top of them. He gave a sigh.

OK, so lily hadn't exactly reacted the way she was supposed to, but at least she had kissed him back; even if she denied it she felt something towards him.

James ruffled his hair exasperated.

She had no right to slap him. He had done absolutely nothing wrong. He was tired of been after her and only getting insults and bitter remarks. He didn't need that from anybody, if she didn't like him, FINE, then he knew just what to do.

-Are you stalking me?

James turned to his right abruptly, recognizing that voice.

- Lily?

-Yes

James nodded – thought so…. no, I'm not stalking you.

-Then what are you doing here?

-I like it here …and apparently you do too.

Lily snorted – yeah right, you just…

James stopped– Came here to throw myself at your feet again? No I don't think so Lily, so you can slap me again?

James felt as someone sat next to him with a thud. He could smell her perfume.

-Look James, I know I wasn't exactly …

-NO, you listen Lily…you don't like me... I get it! You don't have to tell me how disgusting I am to you again.

-I never said you were.

- You didn't have to say it, it's perfectly clear that I annoy you.

- That is because all you do is bother me, ran into me, kiss me, and prank me! – Lily gave a sigh and took one look at the lake- and you only like the challenge…you don't really like me.

-Well, I'll make sure to never bother you again Lily, that way I won't get hurt- James said standing up and making his way back to the castle.

- James! – Lily yelled as he went away. But James didn't return.

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- She's down there near a tree, she seems to want to be left alone- Kathy explained as she sat down next to Remus.

-Oh- Remus said looking up from his homework.

Kathy smiled as she sat down next to him.

-Look, I'm not about to go around the subject, so I'm jut going to say it Remus.

Remus had to smile- I'm afraid you'd say that.

-I've always had my suspicions of you been a werewolf, but I never said anything because I figured if you were you would tell me and the girls…. no, let me finish…I mean yes, we would have been shocked at first but you had to know we would never discriminate you for been one, on the contrary, all we would have done is help you.But you did not tell us, and that's ok, I understand that too, how afraid of rejection you must have felt, I know it must have been hard all those years to hide it.And we had to find out the hard way.

-Kathy, you realize how difficult it is to know you are a potential threat to the ones you love? Always worrying in the transformation days to stay away from them, when it's the time that you most need them. And then your friends sacrifice by becoming animagus to be with you on those days. I just feel like I can't ask this from anybody.

- And you need to realize there are people here who truly love you; like all your friends, especially me

Remus mouth dropped. After a few seconds he cleared his throat as he shifted in his seat uncomfortably. He looked at Kathy, who was looking at him with nervous eyes. Remus looked down to his homework and shook his head.

- I feel the same about you. - He finally said frowning- but I'm not doing this to you.

-Do what to me? - Kathy asked almost immediately.

-Kathy, I am a werewolf…

-And I know that Remus – Kathy said smiling and standing up– but if you don't want to be with me just say it, don't look for excuses.

-No! - Remus said standing up after her.

Kathy raised an eyebrow as he laughed nervously before her.

-I mean – he said stuttering – I do want to be with you.

Kathy smiled.

Remus smiled.

Remus moved closer to her as she wrapped her arms around him.

- We'll figure it out Remus.

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Author's Note: Chapter 11 is done, so please read and review for me to update , I would really love you if you did ! Thanks , Melody.