CHAPTER 33: Lily's Conflict/Sirius' Dream

"Regulus Black?" Lily gasped, her mouth wide open. Isabella gave a half-smile and nodded.

"I'm not proud of it Lily," Isabella shrugged. Lily still couldn't believe what she heard.

"Isabella…he's a Slytherin! He's the enemy, and you…did things with him?" Lily hoped she'd say no. Isabella fiddled with her bed sheet and nodded.

"It's not like anyone's going to find out," Isabella muttered. Lily shook her head and stood up.

"I'm appalled at you, Isabella. I thought you would be smarter than this!" Lily scolded. Isabella raised an eyebrow and started to smile.

"You're cute when you're angry, Lil," she started flirting. Lily turned a slight shade of red and looked around.

"Aha Isabella…I'm trying to…uhm, alright," Lily wasn't sure what to say. Isabella's smirk grew.

"You know Lil, you're cute when you're in control," Isabella stood up and started walking towards her. Lily backed away and looked at Isabella strangely.

"Erm, Isabella…what are you doing?" Lily stammered as Isabella walked closer to her.

"I've always loved your hair, babe," Isabella enjoyed making Lily feel uncomfortable. Lily widened her eyes and plastered herself against the wall as Isabella continued to walk closer.

"Isabella…ah…this is a little close for me," Lily stumbled over her words as Isabella placed both hands on either side of her on the wall.

"I really like you Lily," Isabella joked as Lily grew a darker shade of red.

"Erm…I'm glad…ah…I don't like-" Lily stuttered.

"Girls?" Isabella finished her off. Lily bit her lip and quickly nodded. Isabella leaned in closer.

"You like me, right?" She pushed a strand of hair out of Lily's face.

"Uhh…of course!" Lily quickly replied. Isabella half-smiled.

"You know, Lily, you make me forget about my problems," Isabella placed her hand on her shoulder. That was Lily's queue to push Isabella away and run to her bed, leaving Isabella laughing.

"Wow Isabella, I had NO idea you were into….the same gender," Lily took a minute to sort her head out.

"Oh Lil, I was just fucking with ya," Isabella cackled as she enjoyed Lily's reaction. Lily breathed out a sigh of relief.

"Oh, what Lily? You happy I don't like you in that way?" Isabella narrowed her eyes. Lily shot her head back up again.

"No, I didn't say that! I mean if you do, that's'…your choice- I mean, I support you in every way and-" Lily tried to redeem herself. Isabella started giggling again.

"Oh Lily, you're a funny one," she smiled. "I can see why James is in love with you."

"Ugh Isabella, don't get me started," Lily shook her head. She then remembered the situation she was talking about before. "But uhm, how are you going to resolve this Regulus issue?"

"Ugh…I'm not sure…I'm just thinking about not telling anyone," Isabella shrugged.

"Alright…your secret is safe with me!" Lily gave her an encouraging smile. Isabella snickered.

"You're adorable Lily. Okay I'm gonna go get some food…did you want some?" Isabella asked. Lily smiled and shook her head no. Isabella threw on a light jacket and strolled out of the common room. She hopped out of the common room and headed to the kitchens, where she could stuff herself silly. She fed herself a selection of desserts, and started stuffing her jacket pockets with little treats. She stuffed her mouth with the last of the mud cake and tiptoed down the hallway back to the common room. She quietly headed back up to her room, not disturbing Lily from her deep sleep.

MEANWHILE…

"James, I just don't understand why you're always so mean to me," Sirius pouted at James. James pushed his glasses up and flared his nose.

"I'm mean to you because you said Lily was stupid!" He exclaimed. Remus rolled his eyes.

"Some of us are trying to sleep!" He suggested, frustrated. James and Sirius looked at each other and started giggling.

"Hey Padfoot, looks like book-nerd is trying to SLEEP," James taunted. Sirius snickered and joined in.

"WHAT A LOOOOSER!" Sirius hollered and started cracking up. Remus didn't even have the energy to roll his eyes.

"Sirius Black, if you do not shut your mouth right now, I will kill you," Remus plainly stated. Sirius smirked.

"Why dontcha make me, Moooooney," he cooed. Remus sat up and looked at him.

"What?" He narrowed his eyes. Sirius shrugged.

"Just playin' around," he coyly answered back. Remus rubbed his tired eyes.

"Will both of you fools please go to sleep, NOW," Remus exclaimed. James and Sirius pulled an angry face at Remus and tucked themselves in.

"Goodnight Prongs, goodnight Mooney, goodnight Wormtail," Sirius sang. Peter snored back.

"Goodnight Padfoot, goodnight Mooney, goodnight Wormtail," James also sang. Remus was rubbing his temples, ready to explode.

"Goodnight Mooney," they both sang. "Goodnight Mooney…goodnight Mooney-"

"GOODNIGHT BOTH OF YOU! NOW SLEEP!" Remus exploded. James and Sirius burst into fits of giggles.

"Okay, okay, goodnight!" Sirius ended the banter and snuggled into his covers. It didn't take long for him to fall asleep. He often dreamt of a variety of things: Christmases with James, flying around on his broomstick, eating a never-ending plate of food- he had a vivid imagination. He could feel himself walking up to his dorm. Upon entering his room, everything was the same- James' messy bed, Remus' overly tidy bed, his clothes everywhere…but…something was on his bed? Sirius walked to his bed and picked up the mystery item. Turn around, the voice in the back of his head cooed. Sirius turned around and started at the figure in front of him. It looked familiar, and he squinted to get a better look. This figure came closer to him…closer and closer…until finally, it stopped directly in front of him.

"Hey baby," the familiar, female voice rung in his head. "It's been so long," the silhouette ran a hand down Sirius' chest.

"I know you missed me, Clarke," Sirius heard himself say. Isabella stepped back, and started unbuttoning her shirt.

"I want you Sirius," she cooed once again.

"I want you too Isabella," he replied, walking intensely over to her and pulling her into a kiss. His hands ran all over her body as hers did to him as well. The two separated and Isabella stared into his eyes.

"I love you, Sirius Orion Black," she whispered as she leant in for another kiss-

"GAHHH!" Sirius yelled as he shot up in bed. He looked around, sweating profusely. "Okay…okay, okay, okay it was just a dream…just a dream," he breathed heavily. "That wasn't real…she doesn't want you…you don't want her…" Sirius trailed off a little bit. What the actual fuck, he thought. How the fuck did this happen? He laid back in bed, but couldn't go back to sleep. He opened his eyes and stared at the ceiling.

"What…the actual…fuck," he whispered to himself.