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Author's Note: Thanks to MaskedEnchantress, Heather, and ( Erin)J.E.A.R.K.Potter for reviewing chapter 7!

James was sitting in the Great Hall the next morning with Zoë and Sirius when he saw Lily enter the room. He couldn't help but think how beautiful she looked, her hair was thrown back into a messy bun and she had a gigantic smile on her face. Lily's cheeks had a natural rosy color to them, making her look so sweet and innocent.

"Good morning," Lily told the group as she took a seat next to Sirius, across from James.

"You look pretty happy for a Monday morning. You do realize that its 7:30 and we have a double block of Potions with the Slytherins, right?" James asked.

"Of course, I'm just so happy," she shrieked.

"And why are you so happy?" Sirius asked.

"Because Shaun asked me out last night!" Lily replied. Her smile was growing even larger.

James couldn't believe what he was hearing, it just wasn't fair. He had liked Lily since fifth year, Shaun had just started liking Lily. But who gets Lily? Shaun does! It just wasn't fair.

"That's fantastic Lily, I'm really very happy for you both," James replied. Of course, he really didn't feel that way at all, in fact, James wanted to hex Shaun like there was no tomorrow. However, he had to remember the plan. Once Lily and Shaun were broken up, he would come and help Lily through a difficult time until she fell in love with him.

"Shaun is just so amazing. And, he's even going to take me out flying some night. It's going to be so much fun!" Lily said, her voice was full of excitement.

"Okay, not that I don't love hearing stories about your bloody love interest, but it's making me sick," Sirius joked.

"Okay, I'm sorry. I know you probably don't want to hear about him. I'll just save my stories for the girls, they'll love to hear them." Lily responded.

"But, if you insist that we talk about him," Sirius began. "How much do you really know about this guy? I mean he could just be looking for a good shag and then dump you."

Lily hit him in the arm, "Sirius Black you ass. He wouldn't do something like that, he's not you."

"Ouch, Lilykins, that one hurt," Sirius replied.

"How many times to I have to tell you, stop calling me Lilykins."

"Oh, but Lilykins, it fits you so well," Sirius teased.

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For the next week, Lily practically drove James crazy. All she wanted was to gush about how wonderful Shaun was. James humored her and listened. He even pretended that the situation didn't bother him. Whenever Lily would talk about her love life, James put a smile on his face. He laughed at the right moments and made her laugh in return.

However, it drove him insane. Despite his appearance, James was falling apart. He felt betrayed that Lily was so ignorant toward his feelings. He loathed Shaun, wishing that he had never been born.

The worst part of it all was when he saw them holding hands in the hallway, or giving a kiss to each before departing to separate classes. James had to fight the urge to grab his wand and send Shaun flying out a window. James often had to repeat over and over in his mind that Lily and Shaun would never last. She was too good for him and Lily would soon realize that.

Author's Note 2: Sorry this chapter is really short, but I need a new chapter for the next idea. And sorry I had to make Lily have a boyfriend other than James, but I promise that Lily and James will get together soon, bear with. Please review!