Letters

II

June 20, 1977

Evans,

I fell out on purpose. It wasn't like I completely lost my balance and screamed for my mum when my pants got stuck on the branch. No, nothing like that. I'm not that pathetic.

I noticed you boarded up your window. Why the reason for that, love?

It's rather boring actually. My parents are gone most of the time for work. Sirius is moving in, though, within a few days so that should liven things up.

Your boyfriend,

James


June 26, 1977

Potter,

Sure you did. Just keep telling yourself that.

Because, I don't like to be stalked, thank you very much.

Moving in? Merlin, I don't envy them when they're home. The two of you alone without supervision? I don't think I even want to know what you're going to do…

It seems that you can't get it through your thick head that I am not your girlfriend. I will be the mature one here and ignore your juvenile fantasies, but I am not saying that they are true.

Your single acquaintance,

Lily


June 29, 1977

Yeah, we went clubbing last night, among other illegal things. Sirius is still a little hungover. He is currently lying on the ground agumenti-ing water onto his face and muttering some choice words that I won't repeat. "The two of you alone without supervision?" We're not gay, Evans. I thought you would have noticed that.

You'll come around one day, Evans. No girl can stay away from this for so long. It's impossible.

Acquintance? I think if we are writing letters to each other we can at least be friends…with benefits.

Your boyfriend,

James


June 30, 1977

Potter,

When I said I don't want to know, that meant I don't want to know. And that's not what I implied at all! All though there were some rumors going around last year about a 'bromance'… Sirius's hair is just too pretty for him to be believably straight.

I'm not just your typical girl, Potter. I'm not going to swoon over you like all the others.

Friends, maybe. NO benefits.

Regards,

Lily


July 2, 1977

Evans,

What? Why haven't I heard about this? And why is only Sirius's hair pretty? What about mine?

I know. That's why I love you.

Maybe? Aww, c'mon Evans! 'Acquaintances' don't write to each other. Friends do. So do people who are in relationships…

Your boyfriend,

James


July 3, 1977

Potter

Really? It was all over Hogwarts. Maybe because it looks like a small animal lives in it. Even I would admit that Sirius's hair is rather good looking.

How sweet. I'm unconvinced.

Fine, we're friends, if it really means that much to you.

Your friend,

Lily


July 4, 1977

Lily,

Since we are now friends, I can call you Lily without you getting mad at me, or I could give you a nickname. Any preferences?

What! I thought that the I-just-got-off-my-broomstick-because-I'm-so-bloody-awesome look was wicked! At least my hair is better is better than Snape's. The number of grease related jokes I could make about whatever is on top of his head….

I'll win you over Lily, I promise.

Your boyfriend,

James


July 6, 1977

James,

It feels weird to call you that. James. Huh. It's a good weird, though.

Lily is fine; it l like the way you write the 'L'.

Not exactly. It's more of a I-lost-my-comb-when-I-was-a-young-child-and-never-got-it-back look. And if that is the case, I'll send you one.

When pigs fly. Although with magic, I suppose that couldn't be too hard.

Your friend,

Lily

AN: Thank you to my reviewers (yes, I'm one of THOSE people who puts that in their Author's Notes) : Brahian (I LOVE Toy Story. I used to watch it literally every week when I was little, and still enjoy it now!), alicenotinwoderland (Yes I'm thinking of including some from Sirius or Remus!), ., MayFairy, fabugal1 (I just googled Tucker and Dale vs Evil…definitely going to watch it!), and DayDreaming 0f y0u!

I recognized some of you from Red! I'm glad you're back. And to those of you who are new, I'm glad you found me!

QotC: Favorite non-cannon pairing? I'll admit I do like Dramoine, if it is well written!

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