A/n: So I've been having some issues lately so that's why this update wasn't so fast. Anyway, thanks for all the reviews! It made me want to write more… Anyway I hope you enjoy it. Unedited as always…
The rest of that day was rather awkward. Courtney and Remus were not speaking to each other, and Adelle kept sending Sirius reproachful looks, who in turn, blew her kisses.
"Hey Lily," Sirius said, breaking the awkward silence that had fallen over the six of them as they sat in the Library during a break, "When the sunlight hits your hair, it looks like its on fire."
Lily waited for more but apparently there was none. "Err- Thanks Sirius. I appreciate it?"
He grinned. "Any time."
Lily turned back to her book, but a moment later, she felt a strong tingling sensation.
"Lily, your head's on fire!" someone shouted.
Lily screamed and ran around for a second before coming to her senses and dousing her hair with a jet of water from her wand. Silence. She surveyed the damage. The tips of her hair were a bit charred and there was a horrible stench of burning hair in the air, but she was relieved to find that her precious red mop was indeed still there.
After confirming that she would be ok, she slowly turned to James and Sirius.
"Who?"
Each pointed at the other.
"Alright then. You'll both be stuck with the consequences then." She smirked as the two boys ran out of the library. She stalked off towards Charms class. The others followed shortly after.
James and Sirius hid for about five minutes, but then realized that that had to go to Charms. Reluctantly, they entered the classroom and were horrified to see that the only open seats were by Lily.
They sat down and scooted as far away from her as they possibly could. Little Professor Flitwick stood up.
"Class! Attention please. As usual, you will be working in groups today. The other two people at your table will be your partners.
"Shit," James swore. Lily glared. "Err- excuse my French."
Sirius let out a frustrated sigh. "Why do people insist on saying that? I mean, shouldn't they at least be actually swearing in French when they say that? That would be so cool…"
James looked thoughtful. "How true. How do you swear in French?"
"Uh duuuh- you just add a 'Le' to the beginning of everything. Am I the only one who knows that?"
Professor Flitwick tried to gain the attention of the class once more. "Class! Please, your attention… Now today, we will be reviewing shrinking spells. One person will hold an object and the other will have to shrink it. Now get started."
Lily's eyes lit up with a sudden opportunity. She knew just what she would be aiming for…
"Le shit"
"You know Prongs, if I wasn't about to wet my pants in fear right now, I'd congratulate you on your excellent use of French," Sirius said, while staring straight ahead unblinkingly.
"Well thanks, Padfoot. I do try."
"Well maybe next time, you can put a bit of an accent with it. Add a little twist you know?"
"Yeah, that'd be cool. Maybe we could look up-"
"EXCUSE ME!" Lily yelled, "I hate to interrupt your little conversation but I have some shrinking to do!" She first turned to Sirius, who closed his eyes in fear.
"One, two, three!"
James winced, knowing what was happening to his friend's… little friend.
"Erm, Professor-" came a girly, high-pitched voice, "May I be excused to the hospital wing please?"
Flitwick, automatically knowing, exclaimed, "Oh yes! Go right ahead Mr. Black."
Sirius got up and walked out of the room, clearly not used to the absence of his- parts. In fact, he walked rather like a girls, his hips swaying flirtatiously.
James let out a wolf-whistle and laughed- until he realized that he could be next. He stopped abruptly. Lily stood there with her arms crossed and glared. All of the color drained from his face.
He began stuttering, "N-Now, Lily darling, don't be rash. Just l-listen for a second. It was Sirius who did it, not me. R-remember? He was talking about your hair before… it. I tried to stop him-"
Lily sighed and lowered her wand, taking pity on the stuttering fool. "I'll spare you for now, Potter. But you'd better make it up to me."
"How about a kiss? That'd cheer any girl up!" he said arrogantly.
Lily rolled her eyes, "I said make it up to me, not make me throw up."
"Fair enough." James shrugged and smiled.
"You can start by carrying my books for me all day long."
He sighed a sigh of relief. "Anything for my Lily Flower."
"You may also do various favors for me whenever I require it"
"Your wish is my command."
Lily smiled and flounced happily out of the classroom.
Addie tapped her foot impatiently as she stood in the common room, looking at her watch. Lily walked by, on her way to the library.
"Wow- don't you look nice!" she exclaimed.
"No, I don't thank you very much."
"Oh come on. I can tell when you've put a little extra effort into your appearance. You look amazing."
"No I didn't and no I don't."
Her dark hair hung in tousled waves down her back and her piercing eyes seemed to stand out more than usual. She was wearing a blue empire-waist shirt with a pair of dark blue jeans and white Chuck-Taylors.
"Why would I want to be dressed up?" she scoffed.
Unfortunately for her, Sirius chose that exact moment to enter the common room.
"Addie, darling! Are you ready to go?" He smiled.
Lily smirked.
"Yeah yeah," she said grudgingly, accepting his extended arm.
He led her out to a tree beneath the lake and sat down, motioning for her to do the same.
"So, what's this all about Black?" she asked rather impatiently.
He sighed. "It's just my stupid family. They're a little pureblood crazy. They think Voldermort's got the right idea. Anyway, I've always been a bit of a disgrace to the family, ever since I got sorted into Gryffindor. I've never really been respected but it's gotten worse since that. I just got a letter from my dearest mum telling me that either I become a death eater or I'm disowned. I need to prove my loyalty more than anyone else apparently. I really could care less though. My uncle's left me a bit of money."
She just stared at him for a while, waiting for him to say, 'Just kidding!' but it never came. She had never seen care-free Sirius so serious or lonely looking.
"I'm sorry. I didn't know when I made that comment about your mum."
"Yeah well, life goes on eh? I just kind of wish I had a real family sometimes. Feel loved you know?"
Addie didn't really know what to say, so settled for a few moments of silence. After a while she told him, "We can be your family."
She instantly cringed. So overly-sentimental… so not her. Oh well, anything to make him feel better right?
Sirius laughed and made a face. "I'd rather you not."
Adelle was confused. "Why?"
"Because if you were my sister, I couldn't do this-"
He leaned forward and brought his hand up to her cheek.
"It's only part of our deal, Black."
"We'll see."
He gently brought his lips to hers in what she thought was a very un-Sirius like fashion. She immediately responded, melting into his arms and kissing him back…
Only because I have to, of course… she thought vaguely.
She would have liked to say that she counted exactly 7 seconds then pushed the brute off of her, striding confidently back to the castle and leaving him all alone in the grass. She would have liked to say that Sirius was a horrid kisser and that she felt absolutely nothing. She would have liked to be able to tell herself that it was only part of the deal.
But as she sat there, and 7 seconds became much longer, she knew it was more than that. She deepened the kiss and he, taking his cue, responded eagerly, slowly leaning her down into the soft grass. She ran her fingers through his silky, deep-conditioned hair, and his hands explored her back, finding that little bit of skin that exposed where her shirt was slightly pulled up. She felt butterflies erupt from her stomach and then remembered what she was doing- kissing Sirius Black.
She instantly pulled away, and they both stared at each other, shocked.
"Um- I have to go?" She squeaked. Squeaked. Simply Peachy. I'm one of those girls who squeaks now, she thought and she threw him off of her.
He watched her run off into the night and sighed as he touched his lips. He threw himself back onto the grass and let out a loud whoop of joy.
Adelle heard the whoop and smiled to herself slightly as she entered the castle.
A/N: So yeah, not much Lily/James stuff but that's for 7th year. Speaking of that, I need help.
Would you guys rather me just skim through the rest of 6th year and get onto 7th or drag out the story even more?
My original intent was to not spend too much time on 6th because Lily and James don't get together until 7th.
So what do you guys want?
Ideas are welcome. And reviews make encourage me to update!