The next HOM class…
James, why do you look so…depressed?
Lily's sick.
Oh. That explains why you're sitting with me, I guess.
Yeah.
Oh, come on, Prongs. At least pretend like you want to sit with me.
Sorry, Remus. I just don't see the point.
Ouch.
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Okay, really, Prongs. She's just got the flu, doesn't she? I mean, she'll be fine, right?
I guess.
You're hopeless. Want me to hold your hand and pretend like I'm Lily? I'll even dye my hair red.
No, it won't be the same. And where are you going to get red hair dye?
I was joking, Prongs.
Oh. Ha.
Prongs.
What.
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OW! Why'd you slap me?!
So you would get a grip on yourself.
Screw OFF, Remus. I don't want to talk to you.
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I'm sorry, Moony. That was out of line. I'm sorry.
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Remus, I'm really sorry. I'm sorry I'm such a great prick. I'm really, really, REALLY sorry.
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Oh, Merlin. Not this again.
What do you mean, not this again?
I had to apologize to Lily and she made me sing on top of the desk last HOM class.
OH! So that's why you interrupted. I was meaning to ask you about that. And what's with the HOM abbreviation? How come I'm the only one who doesn't know what it is?
You're the only one who doesn't use it because…well, I don't know why.
That's helpful, mate.
Sorry.
Okay, you really need to get out of this…what do you even call this anyway?
I miss her.
Geez, Prongs. You saw her right before class started.
I know. But I still miss her.
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Don't roll your eyes at me, Remus. It's really irritating.
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Stop.
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Remus, if you do it one more time, I will stab you with my prongs the next full moon. I mean it.
Okay, okay.
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Look, I'm trying to distract you from Lily. You could at least play along.
I'm sorry, Remus. But, there's no point. I see her everywhere.
Wow. That's…
That's what?
Sort of…pathetic.
I know! I can't help it!
Better not tell Sirius.
Why?
He'd say you weren't manly enough for him.
Pffttt.
What? Why are you rolling your eyes?
He thinks we're not manly enough? Him with the stuffed cat thing? What's its name…Snackie or something?
It's Mr. Shnookums. How do you know about that anyway?
Please, Remus. Who DOESN'T know about it?
Well, that's true, I guess. Just don't tell him that you know because he'll probably assume I told you, which wouldn't be a good thing.
He knows you know? Well, that's smart.
I was trying to prove my point.
Which was?
That men can blush and be manly as well.
Oh. Did you prove your point?
Well, since Sirius considers himself manly, then I guess I did prove my point.
Good on you, Remus. That boy needs to have his head deflated a little.
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Why are you giving me that look, Moony?
Doesn't that previous phrase sound a bit…hypocritical to you?
What, about giving me a look?
No! About the deflating of the large noggin.
What are you trying to say, Remus?
That you should deflate your own head!
Oh. Well, I have, haven't I? I mean I got Lily to—
What?! What's wrong?!
I miss her.
Holy Mother of Merlin, Prongs. You nearly gave me a heart attack!
Sorry.
No you're not. You don't care in the least.
I didn't read what you just wrote, but you're probably right.
You're hopeless, Prongs. Utterly hopeless.
I really don't care.
You should just get married or something. Considering the way you're acting right now, it's the only plausible explanation for your…whatever. You already act like a married couple.
That's a great idea, Remus! No wonder everyone calls you a genius!
WHAT?! I was joking, Prongs! You're not actually considering it, are you?
Sure I am! Who would joke about such a thing?! Not Mr. James and Lily Potter!
Merlin! James, I was KIDDING! You know, HAHA joke!
Like I said before, this is NOT something to joke about! I'm getting married soon!
You haven't even asked her yet! What makes you so sure she's going to say yes?
…Oh crap. She's going to say no.
James, I never said that! Stop banging your head on the table; you're going to get a headache. Geez, do you have to take everything so seriously?
But what if she does say no, Remus? What will I do? I can't LIVE without her!
James, think rationally. There's no way she would say no.
Really,
Remus? Do you really think so?
Well, you are only 17. Which is kind of early. She might be kind of, you know, not ready.
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Stop it Prongs! You are doing serious damage to your head!
This is hopeless! She's going to say no!
James, it's the middle of the year! You have the rest of the year and the rest of your life to think about it! Don't rush it, mate.
The rest of my life?! But Lily will be taken by then! I HAVE TO MARRY HER.
I give up. I cannot talk to you when you are like this. Goodbye.
No, Remus! You cannot leave me hanging now!
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Remus! Moony… Moony. REMUS! REMUS-MOONY-WEREWOLF!
What, for Merlin's sake! What do you want?
Help me!
With what?
My…situation!
If it involves Lily, then I am not interested.
Oh, come on, Moony. She's involved in everything about me.
Oh, so what are me, Sirius and Peter to you? Hm? Nothing? Seven years of friendship lost because of a girl?
Stop being so defensive, Moony. You know it's not like that.
I know. I just felt like being the annoying one for once.
What? Who's usually the annoying one?
Oh, nevermind. It seems my wit is not appreciated here.
You lost me, mate.
I know. Continue on with your situation.
When do you think I should propose, Remus?
Do you really want to know?
Of course.
If you really love her, then after graduation.
I do really love her.
Okay, then after graduation.
That's soon.
I thought you were the one who WANTED to get married. SOON.
Was I? No, I believe that was you.
No—ah. I see. A bit scared of commitment now, are we?
Stop giving me the 'All-knowing-Moony' look. And I am NOT scared of commitment.
Mhm. Sure.
I can taste the sarcasm in your letters.
Really? What'd it taste like?
Oh, nevermind. It seems my wit is not appreciated here.
Oh, Merlin.
Back to my point. I'm not scared of commitment.
Whatever, James. That's your business.
It's the truth.
Sure. Want to play hangman?
…
What?
Hangman reminds me of Lily.
James, I thought we were over the whole 'Depressed teen' thing.
Apparently not.
Whatever. Let's play Hangman.
Fine. I'll go first.
Four letters? Could you be any more pathetic?
What did I'd do?
You're telling me the word isn't 'Lily'?
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Pathetic.
And what if it wasn't? Huh? What would you say then? What if it was…Star? Or something?
Then I'd call you pathetic for trying to cover it up.
Stuff your furry mouth. If you're so un-pathetic, why don't you come up with one then?
Fine. It's 10 letters. See if you can find something Lily related to that.
I said to stuff it. L.
Nope.
I.
Yeah. One I.
L.
You already guessed L. What are you—Oh, dear Merlin. You were spelling out her name, weren't you? After I thought you couldn't get anymore pathetic. I'm giving you a body part for your extreme stupidity.
I believe that's the third time I told you to stuff it.
And for the record, there's no Y.
I hate you and you werewolf self. E.
Thank you. One E.
V.
No V.
A.
No A.
N.
One N—James! You cannot spell her last name either, for Merlin's sake. You seriously need help. This is either really creepy or really disgusting how much you love her. Either way, it needs attention from someone professional.
Shut the hell up, Remus. Fourth time. Leave me and my pathetic self alone. I don't want to play anymore. I miss her too much.
I'll shut my trap if you keep playing. Come on. You and your pathetic self only have three letters.
Fine. M.
Nice for such a pathetic bloke. Three M's.
Shut it, Remus. (Fifth time, by the way.) O.
Now we're getting somewhere.
T?
Two T's.
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What…?
Shut the hell up, Remus. I am not scared, you bloody werewolf. I hate you.
C O M M I T M E N T
A/N: It's been a while, but I finally updated. I was kind of if-y on this one because it's not as good as the other ones. Unfortunately, I had to change the scene for this one because other characters in the same scene would have been boring. Hopefully I can get another update on this one, but if I can't, I hope you enjoyed! Leave a review…I know you want to. ;)
Peace out. QWERTYBOB XD.