Chapter Three - "I Solemnly Swear I'm Up To No Good."
"Now where in the name of Merlin is Remus?" As soon as James said it aloud, Remus appeared at the top of the stairs. "No need to shout, I'm here." He said, making them jump at his sudden appearance.
"Well, look who it is!" Sirius called out when he saw Remus ambling down the steps towards them.
"So err, what's up with you guys? Why are you wet James?" he said quickly, praying that they could stray from this embarrassing situation.
James flinched again and assumed a sad expression. "Lily." he said simply, looking to the floor. Remus raised an eyebrow at Sirius, who just sighed.
"They got into a little disagreement about his costume." he said, as Remus raised both eyebrows simultaneously.
"I told you that you shouldn't have worn that, I'm guessing she was angry then?"
James cocked his head and gave Remus an odd look "You think?" he said sarcastically, motioning to his head which was soaked.
Remus gave him a tight, sympathetic smile as James sat back on the floor. Sirius, during their brief conversation, had started to smile dreamily to himself. "How come you're so happy?" Remus asked in an interested tone.
Sirius smirked and put his hands in his pockets, leaning against one of the walls of the staircase. "No reason." he said, wearing a huge, stupid grin. Remus raised an eyebrow.
"C'mon, the Sirius Black I know can't keep things from me. Tell."
Sirius snorted and smiled to himself. "I guess you could say that I got my date."
Remus smiled at him. "Melody I'm guessing?" he said as Sirius smiled at him. "Nice one."
During the three's conversation, Peter had wandered into the middle of the entrance hall and was twirling around on the spot.
"What's up with twinkle toes over there?" Remus asked, raising an amused eyebrow at Peter who seemed to be merrily dancing with himself. Sirius paused for a second.
"He's drunk." he said simply, making Remus chuckle.
"That would explain why he's not stuttering." Sirius nodded and hmmm'd in agreement as they both looked upon the small drunk boy with mild amusement.
"So err, you said earlier you needed me for something?"
James' head lifted and he looked over at Remus with the usual glint of mischief in his eyes. "Pranks." he said simply. "Are you up for a few?"
Remus shrugged. "Sure, I'm game."
Peter suddenly laughed loudly, still spinning around on the spot, causing the others too look at him oddly.
"Is something funny Peter?"
"It sounded like you said 'I'm gay, not game." He laughed hysterically and even James and Sirius had to hold a hand to their mouths to hide their chuckling.
Remus rolled his eyes and blushed slightly as he remembered the event of earlier.
James smirked evilly and rubbed his hands together, immediately brightening up. "Well then."
He waltzed over to where Peter was still spinning and grabbed his arm, making the small boy yelp in surprise. James pulled him over to where Remus and Sirius stood, motioning for them to form a tight circle. "Boys." James said, putting his arms around Peter and Remus' necks and urging the others to do the same so they formed a huddle. "Let's get to it."
D: Slightly shorter than the last chapter, I'm still surprised at how long it was actually :L