Chapter Seventeen: "It's time for a makeover."

"Don't laugh at me." I mumbled, staring at my boots as if they held the secret of life.

I felt James' fingers tilt my head up. "I wasn't laughing at you." He whispered.

My stomach exploded with happiness. My eyes glittered and my heart fluttered madly. He gently took my hand and led me back towards the common room. On the way, he dragged me into an empty classroom.

"James, what are you… oh my God! Cass!" I yelped. Remus and Cassie had disappeared and were now sitting on the floor, entwined in each other. They jumped guiltily apart and blushed deeply.

"Way to go Moony!" James whooped.

"James…" I was unable to finish, as James had planted his lips on mine.

When he finally ended one of the most desirable kisses on the face of the earth, I narrowed my eyes at him accusingly.

"This isn't gonna get you laid, you know!" I glared.

"Uhuh. Like that's gonna stop me!" James grinned back. "Hey, we'll see you later girls, I have to catch up with my guys. See you in the common room at about 6:30. Bye!" He almost dragged Remus off down the corridor.

I grinned at my two best friends and we skipped all the way back to the common room. Climbing through the Portrait hole, every face turned to us and began to mutter. A tall, thin blonde girl stalked up to me. Her face was loaded with powder and her eyes were darkly ringed with cheap black mascara. Her pale, almost mint green eyes were narrowed as she regarded me with disgust.

SMACK!

She slapped my left cheek with such force that I stumbled into Cassie's arms and I could feel my eyes widening.

"That's for taking Jamesie from my friend Melinda. You stole what is rightfully hers. She earned to be with him!" With that, she turned abruptly and stomped away.

"WELL? WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING AT? GET BACK TO WORK!" Bella screeched at the astonished students staring at my reddened cheek. Then she and Cass hauled me up to our dormitory. The door slammed shut and I collapsed onto my bed.

"What was that about?" I asked, my voice holding puzzlement.

"Apparently, Lyn thought Melinda was going out with James." Cassie shook her head in bewilderment. Her eyes widened and a look of mischief crossed her pretty face. "Let's go find him and have it out!" She grinned at her own fantastic idea.

"Great. But first, I need to fix my face." I motioned to my cheek.

"No, leave it, so James can see it and get really angry on your behalf! It's a totally foolproof plan!" Belle wiggled her eyebrows.

"Very sexy." Cass said in a low voice, making us giggle.

"You guys are so great." I smiled warmly as I pulled open the door.

We crossed the common room, arm in arm, ignoring the pointed glares and bewildered stares. Finally, we climbed out of the Portrait hole, waving goodbye to the Fat Lady. Our heels clicked on the stone floors, echoing around us.

An empty Charms classroom door was open to my left. The wall torches were lit and the desks were in a shambles.

Then I realised why.

A stick-thin platinum blonde girl was on the floor, lying on top of a tall boy with messy black hair. Messy black hair that I recognised all too well.

"James?" I asked in wonder. He wouldn't… would he? My eyes stung, but I brushed away my tears and gritted my teeth. All he had done was hurt me. Well not any more. Anger boiled inside of me and my temper peaked. But I didn't yell. I didn't even raise my voice.

"I can't believe you. I would never have thought you could. You're heartless James Potter. And I hate you."

I whipped around and fled out of the classroom, Bella and Cassie hot on my heels. My black cloak billowed behind me as I strode back to the common room. I spat out the password and climbed through. Sirius and Remus were sitting at a table, Ancient Runes homework spread out before them.

"Your best friend is a liar. A liar and a cheat." I hissed.

"Who, Prongs? Why?" Sirius looked up, his face contorted in confusion.

"He seems to think it's acceptable to snog one girl, then run off and practically swallow another one! Pass on the warning when you next see your dear little buddy. No one makes a fool out of Lily Marie Evans. Clear?" I was practically spitting with rage, my anger so hot it burned my stomach.

"Crystal." Remus squeaked.

"Good." I turned around abruptly and stalked up the stairs to our dorms, my boots ringing on the floor. At the top, I realised the common room had become deathly silent.

"WHAT?! NEVER HEARD A GIRL THREATEN TO DESTROY A BOY'S REPUTATION BEFORE?" I snapped, my fury getting the better of me.

I threw up my hands and slammed the door behind me, shaking the whole tower.

"We'd better go do some damage control. But mark Lily's words. She will do everything in her power to get even. Just give him a head start." I heard Bella advising the two boys.

Cassie added; "But we are gonna help her. He'll wish he was never born." Their footsteps were light and graceful, compared with my stamping feet as they ran up to our dorm room.

Belle popped her head around the door and smiled lightly. "We'll make his life not worth living."

They entered and Cass bounded over to my wardrobe and threw open the doors. "We'll make you a totally new person. It's time for a makeover."

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Sorry I haven't updated in a while, I've had to go back to school and getting homework every night doesn't help my writing skills!

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