X. Mistake 8—Being an Awful Best Mate

All of this wasn't my fault. Marlene was mad at me because when I told her the truth (most of it), she didn't believe me. Selene thinks I'm in love with Sirius…okay, come on people! If anyone thought about this logically, they'd realize something was array. Me? In love with Sirius Black? Please!

So, last night, when I came back to the common room, Selene and Marlene were already 'asleep'. I think they were pretending because it was only about eight o'clock. They were both up and gone when I woke up too. As you remember, Mary tends to be a bit of a…gossip.

"Lily," she said, realizing I was awake, her big brown eyes widening, "I heard you and Sirius Black were dating," she said excitedly.

Poor Mary. She probably didn't deserve the cold glare I gave her. I definitely sneered and said, "Well you are sadly misinformed." Then I promptly slammed the bathroom door behind me. Great start to the morning, I might add.

Jasmine was just getting up when I emerged, dressed and ready to go, "That was really unnecessary," she said to me with a look of disapproval that I'd expect from a teacher.

"What?" I asked, trying not to sound angry. It was hard though. I was angry…just not at Jasmine.

"Being mean to Mary…it's not like she's the only one talking about it. People have been saying awful things, you know," she said, giving me a sharp look. Okay…great. I think I just lost my appetite.

"Yeah, well I don't give a bloody—"

"What about Selene?" Jasmine asked, cutting me off before my mouth really let loose, "You've treated her rotten, haven't you?" she demanded.

"I…it was just a terrible misunderstanding," I muttered, sitting on the edge of my bed.

Jasmine considered this, "Well, have you told them?"

"Marlene didn't believe me."

Jasmine just stared at me. Then she shrugged, "Ah, well you know what they say when the going gets tough…" she trailed off.

"What?"

"Er—no clue. Be tougher?" she shrugged casually as if that were supposed to comfort me. Ha! "Well, Lily, I don't want to know what's going on…but you'd better set it right because the three of you are supposed to be best mates," she shrugged again, "It's just best to not let it get out of hand," she headed into the bathroom, sticking her head out to say, "And as for everyone else, just ignore them, Lily. That's what I always do! It works every once in awhile! See you in class, then!' she said before disappearing behind the door.

Fabulous. Absolutely bloody fabulous.

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I was sitting in Charms which is lucky because this meant I didn't need to pay attention which meant I could write this list. No one had bothered to sit next to me, so I didn't have to worry about Marlene peering over my shoulder trying to read my list when she ought to be taking notes.

Things to do:

1. Apologize to Selene.

2. Tell Marlene to quit being such a bitch—this doesn't even concern her.

3. Apologize to James—

Although, I don't still see why he has a right to be upset when he's dating another girl so he shouldn't care who I date anymore…but never mind that.

4. Buy Selene a birthday present

5. Kill Sirius Black.

I'm not even joking on number 5. I'm completely, 100% serious. Ah, damn. Pun unintended. In fact, right now, I've turned around and give him the deadliest glare I could muster. And you know what he does? He sends me a bloody note.

A note.

I hate him.

Lily flower dearest,

Urgh. Gag me.

We really must talk. You look upset.

Love, Sirius.

Prat.

Upset? That was an understatement. I am going to be wheeled off to Azkaban by the end of the week, I'm sure of it.

I crumbled it up and turned to glare to him again, but then I felt something hit the side of my head. Marlene was staring straight at me with that evil eye of hers, so I unfolded the note that read in her familiar writing: Love notes?

I glared at her and crumbled it as well. I didn't bother to look back at Sirius or Marlene, so instead I tried to take notes, but it wasn't really happening. Of course, dear Professor Flitwick didn't notice a thing, so he gave me one of his cheery goodbyes as I left.

At least he's still nice to me. I knew there was a reason Charms was my almost favorite subject.

"Lily Flower!"

I just can't get away from him. I turned to see that Sirius had been waiting in the hallway for me. He smirked and put his arm around my shoulder. I quickly shrugged him off and pulled him by the arm out of eyesight.

"Frisky," he said, waggling his eyebrows, "Sirius likes."

"First," I said, giving him a threatening look, "Don't start talking in third person," he just chortled and I ignored him, "Second—you are putting this right! I don't know what the hell you were thinking Sirius but you can't go around and make people think I'm your girlfriend! That's insane!"

"People believe it," he shrugged, "Funny…considering you'd never date James…but you'd date me? Then again, people here are a bit mad…"

"Oh please, I would date James before I date you," I spat angrily. I had been hoping to wound his pride or something but this did not happen.

"Ooh, really now?" he said curiously, his eyes twinkling. I glared, and he just laughed, "Kidding, Evans. You really need to lighten up."

"I'm not kidding," I said furiously, "You've ruined everything. Everyone is mad at me—including James! So your stupid plan isn't working anyway!"

"That's why we needed to talk," Sirius said, looking eager, "It is!"

I gave him a doubtful look, "Really? I have yet to see how any of this relates to either of them—well except that Emmeline can now tell people I'm a right floozy—"

"Lily," Sirius was smiling. Right. He probably thought this was some sort of joke. "You are the least flooziest bird I've ever met."

"Flooziest isn't a word—" I began.

"Anyway, Emmeline isn't even the problem anymore. You see—James is in a sour mood now—all because of you. Let me recap our conversation this morning. So James decides to bring it up, and I said, 'Mate…I thought you were over her. I didn't think you'd mind…besides, you're with Emmeline'," he grinned, "You know what Prongs said? 'Emmeline never compared to Lily, you know that.' Then he didn't speak to me again." He looked at me eagerly as if expecting me to start jumping up and down in excitement. Instead, I gave him another one of my deadpanned looks. He cleared his throat and expanded, "See? He's still madly in love with you!"

"Why do I have a feeling that's not exactly how the story went? And aren't you the slightest bit concerned with the fact that he's not speaking with you?" I asked, raising my eyebrows, "Besides, he's not in love with me—"

"Sure he is and—"

The door opened and we both turned around. "Oh, sorry," she began, but she froze. It was Selene. She blinked, frowning, "Lily," she managed. Her facial expression was unreadable, but I'm pretty sure I knew what she wanted to express—absolute loathing. "Sirius," she added curtly. Then she slammed the door shut. My luck just keeps getting better and better.

I cursed, jumping up, "Now—fix this now!" I demanded, pointing towards the doorway. Sirius just scoffed.

"Who cares what Selene thinks?" Sirius asked, rolling his eyes, "She's always been an annoying—" he stopped as I gave him a furious look, "Right…I forgot you're mates," he rolled her eyes, "She's a bit irritating, though, you have to admit."

"Yeah, well she's in love with you so now she's furious with me because she thinks we're dating!" I snapped.

Oops.

That really was my bad. I'm a god-awful person sometimes. I really don't blame Selene for hating me now. I'm the worst friend ever…I think it's official.

"You can't tell her I said that," I said quickly.

"Great," Sirius looked glum, "Another crazy girl following after me…."

"Well if you weren't such an arrogant prat you probably wouldn't—"

"My handsome good looks can't be helped!"

"Fine, I'll just fix this myself!" I snapped, ignoring him. I stalked out of the classroom, running after Selene, "Selene! SELENE!"

She stopped finally after I'd run after her, cutting her off before I lost her...again.

"What?" she spat, "Don't you have a boyfriend to attend to?"

"We're not dating," I said quickly, "I promise. It's all part of some weird scheme Sirius came up with—I really don't know how it started, and it just snowballed and he's not even listening to what I say anymore—"

"Lily, if you liked him, all you had to do was tell me," Selene said, looking more upset than angry now. This was worse. I sort of wish she'd just yell at me like Marlene does, "This—I just—I can't talk to you right now," she said, pushing me out of the way and hurrying off.

Will people quit running away from me? Ah Merlin. I give up. Maybe I should just sit out the rest of my year in my dorm room and have the house elves send me food.

Or maybe I'll just skip lunch all together and go drown myself with bubbles in the Prefect's bathroom.

Yes. That sounds lovely.

A/N: Thank you for all your reviews! I decided since it took me ages to upload the last one, I'd upload this chapter super quick! Enjoy. (Sorry no one has made up yet. Lily's not the best at apologizing).