"Hey," mumbled Mary. Remus looked up, startled.
"Er, hi," he said. He smiled awkwardly and picked up his books.
"I have class," said Mary.
"Oh, right, me too."
They parted ways hurriedly. James intercepted Remus on the way to Potions. "What was that?" James asked, outraged.
"What?"
"You were flirting about as well as a mountain troll!"
Remus rolled his eyes.
"You should be more assertive, talk to her more," said James.
"That's rich coming from you, how's that approach working on Evans?"
"Just let me teach you the ways of the master."
"No."
"Do it."
"Okay."
! #$%^&*
"Mary!" Lily gasped.
"What, Lily? You sound like I've committed a crime," said Mary, exasperated.
"Practically! Remus fancies you, and you're a perfect match. Give him a chance!"
"I don't see you giving Potter a chance."
"I will if you give Remus one."
"Deal!" Mary squealed, thinking of all the bets she would win.
"Right, you need to stop being so shy, first of all..."
! #$%^&*
"Hey, Mary," said Remus. He sat down beside her. The courtyard was empty, except for Lily, who was watching her whole plan play out.
"Aw," said Lily, and another deeper voice. She jumped. "Potter?" she whispered viciously.
He put a finger to his lips and pointed at the two.
"Hey, Remus. Nice night, isn't it?" said Mary with a pre-rehearsed giggle.
"Even better with you in it. You look beautiful."
"You look.. er.. oh, bloody hell, I give up!" said Mary, standing up. "Sorry Remus, but this was rehearsed."
"Really? Me too!'' said Remus happily.
"It was Lily!"
"James made me."
"My friends are always telling me off for being so shy..."
"Me too! They say I should stop reading to enjoy social life..."
"And that if I spend my time shut up by myself drawing..."
"I'll never get a girlfriend," finished Remus. They both sat down.
"Isn't that adorable?" whispered Potter.
"I know. I had to tell her I'd give you a chance to get her to-" Lily covered her mouth.
"Did you?" asked James, a small smile on his lips.
"Oh, why'd I have to tell you," moaned Lily.
"You just know we're the perfect couple. Lily Evans, will you be my girlfriend?''
"Only because I have to."
"If you say so." Lily shot him a half-glare, half-smile. James thought he was off to a good start.
A/N: I try to write some other pairing, and it somehow circles back to Jily. Well.
(But tell me, aren't they adorable?)