Sorry for the months of absence. All I can say is work and school got really stressful. The first part of this was written months ago and now that school is out I was able to finish it. Hope you guys enjoy.
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So It Begins...
"I have a solution to your problem James my boy." Sirius said as he sat down at breakfast the next day.
"And what problem would that be?" James asked, more interested in his toast than what Sirius was saying.
"Your little Head Girl problem Prongs, come on, keep up mate!"
Remus looked up in interest. "Oh I can't wait to hear this one."
"It's brilliant actually. You, James, to show that you want more than just a healthy snog on rounds, must refrain from physical contact with one Miss Evans."
James raised an eyebrow. "And where did you get the idea that there will be anything for me to refrain from? Lily's probably not going to speak to me for a long time."
"I disagree Prongs." Remus said. "With the story and her reaction to your advances it's quite plausible to imagine her attempting to form a physical relationship in order to ignore her emotional feelings towards her."
James' eyes went wide. "And your brilliant plan is for me to ignore these advances?" James asked Sirius.
"Yes!" Sirius said, as if it were obvious.
"If I may," Remus interrupted, seeing James' look. "I think what Padfoot is trying to say is if she tried for a physical relationship, you should resist because it will make her deal with her emotions towards you instead of ignoring them." Remus said.
"I guess that makes sense." James said after a minute, frowning into his eggs.
At that moment Remus nudged Sirius, pointing to the door as Lily and Mystery entered the Great Hall.
"Okay, there he is." Mystery said, nodding down the table. "Here's your chance."
"What exactly am I suppose to do?" Lily asked, looking uncomfortable.
"Hm, probably better if you start small; don't want to give the bloke a heart attack." Mystery said, tapping her chin with her nail. "Ok, I got it. Just run your nails over his back as you walk by. When he turns around say 'Good morning James' in a sexy voice. He'll have a cow."
"This is the stupidest thing I've ever done Myst and I'm putting you in front of me if some love struck second year tries to throw her oatmeal at me."
"Fine fine, pay attention, we're almost there."
Lily rolled her eyes and sighed. She attempted to ignore Remus and Sirius' eyes as they realized she was closer to James then she would usually be. Actually she would usually go out of her way to walk on the other side of the table, as far away as possible from where James was sitting. Mystery nudged her and Lily regretfully ran her nails across James' back.
Startled, he looked up to see Lily walking by. He was confused until she looked over her shoulder and sent him a sultry smile.
"Morning James." She said, continuing on her way.
"Padfoot?" James said, his eyes never leaving Lily even after she sat down and and began a conversation with Mystery.
"Yes Prongs I saw that, didn't even know Evans had one of those looks. " Sirius said, pulling at his tie as if the room had gotten hotter.
"So, I'm not dreaming this? Evans just ran her fingers over my back and then sent me the sexiest smile I've ever seen…are you sure she's not under the Imperius Curse?"
"I told you." Sirius said with a smirk.
"I can't believe you were right. I mean, how else can that be interpreted?" James asked.
"She's definitely got a wild cat in there somewhere." Sirius said.
"Wait, don't forget the plan James." Remus said, seeing James' day-dreamy expression.
"Plan?" James asked, still staring at Lily.
"Yes James, the Plan. The one that if you want more from Lily than a one night stand, you will follow." Remus said, finally catching James' attention.
"You must do the hardest thing for a man to do. You must resist the one you've always wanted if you ever want a chance of being with her." Sirius said.
James dropped his head on the table with a groan. "Why do you have to suddenly become a relationship expert when Evans decides to pay attention to me?"
She's not paying attention to you Prongs." Remus said.
"If she isn't paying attention to me then how do you explain what just happened?" James asked, exasperated.
Sirius laughed. "That was her paying attention to Prongs Jr."
James groaned.
"Never thought I would say this, but Padfoot is right James. You have to resist." Remus said.
"Oh bloody hell. I'm not going to live through this." James said as the bell rang for class.
"I feel like an idiot." Lily said as she and Mystery rose from the table.
"Why? You saw his face. That was nothing and he was completely flabbergasted."
"And I am completely out of my element." Lily said, shaking her head.
"Oh, you'll do fine." Mystery said, distractedly looking over the crowd. "Hey Lils, I've gotta run by the bathroom, I'll meet you in Charms, okay?"
She pushed through the crowd and was gone before Lily could open her mouth.
"Hey Lily." A voice said. Lily looked up to see Severus Snape.
"How are you?" He asked.
"Okay, how are you?" She asked. They had once been inseparable but their lives had gone in different directions, namely him following his Slytherin friends and her being muggleborn.
"Fine." He said stiffly. "Lily?" He asked, she looked up at him as his features softened. "I miss you." He said quietly.
Lily sighed. "I miss your friendship too Sev, but we don't exactly run with the same groups."
"No, we don't." He agreed. "Well, if you ever need me know that I am still here for you, even if we are on different paths." He said.
She offered him a small smile. "I appreciate that." She said as they reached the Charms door. "See you in Potions?" She asked, he nodded and continued down the hall.
"Hey Lily." Another male voice said. She turned to find herself face to face with James Potter.
"Oh shit, oh shit, where is Myst when I need her?" Lily thought. " Stay calm, you're suppose to seduce him, you can't do that if you look like a scared rabbit about to hop for the hills."
"Hello James." She said, putting a smile on her face.
"Can I talk to you?" He asked.
"Oh, um…well I don't want to be late for Charms so how about we talk about it tonight. On rounds?" She asked with a smirk.
James' eyes widened and Lily had to hide a laugh, maybe she was better at this than she thought.
"Meet you in the Head Dorms at eight?" she asked, smiling as he nodded numbly.
She walked to her seat, setting up her quill and parchment, wondering where Myst had gotten off to.
"Everything going to plan?" A male voice asked in the shadows.
"Everything's going perfectly." A female answered. "And you?"
"Easier than I thought it would be." The first admitted.
"Did you get the others involved like we planned?" The female asked.
"Yes, it took a while but with my skills of persuasion, and our cause will better everyone." He laughed. "Well everyone who matters at least."
"That's true. Have you chosen a girl yet?"
"No." The first admitted. "Have you chosen yours?"
"I believe Severus Snape will do nicely,"
"Snape? Are you sure? You know of his…relationships. Are you sure he will be in for our cause?"
"He will if we don't tell him of the real cause." The female said with a laugh. "Or at least the outcome."
The male laughed. "I do love how you think."
"I have to go. Signal me if you need to discuss anything." The female said, the sound of her steps echoed through the empty corridor.
"Ugh. I am so not looking forward to that Potions essay." Mystery said as they exited their last class.
"But it's a really good topic." Lily said,
"Lily. It's an essay. A Potions essay at that." Mystery said, rolling her eyes.
"Lily?" A voice said from behind the girls.
"Hey Severus." Lily said, turning to face him.
"Would you like to meet me in the library sometime to work on our essays? I'm sure between the two of us we won't even need a book for reference."
"Sure, that'd be great." Lily said with a smile.
"This git bothering you ladies?" James asked, walking up on the group.
"Careful, don't get too close Prongs, you'll miss supper if you have to spend the next two hours trying to get grease stains off your robes." Sirius said, standing beside James.
"Why don't you two bugger off." Lily said, annoyed.
"Yeah, we are definitely not in need of your services." Myst said, rolling her eyes.
"Are you sure? I have some damn good services to offer." Sirius said, putting his arms around Mystery.
"Oh gag me." Mystery said, removing his arm.
"Gladly love, but I prefer to give before I receive." Sirius said.
"Ugh, gross. I'm out of here." Lily said, walking away from the group. She stopped and turned. "Plan to get together after the weekend Severus?"
Snape nodded and the two girls walked away. James watched them go and then turned to Snape.
"I think your Death Eater in training friends are looking for you Snivelly." He said. "And don't think just because Lily is studying with you that she has any interest in you at all."
"At least she's willing to study with me Potter. She hates you." Snape said, glaring at him.
James stepped closer to him. "Actually, if the other night was any indication, I would have to disagree."
Snape's eyes narrowed. "You're lying."
"Am I?" James asked, leaning close to his enemy. "I've had my hands in her hair Snape, and that's the most innocent place they were that night. Can you say the same?"
Snape pulled out his wand but James was ready and easily blocked the curse.
"Expelliarmus." James said, causing Snape's wand to fly to the end of the corridor.
"Watch that temper Snivellous." James suggested, walking away with the others by his side.
Snape glared after him before turning to retrieve his wand only to see Lily and Mystery at the end of the corridor, apparently the two had known better than to leave the boys alone.
Snape was angry, not only did James make him look like a fool in front of Lily, but he had planted a seed of doubt in Snape's mind that could ruin everything Snape cared about.
It could easily be assumed that Potter was lying of course, which was the first thing that came to Snape's mind. Only problem was , in all the years that Potter had tortured him, he had never claimed to have done anything physically with Lily. Of course this could just be some new way of pissing him off, but why after all these years would it start now?
He didn't know and he didn't like that one bit. He marched down the corridor, grabbed his wand, and retreated in the direction of the dungeons.
"Boys." Lily said, shaking her head after Snape disappeared. "What do you imagine Potter said to tick Severus off so much?"
"Probably something about you." Mystery said offhandedly as the two walked towards the common room.
"I just wish they could be more civil, it's ridiculous." Lily said.
Mystery stopped suddenly. "I just got a crazy idea."
Lily rolled her eyes. "As opposed to your normally crazy ideas?"
"No, listen, I've figured out who could be your pseudo for step 2." Mystery said.
"Who?"
"Snape." Myst said excitedly.
"Oh no, I couldn't ask him to do that Myst."Lily said, horrified at the idea.
"Why not? He hates Potter and wants to get back in your good graces. Sounds perfect to me."
Lily sighed. "I don't want to…lead him on. He's my oldest friend. I don't want to blur the lines."
Myst rolled her eyes. "Why not just ask and let him decide? Besides you guys haven't really been talking for a while so blurring the lines shouldn't be a problem."
Lily shook her head. "I'll ask Myst but I don't see it happening."
"It'll work, you'll see!" Myst said happily.
Lily frowned, sensing that Mystery's plan might hurt more people than she originally thought.
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