Because I got a DEATH THREAT (gee thanks, Colt), I decided to continue. Even though I need to work on a new story and I had huge writer's block for weeks. And weeks. And weeks. I'm SO SORRY. Here's chapter 8.

Becca POV

"How're we gonna do it?"

"Very simple. Prongs, you stay under your cloak and do your thing where you – wait. Crap, Pete knows practically everything! Alright, new plan. What do we want to do?"

"Pants him. That's always fun." Sirius's answer was immediate.

"No, what if we… Hm. This is hard." James sat there, all thoughts of lunch gone. What could we do? Becca thought, leaning on Sirius's chest. Soon, however, all thoughts of planning left her mind. Sirius was so gorgeous, so perfect… Becca found herself lost in a dream.

She was walking down the hallway to the Charms room. However, when she walked in, Sirius was in there.

"Padfoot? You aren't even in my Charms class!"

"What does it matter? I'm here now, aren't I?" With that, he ran across the room and smashed his mouth to hers. Almost at the exact same time, Becca saw fur and her arms and felt her nose becoming longer and pointier…

"Sirius! STOP!" She pulled away, but not before her teeth sunk into his neck…

Lily POV

"Emily? It's after lunch, and do you see Becca anywhere?" Lily was pissed. If she saw Becca with James again, she was going to slap that girl to next week.

"Hey Lily? Have you ever considered why exactly you don't like Becca hanging around the four boys?"

"Are you joking?" Lily's eyes flashed dangerously.

"Well?" Emily was one of the few people who could talk to her like this.

"James is an arrogant, selfish, brat and his friends are no better."

"Then why are you still calling Becca a friend?"

"I like Becca. I don't like James. It's that simple." Lily sighed, her arms crossed in front of her.

"Well, tonight's the sleepover. We'll figure it out. I promise."

Becca POV

"Sounds great. When are we gonna do it?" Becca asked.

"Within a week," James answered, smiling. All four of them were dressed and ready to go to the kitchens for some lunch. Remus was in an inconspicuous jeans and navy t-shirt, James dressed in jeans and a Puddlemere United shirt, and Sirius wearing (surprise, surprise) jeans and a tar-black t-shirt. Becca had borrowed a pair of James's jeans, since after all, he had the light build of a seeker. She threw on one of Sirius's shirts, then they left. As they were walking down the corridor to the kitchens, however, Becca saw Lily walking with Emily.

"Crap. It's Lily!"

"Where?!" James looked excited.

"James! If Lily sees me with you guys again you will never be able to talk to her again!"

"Oh. Right." He looked disappointed. Sirius pointed his wand and James's pocket.

"Accio cloak!" Immediately, the silver invisibility cloak flew into Sirius's hand. "Here, wear this." No sooner than Becca had slipped on the cloak than Lily saw the Marauders.

"Remus!" Lily looked shocked at herself for talking.

"Um… Yes?" By now, Lily and Emily were a mere meter from where Becca was standing, hidden.

"Have you seen Becca anywhere?"

"No. We thought she was with you," James said, lying as easily as he laughed at Sirius and Becca earlier this morning.

"Well she obviously isn't."

"What about we go look for her, just the two of us?"

"I'm alright." As soon as Lily and Emily were out of earshot, Becca pulled off the cloak and handed it back to James.

"Here you go, Prongs."

Lily POV

Just before dinner, Lily caught up with Becca. Ignoring the boys, she grabbed Becca's arm and pulled her over to sit down in her old spot.

"No protesting. I haven't talked to you in weeks."

"Fine, what's up?"

"We're doing a sleepover tonight." Lily paused. She loved dormitory sleepovers, and she needed Becca to cooperate. Especially for this one. Becca, however, just nodded.

"Great! Oh, and I can get us some food for this one."

"Really?" This would be fun.

"Yeah, Ja- I mean, some people showed me how." Lily screamed on the inside. But on the outside, she simply smiled.

"That would be great, Becca. Thanks."

"Yeah, I'll make sure to go get some stuff after dinner."

"Hey, Emily! Do you know where Becca is? She should be back from the kitchens, but she's gone!" Again. Lily muttered under her breath.

"Yes, Lily. She's right here," Emily called back. Becca popped out from under her bed, holding her iPod.

"Just getting some music."

"Food and music? Becca, you are quite the contributor tonight," Lily joked. Becca smiled.

"I have a couple tricks up my sleeve."

"Alright you girls, are we good to go?" Emily asked.

"Uh, YES!"

"Of course!"

"Let's go."

"Yep!"

"How about… Truth or Dare?" Lily suggested, looking at all the other girls in their pajamas. Becca stared back at her exasperatedly. Lily could tell that Becca knew exactly what she was doing. However, all the other girls nodded excitedly. Caitlyn was the first to start.

"Hey, Taylor! Truth or Dare?"

"How about… Truth."

"Okay, anyone have any good questions?" All the girls started talking enthusiastically. Lily whispered something into Caitlyn's ear, and Caitlyn nodded.

"Everyone, be quiet!" The room fell silent.

"Alright, Taylor. Would you rather snog Peter Pettigrew or listen to Bertha Jorkins talk for the entire day?" Everyone groaned. Taylor looked disgusted.

"Um… Bertha Jorkins, I guess." Everyone laughed, nodding. Becca shouted over to Taylor.

"Hey Taylor! Your turn!" Smiling, Taylor scanned the room. Finally, her eyes stopped, making direct contact with Lily's.

"Lily. Truth or Dare?" Lily thought. Truth was bound to be about James in some way, but Dare would be torture…

"Truth."

"Snog Sirius Black…" All the girls blushed, "…Or do, you know, stuff with James?" Lily looked over at Becca, who was trying not to laugh. She blushed, then stammered.

"S-Stuff with James." The entire room went silent. The entire freaking castle went silent. She snuck a glance at Becca, who had a look of stunned amusement on her face. Back to the game, back to the game!

"Becca, Truth or Dare?" Lily grinned.

Becca POV

Becca groaned. She had a pretty good idea of what Lily was going to ask her, and she couldn't do a thing about it. It was either Truth and reveal secrets and embarrassment, or, well…

"Dare."

"I dare you to walk down into the common room, kneel in front of Sirius, and confess your eternal love to him. After you do that, kiss him and give him a hug. Then come back up here."

"Fine." She stood up, her heart pounding. But before she could walk into her certain death, Lily interrupted.

"One catch. Me and two other girls are going to come down with you. All three of us will have disillusionment charms cast on us, though." As Lily spoke, all the girls in the room started clamoring to go. Lily pointed.

"How about Emily and… Caitlyn?" Almost immediately, both girls were undetectable from the wall behind them. She pointed her wand at herself, then all three girls followed Becca down the steps and down to the common room. As soon as she walked into the room, she spotted Sirius. Bracing herself for humiliation and the loss of four great friendships, she walked over. He was sitting on one of the couches laughing with James. When the two of them saw her, they both grinned.

"Hey Becca!" She didn't respond, instead shooting them a sorry-in-advance look. Kneeling at Sirius's feet, she looked into his eyes for what was probably the last time.

"Sirius, I have to confess my eternal love for you and tell you that you are the love of my l-l-li…" All of a sudden, the entire situation seemed too incredibly funny for words. She broke off laughing.

"Life?" Sirius said, starting to laugh with her. She nodded, still unable to speak. Standing up, Becca kissed his cheek and walked away, leaving a still-laughing Sirius and James behind. When she got upstairs, however, she wasn't greeted by laughs and questions, but by Lily standing with her arms crossed and glaring. Dread grew in her stomach.

"Yes?" Suddenly, Lily smiled.

"Becca, how could you be so stupid?!"
"Wait… What?" Becca was incredibly confused. Lily hugged her.

"You are so blind! Sirius is totally in love with you!"

"Me?"

"Yes, you!" Lily rolled her eyes. "He was practically hyperventilating after you kissed him!" Becca shook her head.

"He wasn't. He is Sirius Black, remember?" Lily rolled her eyes again.

"Think what you want, but Sirius acts different around you, Becca. Different in a good way." Becca shrugged, but inside she couldn't help feel a rush of joy flood through her body. Please, Padfoot. Please?