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'This is not how I expected to spend Christmas Eve,' I thought, as I looked at myself in the mirror one last time. I really wasn't looking forward to our 'date'. If you can call this a date; More of a nightmare. But it had to be done. After this I'll be free! Oh, how I wish-

"Hello, Lily." A voice said. I turned around to see Remus, who for grinning at me. I was so lost in my thoughts that I didn't notice that I've walked into the common room.

"Hi," I replied awkwardly, "How've you been?"

"Good, thanks. You?" He said.

Oh, just dandy. My life is so pleasant right now with your stupid friend making my life miserable.

"Great!" I said managing a rather weak smile.

"Oh," He said looking down.

This is awkward with a capital A. I saw Sirius smirk at me from across the room. I made a face at him. "Enjoying yourself, Evans?" He asked, raising an eyebrow.

I was just about to reply with one of my witty remarks (Not while I can smell you, you pig) when James Potter tapped me on the shoulder. He looked slightly nervous, though very pleased with himself. It was so embarrassing asking him out yesterday. It was far less embarrassing than the bunny costume thing. I shuddered at the thought of it.

"So," he said grinning, "Are you ready to go?"

"Yes." I said, not too enthusiastically.

…

"So, Three Broomsticks?" He asked.

"Yeah," I replied, again, not too enthusiastically.

"You don't seem to be too happy" He said, stating the obvious.

"Nope, I'm fine."

"Oh."

There was silence.

"So, Evans." He said, "Can't live without me, can you?"

"You wish."

"Oh, come on, Evans. This is the second time you've asked me out. It's blatantly obvious that you like me." He grinned.

"James?"

"What?"

"Shut up."

This was so awkward. Not to mention annoying. I have come to the conclusion that I really don't like him.

"So I was wondering," he said, "What made you suddenly like me, anyway? Was it my good looks? Or my wit? Or my talent? Or was my sex appeal?" He waggled his eyebrows then smirked.

"Actually," I said, "It's your modesty."

"I knew it!" He said triumphantly.

I rolled my eyes.

"But seriously, Evans. Don't ask me out again! I'd of shame. Remus, Sirius and Peter spent hours teasing me. Next time I'll ask you out."

"Provided there is a next time."

" Of course there will be a next time!" He said, " Don't be so hard on yourself, Evans. You're good enough for me. I know I have high standards, but you're perfect."

Could this guy be any more arrogant?

'Uh-"

"But seriously," He said. "You're perfect."

I blushed. I'm not sure why, but I did.

…

**ten minutes later**

"So then," he said laughing, " I told him 'You, sir, are a moron.' You should have seen his expression, Lils. He looked like a diseased wet slug."

I couldn't breathe. I don't remember laughing so hard. Everyone on all the other tables was giving us weird looks.

"My sister did something like this once." I said.

"You have a sister?"

"Yep."

"Is she half as good looking as you?"

"She has a boyfriend, Potter. A very ugly one."

"Most pretty girls get ugly boyfriends." He said. "Well, you'll be an exception. I am, after all, stunning."

"You're not my boyfriend."

"I assure you, I will be."

I rolled my eyes but couldn't help but smile.

"Had anyone ever told you, you're arrogant?"

"If I got a penny every time someone told me that.."

"Lemme guess, you'd be rich?"

"Pretty much, yeah."

Half an hour and three Butterbeers later, we were ready to go. I was beginning to think Potter isn't that bad. Arrogant, of course, but not evil. We began walking towards Hogwarts.

"Okay, Evans, I'm trusting you here. The Marauders and I have discussed this and it's very important."

"What?" I asked suspiciously.

He leaned in closer and whispered. "We are planning the biggest prank ever on McGonagall. "

"McGonagall? Are you crazy? She's more hard to prank than Dumbledore."

"Right." He said. "Which is why we need your help."

"Why me?" I asked.

"Okay. First of all, you're pretty and we need someone pretty. Second of all, everyone in the Marauders likes you. Especially me. Third, you're very scary when you're angry." He shuddered.

"Um."

"Sirius has highly recommended you."

"Sirius?" I asked.

"Yep."

"…"

What is he up to? I'm pretty sure this has something to do with his little blackmailing scheme. I was so lost in my thoughts that I bumped into a tree. Yeah, a tree. James found it very amusing.

"So..?"

"So what?"

"Will you do it?"

"Nope."

"C'mon Evans!" He whined

"No."

"But you're our only hope."

"No."

"Please.."

"Shut up."

"Pretty please, Evans."

"NO!"

"Evans, don't you have a heart? I'm begging you"

"Oh, alright."

"Yay!" He danced all the way to Hogwarts.

In the common room when he kissed me on the cheek I made a face. Then when he wasn't looking I smiled and didn't stop until I reached my dormitory.

Author's note-

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I really enjoyed writing this chapter. Hope you enjoyed reading it! Thanks for all your reviews.