Fucking hell. Sirius told me what that son of a bitch tried to do to Lily.
And she's staying with him? What the actual hell?
I know this is related to our recent estrangement. Our friends aren't taking it that well either. They're trying to stay neutral, but I can see it's wearing on them. Fliss and Sirius are still dating. Remus confided in me that he likes Eliza. When did we become that cliche group that all starts to date each other?
I snort. I guess we won't be, as Lily and I can't even seem to be in the same room as each other without snapping at one another. She's head girl this year, which is a huge honor in our small knit university.
It means that she can hand out punishments and that she can take away points from houses. She can't stop taking away points from our house. Key word: our. Her own house! I'm Head Boy, that doesn't mean I'm being super petty.
Eliza and I are walking to class. I decide to kill the conversation like an idiot, by asking about Lily.
"Hey, Eliza, did Lily tell you about what an asshole Shane had been?"
She looks at me as if I have two heads. Whoops. "Um, yeah, we tell each other everything James. Yeah, he was an ass, but he apologized. He shouldn't have done that, but he was genuinely apologetic."
"Does that really excuse it though?"
She snaps "Dammit James, this whole mess is your fault. Why are you dating Ciara? You know that you don't like her. That's the same reason Lily's dating Shane. So what if he's an ass? You definitely were too."
I open my mouth to angrily retort.
She takes a deep breath and interrupts me "Okay, that was out of line. But James, do you really like Ciara? No, you don't. And it was unfair of me to blame this whole thing on you, because some of it is definitely Lily's fault too. But James, can't you see? This whole damn mess is killing all of us. Sirius and Fliss are afraid to even hold hands in public because one or both of you will be annoyed that it's not you guys holding hands like that. And we haven't really all been friends since the first month of school. James, you started it, I think it's up to you to end it."
She walks off, which is good. I can't deal with her right now, because I know she's right. Whatever, I didn't do anything except ask a girl out. Lily has that much of a problem with it? I don't give a fuck.
After class, Ciara and I wind up in an empty classroom, studying.
She gives me a seductive smile and starts kissing me, hungrily.
I respond immediately. So what if she's not Lily? She's pretty, and funny, and a good kisser.
I thrust her up against the wall. She moves down to my pants. I'm not a virgin, but I still know this is wrong. I don't do anything about it though. I'm a shitty person, I know.
She starts to stroke my erect cock. She's about to start sucking me off.
"What the fucking fuck?"
Shit. Lily. This is really fucking awkward.
I button my pants. She probably didn't get much of a view because we were facing away from the door. But shit, I forgot to lock the classroom.
"Very princely, chivalrous behavior, Potter." The use of the last name stings. "50 points from Gryffindor."
Now that's not fucking fair.
"What the hell, that's not fair, Lily."
"I told you to call me Evans, Potter."
"Well, Evans," Ciara pipes in. "Just because you're going to be a virgin all your life doesn't mean the rest of us are opposed to getting some. Maybe if you were less of a prude—"
Lily cuts her off angrily. "Shut. The. Hell. Up. Just because I don't want to fuck my boyfriend in an abandoned classroom doesn't mean I'm a prude. What's your fucking problem? I'm totally in the right to take points. First, you're not supposed to be in these classrooms, even if you were studying. That's what the damn library is for. Second of all, you're a bitch. And he's an ass." She says, pointing to me for emphasis. Third of all, you guys aren't supposed to be fucking on school property. That's disgusting. So, how about you shut the hell up, Chang, and let me do my fucking job?"
Well, hot damn. But she's not even done yet. "And that's the fucking second time you've let your bitch girlfriend walk all over your supposed best friend, James. Don't come near me until you dump her."
"Lily, what the hell. Ciara made one remark, and you retaliated in kind. You called her a bitch and me an ass, so stop playing the wounded here."
"She called me a prude, and said I was a shit best friend. I don't let anyone talk to you like that. I defended you to Bertha today," she says, referring to one of our nosy, annoying classmates. "She said you were only with Ciara because she put out. Well, I guess she wasn't mistaken." She smiles mechanically and then walks out stiffly. "And that's 70 points from Gryffindor now. Don't fuck with me, Chang."
"Whoa, bitch level 100, right James?"
"Shut up, Ciara."
"Excuse me?"
"She's right, she's supposed to take points. We weren't exactly doing what we were supposed to be doing. And dammit, I am a bad friend. Why do you keep insulting her, anyways? Lily's all defensive attacks, she doesn't come at anyone unless they insult her first."
"What the hell, Jamie?" I cringe at the nickname. "I'm your girlfriend. She's been acting like a bitch since we started dating. But you know what, we're done. You want to be her friend that badly? Have some fun. I hope you manage to pry the prudes legs apart."
"Take it back" I growl.
She looks like she's just realized what she's said. But she doesn't back down. "No."
"Fine. Get the hell away from her though, and make sure you don't ever come near me again either."
A/N: The end of Ciara and James! Yay! Obviously, this means they get together soon. Three chapters time if it all goes according to plan. But the story will continue until after graduation, and will have an epilogue. Remember to Review! Review, review, review! It makes my day :)
