I knowww. It's been a while. But I think I've finally figured out the purpose of the story and where it's headed. btw..if you don't like twisted relationships, dont bother flaming me. just stop reading! please review, i want feedback!
A roaring pain of jealousy ran through Venna's body. Why would Sirius ask Lily out? He doesn't even like her. For four years Sirius Black had followed Venna Aberdene around Hogwarts like a sick puppy, and suddenly he seemed to have taken an interest in her best friend. Venna tried to remind herself that Sirius was arrogant and cocky, like Lily had always told her, but another sharp pain travelled its way through her nerves. Why in the HELL had Lily said yes??
In similarity, fury and shock found its way running through the bloodstream of a particular messy-haired boy. He clinched his fists so tightly when Sirius let out that string of incomprehensible words that he had lost feeling in them. When he made this bet with his best friend, he didnt actually expect him to do it! James Potter dug his nails into his hands until he was sure his knuckles couldnt get any whiter and then proceeded to stomp up to his dormitory. Swinging open the door, he marched straight over to his handsome, mischevious partner-in-crime and gave him a good slap upside the head.
"OI! What did you do that for?!?!?!" Sirius bellowed. His slate grey eyes narrowed as they focused in on James. What was his problem? He was only carrying out his bet.
James made a sort of struggling gurgle sound, followed by a haughty pouting face as he plopped himself onto his bed, opposite Sirius.
"You weren't supposed to do that. You are distracting Lily from me! Now she'll never love me!" He sounded exasperated, as if he believed this was the end of the world. Sirius stared at him for a moment, and then rolled over in barking laughter.
"Wait...wait Prongs...you think I like her? Oh, thats bloody brilliant. I like the annoying firecrotch you follow around night and day. That's right..." he paused to look at James again. He looked hopelessly crestfallen...was he taking him seriously?
Oh COME ON James! Get a grip. I wouldn't like Lily Evans even if she was the reason Puddlemere United won Quidditch World Cup. And we all know that'll never happen. I'm just carrying out our bet. Trust me, the second after I kiss her I'll send her crying back to you." This seemed to lighten James' worries. He grinned stupidly at his best friend. How could he have ever suspected him? Sirius would never do anything to hurt him...at least not purposely.
Lily pushed her crimson hair out of her face as she stared in the mirror. Why was she nervous? It was just Charms...and it was just Sirius. Sure, he was tall, dark, and handsome, and the way he always made people smile was cute...'Oh bloody hell Lily! Pull yourself together! This is the pigheaded muffin whose main goal in life is making himself center of attention at all times. You are NOT attracted to that kind of jerk..' She thought. She took one last glance at herself, perfected her stern, I-don't-want-to-be-here-with-you look, and walked down to the common room.
Sirius waited for her at ease. He had absolutely no worries about being attracted to this snotty redhead. He just had to pretend like he was falling all over himself for her until she kissed him, then blow her off and have a good laugh when James finished the bet. The Plan was flawless. He ran his fingers through his black hair handsomely and then eased back into the couch, waving his wand aimlessly until Lily situated herself next to him.
An hour passed. The pair practiced summoning charms until the fire in the hearth was flickering weakly. Lily had loosened up quicker than Sirius had expected her to. She was laughing at all of his jokes and even flirting with him! Even he had found himself smirking as she took his hand to show him the proper wand movement. Nearly everyone had already gone down to dinner, stopping to give odd looks at the pair. Venna and James both walked past them with fire in their eyes, refusing to respond when their best friends tried to get their attention. Finally, Sirius got up, and stuck out his hand to help Lily. She sheepishly grabbed it, and before she knew what she was doing, held on to it, looked Sirius straight into his grey eyes, and told him she had a lot of fun and that they should hang out more. Sirius gave her a wide, toothy smile and squeezed her hand just as she dropped his. She grinned, her eyes giggling. The two walked down to dinner together in laughter and conversation, asking themselves why they hadnt been civil with each other ages ago.
Over the next few weeks, Lily and Sirius grew closer. They sat together at every meal in the Great Hall, laughing at each others jokes and at James' attempts to get Lily's attention. Both Venna and James were showing a certain coldness to Lily and Sirius, though they didn't openly bicker with them. Peter and Remus were just astounded that Sirius's plan was really working. One morning, Venna and Lily were walking down to breakfast together, where Sirius usually told Venna that she looked beautiful, but that particular day, something different happened.
"Hey, Lily, Aberdene, over here!" Sirius yelled and then grinned at the both of them. He cleared room for them at the Marauders table, but instead of getting up to seat Venna, he grabbed Lily's hand and sat her next to him. Remus looked over and was quite sure steam was issuing from Venna's ears. She turned on her heel and stomped off, going to sit with Frank Longbottom and his friends. Sirius seemed to take no notice. He just smirked and played with Lily's hair. At this, James got up as well and marched off to sit with Owen. Remus and Peter were too intrigued by this abnormality of the new friendship to get up and follow James. They just watched silently, mouths gaping open, as Lily got up to go back to her dormitory and then turned back to give Sirius a quick kiss on the cheek. Sirius didn't blush, but instead turned to Remus and gave him a thumbs up. His plan was almost completing itself.
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