"And then she was all like, 'Get some self respect, blah blah blah!'. It's- that's so fucking ridiculous! I didn't do anyth- ouch!" Recoiling, I stopped my pacing across the room and slid down on the ground, wrapping my hand around my pulsing toe.

Damn these wooden floors to hell. I thought, plucking the tiny piece of wood out of my big toe.

"Well, that was certainly not what I was expecting to hear. And you still managed to completely ignore my question. Where's Fern?" Lily said over her book she was skimming through. She was already dressed in her nightgown and ready for bed.

"She went to stay with Kendall." Although Kendall was a sweetheart to everyone, I'm still convinced under all the sweet smiles and free hugs she's a raging sociopath (but that's just me).

From the beginning stages of Fern and I's friendship in second year, Kendall was a constant conversation with Fern, them being such close friends and all. Growing up in the same neighborhood and having the same interests, they were a match made from heaven. Both pureblood's, both popular, both gorgeous.

I was very shocked when she took to me so kindly when we were paired for a stupid potions assignment in the beginning of second year. But that's where it all began. I'd never understand how she accepted my pre-teen self, but she did with open arms. Fern opened me up to different possibilities and unbelievable kindness, giving me new experiences and friendships (My beloved Lils) that I would've never been able to achieve on my own. I really do appreciate her and all she has done for me. But seriously, fuck her.

Snapping me out of my reminiscing was the flood of darkness cast upon the room. I sighed and stood up blindly searched for my bed, nearly tripping over what seemed to be a thick book.

"Ugh. At least leave the lights on for me to find my bed."

"Goodnight!"

Cheeky bitch.

I woke up to the door creaking open and closing shut. I silently raised my head after a couple of seconds to see the intruder only to find Fern clad in her underwear digging through her drawers. Not fazed by her lack of clothes- we're in a girls dormitory of course, I observed her quickly toss on her uniform and grab her books while shuffling towards the door. Just when I saw her start to turn her head towards my bed, I shut my eyes and shifted the opposite way. I was too tired for an argument or even a simple conversation with Fern right now.

Finally Fern left, slowly closing the door as not to wake Lily or I. Too bad I am, I'm literally exhausted.

I released a loud yawn and read the digital clock to my left telling me it was 5:58am. Damn, I woke up earlier than Lily today. I took a peek at her frazzled form surrounded with blankets wishing more then anything that was me right now. Thanks for the wake up, Fern.

Deciding finally to make Lils proud and get up and get ready for breakfast, I scooted myself out of the warm scramble of sheets and started my daily routine.

I was only able to brush through one side of long tangles when Lily was up and ready to start her day.

"Why are you up so early?" Lily said stretching her arms above her head in a satisfying fashion. After hearing the crack she was seeking to achieve, she dropped her arms and joined me at the vanity, grabbing an extra hair brush to brush her own silky hair.

"Fern woke me up." I blankly spoke, continuing the slaughter on my knotted hair. I can't wait to see the split ends when I'm finished.

"Oh, what'd she say? Did you guys talk about the fight or whatever?"

I shook my head and remained quiet the rest of the morning while getting ready, not having any need for discussion.

Only when we made it to breakfast did I begin to converse, with the help of yummy food of course.

"Can you pass me the plate of pancakes, Lily flower?" I smiled sweetly and pointed at the plate to her far right. "Ugh, don't even. Potter calls me that." She said rolling her eyes and handing me the large plate of fluffy goodness.

"You know, I have to admit," I rudely stuffed the buttery pancakes in my mouth and continued,"You and James would be adorable together, if you guys- y'know, had a decent conversation for once. I'd be your guys number one fan. Jaly? Er, maybe...Jily? Yes! Jily. That's so perfect!" I squealed.

She jutted her neck out and let out an outraged "Excuse me?" That made me almost choke on my food from laughing.

"I'm just saying! God, you act like I murdered your family or something." I said holding up my hands in mock surrender.

"Why would you even think that that would ever be a good thing? Me and Potter!?" Lily angrily murmured to me, ceasing her eating completely.

I shrugged and took another bite of my pancakes, "The heart wants what the heart wants."

"The heart is irrational and makes no sense."

I snorted. "Very true."

With a couple moments of silence and James off her mind (maybe), Lily asked, "So when to do you think you and Fern will work things out? It's been an entire night and you guys haven't ran up to each other apologizing profusely and all that jazz."

With the different type of personality types, Fern and I do tend to argue often. But it's usually only banter. We'll be annoyed for a couple of hours then be right back to laughing about something that happened in class earlier that day. It was kind of odd to not have Fern with us at breakfast, it definitely feels off balance not having her close by.

"It's her call. I went to her first, last argument."

Lily gave me her best motherly look and crossed her arms. I swear, is this girl even sixteen?

"Oh my god, don't give me the look." I pouted at her strict gaze. "We have a routine that we follow when we fight. Whoever went to apologize or talk last doesn't have to go apologize or talk to them first. It really works."

She groaned. "That's so stupid."

I stuck my tongue out. "You're stupid."

"You're immature." She flicked my tongue which caused me to snap my mouth closed. Ow. I flicked her hand back as revenge and stuck my tongue out at her again before letting out a giggle. After I finished my meal, I took a long drink of water and dragged my eyes across the hall.

Luckily I saw no sign of George, I can only hope he's slowly rotting in a hole. Not so luckily I spotted Fern and Kendall... next to the Marauders.

Oh. Oh.

Kendall was fairly close to Sirius as she let out a quiet laugh and... woah woah woah. Don't caress his arm please! That's a big N-O.

My face began to get flushed as a sudden rush of jealously shot over me at their public display of affection. Why would Fern even sit with them willingly? Since when are Kendall and Sirius such close friends that they don't mind to be so touchy-feely? Why is this such bullshit?

Fern didn't even look distressed being in close proximity of Sirius, she looked completely at ease while have what seemed like small talk with Remus, while Peter and James were in their own discussion. I finally set down my glass of water and shamelessly stared down at their group.

In these moments, the person you are staring at would look up and you would make awkward eye contact with one another until one ultimately gave up and turned away. Fern didn't even look up. What. A. Bitch. She wouldn't even give me awkward eye contact, this is definitely fucked up.

Lily followed my gaze and furrowed her eyebrow, confused. "Why is Fern with them?"

I exhaled in irritation. "Probably to make me jealous or something." And to use my crush on Sirius against me. I don't understand why she is taking this argument so far. I placed my hand on my cheek and fiddled with the utensils on my plate while trying my best to not look up at the new seating arrangement.

Arriving to History of Magic took a lot of effort on my part. Not only was the class incredibly boring but I was placed a seat behind Sirius and Remus, where they had the access to talk to me anytime. And ever since Sirius and Kendall's breakfast flirting I felt incredibly insecure with myself around Sirius.

They both were of course already in their seats when I walked to my seat, chatting about something that involves a whole lot of secrecy considering I can only hear the deep rumbling of their voices.

When I sat down Sirius gave me a quick grin before finishing what he was saying in Remus's ear and fully turned his body towards me straddling the back of his chair.

"You want to get wasted this weekend?" He said, leaning on my desk.

Ignoring his strong forearms inches from my comparably petite ones, I raised my eyebrows at the spontaneous question, "Not with you."

Giving me his best puppy dog face that made my heart flutter, he jutted out his lower lip. "Awe, c'mon Bell's you know you want to."

"Bell's?" I swear everyone always tries to say anything but my full name, but why Bell's?

"New nickname for you, do you like it?"

"No not really." I mumbled avoiding his amused smile and focused on biting my nails.

"It'll grow on you. So what do you say?" He looked at me expectantly.

"Is this a party or something?" I muttered, wanting to sink down into my seat by how uncomfortable I am.

"Exclusive party actually. Only the best of the best are invited. And I knew I just had to invite my best girl, so what do you say?" He poked my blushing cheek which I smacked away quickly and cleared my throat trying to keep my cool. He chuckled, running his hands through his hair.

"I- Um. Sure. I love free alcohol." I tried to joke, but it failing incredibly at the embarrassingly dull way I said it. Trying to keep my cool is harder then I thought, I can barely talk. I miss when I could back talk him and not feel like I'm going to throw up. Say something before it becomes more weird! "In the common room, right?" Better... I guess.

"Nope." He said popping the 'p'. "Just meet me in the common room at nine on Saturday. Wear something sexy." He smirked and gave me a long unexplainable look before turning to the front of the class.

authors note: why do i suck so bad at updating lol. here's chapter 4 though! what do you think will happen at the party? why do you think fern and kendall are sitting with the marauders? leave any other speculations, questions, thoughts in the comments! i love to hear feedback more than you know! i hope you enjoyed!