1Disclaimer: I do not own Harry Potter or anything associated with it... umm, blah blah blah.

AN: I hope that you enjoy. Let me know if I should continue. The first chapter involves Lily/James but I'm thinking about adding Remus/Sirius in there just for funnzies!

Just Friends

Chapter One

James watched his friends with an amused look. Lily had attached herself to Sirius's waist and was now being dragged across the worn carpet.

"Sirius!" Lily squealed as her red hair covered her porcelain face.

"What?" Sirius questioned, turning in a circle. Lily untangled herself from the boy and fell to the floor with a huff.

"Ow," Lily whined. "That hurt."

"It's your fault," Sirius said simply, brushing his jet black hair out of his eyes and sitting down beside James. Sirius relaxed on the cushy red sofa and was soon engulfed.

"I love this couch," Sirius said, propping his feet up on the old coffee table.

"Yeah," James agreed with a twinkle in his eyes. He lowered his head, causing his soft brown strands of hair to fall forward. "Old Bertie has lived through some great times too."

"You named the couch?" Lily asked, cracking a smile.

"We named her," Sirius corrected. "And boy does she have a lot of stories to tell."

"You guys are weird," Lily stated, shaking her head. "I've heard of guys naming their cars or their body parts, but I don't know anyone else who names his couch."

"That's what makes us original," James said.

"Whatever," Lily replied. "Do you guys have any plans tonight?"

"I'm formulating one," James said, staring at the ceiling. "We should ask Christy."

"Why," Lily responded, not trying to hide the distaste in her voice.

"What's wrong with her?" James asked, beginning to become offensive.

"Nothing," Lily said. "If you like that 'I'll sleep with anyone' kind of attitude."

"You're just jealous of her," Sirius said knowingly. Lily shot him a warning glance.

"Well," James said suddenly. "I'm going to look for Christy now." He stood and quickly ran out of the common room. Lily watched him leave and sighed.

"He's stupid," Sirius stated. Lily looked up at him startled.

"Why?" she questioned.

"Because you're a great girl."

Lily glared at him and examined her nails. "I don't like him."

"Lily, this is me that you're talking to."

"I know," she replied.

"And I know you."

"I know."

"So," he said. "I can see that you're completely and hopelessly in love with James."

"Shut up!" Lily yelled before throwing a small pillow at her friend.

"Hey," he said laughing. "You shouldn't keep it all inside. It could cause your innards to rupture or your brain could atrophy."

"It's not a joke!" she exclaimed, beginning to giggle.

"Then why are you laughing?" he questioned.

"I'm not," she replied, trying to keep a straight face.

"Yes you are," he said, tumbling off of the couch. He crawled over to her and began tickling her mercilessly.

"Stop!" she begged through fits of laugher. "I'll do anything if you just stop!"

"Anything?" he asked mischievously.

"Yes!" she giggled. "Anything!" Sirius stopped immediately and stared at her intently.

"I dare you to tell James how you feel," he said seriously.

"I can't," Lily said stubbornly. She crossed her arms and focused on the wall. "We won't ever be anything more than just friends."

"You never know," Sirius said convincingly. "Just tell him."

"Hey guys," James called as he tumbled through the portrait door. "I know what we can do tonight!"

"Get it on with old Snivilus?" Sirius asked.

"No," James said. "That is tempting though. Christy said that there is going to be a great party in the Room of Requirement tonight."

"Sounds interesting," Sirius said, pulling Lily to her feet. "Let's go!" He looped their arms together and dragged her toward the doorway. They walked out into the hallway and trudged up the numerous staircases. Finally, they reached their destination.

"We're here," James announced excitedly, opening the door.

"Great," Lily muttered to herself.

"What?" James asked distractedly.

"Nothing," she replied, stepping into the room.

"Ready?" Sirius whispered in Lily's ear. He wrapped his arm around her shoulders and steered her into the party. The smell of cigarette smoke and sweat clogged Lily's nostrils and burned her throat. She coughed involuntarily and Sirius pulled her closer to him.

"Are you all right?" he asked, his voice full of concern. She slowly nodded and continued forward. Teenagers trashed and grinded their bodies against each other as she pushed her way through the crowd.

"That's enough disturbing images to last for a lifetime," Lily said once they had escaped the mob of gyrating kids. Sirius laughed and grabbed a couple of red, plastic cups from table.

"Drink up," he encouraged, clanking his cup against Lily's.

"Bottoms up," Lily said before taking a gulp from her cup. She resisted the urge to gag and took another swig. Ignoring the revolting taste, she finished off the glass. Then, she slammed the cup on the counter and smiled. "Fill me up again!"

Lily forced down four more cups and began dancing seductively. A pair of hands grabbed her hips and she turned to face a tall muscular blonde. She smiled and began rocking her hips against the stranger's.

"Lily!" exclaimed a voice behind her. "What do you think you're doing?"

She glanced over her shoulder and saw James with Christy attached to his hip.

"Dancing," she replied before turning her attention back to her dance partner.

"Lily!" James yelled again. "Stop acting like this!"

"Acting like what, James?" she questioned. "Acting like you?"

He stormed over to her and grabbed her elbow.

"Ow," she yelped. "You're hurting me, James!"

"Lily," he said quietly in her ear. "This isn't like you. You don't do things like this."

"Well," she responded. "I thought you liked girls who acted like this." She shot a dirty look at Christy. The dark-haired girl refused to meet her gaze and continued to straighten out her wrinkled blouse. "I thought that you liked girls who just threw themselves at guys," Lily said, motioning to Christy.

"I'd be careful if I were you little girl," Christy warned, taking a step closer.

"What if I don't?" Lily asked, standing inches away from the other girl.

"Then I might end up doing something I regret," Christy replied arrogantly.

"Not if I do something that I won't regret!" Lily said. She turned away from the girl and faced her best friend. She stepped closer to him and grasped his face in her small hands. "I love you, James," she said before closing her lips over his.