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> Chapter Three - Staring Problem
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My eyes are so rootless
They wander, I follow
I keep staring, I can't stop
I know I shouldn't
But I can't stop it
-Staring Problem, No Doubt
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Point Of View ... Lily Evans
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I couldn't help myself. I couldn't forget the feeling of his arms wrapped around me. I just wished I was back on that couch with him and that I could stay there forever. As hard a I tried, I couldn't tear my eyes away from those sapphire pools. My food missed my mouth several times over breakfast.
A few times he almost caught me, and once our eyes locked, but we both looked away quickly. But I saw something in his eyes. An emotion I couldn't place. After breakfast, we all sat by the lake and talked for a while.
" I love the weekend. " Monica sighed. Arabella rolled her eyes.
" Of course you do! Everybody does! We don't have classes! " she laughed.
" I'm bored. " Sirius complained.
" Well think of something to do then. " Remus suggested.
" I've got it! " Sirius announced a few minutes later.
" What? " Monica asked.
" Lily, why don't we play that muggle game you told me about that time. " he said.
" What game? " I tried to think of what he was talking about. Then it hit me. " No Sirius! That is not a good idea! "
" What game? " Arabella wanted to know. " Lily? " I sighed.
" Truth or Dare. " I moaned. Remus, being half-muggle, smiled.
" I think that's a good idea Sirius. " he agreed.
" How do you play? " James asked. Remus briefly explained the rules, and James looked doubtful. I didn't want to play. Who knows what kind of secrets could come out.
" Who wants to go first then? " Arabella asked.
" Not me. " I informed them. Sirius grinned evilly.
" Lily, truth or dare. " I glared at him.
" Truth. " I hoped that was the safest choice. Sirius pondered this for a moment, then whispered something to Remus, who stifled a laugh and nodded.
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Point Of View ... James Potter
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" Lily, what's your bra size? " Sirius asked. I couldn't help it, I laughed. So did Arabella and Monica, though they turned them into coughs and began to find the grass very interesting. Lily was just sitting there with her mouth hanging open.
" You can't be serious! " she exclaimed.
" Yes I am! You're Lily, he's James, and I'm Sirius! " Sirius smiled.
" You are horrible. " Lily told him, " And perverse! "
" So what? You've still got to answer the question. " Sirius crossed his arms and raised an eyebrow. Lily sighed and fell back onto the grass, rubbing her temples in frustration. She cleared her throat and mumbled something.
" What was that? " Sirius asked. Lily mumbled something else. " Still can't hear you. " Lily sat up and if looks could kill, Sirius would be gone in a second.
" 32C you disgusting, pathetic excuse for human being. " Lily announced.
" That wasn't so hard, now was it? " Sirius asked.
" Sod off. "
" Your turn Lily. " Arabella said. Lily though hard for a moment.
" Remus, truth or dare. " Remus raised an eyebrow.
" Dare. " Lily glanced at Arabella.
" Kiss Arabella. " Remus choked.
" What? " he asked, obviously hoping he was imagining things. Sirius and I were grinning at each other.
" You heard her Moony. " I said, " Kiss Arabella. " Arabella glared at Lily, then turned to stare at Remus.
" Wh-Wh-I-Ca-Do I have to? " Remus stuttered. Lily nodded. Remus looked at Arabella, though avoiding her eyes.
" D'you mind? " he asked. Arabella gulped.
" I suppose not. " she said. Remus moved to sit next to her, staring at the grass.
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Point Of View ... Remus Lupin
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I wanted to die. It's one thing to secretly like someone and fantasize about kissing them, but it's an entirely different situation to actually kiss them. Arabella leaned closer to whisper in my ear.
" It's best to just get it over with. Then everyone can just move on. " she said. I nodded, looking into her eyes. We leaned closer to each other. Our lips touched. Holy Merlin, I swear there were fireworks. I saw freaking stars. I made a mental note to thank Lily later.
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Point of View ... James Potter
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Arabella and Remus finally broke apart, five minutes later. They were both very red and very out of breath.
" So Remus, I believe it's your turn. " Sirius said, " If you've got enough energy for it that is. " Remus cleared his throat.
" Sirius, truth or dare? "
" Truth. " Remus thought. Then he smiled evilly and I had a feeling he had a way of getting revenge for that last comment.
" Who did you loose your virginity to? " Remus asked, It was only the second time in my entire life I had seen Sirius blush. The other time involved Professor McGonagall, a towel, and the Quidditch locker room. I knew the answer to this question. Sirius was known as the Gryffindor sex god and he didn't want people to know this fact about him. Remus and Peter knew as well, and I knew Sirius would seriously injure Remus later.
" I hate you. " Sirius looked liked he was about to cry.
" Answer the question Sirius. " Remus told him.
" I haven't you stupid prick. " Sirius said, hanging his head and remaining silent.
" No, really? Oh my god! " Arabella exclaimed. Her and Lily shrieked and giggled, holding onto each other for support.
" Okay, come on guys, leave him alone. " I actually felt sympathy for him.
" What about you James? " Arabella grinned.
" I'm not telling you! " I said.
" Anyway, moving on. Sirius, it's your turn again. " Monica said.
" Fine, Lily, truth or dare. "
" Why do you always pick me? No questions involving knickers or inappropriate body parts. " Lily warned.
" Okay fine. Out of me, Remus, or James, who would you rather shag? " Arabella snorted. Lily rolled her eyes.
" You all have serious mental problems. " Lily said, " You just want me to pick you. "
" Just answer the question. " Sirius whined.
" I will answer the question. " Lily agreed, " But after I do, I'm going to my room and none of you will ever ask me why I chose the answer I did. " She stood up, preparing to go back to her dormitory.
" So tell us already! " Remus begged.
" James. " She then turned around and walked back towards the castle. I just stared after her, my mouth hanging open.
" Why'd she pick me? " I asked.
" I don't know. " Monica was obviously as confused as the rest of us.
" Well I'm going to find out. " Arabella announced, getting up and walking towards Lily. Monica followed soon after. Remus, Sirius, and I decided to go back to the common room about fifteen minutes later.
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A/N: I hope everybody enjoyed this chapter. Sorry if you found the truth or dare game a little irrelevant, but I always
tend to put them in there because it's a great way for people to find out other like them. Anyway, the next chapter
will hopefully be out soon.
Please review and let me know what you think!
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