Chapter 19-Unreachable
It was late. They had classes in the morning, but Remus Lupin and Maimee Hout didn't care. They were talking on the Gryffindor Common Room couch. James and Addison McKinnon were watching them from a dark corner.
Actually, it was not Addison McKinnnon at all. It was indeed Sirius Black. Yet, James Potter had no idea as to that. He wasn't daft but he just thought it was Addy's monthly that made her so psycho. If only Sirius could have read his thoughts.
"Do you think I should go bust them now?" James asked.
"Give him time. The Marauder needs to work his magic," Sirius said, hushing James.
"They've been talking for two hours, Addison. I think I should be getting suspicious by now. If your boyfriend saw you talking to another guy for two hours would he not be a little weary about his relationship?" James asked.
"Maybe. I guess you can go pretend to have a little temper tantrum," Sirius said, rolling his eyes and casually dismissing him with a hand.
James walked over to the couch, putting on his angry face, although he was actually quite delighted that Remus had won her over.
"What's this all about Maimee?" he asked her. Maimee looked up at him, blushing.
"Oh James, me and Remus were just talking," Maimee said.
"For two hours?" James asked.
"Well, yes, it was that long?" she asked, looking at her wristwatch. "Wow, it was."
"So what should we do about this? I can't have you talking to other guys while I am your boyfriend," he said.
"Can we talk privately James?" Maimee asked.
"Sure," he said. He was smiling inside.
Maimee led him over near the Portrait Hole. She took in a deep breath and finally began to talk.
"I know you still love Lily," she blurted out.
"You what? No, that's not it," James said.
"Yes it is. I see how you look at her. You love her. And I don't fit into that equation. The thing is, that wouldn't have bothered me that much. It's the fact that she loves you too." Maimee said. Her eyes held true sincerity.
"I have been a bad friend. I can't imagine how Lily must be feeling. It's not fair to either of you that we have this relationship. And Remus helped me realize this. It's not fair to me either. I like him," she said. James nodded. He didn't think that Maimee would know everything.
"Remus is a nice guy. I think we just went out to have someone. I was sick of waiting for Lily and you were sick of waiting for Remus. I was Mr Right Now. I know that Remus is your Mr. Right. I can't stand in the way of true love," James said, smiling.
"Me neither. I always said you and Lily were great for each other. The two of us? We're just better as friends," Maimee said.
"Exactly," James said.
"Lily's been so distant with me. I figured it out after awhile. She loves you. And I had been trying to pretend that it was me you loved, when all along it was her. It's not right. I stole my best friend's man," Maimee said; yet now she was crying.
"She still loves you Maims. You're one of her best friends. No matter what you do, you'll always have that," James said.
"Thanks James. So, we're friends?" Maimee asked.
"Always," James said.
"Well?" Sirius and Remus asked.
"We broke up!" Maimee and James said happily together.
"That's terrific!" Sirius screamed.
"You knew this was coming didn't you Addy?" Maimee asked.
"Um, no. It's an absolute shock to me," Sirius said.
"Sure," James said, winking. Sirius nodded.
"Well, I am going to go to bed," Maimee said.
"Good night boys, Addy," Maimee said.
"Night," they all called.
"Well, you and Maims will be good together. Don't hurt her though Remus. She's a great girl," James said, turning to Remus.
"Wouldn't dream of it," Remus said, smiling.
"Now go get her Prongs!" Addison said.
James shook his head confused but left the Portrait Hole all the same.
"Don't call him Prongs when you're not you, you imbecile!" Remus said.
"Sorry, it slipped," Sirius said, grinning sheepishly. The two of them left, heading towards the Room of Requirement to go talk to Addison. They had to celebrate.
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James ran to the Heads Room, as fast as his legs could take him. He loved her, and now he was free! He could have the chance of being with Lily, something he had wanted since he was fourteen years old.
He reached Oleander and muttered "Graham Crackers". He caught his breath and entered the room. Lily was sitting on the couch, scrunched in a ball. He walked over quietly, and stood near her.
She looked up at him, her eyes sparkling with tears. She seemed to always be crying when he saw her. She was still beautiful. It made him love her even more.
"Lily, what's the matter?" he asked, crouching down before her. He wiped a tear that was dripping down her cheek. She smiled.
"James, I am so confused," she said.
"I know, I am too," James said. "But I love you. I love you more than anything. It hurts. I feel what you feel."
"James, you have a girlfriend," Lily started to say. He put a finger to her lips.
"Not anymore. She dumped me," James said, laughing.
"Why?" Lily asked. "You're a great guy."
"We're better as friends. Plus, she likes Remus," James said.
"I knew it!" Lily said, smacking a hand to her knee.
"Yes, well, I did too. So we're in the same boat here," James said.
"James, I don't know what I want anymore. I have these feelings for you that I have never felt before. I just don't know if I can do it," Lily said, crying more.
"It's ok. We don't have to get involved right away. I can wait," James said.
"I don't want to be a rebound. Not with these feelings," Lily said.
"You would never be a rebound. You know Maimee? She was my rebound. I have only seen myself with one girl since day one. You would never be a rebound Lily Evans," James said.
He sat on the couch and she scrunched up to him. She rested her head on his chest and they lay there, falling fast asleep.
A/N: Just to answer your questions, they're not together yet. The reason is pretty simple, they want to let their relationship evolve on it's own. They feel it would ruin it to just rush it. Please review