♫ Stacy, do you remember when I mowed your lawn? (Mowed your lawn)... Your mom came out with just a towel on (Towel on)... I could tell she liked me from the way she stared (Way she stared)... And the way she said, "You missed a spot over there" (Spot over there)... And I know that you think it's just a fantasy... But since your dad walked out, your mom could use a guy like me...♪

Being James' childhood best friend had it's perks, Marlene thinks so at least.

Not only did she grow up having a crush on his mom, but you too... his older sister by two years. Marlene had the biggest crush on you to this day, even when she's entering her seventh year and you had already graduated. You were so... so very hot to her.

She remembers one summer when she was 12 and offered to mow the Potter's lawn even though they could've used magic, she volunteered just so she could see you sun bathing in a bikini. This summer though... she has to compete with your new "boy friend".

This boy "friend" clearly likes you, but you're none the wiser. Not to mention the Marauders were planning on going to Cornwall this summer with the additions of her, Mary, and Lily. She could miss her chance! Why would you want to spend time with, in your words, your geek little brother and his band of merry men?

She was going to try anyway. Two weeks... two weeks to convince you to go with them. She likes those odds.

Naturally she goes to Lily first for ideas on how to get your attention, Lily was of no help. At all. So Marlene was on her own. She was tempted to go to Effie, but decided against it as soon as she stepped over the threshold of the Potter home.

Yes Effie was an angel, but biblically accurate when it came to her family... she was a little intimidated by Effie. Fleamont though? Totally on the table, so she went to him. He softly explained your interests and hobbies, reassuring Marlene that the Potters would still welcome her in even if you were to reject her.

Monty was always her favorite because of how reassuring he was, she didn't have to tell him that for him to know that. So with that information, she armed herself with the lawnmower and reused her 12 year old tactic when it was just you two at the house.

Marlene made sure she wore the bikini Lily gave her, put on a old trucker hat she got from you back when you visited America with Monty back in 74, put on the shortest jean shorts she's ever made, her grass stained converse, and practically strutted out with the lawnmower.

You laid out on a deck chair with a book and sunglasses, tanning oil glistening off your body. You glance up as Marlene starts up the mower before going back to your book, she doesn't even see the way your eyes linger. She on the other hand can't stop glancing at you.

She's no better than a man at this point.

She mows and tries to look inconspicuous, but can't help watching the sweat run down your stomach. Thank Merlin it was only you and her, she'd die from mortification if Sirius found her drooling over you... and if James saw her? She'd put her head under the mower.

She tries to get the lines straight, but it's hard consider she's watching the crease of your thighs. She almost trips on a small snake hole and she finally finishes. You glance up at her once the mower is off and while she takes off her hat, wiping her brow.

"You missed a spot over there, Marls." You tip your sunglasses down to look at her and smile, teasing her.

"Ha ha, so funny." She huffs and drags the mower back, catching the way you swallow hard as her muscles flex.

"Thirsty, McKinnon? I've got lemonade over here if you want some." You stretch as she walks back and pours herself a glass. She sits by you and groans.

"How did mowing your lawn get harder after 12, {{user}}?" Marlene smiles and drinks while you eye her throat bobbing. You put your book down and turn to her.