"Hey, Sev," Lily skipped up to him with a tin in her hand.
They agreed to meet under the big oak tree near the park and Severus had gotten there ten minutes early. He loved the park during the first week of summer. It's warm with a little bit of a refreshing breeze and the flowers were grown and beautiful. He took the time he had alone to try and identify all the flowers around the tree, something he found relaxing. So far he found Hydrangea's and Lilies, which he knew Lily Evans would love so he carefully picked some for her.
"What's in the tin?" Severus asked. Lily's mouth turned into a big smile.
"It's homemade chocolate chip cookies. Mum made a bunch for us to share!" She plopped down next to him and opened the tin. The warm, fresh chocolate smell hit Severus' nose in the best way possible.
"Tell her I said thank you."
"I will. Hey, are those for me?" Lily asked. He completely forgot he was holding the flowers he picked for her. He smiled and nodded. She took the flowers from his hand and smelled them and giggled.
"They're wonderful, Sev. Thank you," she leaned over and gave him a hug.
"You're welcome. Now it's cookie time," he laughed as he took a cookie from the tin.
"So can you believe our first year at Hogwarts is already over?"
"I honestly can't."
"How are…er…things at home?" Lily asked with some caution. Severus looked to the ground as he swallowed his last bite of cookie.
"My parents are still fighting…a lot," he ran his fingers through his hair. Lily put her hand on his other hand. He looked up at her.
"I'm sure everything will be okay soon. Mum and dad said you could always come over if you need to get away. I've told you that."
He forced a smile onto his face, "I know. I'm sure things will calm down soon though." He knew this probably wasn't true, but he didn't want Lily to worry about him.
"I'm sure they will too," she patted his hand.
They continued to polish off all the cookies in the tin. By the time the tin was only left with crumbs, both kids were extremely full. Severus laid back on the tree and Lily followed his lead. They stared at the bright blue sky and played Lily's favorite game, what do you think the clouds look like?
"I see a horse," Lily pointed up towards the sky at a big cloud right above them.
"Well, I see a dragon. Actually, a Hungarian Horntail," Severus pointed to the cloud next to Lily's horse.
She laughed, "You're strange, you know that?"
Severus shifted a bit at Lily's remark. She looked from the clouds back at him.
"That's why you're my best friend. You're just as strange as me," she playfully ruffled his hair to try and make him laugh, he did.
"You're the opposite of strange, Lily."
"I don't like to think so. Being strange is so much for fun than being normal, don't you think?" She stood up and put her hand out to help him up.
"I guess so," he said as he took her hand. He stood up and brushed the dirt off of his pants.
"Well, I know so," she giggled and playfully pushed Severus. He laughed and pushed her back.
"I know something that only abnormal people do," he said with a smirk on his face.
"So do I," Lily said. She slapped his arm and started to run. "YOU'RE IT!" She yelled over her shoulder.
"How do you always manage to beat me to it!?"
He ran after her.