A/N: Technically, this is the prologue-like bit, but instead I'm just calling it chapter one, because doesn't do prologue chapters. Rated M for language and alcohol use. Quite a bit, I might add.
War Between the Vanities
By lia veex2
PART ONE: Like Old Friends
CHAPTER ONE: Prologue
Punctuality had never been something Lily Evans often possessed. Often her desire for a marvelous, adventurous life had gotten in the way of being on time for any event. It was her choice, the matter. If given the option of making it to a destination with the snap of her fingers, and taking a walk down to her destination, she'd choose the latter in a heartbeat.
She enjoyed the simple things in life, she did. With taking the walk, will come the sightseeing. Whether it be lush green hills and valleys, or the less enjoyable crowded place where a conversation heard is unlikely, she lived the moment for what it was – life. And she preferred it that way. The destination did not much matter to her – that much was already set. But the journey was unpredictable, and exciting, and new, and that, to her, was life. That was what gave her the most immense amount of pleasure.
Not many could say the same about James Potter. His pleasure was found in the destination itself. He wanted to skip all the rubbish green hills and annoying people along the way and get to the good stuff. Life is short – why waste it on things that are unlikely to shape it?
Polar opposites, they are, Lily and James. Different views on life meant different views on practically everything. Perhaps this was why their love story made for such an interesting one. Perhaps this was why they were so perfect for each other, and why everyone else thought so. Everything missing from James – modesty, sensitivity, patience – was found in Lily. Everything that Lily lacked – self-respect, trust, candidness – had been possessed by James. It was simply nature, how these two belonged to the other like pieces of a puzzle. But their views of love are much similar to their views on journeys and destinations. Unfortunately, for James, it may take a while to get to the final destination. Unfortunately, for Lily, the journey there may be difficult, and filled with hardships. Yet, to them, the forthcoming journey would be the best journey, and they would not want to miss a single moment.
A/N: Ok, I truly have no idea why I posted my prologue already, what? I haven't even written chapter one, yet. I mean, chapter two. Damn this prologue-chapter-thing. Ugh. Okay. But you know what will really motivate me to write chapter two? Your reviews. I know, I know, you can't really review such a short bit, but it'll really make me happy. And get me off the internet to write. Okay, bye x Julia