Goodbye To You

AN: This is a songfic to "Goodbye To You" by Michelle Branch. It's such an awesome song and you should listen to it while you read this story. Also, the first group of lyrics somehow won't get centered, even though I push the center button thing, so that's why the first set of lyrics is off to side and none of the others are. I don't necessarily think James and Lily's relationship was like this, but I had this idea in my head and I was listening to the song, so I just wrote it. Hope you enjoy and please review!

Disclaimer: I don't own anything you recognize.

Of all the things I've believed in
I just want to get it over with
Tears form behind my eyes
But I do not cry
Counting the days that pass me by

The rained poured down, like an endless stream of water. On the Astronomy Tower, stood James, looking up at the dark grey clouds. Rain came down, but he didn't feel a drop. He was thinking about yesterday. Yesterday, Lily slapped him once again, but it hurt more than usual…

I've been searching deep down in my soul
Words that I'm hearing are starting to get old
It feels like I'm starting all over again
The last three years were just pretend
And I said,

James felt the pain as she brought her hand to his face. It started to turn red immediately. James started to feel it becoming a red hot numbing sensation.

"Why would you think that I would go out with you, when I've told you a million times! NO!" Lily screamed at James. There was a crowd of people staring at the two, however, James and Lily did not notice any of these people.

James, still recovering from Lily's excruciating slap, started to explain, "Lily, it…"

"Ugh. Don't even try to explain this one! I hate you! I wish you would just die!" And with that, Lily turned on her heel and stormed away.

The students started whispering to each other, trying to figure out what just happened. In shock, James stood there, not sure of what to do. As the crowd soon dispersed, James still stood there silently. And to no one in particular, he whispered, so soft that no one would hear him unless they were right next to him, "Your wish is my command."

Goodbye to you
Goodbye to everything I thought I knew
You were the one I loved
The one thing that I tried to hold on to
The one thing that I tried to hold on to

James shuddered. That was yesterday, but it felt like five minutes ago. James could still feel where Lily slapped him. It was like that spot was on fire and it would never be put out. James knew it was stupid, but it felt like he had no choice. James loved Lily from the moment he saw her in their first year. He would do anything to please Lily, anything she said. Even this…

I still get lost in your eyes
And it seems that I can't live a day without you
Closing my eyes and you chase my thoughts away
To a place where I am blinded by the light
But it's not right

James looked around. The rain was coming down harder and harder, and James was getting wetter and wetter. But it didn't matter, nothing mattered anymore, except Lily. James was only doing this because of what Lily said. James shivered and thought he saw something move.

He turned to see what or who it was but sighed dejectedly, 'Of course it's just a tree branch,' he thought, 'I shouldn't have kept my hopes up, I know it will never be her.' James turned towards the edge of the tower and looked straight ahead. He was preparing to say goodbye…

Goodbye to you
Goodbye to everything I thought I knew
You were the one I loved
The one thing that I tried to hold on to
The one thing that I tried to hold on to

A gust of wind blew by James. It made James look around again. Of course it was stupid, but he wished Lily would come up to the Astronomy Tower and save him. James took a deep breath, he could feel his hands shake. However, he had wished for a lot of things in the past, but they have never came true.

And it hurts to want everything and nothing at the same time
I want what's yours and I want what's mine
I want you
But I'm not giving in this time

James wondered what Lily would do when she sees him. Would she rejoice? Would she cry? Would she smirk and say "About time?" James wished he could be there to see her expression, but knew that was impossible. James took a step towards the edge.

Goodbye to you
Goodbye to everything I thought I knew
You were the one I loved
The one thing that I tried to hold on to
The one thing that I tried to hold on to

Lily was his first love, his true love. He wanted to marry her and live together for the rest of their lives. James closed his eyes, and thought of Lily. James thought of her fiery red hair, almost like flames when the sun hits it just right. Next, he pictured her vibrant emerald green eyes, like pools of green jewels that sparkled when she laughed or even when she was fighting with him. That was one of the reasons why James argued with Lily so much, just to see her eyes twinkle and sparkle. She will never know the true reason why they fought so much…

And when the stars fall
I will lie awake
You're my shooting star

James looked down. Then James looked to the sky, "Goodbye, my love," he whispered. He closed his eyes and jumped…