I Give Up
James' POV
"Go out with me Lily?" I ask. I hope she says yes, if not I don't think I can handle another rejection. I can tell she's fighting with herself, and her final answer shocks me even though I know what her answer is going to be. "No" she says. There is no 'arrogant, bullying toe rag' speech this time. No matter how hard I try and compose my features to not show hurt, I know she can see how much pain I am in. "okay, well I just want to let you know that I give up, and I hope that you find a guy that cares for you as much as I do." I say. As I turn around to go to the beech tree where I like to go to think and hangout with the Marauders, I can't keep the tears in any longer. As I make my way to the doors that lead toward the grounds Remus and Sirius come out of the great hall. "Prongs!" I hear Sirius shout. I look up. No one has ever seen me cry before, so when they see my face they pause. "We'll see you later" Remus says, as Sirius is too shocked to say anything. I nod to show that I understand, although they probably won't see me later. They know that this time is worse than any other.
Lily's POV
"Go out with me Lily?" he asks. I see the hope in his eyes. He's been more mature this year, but he's James Potter. I don't want to be another one of his flings, although somewhere deep down I know he truly does care. "No" I say. I can't bring up the 'arrogant bullying toe rag' speech this time. I know it's not true anymore. He tells me something I thought he'd never say. "okay, well I just want to let you know that I give up, and I hope that you find a guy that cares for you as much as I do." As he turns away I see a tear fall. James Potter crying over a rejection? What happened to him shrugging it off and saying 'I'll have you someday'? As he nears the doors that lead to the grounds, the doors of the great hall burst open and out come Sirius and Remus. "Prongs!" I hear Sirius shout. James looks up and Sirius looks like he's in shock. He's not the only one. "we'll see you later" Remus says. James nods and leaves the castle. I know exactly where he's going- the beech tree by the lake. And as Sirius and Remus pass me, I know that this time is worse than any other.
The End.
I know this story is kind of short, and ends kind of suddenly, but I thought it was a pretty good idea, so I decided to type it up and post it. I read a story like this once and I really enjoyed it…I wish I could remember who's it was, and what it was called. Either way, I would appreciate reviews and your thoughts on this story. Thanks for reading!
-tasha27