"If I Fell"

Disclaimer: I do not own Remus, Lily or any of the marauders. The title is a Beatles song. Listen to the song!

A/N: THIS IS A SEQUEL TO "The Beauty Within". PLEASE READ THAT FIRST!!!!!

Chapter one: preparations

The day of their first date, Lily tried to pretty herself up as much as possible. She put on a crisp green button-down shirt and a khaki skirt. She looked herself up and down in the mirror while she twisted her hair into an elegant bun on the top of her head. The final touch was rose shaped earrings, and she was ready.

Remus dressed in a deep blue polo shirt, (to match his eyes), and some black dress pants. The guys teased him,

"Sure you don't wanna put a tie on too Remus ol' boy?" Sirius joked. "Right James?"

James was usually the first to make wise cracks at anyone but this time, he was sitting in the corner of their dormitory, reading his book, Flying With the Cannons. Remus thought this was strange, but figured he was just having a bad day. Remus bent down and tied his trainers, (LOL), and stood up, letting Peter and Sirius inspect him before he went to meet Lily.

"Dashing, Moony." Said Sirius.

"Um," said Peter. "Right." Sirius hit him across the head.

"Now don't fight too much while I'm gone, okay?"

"Yeah, sure, whatever you say Moony."

James seemed to come out of his funk, for now at least. "Like Padfoot could ever stop fighting with Peter." He said, throwing his book aside and coming toward the others.

"Um, Remus, have a good time." He said, clapping Remus on the shoulder.

"Thanks James."

And with that, Remus bid them goodbye and went out the door, closing it behind him and began walking down the stairs. The minute he hit the floor, his jaw almost dropped, Lily was sitting on the bottom steps of the staircase to the girl's dormitory.

"He-" his voice had squeaked. Lily giggled and he cleared his throat. "Hello Lily. You look lovely!"

"Thanks. You look very handsome."

"Well, um, shall we go?"

"Yes."

Remus offered her his arm and she took it gratefully. With that, they walked out of the common room and began the journey to the entrance hall.

A/N: well, I thought it was a good start. Please review!