[A/N if and when you ever read this, don't connect it to any of the other stories I have ever written, L/J or Harry or anything. please. it just sort of popped into my head one day and I typed it because I was sitting in front of my computer. I don't even know my opinion about this story, but I'd like to know yours. hint, hint.]
Lily stepped out of the stairwell, looking around for any
passersby. The coast was clear. She and James stepped into the common room, the
disheveled beings they had made themselves look like.
"Okay," James whispered into Lily's ear. "This is the plan:
we lay on that couch over there and pretend that we're sleeping, really
listening to what the others say while they think we're together." He suddenly
shook, as if a chill went through his body. He continued. "We can put a
stillness charm on ourselves or something. And if I live through this, I just
have to let you know that you'll die, thanks to me."
"Unless I kill you first. Okay, I guess it's a half decent
plan, even if I have to be laying on top of you. Ugh, that's just gross."
"Ditto. Did you bring the blanket?"
"Is there any reason I wouldn't?"
"Who said no?" Lily ignored him.
They made their way to the couch near the fire, Lily dragging
a huge throw blanket behind her. James lay down on the couch. Lily spread the
throw over James's body [so she wouldn't have to actually touch any part of
him] and lay over him.
"Sailavee," James muttered. Their eyes closed, but
they could still see. [A/N say-la-vee; cest la vie! Okay, I don't know how to
spell it…]
"What the hell?" Lily said, turning towards him.
"Closed eye-seeing charm. Used to use it when I played
Blind-Man's Bluff."
"Crazy person. You ready? Okay, silencio," Lily
whispered, and the two became still as they waited for people to show up. But
Lily didn't know that her little charm would change in fifteen minutes.
* * * * * * * *
About five minutes later, the other Gryffindor seventh years
appeared in the common room. They noticed James and lily and immediately burst
into gales of laughter.
They'll die right after Lily, James
thought.
They're gone as soon as I'm through with James, Lily
thought. [A/N to make this easier to understand and because I'm too lazy to
type 'Lily thought' and 'James thought', Lily will think in green and James in blue.]
Someone had run upstairs and brought down a camera. Sirius was now taking pictures amid fits of laughter.
If only I had my wand with me.
Sirius is going to die first. No magic needed. [A/N batteries not included J]
"Wait, wait!" Sirius gasped, putting down the camera. "How do we know this isn't a trick?"
"Oh, come on!" exclaimed Katrina, or Kat, Bell [Katie Bell's
mom?]. "We knew they would get together someday."
"Yeah," everyone agreed.
Suddenly, Lily's arm moved. Eight people stood watching.
What? That wasn't supposed to happen; I did the
charm perfectly!
What? Something went wrong
here. Maybe Lily needs to work on her charms.
Kat sighed. "Good," Sirius said, "at least they didn't
wake."
"Exactly," someone else agreed.
James tried to pull away from Lily. He was stuck. Then how did Lily move?
"Okay, I'm getting bored," Remus Lupin voiced.
"Me, too," said Jessica Parker. [not Sarah Jessica Parker]
"Let's go get something to eat," Sirius suggested. "You
coming, Kat?"
"You guys go, I'm gonna go upstairs for a second."
* * * * * * * *
The second became rather long. Finally, a few minutes later,
Kat came back down to the common room and sat in an armchair. Every few seconds,
she would glance at Lily and James and start giggling.
Watch out, Kat.
If Lily doesn't get you, I will.
A few more minutes passed. The rest of the seventh years came back from the kitchens laughing and talking loudly as they climbed through the entrance hole.
"Look, they're still there!" Sirius exclaimed. Everyone
laughed quietly so as not to wake them.
If I could move, Lily would be on the floor
and Sirius's neck would be in my fist.
Kat whispered, "I've been here all the while. They're staying
still; not moving at all. Are they under a stillness charm?"
"Maybe, I mean, they're smart enough," Remus countered.
"Yeah, but they probably aren't. Don't lie, but you knew
they would get together soon"
"I have to agree."
What is with the together business? They're so
thick they don't realize that this is a trick!
Jeez, we are not together. Why are they so
obsessed with this thought?
"This could be a trick," Jessica said doubtfully.
"It isn't," Kat assured her.
Don't be so sure.
Suddenly, James's arm moved. It went around Lily's waist.
Everyone watched, Lily and James in horror.
What's going on?
What's happening Lily? Oh great, she can't
hear me.
Lily's body snuggled closer to James. James's arm tightened.
The girls in the common room squealed.
"Omigosh! Okay, I have to leave or I'm gonna burst out
laughing." Kat rushed from the room, followed by the other three girls. Sirius,
Remus, and the other two boys, however, stayed rooted to their spots, jaws
falling open.
Lily felt herself drifting off to sleep.
No, not now! I have to keep…
James felt drowsier than ever.
Must stay awake. Keep eyes open…
* * * * * * * *
[A/N wow. I just can't believe it. This started as a
story-I-was-writing-because-I-was-bored, but it's turning into a full-fledged
fic. I can't believe it. okay, I know I'm acting lax, but I want at least 10
reviews before I post the next chapter. Heck, I haven't even written it yet!]