It was a bright Sunday afternoon, and James Potter was fast asleep somewhere on the lush green lawns of the potter mansion. Tiny, bushy tailed white rabbits hopped around him as he slept, oblivious to his surroundings. His hair lay ruffled by the wind, his glasses slightly askew, his arm tucked under his head and his wand secured inside the band of his jeans. As he slept, he dreamt of a certain bright-eyed, red-haired girl named Lily whom he loved dearly but who wouldn't even date him in return. The red hair framing her face was blowing around in the wind as she stood smiling at him, on top of a terrace.

As if such serene thoughts were too good to last, a disturbance arrived in the form of Sirius Black.

"Wake up Prongs!" he said punching James lightly on the back.

James grunted in reply.

"Dude! Seriously wake up, we got a party to attend."

"Shut up you moronic dog, you just woke me up from the best dream of my life" said James.

"Up. Right now." said Sirius his eyes narrowing.

"Kay Kay, I'm up. So, where today?" questioned James.

"Well buddy, there's this hot pool party at Tanya's in a few hours and my presence is indispensable" stated Sirius.

"Tanya's party? Isn't she the one with a reputation for being an annoying slut?"

"Uh, Only according to you."

"You ditched her within a week last year."

"Only cuz she didn't seem to comprehend the fact that I needed to have my space. At least to breathe in between the kisses."

James grinned, shaking his head at his friends hopelessness.

"You know what I like best about rabbits?" said Sirius, staring at the white bundles hopping around the lawn.

"Nope, what?" asked James

"I love their life man. All they do is eat, screw and sleep."

"Sirius, mate if I didn't know better I'd probably try to change your perception of love and life"

"Glad you know better."

"Maybe padfoot, just maybe you'll find someone someday who'll change your outlook of life." sighed James.

"Whatever James. Personally, I think you should wake up and realise something yourself." said Sirius looking at James.

"Like what?"

"Like the fact that you have fantasies about a girl who is probably never even going to date you, forget marry." stated Sirius.

"I love her Sirius. I want her like nothing I've wanted my entire life. She's something different." sighed James.

"I know mate. I know." nodded Sirius.

They remained in deep thought for a few minutes until Sirius remembered once again that they had a party to attend.

"Forget it Prongs, wanna ditch the sorrow for something better?"

James nodded

"Then we got to head for the party." said Sirius

"You're right mate, but before that I need to pick my date" said James his eyes sparkling.

"Oh no." groaned Sirius," I don't think my stomach is gonna be able to take it if I have to endure another hour of you begging Lils."

"Chill. I have a plan." came the reply.

"Sure, sure." said Sirius, rolling his eyes.

Within the next ten minutes they managed to apparate to Lily's doorsteps.

"Well, this is it then." said James, taking a deep breath as he looked at Lily's front gate.

"Good Luck mate." said Sirius giveng him a marauder punch.

James pushed the gate open, walked up to the front door and rang the front bell. A lady of about forty-five opened the door and smiled at him. She had Lily's eyes.

"Yes, how may I help you?" she said.

"Er....I'm a friend of Lily's and I was wondering if I could talk to her." mumbled James, going red.

"Sure, come on in." she said, ushering James inside."She's upstairs in her room. First room on the left." she continued pointing towards the stairs.

"Thanks" said James smiling up at her.

He slowly walked up the stairs and turned to the left. The door was wide open and Lily was lying on the floor flat on her stomach, painting her nails. She was wearing a light blue tank top and shorts. She seemed to have acquired a slight tan during the summer. James couldn't help thinking about how pretty she looked.

"Hi Lily!" he smiled tentatively.

Lily looked up in surprise.

"James!" she exclaimed pulling herself up,"Wha...how...What are you doing here!?"

"I was just passing by-"

"Sure" she muttered

"-and I thought I'd ask you something." he smiled.

"What?" she said, her eyes narrowing.

"Do you wanna go to Tanya's party with me?" he asked.

"Huh? that pool party everyone has been talking about?"

"Yeah. That's the one.", "Please." he added as she wrinkled her forehead.

"Um. Okay, Sure." she said finally.

"Really? Wow, that's...thanks." said James smiling hugely,"I'll pick you up in about an hour, kay?"

"Perfect." she smiled.

Walking down the stairs, James felt happier then he had in a long time. Maybe, just maybe, he still had a shot at dating Lily.

A\N: Well, this is the first chapter!! plz review and tell me how it is!!!!!!!!!!!