A/N – Hey guys, this is a series of one-shots for the 100 drabbles challenge focusing on Lily and James relationship.

This chapter takes place at the end of 6th year!

Blood

I had grown accustomed to doing prefect rounds alone. Remus, was ill rather frequently,and I know he felt bad about leaving me given the current state of things.

By the current state of things, I mean the attacks on muggleborns and those defying Lord Voldemort. I was about to round a corner when I heard hushed angry voices.

"Snape, just leave her alone, please," it was James. "You follow her around everywhere, like now for instance, you were gonna follow her on patrols,"

"What's it to you Potter,"Sev tried to push past James.

"What is it to me? Well me and her are somewhat friends, and I look after my friends,"

"The same way you look after Lupin," Snape smirked.

"This isn't about Remus, its about Lily. We both love her, but you can't give her the protection she needs . Just leave her alone please," James' voice was pleading, but Sev was shocked, I could tell by the look on his face.

"Love her, you love her?"

There was a pause and Snape raised his wand, but before I had a chance to round the corner, he'd already bellowed his spell, "Sectusempra,"

James was hurtled to the floor, and blood started pouring through his chest.

"Make it stopped," I begged kneeling down next to James' side

"I can't," that was all he said, he just stood there staring.

"Then get help," and with that he took off down the corridor.

"James."

"Hey Lils."

"Helps on the way you'll be ok," I said reassuringly.

"Really, because you Miss Evans look worried."

"Sssssh now," I whispered to me, pulling my cloak off and pressing against his bloody chest to try and stop the bleeding.

I smiled down at him, his hazel eyes had started to droop. The next thing I knew I bent my head towards him and kissed his forehead softly. "And you'll get another one when you pull through,"

"I should bloody well hope so,"

"Your humour hasn't bled out yet I see,"

"Nope,"

A few agonizing minutes later Madam Pomfrey appeared alongside Professor McGonagall.

Professor McGonagall pulled me up, "Well done Lily, Poppy is here now and is going to take care of Mr Potter," I nodded reluctant to let go of James' hand which I'd been holding onto tightly. The moment I was pulled out of the way, Madam Pomfrey began to administer first aid. McGonagall had both arms around my shoulders, rubbing her hands along them.

"Minerva I will have to take him to the hospital wing immediately,"

"We shall follow you after, I dare-say Miss Evans may need medical attention to. Mr Snape please follow I will deal with you later."

Once, we had arrived in the hospital wing, the blood was washed off me and I was given a change of clothes to wear. Meanwhile, James had been taken off to private area of the hospital wing.

"Miss Evans, I'm afraid I'll have to leave you now, Potter should be fine, but Snape will need to be taken to the headmasters office,"

I just nodded, clambering under the sheets, letting the safety of the hospital wing consume me.

The next morning, I awoke to find James lying in the bed next to me. He was already wide awak gulping down pumpkin juice and shovelling chocolate in his face.

I smiled, jumped out of bed and gave him what only could be described as a bone crushing hug.

"Wow, Evans, calm down, Potter lives to tell the tale," he said wrapping his arms around me. "Anyway how about that kiss you owe me?" he said cheekily.

I pulled, away slightly and pecked his cheek.

"Well maybe it was worth it after all," he said looking rather giddy, to which I could only blush.

A/N: What did you think? R&R please!