Christmas Miracles

Chapter 1: First Kiss

It was Christmas Eve, and Lily couldn't believe her horrible luck. Not only was she stuck at school over the holiday, but the only other Gryffindor staying with her was none other than James Potter. Of course, why would it be someone that she actually got along with? That would be the logical, fair outcome. Lily sighed.

"What's wrong, Evans?" James asked as he flopped down on the couch next to her. "You should be happy to be stuck here with me."

"Honestly, James, could you grow up?" she snapped. He leaned back, crossed his legs and folded his arms behind his head.

"No way. Growing up is no fun. You're like Moony; you both need to lighten up a bit."

"Well sorry if I'm in a bad mood, okay! My parents and sister are off on some fabulous vacation, and I'm stuck here with you!" With that said, Lily jumped to her feet and fled to the far side of the Common Room to get alone from him.

After a few minutes, James went over to comfort Lily. He honestly hadn't expected such an outburst from her.

"Listen, Lily, I'm sorry," he said as sincerely as possible, and he meant it too. She looked up. Already, her cheeks were red and blotchy. "I know I can be an arse, but I never meant for you to get so worked up.
"Its fine, James, really," she insisted in a shaky voice as she used her sleeve to wipe her eyes.

"No, and I'm apologizing for once in my life, so you better accept it." Lily surprised him by giving him a warm hug.

"I forgive you, you didn't know," she whispered in his ear. James happily returned the hug. When she looked up, something on the ceiling caught her attention. "Look." He looked up too. Hanging from the ceiling was a small bundle of mistletoe that seemed to glow in the light. Without thinking, he pressed his lips against hers in a soft kiss. Lily drew in a sharp breath before returning the kiss. It broke off after what seemed like an eternity due to lack of air on both parts. It was absolutely silent, savoring the moment. James stroked her cheek with the back of his hand. Both tried to catch their breath and wrap their minds around what had just happened. They were enemies, everyone knew that. They weren't supposed to magically come together as a couple…it wasn't right. At yet, at the same time, there was something about the kiss that felt so right. It made both of them feel complete.

"Lily-"

"Goodnight James," Lily said quickly as she pushed past him. "Happy Christmas."

"Lily!" he yelled as she bolted to her room, slamming the door behind her. They both knew that he couldn't go after her to fix this mess if he wanted to. Letting out a frustrated groan, James kicked the first thing he could, the wall, resulting in a sharp pain shooting up his foot. What had he done!?