***NOTE***

This story is my first one. I sort of abandoned this story about three years ago but I am back now.

Now that I read this I realized a bunch of errors I made in the past. I am going through and fixing it.

So if you see any, bear in mind they are being fixed. I would love reviews. Thank you.

Oh and the last two chapters are the newest. Enjoy.

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Chapter One : 'I'd love to'

There she is. Lily Evans. My love, my life. She was sitting on a stone bench studying a textbook. Her hair looked a brilliant red. She's wonderful in my eyes.

I could never have Lily like I want her to, she's my best friend. We've been friends forever.

"What are you staring at Sev?" Thomas said curiously following Severus' gaze. He smirked when he realized he was looking at Lily.

"Evans again, Snape? I think you should go for it, what do you have to lose?" he said encouragingly still looking in Lily's direction.

"My friendship with her. I doubt she has the same feelings. I mean, look at me. Potter's right." he gritted his teeth.

"Don't beat yourself up, mate! Don't even think for a second that someone like Potter is right. Besides, she always has that giddy school-girl smile whenever she sees you. You never know till you find out."

Severus looked at Thomas, he had sandy brown hair with warm honey colored eyes. Girls swooned over him, but they never paid any attention to the dark figure that was always next to him.

"I think you should ask her," he paused. "to the Yule Ball."

"You're funny," he said, not taking his eyes off Lily.

"I know I am, but I'm serious on this. You two have locked lips already so why not take her out on a real date?" he winked.

That was last summer, they both left their homes to escape their erratic families. They were laughing and laying in the grass of a park, when Lily suddenly kissed him. It caught Severus off guard.

Severus grinned at the sweet memory, that was one evening he would never forget. "Maybe you're right, Thom." he sighed with relief. "Who are you asking then?"

Thomas threw his hands up in the air like he was stretching, "Ah, I have someone. Remember Claire?" Thomas smiled wide showing his teeth.

Later that evening Severus and Thomas went down to the Great Hall for dinner. They sat at the Slytherin table next to his peers and the "Death-Eater Wannabes". Severus was always associated somehow with that group, although he didn't like it.

They ate their dinner in silence, chatting amongst themselves.

"Severus."

"Huh?" Sev said looking up from his plate to see Thomas looking at him with a pleased expression. "What is it?"

"Lily's looking at you." Severus looked over at the Gryffindor table in search of Lily. She was not hard to find. They locked eyes and she grinned and waved. He blushed. Thomas elbowed him and raised his eyebrows with a grin on his face.

Lily got up from the table and motioned for him to follow.

"Uh, I'm going to go, I'll see you later.." Severus said as he got up to follow Lily.

"Good luck, mate!" he heard Thomas yell as he left the table.

James Potter caught his eye. Their eyes locked. Jealousy was brewing in James' eyes.

He hurried off to catch up with Lily. What the bloody hell was Potter looking at? His teeth clenched. Lily walked up to the library, Severus following close behind. He couldn't keep up with her, she was walking with hurry. Severus arrived to the library to see Lily already sitting in one of the club chairs. He smiled. "Hello Lily." the corners of his lips felt like they were touching his ears.

"Sev!" Lily jumped to give him a hug. "I'm so glad to see you. I've missed you."

Severus smiled, "It's great to finally see you, I barely get to see you."

"Well, now you can.." She said drifting over to a table, the library was almost empty since it was still dinner time.

She sat down, "I want to tell you something." Lily looked at the palm of her hands. She was playing with her fingers.

"What is it? Is something wrong? Did Pot-"

"No! No! It's nothing to do with Potter. I have no interest in him. I only see him as an immature boy," she said.

"Alright then, what is it that you want to tell me?" he sat down beside her. He could hear the own eagerness in his voice.

"Well," Lily's cheeks turned a rosy pink. "The Ball is coming up. I need a date. I can't think of anyone better to go with than with you, Sev." Severus' eyes widened with surprise. He wasn't expecting this after all. "Will you go to the Ball with me, Sev?"

"Uh, um.. you're asking me? But wait Lily I-" he stuttered. He was more in shock.

"I shouldn't of asked, I thought you would ask me but you didn't.." she got up quickly recollecting her bag.

"No, Lily! Listen." Severus stood up and lightly touched her hand. "I would love to go with you."

Lily smiled. "But, you see, I was planning on asking you. Really, I was." Severus said. "I only just decided hours ago to pluck up the courage."

"So ask me." Lily got closer.

Severus's eyes brightened. "Will you, Lily Evans, go to the ball with me?" He held out his hand.

Lily placed her hand in his. "I'd love to." he blushed and kissed her hand.