Summary: Lily had a great life filled with love, friendship and happiness. Then, her 2 best friends turned their backs on her. Can James save her from them…and herself? Lily/James.
Life
Chapter 2- The Truth
(An: First of all, THANK YOU FOR THE REVIEWS!! It makes me happy to know that people like my stories. I am excited when I get just 3 reviews, so thank you. Second of all, I will try to update as soon as possible, but it's hard to write about this story because it's true. My friends tormented me from last October to January, it's only been a few months since then so, I am still healing. Because I am very sensitive, it takes me a long time to get over things like this. I also have an anxiety disorder so, when I have homework or something else that I worry too much about, it might make me update a little slower, but I'll try my best. Just so you know, I am mostly writing this story for myself because I hope that after I'm done writing, I can move on with my life. But I am writing it for you guys too. Thank you again for the reviews, they made me smile.)
From Chapter 1
That's the thing…I forgot to tell you one teensy weensy detail. I mean it's no big deal, I just remembered about it now. Can you keep a secret?
No one knows about this, (which is surprising because it's not like Potter tries to hide it) so don't tell anyone.
I never meant for this to happen because it would hurt my friends if they were to ever find out…and I don't want to do that.
…but…
I can't deny the fact that James Ian Potter is in love with…
…me.
(Still Flashback)
You may ask how I know that. Like I said before It's not like Potter tries to hide it, he's always telling me I'm pretty, he stares at me when he think's I'm not looking, teases me, etc.
So now you know my deep dark secret, the one thing that could change my life forever.
After I got back to my compartment, I met up with my friends and we grabbed our suitcases and got off the train.
When we made it to Hogwarts I looked up at the building and bubbled with excitement. Hogwarts is like a second home to me, but better because I have friends that love me, (not that my family…err…parents don't) and I finally got to use my wand again.
I love magic. Casting spells, (good ones) reading books about them, you name it. If it has to do with (good) magic, I love it.
After the first years were sorted into their houses and we finished our feast, my friends and I headed to our room to catch up before we went to sleep.
Before we even closed the door Ashley squealed out, "James is even hotter this year!"
"I know!" Brittany replied, "He was looking our way during the majority of the feast."
"Really!?" Ashley exclaimed. "Yes! He even had a dreamy look on his face!" Brittany replied animatedly.
"Oh my god!" Ashley screamed….
I ignored them because I noticed something on my bed, a small box with holes on the side and a green ribbon that was tied in a bow on top.
I opened the box to find a small black kitten with a little white blotch on its forehead. It was utterly adorable with large bright green eyes that looked a little like mine.
"Hey guys…" I called quietly.
"I hope he's in some of my classes this year!" Ashley said.
"Hey guys!" I said louder, "Come here and look at this."
"What is it?" Brittany said, but when they got closer I just showed them my present.
"She's gorgeous!" Brittany said, "Can I hold her?" I nodded and handed her over to Brittany. "Her fur is so soft!" She exclaimed.
"Where did she come from?" Ashley asked me with interest and curiosity.
"I have no clue," I replied. While Brittany and Ashley were petting and cooing at the kitten, I saw something shiny in the corner of my eye.
I looked in the box to find a small shiny red card taped to the side. I pulled it off and opened it carefully, inside it said,
To Lily,
This black kitten reminded me of you because you both are beautiful and have the same startling green eyes that I could swim in forever.
Yours truly,
James Potter
I stared at the letter in silent horror for a moment, then I stuffed it into my pocket before Brittany or Ashley could notice. I can't believe my luck! Why did he have to like me? I don't want to hurt my friends' feelings, but I also don't want to keep secrets from them…
I don't know what to do.
"Lily?" Brittany said, "What do you plan to name her?"
I picked the first name that randomly popped into my head, "Onyx."
"Onyx? Why don't you name her something better that's cute, like Precious or Whiskers?" Ashley said with a weird look on her face.
"I like the name Onyx," Brittany said while giving Ashley a little shove, "It suits the colour of her fur. A cute name wouldn't really go with her personality because she's so feisty."
It was only then that I noticed that Onyx didn't like being held by Brittany because she kept squirming and nipping at her arm. "Here," I said, "I'll take her."
But she didn't like being held by me either, so I put her on my bed. She curled up on my pillow and tried to sleep.
"Are you sure you don't know who gave her to you, did it come with a card or anything?" Brittany asked.
"We should probably go to bed," I replied it's getting late. I glanced at the clock and it stated 11:07pm.
"Yeah I guess so," Ashley said with a little suspicion underlying her words.
I quickly got ready for bed as the girls talked about other random things. I was getting into when I heard a, "Hiss!"
Oops! I accidentally put my head on Onyx instead of the pillow. "Sorry kitty," I cooed as I moved her off my pillow and onto the empty space beside my head.
I petted her for a moment and then I thought about the note that Potter had given me. It didn't seem like something he would write because he doesn't seem like a guy that could make words sound so beautiful.
I blushed when I remembered what he written down. I still don't like Potter, but I have never been given a present with such an exquisitely written note from a boy before, so I was a little embarrassed.
Yawning, I turned and said, "G'night," to both Brittany and Ashley.
"Goodnight," they replied in unison before giggling and getting ready for bed.
I turned around and let my thoughts drift away while my eyes closed slowly…
"Wake up!" Brittany yelled frantically as she was pulling on her shirt. "It's already time for breakfast; get your arse out of bed right now!"
I sat up drowsily and rubbed my eyes while taking in everything. I felt something soft brush against my arm, oh yeah; I had a newly required feline friend.
"Good morning to you too sweetie," I said to Onyx while she rubbed against my arm and purred, "I better get you some food."
"But first you better get ready!" Brittany called to me, "I'm going down for breakfast okay? Ashley already left, so we'll see you later!"
"Bye!" I called back as she closed the door behind her. I quickly got ready and used a summoning spell to bring a large back of cat food that promptly smacked into my face.
"Ouch!" I yelled while conjuring up a bowl and putting some cat food in there for Onyx. "Bye Onyx!" I said while I put it on the floor and ran out the door after hiding the bag of food.
I made it on time to the great hall only to run into Lucius Malfoy…Oh great.
"Watch where you're going you filthy little mud blood," he said in a dead slow voice as I stumbled backwards.
"Oh shut up you git!" I yelled at him.
"What was that?" he said with an evil smile on his face, "You want to be punished?" He began to pull out his wand tauntingly.
"Leave her alone!" Potter yelled from behind me while grabbing my arm and yanking me back against him. "She only told you what you are."
I was worried that Brittany and Ashley would be watching, so I tried to tug my arm away, but he wouldn't budge.
Malfoy just turned around and walked away because he noticed something behind Potter. I turned to see Sirius and Remus standing behind him. Sirius had a scary look on his face while Remus looked at me with sympathy. I blushed and looked back at Malfoy's back as he trudged to the door. I guess he was at least smart enough to know that the odds weren't good for him.
"Thanks," I mumbled while I pulled away and tried to walk to the open spot beside Brittany and Ashley, who were unfortunately watching me.
Potter grabbed my arm again. "Wait! Did you like the present I gave you?" I heard a gasp from Ashley and I looked at them in horror. They both looked shocked and Ashley looked jealous. I tried to play dumb.
"What present?" I asked.
"The black kitten, I'm pretty sure I put it on the right bed…" Potter said while pondering to himself.
"Oh that present. Um…yes I love it. Thank you. Um, well I have to go now," I said while pulling away again and walking to my seat.
"Wait! I have one more question!" Potter called to me, so I stopped and turned around. And he said…unfortunately rather loudly…
"Will you go out with me?"
Oh bugger.
Authors note: I have decided to stop here, it's the last day of Spring break, so I might have to wait until next weekend to update, but like I said before, I'll try my best!
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