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The clock chimed 5 times. The common room was empty except for me, James, Sirius, Remus, and Peter.

It's a Friday and everyone was out and about doing whatever the hell they do on a Friday afternoon. Why this lot decided to sit in the common room instead of bothering someone else, of course only to annoy their best mate …me.

Sitting in front of the open fire, I gaze up at the entrance to the female dormitories. Tonight is my first date with Lilly Evans.

"Why do girls take so bloody long" mumbled Peter while kicking over a log stack next to the fire.

"You have obviously never been on a date" replied Remus sipping out of his goblet while leaning against the fireplace mantle.

Sirius, who was reclined on the armchair, started illuminating his wand out of boredom.

"So James...gonna score any tonight?" he asked while wiggling his eyebrows and smirking in my direction.

I think I just thought of 3 ways to murder in my head at that moment. I just glared at him which made him laugh.

My focus was not to score the completely gorgeous Lilly Evans, but to respect her, especially on the FIRST DATE.

"Well at least get a good snog…" started Sirius, but he was interrupted when Lily descended down the stairwell.

My brain temporarily malfunctioned upon her entrance.

Yes I noticed her lovely green dress that hugged every sweet curves.

However, I could not escape her deep green eyes that bore straight into mine.

Lilly POV

Gawking would be the correct word for what all the marauders were doing.

Damn crickets could be heard outside it was so quiet.

I started to get self-conscious….although the attention was quite flattering.

Staring into James's eyes, I noticed something ….a look I had never seen before.

It wasn't lust…..but it made me want him to stare and admire me forever.

Sirius who sat up upon my entrance Remarked. "My my….Lilly you look amazing!"

I smiled and shifted my handbag "Thank you "

James scoffed….still staring straight into my eye….."More like completely beautiful"

I sighed, turning around to hide my smile as I pulled my jumper on.

He lifted the other side to help my arm slide in….such a gentleman….does he always do this on dates?

My stomach decided to take up gymnastics. I could feel the heat rising to my cheeks….what the hell …I can Blush?!

"Look at that blush! Damn" muttered Sirius to Remus and Peter who were both silently laughing and elbowing each other.

If it were not for that comment, James might have started to drool, for he seemed to snap out of a trance.

I should really have my internal state try out for the Olympics…..it seems to be very good at flipping.

For one thing…he smelled amazing, and that sweater really brought out his best physical features. His hair looked as if it had never been brushed a day in his life….not that I am complaining.

He held out his hand

"Ready to go?" he said smiling like a kid who just won candy.

I nodded and he proceeded to grab my hand.

I put my hand in his…..and if it were not for the complete awe of me holding his hand….I would have cursed all the rest of the marauders, for as we were leaving they all gave some sort of smart ass comment.

"AWWWW look at the cute couple"

"Make good choices"

Or my favorite by none other than Sirius

"Use protection"

My mind was on warm fuzzies, large hand intertwined in mine….dear heaven…

Later...

Laughing would be an understatement for what James and I were doing.

We were giggling like a bunch of first year girls.

"So you mean to tell me that you accidentally turned your sister's hair green?" asked James in between his hysterical fits of laughter.

We had just finished our dinner and were eating our dessert from Honeydukes while walking back to Hogwarts. Which honestly we have barely touched due to our immense talking and storytelling.

"Well we had just finished watching a muggle film and she made me angry" I defended myself deciding it best to try and eat a bit of the fudge he and I were sharing.

This was followed by a small silence….in which I felt he was giving me that 'look' again.

I went to grab another piece when he swiped the bag and held it high above his head….Damn Git is too TALL.

Raising an eyebrow, I folded my arms, stopped walking, and dropped my smile….or at least attempted to which might have been a fail due to the look on his face.

"So Lilly, do tell me why you decided to go out with me because I have to be one lucky bloke to be on a date with the most wonderful witch in school" he remarked with a stupid grin on his face…that I could not help but melt over.

So he wants to play games then…

"Why did you ask me?"

He shook his head…still holding the bag in the air

"I asked you first"

"According to Sirius, it's to get some of this" I said gesturing to my body.

His face fell and so did the bag of fudge.

"I would never force you to do anything or disrespect you like that Lilly"

All I could do was stare dumfounded at his testimony.

It hit me then and there that this was a man I was standing in front of…Those antics he used to do to random students now was channeled at fighting against Dark Arts. He wanted the good out of life.

I realized that this year, I was the only girl he pursued. He only picked on Severus Snape because he hurt me and was involved in the Dark Arts.

I really didn't know what to say or do next. Half of me wanted to scream and run away thinking this had to be some sort of practical joke.

His features twisted into confusion. "Did I say something wrong?"

Stepping closer to him, with so many words on the tip of my tongue but without the will to come out…

I just shook my head and started walking…..fast walking….back to the castle with him following beside. My heart protesting against my prevailing brain.

Which were really going at it by this point.

"You twit, why did you ruin the moment?!"

"Good for you, don't want to move too fast"

"What the hell! You know you want to kiss him"

"You're too young to fall in love Lily"

It was then I realized the problem….I was afraid to fall in love with him.

I mean…I have known this guy since we were sorted into the same house almost 7 years ago!

"Lily, I'm so sorry if I keep screwing up. If you want, I can just take you back for the night" he asked sounding completely defeated and exasperated with trying to keep up with me.

Why is it that I could tell him anything about my life…except the fact that I really like him…maybe even more?

No…I am positive it is more.

"Look I am sorry if you felt guilted into this date." He glumly mumbled while shoving his free hand into his pocket.

I stopped dead in my tracks unable to take anymore.

"It's not that at all James. It's…just…"

His face fell and his head dropped to stare at the ground "You don't like me"

My brain started to send so many messages

"What about the war going on? You think he will protect you?"

"Can he provide?"

"Well he is in this new Order"

The rest was "Blah….Blah….Blah" because I told my brain to go to hell for five minutes.

I stepped closer, closing the space between us, I lifted his chin.

"I love you James"

His reaction is one I should of expected.

He dropped the bag on the ground, wrapped one arm around my waist and the other around my back….

As tenderly as he could, he kissed me.

Nothing seemed to matter as the world around us evaporated….especially the Aurors who were on guard nearby.

From then on, I understood.

Saying yes was a choice

Falling in Love was uncontrollable.

I tried my best and this was written all in one day. I hope you enjoyed the story and feel free to comment on anything that stunk or was awesome. Thanks for reading :D