A/N: Thanks everyone who read and reviewed Chapter One! I just want to warn you all that I really hate this character; he's got to be my least favorite in the entire world of Harry Potter. So, if I did a horrible job on this chapter, it's only because I can't sympathize with him at all. Still, I hope you like it.

Chapter Two: James Potter

Who am I? Captain, star, and seeker for the Gryffindor Quidditch team. The smartest boy at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, other than Remus and Sirius, of course. I am a Marauder, (that means that I can make mischief without getting in trouble for it. It also means that my three best friends are Sirius Black, Remus Lupin, and Peter Pettigrew.) and the most popular boy at my magical school. All of the girls love me and my fellow Marauders, though they cover up their love by telling us how thick and self centered we are. This doesn't matter to me, and it never should; (I'm just telling you so that you're aware) but I am a Pureblood Wizard. That doesn't mean that I believe that any other type of Wizard is lower than me, I'm in love with Lily Evans for goodness sakes!

I've been pining away for Evans ever since I laid eyes on her. She was the most beautiful person I'd ever seen. Her cute red hair, that soft, pale skin, and those deep green eyes that you could just get lost in. My first year, we became close friends, but then I blew it by asking her out the day we got back from summer holiday start of second year. After that, she distanced herself from me. It got more and more difficult for me to handle by fourth year, so I constantly followed her and kept asking her out. She always said no, and grew closer and closer to that stupid prat Snivellus. She was always the one to defend him when we Marauders were giving him trouble, (which was a constant thing, I might add). I was worried that she was in love with him, so I decided to stop it.

Flashback

There they sat; my beautiful Lily (she wasn't quite mine yet…but she would be soon. Besides, I was still working on it,) and that hideous Snivellus. How dare he! She was obviously mine; anyone would be able to see that. What right did he, a Slytherin, have to take my love? None… absolutely none.

They were talking calmly, cuddling almost. He whispered something in her ear, something that made her laugh. He loved her, so very much, I could tell. I had only seen Snivellus smile when he was with Lily. At all other times, he looked angry, sad, depressed even. Still, I hated him. He stole her from me! How could I not despise him?

They were giggling at something he'd just said, when they locked eyes. She quickly looked down, I knew why. Because she didn't love him, she wanted me at that very moment. Fine, I'll admit it…she loved him dearly and wasn't even thinking of me. She looked down because that is what Lily Evans did when she was nervous. She must have thought that they were about to kiss, and though she must've been ecstatic, she was also very scared; she'd never kissed anyone before. Then again, neither had he…he was greasy, ugly Severus Snape for goodness sakes!

One might ask how I was so privileged to be able to see this beautiful (not) scene. Well, I was perched directly behind this wonderful couple, yet very invisible to everyone around me. My wonderful cloak had been serving me well these past years at Hogwarts, and had preformed better than ever while I was sitting there, watching Lily share her first kiss with disgusting Snivellus!

I think I might have let out a small yell, or maybe even a loud scream, I was so shocked. Luckily, they noticed nothing. I knew what it was like to have your first kiss; you don't realize anything's happening for the next day or two. I shared mine with a little girl (ironically with red hair and green eyes) back home over the summer last year. She was my sweet little crush, but I'd never forgotten about Lily. But the kiss still counted; something to brag about with Sirius who had girls dangling from his arms left and right.

The precious (once again…not!) couple got up from their cute picnic and walked back to the castle, holding hands. I and my geniusness decided to pull a prank, or so you could call it. I ran up and shoved my body in between the two of them. It must've felt very strange, having nothing start pushing on your hand. Well, being in the first kiss bliss that they were experiencing, they didn't really care. They just walked away from each other and waved dazedly. Mission accomplished…almost.

End Flashback

I could tell by the way that they looked at each other that they were in love and it made me sick. Well, thank goodness Lily finally came to her senses and went out with me. I had to follow her around everywhere to finally get her to say yes. I know, a strange technique, but hey it worked! It was right next to our tree by the lake, (by our, I mean the Marauders'). She was arguing with me about something, I don't ever remember what it was. Well, out of nowhere I asked, "Evans, go out with me." It was less of an "ask" and more of a "tell". I think that she was expecting this; I never failed to give up an opportunity to ask her to be my girlfriend. "YES! I mean…no! wait, come here James, we need to speak." I was almost there…

"Listen James, I would like to be your girlfriend, but I don't know if I can. I mean, I think that Remus might have a bit of a thing for me, and I really do not want anyone's feelings to get hurt. I will go out with you if you promise me one thing; do not tell anyone!"

Lily made me swear not to tell a soul, and I haven't. I would never date Lily as a prize; she was not someone to brag about. I just wanted her to treasure and be mine. Even if I did want to flaunt Lily about, I would never be able to hurt my fellow Marauder and one of the best friends I have, Moony.

"Whatever you say!" I wasn't going to lie to her, "Lily, my love, you really are very smart. How did you know that ol' Moony liked you?" I couldn't fathom how complex the minds of women were, how did they figure these things out? I only knew about Remus' fancy because he told me; I never would've been able to figure it out alone!

"It's just because I'm smart, James. You'll find that most girls are, however surprising that might be to you," when she said this, her brilliant green eyes sparkled like they only did when she giggled. "We tend to notice these types of things, we can tell."

She amazed me. She always had, but now more than ever. Now that she finally agreed to go out with me! I was ecstatic, I couldn't believe any of it was really actually happening.

I was so happy that we were finally together that I didn't even notice that Lily was always busy…

A/N: Sorry to all of those James/Lily shippers, I'm afraid that this story is really about her with the other boys and James…he'll just have to wait his turn! Please please leave a review!