Pain. Pain so excruciating that she couldn't think at all, forget thinking logically. What had happened? How did she get into the state she was in currently, the state of utter agony? A hangover. She was hungover.
"Holy mother of Merlin," Lily gasped, rolling over onto her stomach. The thing was, she was unfamiliar with the soft, silky material her face came in contact with. Her pillow was lumpy and worn from use, clothed in an old linen pillowcase.
She sat up abruptly, which probably wasn't the best decision regarding her headache. She groaned while gently massaging her temples and trying to figure out where she was. A content sigh sounded to her right, accompanied by the rustling of sheets. Lily quickly turned her head, another not very good idea, and was met with a sleeping, smiling James Potter.
Her eyes widened as she slid herself farther away from his sleeping form. She didn't scream, she didn't yell; she was far too surprised for fearful formalities. By the time she'd come to her senses, she'd encountered the hardwood floor with a rather painful greeting.
"Huh?" James asked of no one in particular. He was woken by the sound of Lily hitting the ground, and seemed to be as disoriented as she was.
Oh no, Lily worried, what if we... Oh no.
"Lily?" he inquired. The girl in question popped into view with the most innocent of looks upon her face.
"Yes, James?"
"Are you feeling better?"
"I knew it! I knew it!" Lily exclaimed, acting upon her earlier speculation. "I can't believe you'd take advantage of me in my inebriated state! I thought you were over that! I can't believe you had the audacity to a-"
"Lily! Calm down," James reasoned. "I didn't take advantage of you!"
"You didn't?" She looked at him in disbelief. From what she knew, she was an extremely affectionate drunk. If she had thrown herself at him, he must have resisted.
"No! Now, lets get you something to drink, and maybe a Pepper-Up Potion? You had a rough night."
Lily nodded, lifting herself up off the floor. "May I ask you a question?" she asked as they made their way into the kitchen.
"Of course, love," he responded, reaching for the kettle in order to heat up some water for tea.
"What happened? Why am I here? Why was I in your bed?"
"That's three questions. One, I don't know. Two, I'm not really sure. You kind of just showed up late last night. Three, you asked to be there."
"I did?"
James nodded to confirm his statement as he readied the tea. A pregnant pause occupied the space while he prepared then served tea, adding some Pepper-Up Potion to Lily's. "How are you feeling?"
"A tad disoriented, and I have a wicked painful headache. Does this happen every time you get drunk?"
"Sadly, yes. But you did apparate while intoxicated, so that must have added to the pain. Then again, you've never been able to hold your firewhisky."
"I resent that!"
James chuckled. "Do you remember anything from last night?"
"Only up until Marlene, Alice and I left for the bar," Lily admitted. "Look, James, I want to thank you for helping me out, but I'd best be going." She hoisted herself out of the chair, padded over to James, and planted a kiss on his stubbly cheek. "I'll be seeing you."
With that, she disappeared with a loud CRACK, arriving at her own apartment. She leaned against the nearest wall, sliding down it and hanging her head in her hands.
Oh, Merlin, she thought. I have feelings for James Potter.
A/N: Back from a short hiatus, here's Part Two to the story. I know, its been nearly a month, but honestly I had hardly any inspiration in that amount of time. Anywho, EXPECT EDITS on this chapter, if you wish to reread it once I get around to revisions. And I will get around to revisions sooner or later... A VERY POTTER SEQUEL COMES OUT TONIGHT! I'm super duper pumped. :) Let me know what you think about the story, about AVPM, about your summer (or those in the southern hemisphere, winter), anything! Thanks so much to those who reviewed/favorited/alerted/etc! It seriously makes my day! Also, I'd like to say that this story has been added to the community "Lily and James: the Best of the Best." I'm so honored!
Much love, Sadie
