A/N: For the Globetrotter Drabble Competition (London: write something pre-Trio), Snakes and Ladders (Lily Evans), and If You Dare (575. Yes or no).
"Go out with me."
Lily scowls. It's the same thing every year. James goes around, demanding that she date him. Each year, he only grows more persistent, more annoying.
Lily sniffs and turns away.
"Evans! Come on!" James calls, catching her wrist and spinning her to face him again, a wounded smile on his lips. "It's a yes or no question."
"No it isn't."
His eyes roll, and James shakes his head. "Fine. I suppose it's also a maybe question. Or a go to hell question. Or-"
"It isn't a question," she says, her tone level in spite of her annoyance. "It's a demand. You never ask."
For several seconds, James is silent. His jaw hangs somewhat slack, moving slowly without words as though he's trying to say something but can't figure out how. Then, he looks serious, if a bit sheepish. "Fine. You win. Will you go to Hogsmeade with me next month, Evans?"
"We'll see."
"Yes or no!"
It's funny seeing him like this. Arrogant, confident James Potter, deflated worked up. Lily fights a giggle as she turns away again. "We'll see."
"Is that a yes?"
"Maybe."