Lily stared at him in shock.
Amazement. Wonderment.
"So how about it?" he asked her, but she didn't hear him.
"Lily? Lily?" he nudged her on the shoulder. "Hellooo?"
Her brain was in hyperdrive, and in danger of spontaneously combusting probably.
She blurted out the first thing that came to mind:
"James! You're seventeen! It isn't even legal yet!"
"But Lily-flower, I already got you this totally awesome ring," he pouted.
"It's green!" she exclaimed.
Wow, she was a dork. That was a bit obvious, she told herself.
James frowned a little. "Well, I could always go get another, but-"
She interrupted him, "I love it, you idiot!"
"So...anyways...I was wondering...if you like it..." he started, but was once again cut off.
"I'm starting to be glad you sang the proposal. You're not very good at saying it," Lily observed.
"Do you know how difficult you're making this?" he exclaimed.
"Yes."
Lily's lips turned up in a small smile.
"Yes," she repeated.
Suddenly, that word was quite lovable.
Yes, I love the ring. Yes, I love you.
And possibly yes, I will marry you?
"Are you sure?" she asked him uncertainly.
"No," he said sarcastically, "I wrote you a proposal in song, bought a ring, and it wasn't very cheap you know! I think that jewelry lady was trying to con me or something..."
James trailed off.
"You know," started Lily.
She wanted to test him, to see how far he would go before he cracked.
"What?"
Lily grinned, "You sounded quite like a Slytherin, just then."
"I did not!" he protested.
Lily was rolling on the floor laughing in her mind, brimming with anticipation.
"You even got a green ring, just like a Slyth-"
"DON'T SAY THAT WORD IN MY PRESENCE!" yelled James.
Lily actually did burst out laughing this time.
Two reasons:
A: His reaction to her Slytherin comment.
B: The fact that he was doing this during a proposal.
Dare she say the bad word again?
"Slyth-"
"BLOODY HELL, LILY! DON'T SAY THE BAD WORD!" James roared.
She was hysterical, laughing at him.
How was he only funny when he was angry?
No wonder she used to always fight with him.
Or maybe it wasn't "used to," after all.
The bad word was on the tip of her tongue, but she held it in.
Instead, she said, "You know, we should probably hurry. The Hogsmeade visit is almost over."
"What's your answer?" he asked urgently.
She wasn't laughing now, simply taking in the fact that he was serious.
She had an idea...
"I'm not exactly sure," she said slowly.
"What? You can't not be sure! This is a proposal! You're supposed to say yes and then kiss me!"
Dramatically holding up her watch for effect, she tapped it. "I'm afraid we have to go now."
"But you didn't answer!" he howled.
This would definitely be the ultimate test of his loyalty.
This was going to be fun.
"Later," she said dismissively, "What do you think they'll have for dinner tonight?"
James yelled, "How should I know?"
"Well, I'll be going now," she smiled.
She jumped and skipped all the way back to Hogwarts.
This was going to be...
Totally awesome.
A/N- I just watched the beginning of A Very Potter Musical, and I just had to put in the totally awesome's. Hope you liked it, please review, and yes, there will be more to the story. Oh, and also more songs, 'cause they're just plain fun to write.
