James' POV:
I was shocked to hear the name. SNAPE! Is she friends with such an imbecile? "The Snape? The stupid git I have hated for years on end?" this surprised her, " HOW could you insult Severus? He just might happen to be my best friend and next-door neighbour! I don't CARE weather you like him or not! He is still my friend! Now if you don't apologise this instant, then you shall have to take me back HOME!" WOW, I did NOT see that coming! Best friend? How can she even be friends with him. But yet again you do pick your friends. "sorry Lily, I did not mean to hurt your feelings. It just slipped out of my mouth that's all." I gave her my best sorry look. I did want to be friends with her after all. Though it pained me to say sorry to that git. I knew that if I blew it with her, then she would have really gone to her house and never spoken to me again. Even only knowing her for a few hours, she seemed that sort of person. I could see that she was still annoyed so I started a new conversation, "So what are your parents like? And who was that girl who kicked me in the balls?" She started to laugh, though I did not intend to, " what? What's so funny?" I seriously don't understand girls at times. "No its nothing. I just have to thank her for that when I get home. I guess we're even now." huh? "I don't know what you mean… oh now I get it! Its NOT, repeat NOT funny! If that was you who felt it you wouldn't laugh!" but she carried on giggling like a little girl. Oh its on! So I started tickling her. She was really ticklish from what I saw. Squirming and laughing like mad. She tried to escape but I held onto her waist. Then it was silent. She looked up at me with a strange look on her face. She was uncomfortable in this position, I could not help myself. I lowered myself closer to her, almost reaching her face…
Lily's POV:
As I tried to get away from him, he grabbed hold of my waist. I stopped laughing and he stopped tickling me. I felt uncomfortable in this position. I looked at his face, trying to see if he felt the same. And yes, he had that look in his eye, the one that my mum used to tell me about. Suddenly, he leaned closer to my face as if he could not help himself. He was so close that I felt his breath in my mouth. Hmm, peppermint flavour? Yes definitely.
That was when his lips touched mine. They were soft and sweet. Half of me wanted to slap him, but the other half wanted more. His lips moved more fiercely, trying to catch my depth. So I obeyed him. Our lips traced each others. I knew he was ready for the tongue gesture. I stopped suddenly. What was I doing? I barely know him and I just randomly kiss him? I came to my scenes. The only solution was to slap him… no, that'll break our friendship… but again, he has been insulting Severus…
I slapped him. Sirius came in the room just in time to see this. He exited slowly, trying not to be noticed by us. I put my nose up high and stormed out.
James' POV:
Ow! That hurt! Great that ended well. I was just starting to think that she enjoyed it. Way to spoil a mans groove! I guess I'll have to get used to it after all. That was when Sirius came in, "Whoa mate, you really have to learn from the best now don't you? Two girls rejecting you isn't enough for one day? I think I'll have to get you that book… '100 rules to impress a girl' you know? Seriously you cant even calm them! you'll have to come to me for lessons you know!" Sirius blabbered on about the rules while I daydreamed about those emerald green eyes… "James! Are you even listening to me? What did I just ask you?" Oh God, what was he talking about? "Erm… how to fry eggs?" I asked sarcastically. Sirius didn't find it funny, " mate what happened to your smooth moves? So go on, give me the details!" that sounded so girly that I didn't reply. " Oh ok. Sirius is transforming into a girl blah, blah, blah. I don't care! Just tell me what happened." so I told him everything, from the fireplace to the kiss. Sirius was shocked by everything that happened in this one whole day. Sirius would feel a little awkward at the part where I held her by the waist, so I skipped that part. Sirius was shocked that lily was Snape's best friend. So james knew what was coming next… " whoa! don't tell me that you still like her James!? She will probably be slytherin for all I know! You can't be sure she is good enough for you if she is friends with them." Ah, Sirius and his hatred. I've told him enough times already not to jump to conclusions like that. " Hey! She is sweet, kind and sensitive! She even hangs out with Remus Lupin! If you'd listen to me for once, then you would know that his whole family came from Gryffindor. So if you would pay attention then you would see that she mixes with different people. And Snape just so happens to live next to Lily so I would imagine that you'd have noticed." He looked at me with disbelief. Well it was worth a try. Oh but she wasn't that bad you know! She actually acts like she is a Gryffindor already. She isn't all snobby and rude. She is sweet and polite. Well, I've only known her for what? Six hours? And already I have a feeling towards her! So maybe Sirius I right. don't judge a book by its cover, as the muggles say.
Lily's POV:
Oh he is so annoying! To make me fall for him like that is so out of bounds! I really hope he knows that he did the wrong thing to the wrong person alright. I walked into the room where Mr and Mrs Potter were. I was surprised to see my parents with them. " Mum, dad. What on earth are you doing here? I thought you went to meet Petunias boyfriend or something like that!" That was when I saw James and Sirius come into the room. I glared at James, even though it hurt to. He just smiled sheepishly back. I faced my parents, waiting for an answer. "Well?" I asked.
" Darling, James' parents called us to inform us of what happened when you used the floo network thing… We were so worried about you honey! So we came here to wait for you. James' parents told us that you ended up at Remus' house and we were so relived!" at this comment, they came up to her and hugged her. "Mum! Your embarrassing me!" She just laughed when I turned as red as my hair.
James' POV:
Lily returned home, knowing that she will be going diagon alley again the next day with him. I stared after her as she went through our front door. "James what did you do this time? I thought you two were getting along so well!" my mother exclaimed "n-nothing mom. Its nothing. A guy thing!" she just nodded and left the room leaving only James and his dad. Sirius had left not long after Lily, so he could talk to him with no problem and no disturbances. "James, what is troubling you? I can see it in your eyes so don't lie to me. Is it about Lily?" Ah! Why did he always know the problem? " Erm, dad? Have you ever felt differently about a person before? Like a feeling that you have never felt in your life?" I asked, avoiding the question with Lily. He nodded. " Yes son. I have. And it was your mother. Now tell me, is she Lily? You do not have to answer this if you wish, but I may help you more if I knew." he looked at me expectantly. I gave him a weak nod. Not knowing weather it was the right thing to do. " I thought so. See that is a sign my lad, that you feel a great deal for this person. What it is, I shall not tell you, but I give you this advantage. Do not forget who you are. You are a Potter! And what do we do?" I replied sarcastically, " Prank, prank and prank." my dad shook his head. "It is not that, though you are right that we are pranksters. We are loyal to those who are worth it. Not meaning only pure-bloods, but muggle-borns. Is Lily nice? Does she listen to you? If so, then don't give up…" I interrupted him,
"But I KISSED her dad! What should I do? She hates me now! At first she went with it but then suddenly BANG and she was gone! I've made a mistake!" my father just looked at me with surprised eyes. " James, you did nothing wrong. If she seemed to enjoy it at first, then that is a good sign. Girls have strange personalities and us men will never find out what really is going on in their heads. Maybe you took it a step too far. She probably just wanted to be friends at the moment, but she may like you a tad more then a friend should. Take it easy on her. Whatever you do, do not apologise to her in a corny way like ' Oh my God, I'm so sorry about the kiss you know… I didn't mean it!' just say that you were not thinking what you were doing and that you could not resist her eyes in the moment. Tell her you like her a bit but that it is not major. Be a gentlemen and treat her with respect." then he mumbled something I did not catch, something like '…the one…' I ignored it anyway. That was the longest speech he had heard his father say. " Dad, thanks for the advice you know, it really helped." I smiled as I exited the room, thinking of what to say to Lily he next day.
Normal POV
As james walked out of the room, Mrs Potter walked in. " Robert, what was wrong with him? And why was Lily glaring at James?"
"Ah, it is what you call young love darling. James kissed Lily" A gasp escaped Mrs Potters lips. " How did this happen? When? I was not expecting him to have such strong feelings for her! Oh Robert this is wonderful!" Robert just shook his head, "No, unfortunately she hit him after. But it was to be expected. I am sure Sirius will talk some sense into him later. Yes, I think Lily is the one in the prophecy Christine. It goes;
First hatred she will feel,
Then love will reveal.
Even through the darkest times,
He will love her with all his mind.
He, the stag, will save an enemy,
She, the doe, will have her revenge.
Apart they are powerful,
Together they are extraordinary.
She the one to keep him whole,
When life threatens to disappear.
He the one to start it all,
With a single kiss that changes everything.
Her mind confused and full of question,
His mind full of love and affection.
They are the ones who will create the one,
The one who shall save the world.
The small one will save the land,
The dark lord though is not destroyed.
For the chosen one will survive,
The deadly curse of He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named.
He shall create great deeds,
But loosing one of great need.
The rest of his family is destroyed,
Alone to face his own fate.
A battle will begin,
He must sacrifice his soul.
For he is the only one to destroy him,
For one cannot survive without the other.
But the one who will survive,
We shall never know.
The potter and his flower.
Together to save the world.
Mrs Potter read through the lines carefully for it to make sense. The only lines she did not understand was 'he, the stag, will save an enemy' and 'she, the doe, will get her revenge', "Robert, what does it mean about 'he, the stag, will save an enemy' and 'she, the doe, will get her revenge'. Does it mean that they are animagi? Or is it their patronus'?" Mrs Potter asked. "I am afraid I do not know Christine. We may need to contact Albus and tell him what we found out." and with that they apparated to his office.
Lily's POV:
Meanwhile, Lily was recapping on what happened during the day. Why did James kiss her? Was it an accident? Why did she enjoy it? She had to stop thinking about this and fast. She had to apologise to James when she next saw him. That slap was pretty harsh. But after all he deserved it, insulting Snape was one thing, but kissing her was another. How could he live with himself? If he was like that all the time no wonder she would react to him in that way. The thing that was bothering her most was why James hated Severus that much. Its not like he was evil as such. He may be a bit weird a times by changing his mood in an instant, but he was nice to everyone she knew. Well maybe not everyone, but still. She already had an iffy spot for James and that was all that was going on between them. She disliked him just a bit but that would probably go tomorrow.
Finally, she could go to sleep. She snuggled into her bed and dosed into a dreamless sleep.
James' POV:
James was thinking about what his father had told him earlier. What did his father know that he didn't? Were they hiding something that he wasn't supposed to know? James was unsure weather to ask what was going on or not. So he had left it. At the moment, he was daydreaming about Lily, her fiery ginger hair in the sun. Maybe even on the beach in a bikini! He put that thought out of his mind. And her eyes, those beautiful, emerald green eyes. How he had stopped the kiss, he did not know. It was going so well. Then suddenly BANG and she was gone. God I really don't understand what girls are on about sometimes! But he had his whole life to learn these things so he left that comment be for the time being. As he drifted into a deep sleep, his last thought was Lily.
Sirius' POV:
Why did james always get the good girls? It was so unfair! And they even met by a coincidence! Plus he had to live with the horrid Blacks. As usual they kept saying to him "Sirius! You should never hang around with the Potters, they have betrayed us with their muggle ways. I knew that letting you go to that, that school of yours would get you soft. that's why we didn't send your brother there! You are a bad influence you know?" god how hw hated those flipping people! He was so different to them that he did not even know if they were his family! " MUM can you just fucking shut-up! I hate living in this house and everything about it. If your so disappointed with me then why don't you just kick me out already!?" I shouted back at her. The move out card always shut her up. "Now Sirius, why don't you talk to your mother in an appropriate way?" Ah, my father. At least he had some sense in him to not talk about James' family like that near me. He would always avoid getting me angry, since what I last did to Regulus. I was not able to control my magic that well at the time. I accidentally made a hole in his arm until you could see the bone. My mother looked at me with dismay. "Sirius, you are not to swear at your own mother like that. Do you understand. And I will not make you move because you are my son, and I care for you very much. So don't even think about pulling that trick again. With that I stormed upstairs to go to bed. Slamming the door as hard as I could behind me, and went to bed.
Normal POV:
Mrs Black looked up the stairs after Sirius, tears in her eyes. "I told you that we're loosing him Charlotte. He will not change for the world. We should leave him to figure out his own fate on his own. Just leave him be." Mr Black reassured Mrs Black. "But Michel, he may leave us way too soon if we keep this up. I'm not sure how I will handle it then."
"Charlotte. Do not worry about it now. He is too young to understand the consequences of his actions. Unless he shall change his ways, we cannot do anything about it. He chooses his own future, not us. We only give him shelter, food, and warmth. We also have to love him for who he is. He is a Black after all. He will choose his path soon enough to know what to do."
"But I'm worried Michel. I cannot just stand here and do nothing. We have to help him somehow!" Mr Black just shook his head, "No. We have made our choices in life. Now he has to do his." and with that Mr Black left the room. Mrs black mumbled to herself.
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chapter end notes: See! Told you that I was going to make it worth the short chapter! It may be confusing with the Sirius part at first, but you'll find out what they were talking about later in the story! I hope you enjoyed this chapter so please tell me what you thought and R&R. Luv Ya…
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Author notes: all characters belong to J. and so on…
