Chapter 4

James and Lily awoke on the couch to two obnoxious first years. "James and Lily. Getting hot and heavy on the sofa." James rolled his eyes. Lily laughed.

"Someday girls. You will be asleep on the sofa with someone you really like." Lily retorted. Lily groaned as she realized her first class was potions. Sitting next to Severus would be the last thing she wanted to do at the moment. After last night, Last night was just a blur, from the romantic kiss with James to the Severus's slap to the face. She did not know what to think. "Great I have potions." She said.

"It's alright. Just stay cautious and have your wand out ready if he tries anything on you." James said. He was protective of Lily. He understood she would have to face her best friend or ex best friend depending on where things lead with them.

"Aren't you being a little overprotective? Severus would not hurt me. In a class." Lily asked.

"Well I don't want anyone hurting or possessing my girlfriend." James said caressing Lily's face. Girlfriend was a huge statement. For Lily was shocked he called her that. Never has James Potter called anyone a girlfriend. He did have a fling with Victoria Thomas, but never were they actually boyfriend and girlfriend.

"Cute." Lily smirked. "Well I am off to potions." She walked off and down the corridors, to the revolving staircases. She took them all down to the lowest floor to the dungeons. "Hello Mr. Slughorn. Here is the potions assignment."

"Good as usual Lily." He responded with a smile. Lily was the best student in his class. She sat down.

Severus entered the room, and took a seat next to Lily. He passed her a note. Look I'm Sorry for everything.

Lily grabbed it and wrote a response: Yeah me too. I dunno about what happened.. Sev, I am going to be your best friend forever, nothing more. I am sorry.

Severus received the note and sighed. He wrote back: You have feelings for me. I know you do!

Lily took the note and got a little upset. Feelings as a friend! Sev, I care about you, and you will find someone, but just not me.

Severus knew he lost the war with James. James stole everything from him. The girl he loved, to popularity. He hated and loathed James. Wanted to kill him, yet he knew that wasn't possible without expulsion and a damaged relationship with Lily. Potions was over. Well it went better than she expected. For she was relieved to know tomorrow would be Christmas break, and she could take a break from everyone except James. James seemed to be the only thing on her mind lately. He was kissing her, hugging her, telling her how much he loved her. She would get the usual glare from Victoria Thomas, but she would just blow that off.

Lily was running up the stairs. She bumps into Victoria Thomas. "Watch where you are running off to!"

"Sorry." Lily responded.

"You are a man stealing, bitch!" she screamed.

"I am terribly sorry you're having a bad day." Lily responded.

"I can't believe he calls you his girlfriend. Congrats bitch he really loves you." She ran away crying flipping Lily off. Lily just continued up the stairs.

"Hey." James said.

"Hello James." Lily said. Even though Victoria was jealous and upset, she had a point. James loved her. He actually loved her.

"I have good news." He said. They walked up to the common room together. "I am going to become an auror as a career." Lily never thought about her career. She did not know her future. She was stressed. She loves James, but what would they become?