AN: So here's the last one *tear* but there will be many mini-stories in the future! Thanks to all my reviewers and watchers =3

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All Grown Up

'Evans…?' James Potter blinked and pinched his own leg for good measure. He hadn't slept well at all – yes he had been dead asleep, but he'd felt odd – growing fourteen years in the one night was uncomfortable.

However he hadn't been expecting to still be in Lily's arms her fingers still lazily tracing patterns in his hair making his head feel fuzzy, her lips and breath tickling his forehead. He could hear her pulse next to his ear, the rise and fall of her chest pressing into him through the thin cotton on her t-shirt, the intoxicating aroma surrounding him.

James felt his cheeks warming, a great affection for her swarming through him. He had been held by her all night, cared by her most of the week, and even though there were embarrassing moments that would return as blackmail, James could easily say that the passing few days was the best part in their relationship that they've ever had.

Lily gave a groan, turned and opened her eyes. Emerald and hazel locked gazes and she froze. 'Oh, Merlin.'

'No, I'm James, remember?'

Lily groaned and closed her eyes. She was meant to be in her own bed.

'Evans…' James started cautiously. She didn't respond. 'As much as I would like to stay here with you – I'm getting cramps with a body that's grown too fast…'

'Move then.'

James paused.

'What's your problem?' Lily's eyes flew open, seemingly sparking green flames at him.

'Can I have my arm back?'

Lily flushed and lifted her head so James could pull out his arm – how the hell did it get there anyway? How long has he been awake for? What has he done to her?

Slap

James fell flat on the bed in a heap. 'What was that for?' He asked hotly, as he clung to his stinging cheek.

'For taking advantage of me!'

'For taking… Lily, I would never! Why would you think I would?'

'You took advantage of me last night.'

'I don't remember – enlighten me.'

'You kissed me.'

James opened his mouth to retort, but froze. 'What did I do?'

'Nigh-nigh, Sugar… kisses?' Lily said in a mock-child voice. 'And what's with the whole 'sugar' thing anyway?' she said, turning on him. 'You live by that stupid book?'

'No.' James said, flushing with embarrassment.

'Liar.' Lily accused, untangling herself from his bed. 'It was your favourite book.'

'It used to be my favourite book, but since Nan and Pa were killed by those giants on order by Voldemort…' James trailed off, looking as if were struggling against crying.

'I'm sorry you had to relive that.' Lily said, remembering the giant boggart.

'I'm sorry my parents didn't come and get me.' James said, righting a picture on his bedside table.

Lily looked at him oddly. 'Dumbledore said they were indisposed.'

'Oh, he told you that did you? Well if you must know,' James said, for Lily had looked indignant, 'They are currently on a top secret mission from Dumbledore, something to do for the Order.'

'And…?' Lily prompted.

'Even if I knew I wouldn't be able to tell you.' It was his turn to glare indignantly, but it immediately fell off his face and he winced. 'I'm sorry you had to deal with my bratty two-year-old self.'

Lily shrugged 'You weren't that bad.'

'No?'

'A bit clingy towards the end, but that was understandable.'

James grinned, and before Lily could object, he circled his arms around her in a hug. 'Thank you.' He murmured in her ear.

'Ja- Potter.' Lily said, blushing at the closeness, trying to prise herself from his grip, 'I should go back to my dorm now and get ready for classes. I suggest you do the same, you've got a lot to catch up on.'

'Alright, Evans.' He said, giving her one last squeeze.

They pulled apart, he grinned cheekily as he grasped her hands as they surveyed each other for a moment.

The corner of Lily's mouth twitched. 'I must say, Potter, I sorely underestimate the charming capabilities of a two-year-old.' She pulled her hands out of his and touched his cheek. 'Bye, bye little James, I will miss you.'

'Bye, bye sugar – kisses?' James caught her on the cheek and then ran squealing with glee into the common room, a hollering Lily hot on his heels with his pillow, using it to hit every part of him she could reach.

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AN: Short but sweet last chapter! Enjoy! I'll start a new story sometime next week. Read and review!

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