Chapter 10

James POV

After an excellent Defense Against the Darks Arts Class, Lily and I walked up to the head dorms to put our books away. We both had a free period that was intended to study for N.E.W.Ts, but no one really did this early on in the year.

After putting my books away in my room I headed back to our common room to sit on the couch and wait for Lily. When she emerged from her room a cheesy grin spread across my face. God, she was so beautiful; her face seemed to radiate a beautiful light and her piercing emerald eyes contrasted her red hair in the sexiest way.

"What?" She asked slightly amused.

"Nothing, really. Want to go back to the old Gryffindor common room and see everyone?" I asked.

"Sure." She replied.

As we headed out of the portrait whole I reached out and grabbed her hand. It was so soft and smooth unlike my well- worked hands. She blushed, but didn't say anything as we walked hand-in-hand along several corridors.

Lily stopped walking abruptly when we were halfway to the Gryffindor common room. She glanced mischievously before placing her lips delicately on mine. At first the kiss seemed soft and sweet, but then it seemed to deepen. I felt her hands wrap around my neck so I placed my hands upon her waist. I didn't want to risk going any faster than she was comfortable with so I allowed her to take the lead.After several minutes we broke apart.

"….Still want to go to the common room?" Lily whispered sexily in my ear. I shook my head as a wide smile spread across my face. We headed back up to hour dorm and sat on the couch.

Lily stared into the fire as if her mind was off in another world. I placed my hand on hers once more though she didn't seem to notice.

"What are you thinking about?" I asked pulling her out of her haze.

"What do you want to do when you're older?" She asked.

"Well, that's easy; an auror like the rest of my family. What about you?" I leaned back against the arm of the couch trying to appear calm and relaxed.

"I would like to be an auror, but I am not sure if I am cut out for it. There's a lot of stress and pressure. Your life is on the line everyday. It will be easy for you; you enjoy that sort of thing. But I don't know if I could handle it. And when we start a family then……" Lily seemed to have had this bottled up inside her for quite a while.

"First of all, you enjoy helping others, you're brave, and honestly you don't give yourself enough credit. After all you are the best witch in our class maybe even the school. You are definitely capable of being a fine auror. Besides not all aurors have to have stressful jobs. I guess it depends on whether or not there are a lot of dark wizards around." Then it clicked. I couldn't believe I had missed it before, "Wait did you say when we start a family?"

Lily nodded and turned back to face the fire. We sat in silence for several minutes. I couldn't believe it. Did she really see us staying together for the rest of our lives? I always had, but everyone else including Lily had always thought it was silly.

"You're a really nice guy James and I am sorry I underestimated you. I really appreciate you willing to change for me. That's really sweet." She said.

She rested her head on my shoulder and I began to stroke her soft, red hair. I never wanted this moment to end, but of course it had to.

A/n: I wrote this right after marrie24 sent me chapter 10! Haha. I just had an inspiration and had to write! On the sandwich choice: I love ham and cheese sandwiches! Any objections? Good. Lol Enjoy! J