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Things Quidditch through the Ages does not prepare you for
Lily opened her mouth to scream but before she could she was being hoisted gently from James' shoulder and onto the ground. She slapped him immediately and pulled out her wand, breathing heavily, eyes holding hell's fire. James was too quick though and fired a silent disarming curse at her, holding her wand in his. With her wand he summoned his broom and caught it in one hand, "Ready to go flying?" before Lily could open her mouth to retort he threw her on the broom and hopped on in front of her.
They took off flying and Lily screamed in terror, screwing her eyes shut and wrapping her arms around James' torso. "You really are scared of heights!" James said, throwing a look back at her. She moved closer to him even though her body screamed in protest as right now she was quite sure she'd gone back to hating him.
"Put. Me. Down." she managed to say through gritted teeth.
"Alright." he said and he dipped closer to the ground. Lily's stomach lurched with not just fear but some excitement. "But before I put you down," Of course, Lily thought, there's always a 'but' with James, "Open your eyes."
"Are you insane, Potter?! I'm not doing that!" Lily yelled back to him, feeling her words whipped back in the wind.
"Lily do you trust me?" suddenly his voice took on a serious tone.
"No I do not trust you!" Lily snapped.
"Lily do you trust me?" he said again, softer. Lily suddenly felt a type of calm wash over her.
"Yes." she replied in an equally soft tone.
"Open your eyes." his voice was gentle, not commanding, and Lily found her eyes opening. Immediately they widened, glittering with excitement.
"Merlin and Agrippa." she breathed, surveying the sight around her. It was beautiful. She could see valleys and streams and the beautiful manor below. Birds chirped just feet away from her and the sun felt warm against her back.
"Like what you see?" James laughed and Lily felt the anger and fear fade away. This was spectacular!
"Go faster!" Lily urged.
"Are you sure?"
"Of course I'm sure, James!" Lily yelled in exasperation and he sped up. The feeling was exhilarating. She let out a whoop. Damn, there was so much you couldn't learn from a textbook, she couldn't help thinking as they glided through the air. Suddenly she was aware of everything. The breeze in her auburn hair, the sweet smell of James and the world around her, and the abs underneath her hands. Wait, Lily rewinded her thoughts, Abs?! Sure enough the thin cotton material of James' shirt did nothing to conceal his lean muscles that rippled as he controlled the broom.
Lily felt very hot all of the sudden and loosened her grip on James. She removed one arm from his waist and slid off her robes. The tank top underneath felt very light and fluttery as her chest pressed against his back and a blush spread across her pale cheeks. The less clothing between the two didn't go unnoticed by James, either.
He felt his breath hitch as she leaned into him and prayed to God that he wouldn't get a woody right now. Luckily God seemed to be listening as he managed to control himself while being in such a close proximity with the girl of his dreams. He would love to see the look on Padfoot's face now, he grinned. Sirius had always said Lily was too good for him and now, well, they were getting to know each other in a whole new way.
James flew them around a bit more, chuckling at Lily's childish delight, before landing them in the backyard. The Marauders and Frank came to greet him while Lily went catapulting into Marlene's arms, "It's so fun, so, so fun! I see why you play quidditch now, Mars! Oh my, I wanna do it over and over…" James chuckled to himself as he heard Lily's giggles.
"Well, mate, she hasn't killed you!" Frank announced cheerfully and James grinned.
"Did she- did she enjoy it?!" Remus whispered, his eyes wide.
"Yes, Moony, she did." James said smugly.
"I can't believe it." Sirius muttered, "You spent six years trying to get convince her to be in the same room as you! Two weeks and you're sharing a broom." he then discreetly eyed him, "You aren't using Amorentia are you?" he asked, referring to the love potion.
"I'm offended, Padfoot." James placed a hand over his heart mockingly, "I would use no such thing!" Sirius shrugged.
"Have any tips?" Peter asked excitedly, his watery blue eyes bulged.
"Oh, for Do-" he stopped himself suddenly after a murderous look from Sirius. Peter was looking at him with confusion along with Frank and Remus.
"What?" Peter asked suspiciously.
"Nothing." James was quick to reply and slung an arm around his friend's shoulders. "Anyway, Wormtail, here's what you've got to do…" and the three remaining boys watched the two walk off, lips twitching with the hint of smiles.
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