Chapter 12

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Chapter 12 (James POV)

Why did I have to say 'you'? She'll probably hex me into oblivion now. I waited, and waited, but it never came. I was shocked, she usually would have yelled and screamed at me, occasionally a slap if I was too prickish.

"So…"Lily said awkwardly.

"So… what do you want to do?" I replied dumbly.

She looked at me, as though she was judging me, I started to squirm. Lily always made me nervous. I couldn't stand it, I started ruffling my hair; I know she hated it, but it is the only thing to calm my nerves, especially around Lily.

"Want to go flying?" I asked breaking the awkward silence

"I um… don't think so. I'm scared of heights"

"Aw come on Lily it's not that scary." I whined.

"No James for real, I am really scared of heights." Lily said seriously with a look of fear in her beautiful green eyes.

" We can ride on my broom, the safest one there is!" I said, "I won't let you fall I promise…"

Lily seemed to deliberate what to do, finally answered, "Okay I'll go, but you better not drop me James Henry Potter!" she said warningly.

We walked out to the shed, where we kept the quidditch supplies. I grabbed my Cleansweep 360, which was by the way the top racing broom in the world (at this point in time anyway) We walked over to a patch of grass cleared of trees. Lily looked like she was about to puke.

"Lily why don't you like flying?" I asked calmly. Lily let out a snort of disgust.

"Don't you remember first year. In our first flying lesson?"

"Yeah so what?" I said dumbly.

"So what? I almost died!" Lily said fuming.

"The school brooms have always been a bit moody, not all brooms are like that." I explained calmly.

"Ready?"

"As ready as I'll ever be I guess…" Lily said eying the broom.

"I'll be in front of you, just hold tight okay, don't worry you'll be fine" I said reassuringly.

"Okay…" Lily said shakily

I got on first, Lily got on behind me; she hugged my waist. It gave me chills down

my spine. Slowly taking off, since Lily was practically killing from her strong grip on my waist, but I ignored it. We flew over the house and the garden; Lily gradually loosened her grip, starting to feel comfortable.

"Still scared Lily?" I asked suavely.

" I love flying it's amazing! I don't how I couldn't have thought it dangerous. Now I know why you love quidditch so much." Lily said excitedly.

We flew around the house a couple more times, until the darkness finally overcame us. And we retreated back to the house, our cheeks red from the cold outside.

(I know its summer but oh well)

Lily went to the front room, I followed closely behind; we sat by the fireplace warming our toes. I called Daisy to get us some hot chocolate in which she happily obliged. I examined Lily, she looked so beautiful in the firelight; her eyes had golden sparks in them, her face half hidden in shadow.

She saw me looking at her, I quickly found interest in the artesian rug noticing the different swirls and colors. I didn't dare look up, but since when did I listen to myself? As I looked up, I noticed a small smile tugging at her lips; did she just smile at me? How I longed to kiss those tender lips. She looked up, and saw me looking at her; she quickly took interest in the red and yellow dancing flames.

Daisy finally arrived with our hot chocolate, thank goodness. I took a sip; warmness engulfed my body, from my head down to my toes. Lily seemed to be just as satisfied as well, because she smiling non stop positively warm.

"Mmmm… that was good." I said as I finished my hot cocoa.

"Yes it just hit the spot," replied Lily.

I set my cup on the coffee table, considering the fact that it was empty. As I brought my gaze back to Lily, I couldn't take my eyes off her. She was just so beautiful I couldn't resist

She just looked at me, staring into my eyes, as I was getting closer. I could feel her breath on my face; I was about to kiss her when all of a sudden… There was banging at the door. I almost cursed; I was so close to kissing her. She seemed to have seen the disappointment in my face, and was holding back giggles. My embarrassment quickly escaped my mind when I heard shouting.

"PRONGS? WHERE ARE YOU?" Someone shouted.

Scared to what I might see, I raced to the door, Lily slowly following. With heaving chests we reached the door. I opened it, and found Sirius practically bleeding to death.

"Sirius? What the hell happened?" I screamed.

"My parents… they…kicked me out…. Can I stay here…? Sirius managed to say in between breaths before he blacked out. He landed with a loud thump on the ground. Lily who was in total shock looked horrified as to what was happening. To think we were enjoying a lovely broom ride only a few moments ago. Remembering there was a dying Sirius at my feet I was thrown away from my previous thoughts. I looked at Lily who was shocked as to what was happening, she saw me look at her, and regained her composure.

"What do we do now?" asked Lily.

"We'll take him to the couch, will you help me carry him?" I asked pleadingly.

"Yes James, of coarse." Lily said.

"Ready? One, Two Three."

With all the strength we possessed we lifted Sirius up, which was no easy task. Being very careful considering he had many cuts and bruises. We finally got over to the couch; where we gently placed him on the couch

" I never knew that Sirius was treated…. like this" said Lily sadly looking at Sirius's face.

" Sirius likes to keep it quiet," I said sadly, " he even tried to hide it from us, his best friends. I just guess this time it went to far."

"Why do his parents hate him?"

"Mainly cause of him being in gryffndor, his family supports Voldemort, and that he doesn't. Or it could be the pressure of becoming a death eater, just like his younger brother." I explained in a harsh tone.

"Wow I didn't realize that Sirius's life was like that..."

"I just hope he's okay…" I faded off.

"Me too James, me too" Lily said sadly

(ok here it comes you ready? My quote from pirates 2 are you sure ready?)

"Me too James, me too," Lily said sadly, " and already the world already seems less bright." She finished with a frown on her face.

We sat there just waiting; waiting for Sirius to wake up…

A/n: DUN DUN DUN………. Will Sirius wake up? Only reviews will tell….