Lily woke up the next morning all alone in the bed. She smirked as she looked down at the floor where James had made a makeshift bed and was currently sleeping.

It was late when he had snuck in and tried to get in the bed. Lily had sat up and glared at him. James had tried to glare back at her but failed. Muttering to himself, James had gathered extra blankets and a pillow and settled himself on the floor.

"The punishment still stands," he had said, once he was settled.

"As does yours," Lily humphed and turned her body away from him.

She sat up in bed and instantly regretted it. She clutched her head a wave of dizziness passed. What was wrong with her?

Suddenly, Lily had the urge to throw up. She shot up and ran to the wash basin, emptying her stomach. She groaned at the sight and closed her eyes. She grabbed some water and gargled it, trying to get rid of the taste.

Quickly throwing on a light floral cotton dress, she picked up the wash basin and went outside to empty it.

As she emptied the basin, she turned to see Paul standing beside her.

"I thought you were in solitary confinement?" he said, raising an eyebrow at her.

"Damn, you're right. I just didn't want this standing in the stuffy cabin," she said, motioning to the basin.

"Are you alright?" he asked, looking at her worriedly.

"Yes, of course I am," she said, walking back to her room. "I suppose it is just a bit of sea sickness."

"If you say so," he said, doubt in his voice.

"I do," she stated firmly, going back into her cabin and closing the door.

"Where were you?" a voice called from behind her. Lily closed her eyes and gave a mental groan. She turned around slowly to face her husband, who was standing there with his arms crossed and a disgruntled look on his face.

"I had to empty the wash basin," she said stiffly.

"And why couldn't you let me empty it?"

"Because I didn't think you would want to empty something full of the contents from my dinner last night that just happened to come back up this morning."

"What do you –oh. You vomited? Are you alright?" he asked, instantly worried. He walked over to her and placed a hand on her forehead, checking for a fever.

"I'm fine, James," she said, shrugging him off. "I suppose it's only a spot of sea sickness."

"You don't get sea sickness, Lily," he said impatiently.

"Yes, well maybe I do now," she said, turning to brush he hair.

"Lily, he sighed, "I understand that you are mad at me, but you must remember that, as captain, I must keep this ship in order. I can't show blatant favoritism or there would be a mutiny."

Lily turned to look at her husband who was imploring her to understand his actions.

She sighed, "I think I understand, James," she said softly. James gave a sigh of relief.

"But that doesn't mean I'm not still angry at you."

"Lily…" he whined.

"No, James Potter, you made a complete and utter fool out of me yesterday and I don't appreciate being chided by you in front of everyone. Mind you, my outburst was unnecessary, it was justifiable," she said, staring straight at him.

James sighed, "Listen, Lily, you need to understand –"

"No, you need to understand where I am coming from you. And, until you do, you can just make yourself comfortable on the floor."

"Yes, dear," he said, walking towards the door. "I love you," he called.

Lily stared at him stonily and then sighed. "You know I love you, James. Just… go, please," she asked.

James nodded and left the room. Lily watched as he left. It really was for his own good. However, she couldn't help but think she may have overreacted. Oh no! What if he was mad her? What if he regretted marrying her? The thought brought tears to her eyes.

She shook her head. Why was she being so emotional lately? She never used to tear up at these thoughts… or even have them! Not to mention she was never this irrational. Sure she had a temper, but she never flew off the handle this quickly and badly. Was her cycle coming soon? Lily thought back to when she had last had it. Was it before or after they had left?

Bloody hell! Lily's thoughts came to a screeching halt. The last time she had her cycle was in Jamaica… before she and James had… had.

Oh bullocks. No, no, no, no. This cannot be possibly be! She just couldn't be with… with… with child! This had to be one of the most inconvenient, ill planned times ever!

If she really was –that, then James wouldn't let her go find the treasure. But she was needed! They needed her for the Medallion. James would be even more of an over protective git than he was now.

Well, she wasn't even sure she was! I mean, for all she knew, she was suffering from sea sickness and the constant rocking of the ship was just throwing her cycle onto a different schedule. Yes, that was it! There was just no way she could be pregnant.

Still, Lily though longingly, it would be nice to have James' child growing in her womb. Feeling it move and kick and watching James' face light up in elation as he felt the baby would be heavenly. Lily's hand unconsciously drifted down her stomach as she lightly and lovingly caresses it with a smile on her face.

Lily quickly snatched her hand away. No! She couldn't be thinking like that because it couldn't be true. Still, it wouldn't hurt to visit a midwife to confirm or disprove her theory. As soon as they reached a port, she'd visit one.

Damn, how would she explain the reasoning for her visit? James would demand a set of guards to go with her if she said she had to run an errand. Most likely he would send Remus, Sirius, and Paul, which would be terribly embarrassing. She would have to explain the visit to her brother, or worse… to Sirius. Lily had to repress a shudder at the thought of Sirius finding out about her suspicions.

Lily gasped. If she really was having a baby, then everyone would know that they had… well –done it, before marriage. She didn't know how she would be able to face the crew after that!

No, she would have to sneak off the ship disguised as a boy. Yes, hopefully that would work and then she would find out what was wrong with her. There was no need to worry her husband with her foolish nervousness. It was nothing. Yes, absolutely nothing.

A/N: Sorry that you all had to wait a week, but school has officially started! Yes, I know everyone is happy about that. I had so much homework over the week and other things that I just couldn't write! I hope to get a chapter posted every weekend, but I can't promise anything. Thanks again for all the reviews and please keep them coming!