HIATUS. L/J. "The first duty of love is to listen." In arguing, neither gave up. But when James finally walks away and Lily is left standing in his wake, the echo of his silence ringing in her ears, something changes in her heart.

As newly appointed Head Girl, I had my entire year planned out, and nobody could ruin that. Except for Dumbledore, who did so by assigning James Potter as Head Boy. And for some reason, the Head Boy believes that I need more action in my life. Fantastic.

Lily finally comes to terms with the fact that it’s always been her, as James has always known. Two-shot, Lily's and then James' perspective.

He wanted to be able to hold her in his arms without having a reason to do so. He wanted to be able to kiss her whenever he pleased. He wanted her, plain and simple." JL - R&R.