Some Thing Just Happens, 9
A Lily / James Saga
[Note: Thanks to all of you who reviewed! You sure cheered me up. Something MAJOR happens in here . . . don't miss it! Read, review, and enjoy, as usual. Read only after reading chapters 1-9, to understand anything at all! Usual disclaimers apply.]
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Lily's heart went numb. People were whistling and clapping around her, though she was all but happy. She was sensitive about her crush on James, and this incident was a crushing blow.
Stay cool, she instructed herself. Act normal, as if it's just a joke. She turned away, intending to return to her dorm. Big mistake. Right behind her stood James, and he looked . . . different.
"What's going on, Lil?" he asked, his voice as playful as usual. She blushed, and looked down at her bare feet. She didn't answer, but Sirius took care of that.
"WOW! James, how come you never told me?" he asked, his eyes twinkling, not bothering to keep his voice down. James looked confused.
"Tell you what?" he asked. Sirius rolled his eyes, and pointed to the banner.
"About THAT, James. How come you kept it a secret? You and Lil are perfect for each other," he said, practically yelling.
Lily blushed a deep red, and headed up her dorm, plugging her ears. She did not want to hear anything else.
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It was just around dinnertime, and Lily was feeling miserable. Her day had been horrible. The news had spread like wildfire, and people were stopping her in the hallways, to congratulate her or tell her how lucky she was, and so on. She was walking towards the Great Hall for dinner, just about ready to quit.
"Hey Lily!" she heard a voice behind her yell. She groaned. Not even bothering to look behind, she yelled out, "Yes, I love James, I'm just going on a date with him, and it's none of your business!"
"Whoa, Lil, wait up!" the same voice said again, with a trace of amusement. She turned around, only to see James behind her. For the nth time that day, she blushed.
"Sorry," she mumbled. "I'm just sick of hearing the same flack from people."
James caught up with her, and put a comforting arm around her. For some reason, that unnerved Lily. People had been treating them like a couple for ages before this incident, and she had never really bothered about them. But this was different - because it was for real.
"I know how you feel," said James, trying to cheer her up. "I've been through the same thing all day."
They were entering the Great Hall by now, which was half full of students grabbing dinner. Seeing James with his arm around Lily, several people starting whistling and clapping.
Lily bit her lip furiously, and slammed her books on the table.
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James rolled around in bed, unable to sleep. He went over the day's incidents.
Lily seemed to be really upset about the prank, he thought. But it didn't really bother me all that much.
"Maybe that's because you do love her!" said a voice inside his head. He sat up straight in bed. Where had that come from?
Actually, maybe I do. I've always loved her . . . as a friend. She's always been there for me. Always. And we make a good couple, I think.
He blinked, surprised. Where had that come from?
Come to think of it, he did love her. A lot.
I've just been too blind to notice it, he thought, slapping his forehead. I do care for her. I LOVE her! And now it might be too late. She's hurt, I can tell. Is it too late?
Suddenly, he didn't feel like sleeping. He had to see Lily. He felt something strong in his heart. Something blinding. Some thing that told him that he loved Lily more than anything else in the world. He jumped out of bed, and crept out of the dorm.
He had to see Lily.
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James held his breath as he opened the door to the girl's dorm. He knew where Lily's bed was - he had been in here tons of times before. He walked over to the bed closest to the door, and pushed the curtains aside slowly. He grinned at Lily. She looked so peaceful . . . so beautiful. Her red hair was all over the place, and her blankets were all tangled up. James sat down quietly on the edge of the bed. He shook Lily's face. His hand tingled as he touched her skin.
"Lily?" he whispered. Lily moved her face, and turned over. He tried again.
"Lil? Wake up!" he said, a little louder. This time, he was more successful. Lily opened her eyes, and looked at him blankly. Her green eyes were tinted with sleepiness. When she saw who it was, she sat up straight.
"James?" she whispered, incredulously. "What are you doing here?" she asked.
"Lil, I need to talk to you. Can you go with me to Hogsmeade tomorrow? Please?" he begged her. She nodded, still too fazed to speak.
"Ok, thanks. Good night, Lily." he said, getting up. She nodded again.
"I love you, Lil" he said, before he closed the door behind her. Lily stared. Then she softly whispered, "I love you too, James."
[A/N: Ta da!! It happened!!!!!! James realized!!!!! Uh . . . the story's not over yet, though. Still more to go. Tell me what you think about it . . . in a review. Thanks, review, and enjoy!!!!!! Luv, Green Eyes]