Author's Note
I wrote this story mainly because I had never found the story I wanted to read about James and Lily, so I undertook to write it myself. It is a work in progress, and I will hopefully keep updating it. To anyone who might review it: Please do, I would like to hear your comments. If you absolutely hate it, please say why and I will try to improve it; similarly if you love it please say why. If you have any ideas for improving it or further ideas to continue the story, either put them in your review or e-mail them to me at margarinequeen@hotmail.com
I have basically got most of the story in my head, but I'm sure there are little bits and other story lines that can be added to it. Thanks!
By the way, I think something funny has caused all my apostrophes and speech marks to come up funny, if this can't be fixed, i'm sorry! I will try to fix it.
More chapters coming soon!
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The group of 5th year Hogwarts students arrived on the island. They were taking part in a new training session entitled How to survive in the Wild without magic. They were under the expert supervision of Care of Magical Creatures teacher Flumdumble Blink, who unfortunately had a rather fond liking of Madam Rosemerta's butterbeer and so had been mislaid somewhere around Hogsmeade. When they reached the tropical island designated for the task, most of the students, who had smuggled their wands along anyway, and who were unused to the humidity and heat of the island, immediately conjured up a boat and left. But Lily Evans and James Potter, who had started upon the task rather early in the hope of a getting a good grade and who had followed the rules and not brought their wands, were inadvertently left behind with no means of getting away.
They were good friends and both very clever. Lily came from a Muggle background so she knew pretty much what to do to survive there. She suggested to James, for it was nearly dusk, Let's go to that beach over there, I think I saw some sheltered caves that we could rest in for the night. James agreed.
Yeah Lil, I think that's a good idea. You sure you're not too hot in that?
Lily was wearing a wooly jumper and long flannel skirt, for they were not allowed to wear robes to the island and her other clothes had somehow been taken away with the crowd who had left.
It is actually really hot, but all I've got on under it is my underwear although i do have a pair of shorts in my pocket. She produced the shorts, which were navy and quite skimpy.
James, who had secretly had a massive crush on Lily since first year, longed to see her in those shorts. She had such lovely long legs and he was sure she would look so stunning in them. You could wear my spare t-shirt with them, he suggested, trying not to let his voice betray his feelings.
Ok, yeah, that's cool, Lily said, suddenly very conscious of James' good looks and muscular shape. She had always really liked him and recently she had felt this liking turn to love. It was almost too good to be true to be stuck on this island alone with him ... but then again she could feel herself turning very shy as she took the T-shirt. She had never worn this little in front of James before, it was stupid, but she felt a little bit embarrassed.
He promised not to look while she changed, and he kept his word, but as she came back out of the bushes in the t-shirt and shorts he caught his breath. She was totally gorgeous with the setting sun bringing out the highlights in her hair and bathing her in a lovely golden glow. They walked over to the caves, each acutely conscious of the other's presence. Lily lit a fire while James got some coconuts and other fruit from the trees. Then they sat by the fire, very close together, until the flames began to die away. Lily lay down to sleep, feeling very self-conscious. What if she drooled in her sleep or looked a mess or something? But she was slightly reassured when James came over and gave her good-night kiss and cuddle. She could feel his heart beating through his well worn t-shirt and she wished he would never let go. Night Lily, hope u sleep well, he said. And thanks for making the fire and everything. You are great, the sweetest girl ever. As he spoke he wondered if she would ever truly be his, or if she didn't care at all for him.
Lily drifted away to sleep, still very aware of James' lean form lying close to her.
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In the morning when she woke up, she found herself enclosed in a strong grip. Slightly shocked (what had she done in her sleep? oh crumbs!) she opened an eye cautiously to find James glancing at her bashfully. She had never been this close to him before.
Her voice seemed not to work for a while, but finally a whisper came out as a rosy blush stained her cheeks. What happened? How did we get to be ... like this? We didn't.....? Her voice trailed away, unable to voice the unthinkable, impossible...
No babe, it's ok, don't worry, nothing happened! Just you couldn't wait to get close to me in the night! he answered casually, hoping she wouldn't realise that it was in fact he who had been unable to stand the sight of her lying there asleep, looking even more beautiful as each minute passed, and had had to clasp her in his arms.
Lily gasped. Surely, James Potter hadn't just slept with her in his arms? On purpose? For she was sure that she hadn't crawled that close to him, and something in the way he looked at her betrayed the truth. Thrills she had never felt before ran through her as she looked, questionably, timidly and slightly teasingly into his eyes. That's not the truth, is it?
No Lil, I'm sorry, I should never have done this, forgive me please? I'm so sorry ... he mumbled to a stop. Lily was looking at him adoringly. Surely not? Did she love him too?
Compelled by some unknown power, their heads drew closer and closer together till their lips met. Shock waves of electricity ran through them both, tingling feelings of ecstasy and love. James kissed Lily, it was at first a very gentle kiss, but soon grew more and more passionate, letting all his feelings out. Her lips opened to him and his tongue brushed hers. She responded shyly, her heart thumping and feeling as if it must burst with all these new feelings of love...
Eventually they drew apart, a new awareness of each other in every glance and unspoken word. James held her closer, hoping never to have to let go. I love you, babe, he said gently.
I love you too James, I always have.
The sun was rising as their lips met in another kiss.
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Eventually they drew apart. The sun had fully risen, and it was time to start another day. James stood up first, stiff from his night on the sand, and then helped Lily to her feet. There no longed seemed any need for words, they could understand each other without them. It was as if there was an invisible link between their souls - a link of true love.
Sitting on the beach they shared a quick breakfast of fruit and nuts. When they had finished, James rather shyly put his arm around Lilly. They were still unused to this feeling of intimacy between each other. He tightened his arm a little and Lily made no protest but snuggled even closer to him. I wish we could stay like this forever, she murmured, unwilling to break the spell. Me too, James replied, turning to look into her green eyes, which seemed to him like jewels glinting in the sunshine. Again he turned his lips to hers and they kissed again, this time with more confidence and a feeling of perfect harmony with each other's bodies. He explored her mouth gently, sending shivers down her spine, and she responded lovingly. Almost unaware of what he was doing, James began to caress Lily's back and arms, drawing her ever closer to him.
Suddenly they were interrupted by a cheeky shout. Oi Potter, watch what you're doin' to Lily! Abruptly the couple drew apart, blushing furiously. Sirius Black was striding up the beach towards them, whilst Remus Lupin tied up a small motorboat to a tree. It had approached the beach, unnoticed by them. Should have known that you would feed him a love potion if you ever got a chance alone with him, Lil, winked Sirius. Always knew you were the cleverest student in the school, pity you didn't give it to me though. From the look of things between you two, I think it might have been quite fun! Lily turned puce with embarrassment, murmuring something to the effect that she had never made a love potion in her life and never intended to. James seemed lost for words and could only stutter Err... um... well...
Oh, it's ok James, we can guess what's happened. Don't worry, your secret's safe with us! Sirius said, implying something rather more serious with his cheeky tone of voice and laughing eyes. Suddenly James realised what this was all about.
I did not sleep with Lily. Well actually, I did, but not in that sense, you dirty minded twit! Honestly! Turning to Lily, who seemed to be unsure whether to laugh or cry, It's ok, babe. I love you. Don't worry! he whispered, slipping a reassuring arm around her slim shoulders.
