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Summary: Lily Evans and James Potter barely noticed each other during their Hogwarts days. Four years later Lily becomes a famous business tycoon running one of the world's most successful companies. What happens when James is assigned to become a partner company of theirs? What happens when they become more than business acquaintances?
Chapter 2: I'm 24 years old
"So you're saying that you and that, that James Potter made out in Le Marco's? No no no. IN PUBLIC??? And in front of Marco himself" Melissa exclaimed when I told her what happened earlier.
"Yes" I replied calmly. "And guess what? I'm seeing him again this Friday night."
Melissa's eyes could have bulged out of their sockets because of her surprise. "Wow! I can't say I'm proud of you but, you lucky dog! James Potter is one of the cutest guys in the wizard world! And to think we went to school with him."
"How do you know that?"
"It's in the latest issue of witch weekly. Come by later at my flat and you'll see. God he was so cute there!"
~O~O~O~O~
"Oh my god! Is this him?" I asked when I came over to Melissa's house later that night"
"Yep that's him. Your one and only partner."
I couldn't help but not notice how handsome he looked. Those deep, chocolate brown eyes, those soft, ebony dark hair, those high cheekbones, and most of all, his smile. God, I can't believe I was able to touch those. I must really be some lucky dog, I thought. I didn't know I was slowly drifting off to James Potter land until Melissa waved her hands into my face. I noticed that her face was a bit worried.
"Does he know about. you know?"
"No, he doesn't."
"Are you going to tell him?"
"Well, yes, but not now. Soon." I assured her.
~O~O~O~O~
Friday came and I was too excited about my date with James that I couldn't concentrate on my work. I was sent home early by Melissa who was too annoyed with me not paying attention to her. For the whole afternoon I prepared myself for the date. It has been so long since I dated and I wanted this one to be special. I didn't want to be too desperate though. After I chose my outfit, I dusty blue spaghetti strapped dress that stopped just above the ankle. A bit simple, but I liked it.
As I was getting ready to take a shower, the doorbell rang. I was so nervous and excited that I didn't notice the time at all. But when I looked at the clock, it was still 6:15. He's forty five minutes early, I thought. I covered myself with a bathrobe and went to the door.
"Who's there?" I spoke.
"It's us!" Two familiar voices replied at the same time. Aww c'mon, I thought. My very first date in years and they had to be there. I opened the door to reveal Melissa and my other best guy friend, Greg. Greg's a handsome blonde who's a great friend at the same time. He's gay, by the way, but only known to us and his "associates".
"So I hear you're having a date with one of the Marauders." Greg exclaimed.
"Mara-what?" I asked
"Honey, the MarAUDERS. They're a group from school who plays absolutely entertaining pranks. Hey remember that time when Serverus Snape, that jerk from Slytherin who tried to hit on me at sixth year, had his hair colored bright neon pink and wore a pink ballet outfit AND he had no idea about it? God that was soooo funny! I learned from Greg that the Marauders did it as a prank! That was priceless!" Melissa laughed, tears slowly forming in her eyes.
"Really? I had no idea they did it" I answered.
"Lily dear, you had no idea who they are because you were Miss Goody- goody. The one who never broke a rule." Greg said.
"Yes I did," I defended myself, "How about that time when I went into your dorm? That was rule breaking"
"Lily, everybody does that sometime or another. Besides, I forced you into coming there. It wasn't your choice." Melissa explained.
I was at a loss for words. True, I was a goody-goody at school, but I chose to. "I have to go get ready you guys, so when I come out again you're nowhere in sight."
"Cool." The two went into the sofa and watched TV
I sighed and left the room to get ready.
~O~O~O~O~
Perfect!, I thought as I looked at myself in the mirror. I looked simple, not too desperate, and not too slutty. I then wore my sandals and left my room.
"Dammit!!! Why are you guys still here?" I asked at the two figures sitting on my sofa eating popcorn. They turned and Greg wolfwhistled.
"You know Lil, if I wasn't gay I would be asking you out now." Greg said.
"Ha-ha, very funny. But unfortunately, I don't have the time to make jokes with you Greg cause I have a date. A date!"
"Jeez Lily, relax. You don't want James to think you're a bitch are you?" Melissa teased.
I would have said something back if it wasn't for the doorbell ringing. I panicked. Everything went out so planned until now. I went to the door and opened to the sight of a very handsome man. I couldn't help but stand in awe at his beauty. I didn't notice him looking at me weirdly.
"Ummm. hi?" He said uncertainly.
I blinked back to reality. "Hi! Sorry about that. Do you want to go now?" I asked him
"Sure"
"Ok wait I'll just get my coat." I opened the door to let him in, but when I remembered that my friends were in there, I decided to close the door before him and let him wait outside.
"Hey introduce us will ya!" Greg's loud shout stopped me. James looked at me strangely and pushed the door wide open. He saw Melissa and Greg saying Hi's and Hello's like a bunch of kids. I felt like I could die right then and there of embarrassment.
"James, you know Melissa from work, and that kid is Greg" I quickly grabbed my coat and hurriedly pulled James out. I heard him shout a quick hello. I pulled him so hard that when we reached the elevator which was already open because someone went out, we crashed into each other's arms.
I felt like I was in heaven. I looked up at him and laughed nervously. He was a good inch taller than me so I had to look way up. He looked like he felt the same way as me. We stayed in each other's arms throughout the elevator ride.
~O~O~O~O~
I didn't know where we were going. James kept telling me that it's a surprise. Half and hour had passed and I couldn't take it anymore.
"Are we there yet?" I exclaimed. James just smiled at me and kept quiet. Another half hour passed and I slept for a while. I didn't know where we were until James' deep voice spoke.
"Lily, we're here" he said softly.
I sat up and saw the most beautiful beach I had ever lay my eyes upon. James raised his wand and pointed somewhere and a light shone revealing a table with two chairs all prepared and ready. This is the best first date ever!, I thought. He got out of his seat and opened the door for me.
"It would be better if you removed your shoes." He whispered into my ear. Shivers went through my spine. I was so excited and nervous at the same time. We walked barefoot into the sand in silence. He led me to the chair and sat me down. With a snap of his fingers music suddenly played into the wind (A/N: I know. it's sappy but bear with me)
"Where did you go and find such a beautiful place?" I asked
"I own this beach. We can come here anytime we want," He smiled at my shocked face. He must own more than the company he has now, I thought admiringly.
"Would you like to eat?" he snapped his fingers again but this time food came instead of music.
I had the best time of my life. We talked and made jokes and later walked down the beach, well chased each other, rather. We sat at a bonfire afterwards holding hands and kept talking. James is so good to talk to, I considered, he's like the other part of me.
Hours after, we just kept quiet and looked at the stars. There were so many of them. I looked at James lying beside me and he looked back. His eyes were so full of emotion and I was sure mine had the same. He put his arms around me and kissed me softly. I love it when he kisses me. He is so gentle at first but then becomes more passionate, more ecstatic. We kissed and kissed until we had to break apart to get some air. He looked at me and gently caressed my cheeks. I combed my fingers through his soft hair all the while getting lost in his chocolate brown eyes. It felt so comfortable to be in his arms.
We kissed again but this time became more demanding. James moved so that he was on top of me. His tongue slowly licked my mouth asking for permission and I gave in without hesitance. We stayed like that for a few minutes until we stopped for breath and he then started kissing my neck. I touched every part of his body except the downward part. He found a sensitive spot on my neck and sucked on it. I felt so much pleasure within me that I could die.
When I felt his hands slowly slide up my skirt, I knew what was going to happen. Fear washed through me and I stopped him from continuing. He looked at me confusingly.
"I. I can't" I stuttered. I felt him remove himself from me and sat up. I couldn't see his face because I was lying down so I sat up beside him.
"Are you alright" I asked quietly. He didn't respond so I just sat there waiting.
"Why?" he finally spoke.
"I just. can't."
He looked at me straight from the eye. "I asked why" he demanded.
I couldn't look away because he held my face hard. I had to tell him the truth. I stared at him, not saying anything. Suddenly, as if realization just hit him, his face was full of shock.
"Is it because?"
He knew.
"Yes, I'm 24 years old, and I'm still a virgin." I whispered.
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A/N: So? Do you like my second chapter? Question! If you were to rate this from 1 to 10, what would it be? Please be honest! Thanks! Please r/r.
Summary: Lily Evans and James Potter barely noticed each other during their Hogwarts days. Four years later Lily becomes a famous business tycoon running one of the world's most successful companies. What happens when James is assigned to become a partner company of theirs? What happens when they become more than business acquaintances?
Chapter 2: I'm 24 years old
"So you're saying that you and that, that James Potter made out in Le Marco's? No no no. IN PUBLIC??? And in front of Marco himself" Melissa exclaimed when I told her what happened earlier.
"Yes" I replied calmly. "And guess what? I'm seeing him again this Friday night."
Melissa's eyes could have bulged out of their sockets because of her surprise. "Wow! I can't say I'm proud of you but, you lucky dog! James Potter is one of the cutest guys in the wizard world! And to think we went to school with him."
"How do you know that?"
"It's in the latest issue of witch weekly. Come by later at my flat and you'll see. God he was so cute there!"
~O~O~O~O~
"Oh my god! Is this him?" I asked when I came over to Melissa's house later that night"
"Yep that's him. Your one and only partner."
I couldn't help but not notice how handsome he looked. Those deep, chocolate brown eyes, those soft, ebony dark hair, those high cheekbones, and most of all, his smile. God, I can't believe I was able to touch those. I must really be some lucky dog, I thought. I didn't know I was slowly drifting off to James Potter land until Melissa waved her hands into my face. I noticed that her face was a bit worried.
"Does he know about. you know?"
"No, he doesn't."
"Are you going to tell him?"
"Well, yes, but not now. Soon." I assured her.
~O~O~O~O~
Friday came and I was too excited about my date with James that I couldn't concentrate on my work. I was sent home early by Melissa who was too annoyed with me not paying attention to her. For the whole afternoon I prepared myself for the date. It has been so long since I dated and I wanted this one to be special. I didn't want to be too desperate though. After I chose my outfit, I dusty blue spaghetti strapped dress that stopped just above the ankle. A bit simple, but I liked it.
As I was getting ready to take a shower, the doorbell rang. I was so nervous and excited that I didn't notice the time at all. But when I looked at the clock, it was still 6:15. He's forty five minutes early, I thought. I covered myself with a bathrobe and went to the door.
"Who's there?" I spoke.
"It's us!" Two familiar voices replied at the same time. Aww c'mon, I thought. My very first date in years and they had to be there. I opened the door to reveal Melissa and my other best guy friend, Greg. Greg's a handsome blonde who's a great friend at the same time. He's gay, by the way, but only known to us and his "associates".
"So I hear you're having a date with one of the Marauders." Greg exclaimed.
"Mara-what?" I asked
"Honey, the MarAUDERS. They're a group from school who plays absolutely entertaining pranks. Hey remember that time when Serverus Snape, that jerk from Slytherin who tried to hit on me at sixth year, had his hair colored bright neon pink and wore a pink ballet outfit AND he had no idea about it? God that was soooo funny! I learned from Greg that the Marauders did it as a prank! That was priceless!" Melissa laughed, tears slowly forming in her eyes.
"Really? I had no idea they did it" I answered.
"Lily dear, you had no idea who they are because you were Miss Goody- goody. The one who never broke a rule." Greg said.
"Yes I did," I defended myself, "How about that time when I went into your dorm? That was rule breaking"
"Lily, everybody does that sometime or another. Besides, I forced you into coming there. It wasn't your choice." Melissa explained.
I was at a loss for words. True, I was a goody-goody at school, but I chose to. "I have to go get ready you guys, so when I come out again you're nowhere in sight."
"Cool." The two went into the sofa and watched TV
I sighed and left the room to get ready.
~O~O~O~O~
Perfect!, I thought as I looked at myself in the mirror. I looked simple, not too desperate, and not too slutty. I then wore my sandals and left my room.
"Dammit!!! Why are you guys still here?" I asked at the two figures sitting on my sofa eating popcorn. They turned and Greg wolfwhistled.
"You know Lil, if I wasn't gay I would be asking you out now." Greg said.
"Ha-ha, very funny. But unfortunately, I don't have the time to make jokes with you Greg cause I have a date. A date!"
"Jeez Lily, relax. You don't want James to think you're a bitch are you?" Melissa teased.
I would have said something back if it wasn't for the doorbell ringing. I panicked. Everything went out so planned until now. I went to the door and opened to the sight of a very handsome man. I couldn't help but stand in awe at his beauty. I didn't notice him looking at me weirdly.
"Ummm. hi?" He said uncertainly.
I blinked back to reality. "Hi! Sorry about that. Do you want to go now?" I asked him
"Sure"
"Ok wait I'll just get my coat." I opened the door to let him in, but when I remembered that my friends were in there, I decided to close the door before him and let him wait outside.
"Hey introduce us will ya!" Greg's loud shout stopped me. James looked at me strangely and pushed the door wide open. He saw Melissa and Greg saying Hi's and Hello's like a bunch of kids. I felt like I could die right then and there of embarrassment.
"James, you know Melissa from work, and that kid is Greg" I quickly grabbed my coat and hurriedly pulled James out. I heard him shout a quick hello. I pulled him so hard that when we reached the elevator which was already open because someone went out, we crashed into each other's arms.
I felt like I was in heaven. I looked up at him and laughed nervously. He was a good inch taller than me so I had to look way up. He looked like he felt the same way as me. We stayed in each other's arms throughout the elevator ride.
~O~O~O~O~
I didn't know where we were going. James kept telling me that it's a surprise. Half and hour had passed and I couldn't take it anymore.
"Are we there yet?" I exclaimed. James just smiled at me and kept quiet. Another half hour passed and I slept for a while. I didn't know where we were until James' deep voice spoke.
"Lily, we're here" he said softly.
I sat up and saw the most beautiful beach I had ever lay my eyes upon. James raised his wand and pointed somewhere and a light shone revealing a table with two chairs all prepared and ready. This is the best first date ever!, I thought. He got out of his seat and opened the door for me.
"It would be better if you removed your shoes." He whispered into my ear. Shivers went through my spine. I was so excited and nervous at the same time. We walked barefoot into the sand in silence. He led me to the chair and sat me down. With a snap of his fingers music suddenly played into the wind (A/N: I know. it's sappy but bear with me)
"Where did you go and find such a beautiful place?" I asked
"I own this beach. We can come here anytime we want," He smiled at my shocked face. He must own more than the company he has now, I thought admiringly.
"Would you like to eat?" he snapped his fingers again but this time food came instead of music.
I had the best time of my life. We talked and made jokes and later walked down the beach, well chased each other, rather. We sat at a bonfire afterwards holding hands and kept talking. James is so good to talk to, I considered, he's like the other part of me.
Hours after, we just kept quiet and looked at the stars. There were so many of them. I looked at James lying beside me and he looked back. His eyes were so full of emotion and I was sure mine had the same. He put his arms around me and kissed me softly. I love it when he kisses me. He is so gentle at first but then becomes more passionate, more ecstatic. We kissed and kissed until we had to break apart to get some air. He looked at me and gently caressed my cheeks. I combed my fingers through his soft hair all the while getting lost in his chocolate brown eyes. It felt so comfortable to be in his arms.
We kissed again but this time became more demanding. James moved so that he was on top of me. His tongue slowly licked my mouth asking for permission and I gave in without hesitance. We stayed like that for a few minutes until we stopped for breath and he then started kissing my neck. I touched every part of his body except the downward part. He found a sensitive spot on my neck and sucked on it. I felt so much pleasure within me that I could die.
When I felt his hands slowly slide up my skirt, I knew what was going to happen. Fear washed through me and I stopped him from continuing. He looked at me confusingly.
"I. I can't" I stuttered. I felt him remove himself from me and sat up. I couldn't see his face because I was lying down so I sat up beside him.
"Are you alright" I asked quietly. He didn't respond so I just sat there waiting.
"Why?" he finally spoke.
"I just. can't."
He looked at me straight from the eye. "I asked why" he demanded.
I couldn't look away because he held my face hard. I had to tell him the truth. I stared at him, not saying anything. Suddenly, as if realization just hit him, his face was full of shock.
"Is it because?"
He knew.
"Yes, I'm 24 years old, and I'm still a virgin." I whispered.
.
A/N: So? Do you like my second chapter? Question! If you were to rate this from 1 to 10, what would it be? Please be honest! Thanks! Please r/r.