Chapter 10
Halloween came, and James paced back and forth at the bottom of the girl's stairs waiting for Lily to come down.
"Sheesh!" said Sirius trying to calm James, "No need to be nervous Jamie. It's not like this is going to be the first time you have ever seen her."
Sirius was waiting with James with his date beside him. She was a fellow 5th year, with black hair and purple eyes.
"Lily told me something," Said the girl, whose name was Raye, "She said to tell you to sit down."
"She knows me too well." Thought James.
"And she's only hung out with us for a few months." Said Sirius.
"I said that out loud?" asked James.
"Yep."
Lily appeared at the top to the stairs, and James jaw dropped in fascination.
"Close your mouth James; it's not like it's the first time you've ever seen me." Said Lily.
"Exactly what I said." Interrupted Sirius, "Now let's go."
As they walked to the Great Hall, James whispered to Lily, "You look beautiful."
"Really?" asked Lily. "It's weird to say this to a guy but... you do to."
They both snickered.
"What are you two laughing about?" asked Sirius.
"Just saying how adorable you and Raye look together, Sally." Teased James.
"Hey. How about we make a pact Jamie." Said Sirius, "No girl names until tomorrow." He looked at Lily, "Or boy names for Lily."
"Agreed." They said.
"What?" asked Raye.
"Nothing!" said Sirius, James and Lily.
They arrived at the Great Hall, which was decorated beautifully. Everyone was just milling around until the music started.
Remus and a dragged Peter came over. "Hey guys what's up?"
"The only thing that is up around here is waiting for everything to get going." Said Sirius.
The music came on.
"That's what I'm talking about." Said Sirius, and he took Raye out to the dance floor.
"Want to dance Lily?" asked James.
"I would love to." Replied Lily.
They went out on the dance floor, formerly known as the dining hall, and how else can I put it but… danced!
After a couple songs, Sirius cut in and asked if they could trade partners for a song. James glared at him, but traded.
"So you like my bud James huh?" Sirius asked Lily.
"You know I do." Replied Lily.
"Did you see that glare he gave me when I said I wanted a dance from you?"
They both laughed.
James looked over at them and saw them laughing.
"What are they laughing about?" thought James.
The song ended, and after saying something to Raye, James rushed back over to Lily.
"Can we sit down?" asked Lily, "I'm exhausted."
"Sure." Said James as he led Lily over to a table to rest. "Want me to get you anything? Pumpkin juice, butterbeer, punch?"
Lily smiled. "I could use some water; thank you."
James rushed off to the refreshment table. He got some of almost everything, and brought it to Lily who was talking with Remus.
"Golly, you didn't need to bring the whole refreshment table." Said Lily.
"I know." Responded James, "That's why I only brought half."
"Well that was a smartarse remark." Said Remus.
"Bug of Remus."
"Fine, I can tell when I'm not wanted." Sulked Remus, and he walked off.
After a few more dances, James asked if Lily wanted to take a walk outside.
"Sure."
They walked outside hand in hand.
"Have you ever had a girlfriend before?" asked Lily.
James looked a little sheepish, and shook his head. "My dad told me that I couldn't until I was 15."
"Me too."
"But you're not 15."
"I didn't mean that. I meant that I have never had a boyfriend before."
James looked at her.
"No way. Someone had to have asked you out sometime. I mean... you're beautiful! How could people not see that?"
"I'm flattered, really James, but don't lie."
"I wasn't." whispered James as he turned to face her. "I'm telling the truth when I say that I have never seen anyone as beautiful as you are."
James leaned forward and pressed his lips against Lily's.
It took a while for them to come back to Earth and separate, but at the feeling they both experienced from that one little kiss, it was evident what their feelings were for each other, and everything was clear.
"I love you." Whispered James.
"I love you too." Replied Lily.
Lily grabbed James' head and pulled him towards her to engage in a passionate kiss.
Peter happened to follow Lily and James in rat form, and saw all that went on with them. If he could of, he would have launched on James like a cat on a mouse, but since he was the mouse, he could do no such thing, so he just scampered back to the party.