The battle of love

Summary: James loves Lily, Lily hates James. Or does she? When James decides to change his ways in order for Lily to notice him, she notices what she should have known years ago. Now Read this story! Read it and weep! Sorry… Read and Review.

Disclaimer: I am not J.K. Rowling so I do not own any of the following characters. She does.

Chapter 2- Reasoning… With Lily.

We were in charms. I was halfway to finishing learning the cheering charm, and Potter was sitting next to me. He was hopeless. He hadn't even finished yet!

Again… I lie.

I was working hard on learning the cheering charm, and it wasn't going well. Typical 5th Year charm, and I couldn't do it! I just couldn't cheer my partner – Potter. Because Prof. Flitwick had only requested a light cheering charm, Potter had only been able to cheer me for a few seconds at a time. It didn't help. He had still finished, and was now concentrating on making his a stronger charm that would last for a minute at least.

'Evans?'

'Yes, Professor Flitwick?'

'Do you need any help?'

'No.'

'Are you sure? Here - Potter, help Evans. She's having a bit of trouble. Maybe you can enlighten her.'

Oh great. I should say, 'Professor Flitwick, I would like to ask you to abolish Potter from the table next to me.' But do I say that? No. Instead, I say 'Thankyou Professor.' In my most angelic voice. Thankfully, I find my brain when Potter comes. 'Don't think this means anything. I have always hated you, still hate you, and will till kingdom come!' I whispered to Potter. Unfortunately, it doesn't sink in.

'We'll see about that…' Then he swiftly manoeuvred his wand and cheered me for a while. When the effects had gone away, he continued. 'You'll like me when I help you finish this charm.'

'Yeah right.'

'No – really.' I rolled my eyes, and taking a hint, taught me the cheering charm. 'Now if you just move your wand up, not down and right – no… Your other right, Lily.'

Sometimes I ask myself, Am I really this stupid?

Today I answer, Yes, Lily. You are.

Why?

I dunno. Maybe the evidence of Potter having to help me in Charms is enough.

I wake up from my pondering over how stupid I really am when Potter starts to smile. 'I DID IT! I CHEERED POTTER!'

With this Potter smiles even more and says, 'No you didn't. I was just looking at you concentrate.'

'WHAT? DO YOU EXPECT ME TO BELIEVE THAT?'

'Yes. Do you remember saying the incantation?'

'No.'

'Well then try again…'

That time I really did it. Everyone had to know, of course. 'THIS TIME I REALLY DID IT! I REALLY CHEERED POTTER'

After some time, Potter came back to normal, but he was still smiling. After a long lesson he whispered, 'You know, a cheering charm isn't the only way you can cheer me.'

'And?'

'Well, stopping pretending that you help me, for one.'

'But I do hate you.' I did it again… Hated words 'I really, really hate you. I don't know why you like me. There are all the other girls in 5th Year, you know. The ones drooling over you? Remember them?'

Potter was taken aback. Yes! She scores! One point to Lily! After this mental celebration, he answered, 'I don't like them. I like you. Why don't you like me?'

'Cause.'

'Because what? I can change, you know.'

'I don't care.'

'I care. Will you please think of me just this one time? Or even call me James for once?'

'Potter, will you please go away and leave me alone for one whole week?'

Sirius started to see that his friend was in distress. 'Lily, can't you see that Prongs isn't interested in fooling around with the other witches? If he wanted he could have a witch a day.'

'Suits me.'

'Lily! Prongs is just asking you to stop hating him. He's not asking you to go out with you, not asking you to do his homework and definitely not asking you to care about him. Just not to hate him.'

'It's alright Padfoot – I can take care of myself.' James muttered, but I still heard.

'Then why are you annoying me?'

'I don't understand. How do I annoy you? I haven't played a prank since a week ago. Just for you. Don't you see? I don't want the others. I want you.'

This was getting too serious. I took a breath in and calmly said, 'Potter, I know that you are used to getting everything you want, but it is a habit that should be dropped. Furthermore, I am not a thing that you buy. I am a witch in 5th year at Hogwarts, and have a mind of my own. You can't 'buy' me, because I'm not for sale.' With that I turned, walked around the corner and when I thought I was out of sight and sound of Potter, I ran crying all the way to the dormitory.

Back in the corridor, Sirius was examining his map. 'Wow, Prongs, look at this. You must've upset her really badly, because she's just run all the way to the dormitory.'

This didn't help James. Sirius could see that he was holding back tears, and patted him on the back. 'Come on Prongs. It can't be that bad.'

That was it. James burst out. 'It is.I really tried to impress her. I even tried reasoning with her. I think I will follow her and run to my dormitory.'

And he did.

In the common room, everyone was talking about Lily and James. They had seen them both run to their dormitories, and both crying. First Lily, then James. And James was a Wizard – he didn't normally cry. The word got around that they were both mixed up in each other's lives, and that sooner or later there was going to be a showdown.

And there was.

AN: Well, what do you think? Is Lily too mean? Is James too sensitive? Please tell me, and give me help by giving constructive criticism. Also, make this story kinda your own and tell me what you think will happen. I will try to fit it in. Also, thankyou soooooooooo much for the people that reviewed! Well, there's a button waiting…