Diaclaimer: It's not mine. Any of it, except for the characters and crap you don't recognize. It's the most amazing author in the world's, JK Rowling.

A/N: Hey hey hey! Sorry I haven't posted in a while, but I've been super busy with school and all kinds of crazy stuff! But here's a new chapter for you guys! I love you all!

Lily calmly walked over to where James was sitting. It wasn't until she sat down next to him that he saw her. He smiled in greeting, and she said "Hey," in return.

"Hi, Lily. Did you have fun?"

"Yes," she replied, "We got all of our outfits bought for the dance."

"That's good. I can't believe it's tomorrow already!"

"I know," she said. "Who are you going with?"

"Well... actually, no one. What about you?" he asked.

"I'm not going with anyone, either. But I did hear a rumor that we are supposed to open the dance together."

"Really... I heard that, too. It makes sense, seeing as we are the Heads."

"Yeah. I figured we could go ask Dumbledore to find out for sure later tonight."

"That's fine. I don't mind opening it with you, even if you are just an arrogant prick."

"Really? Is that what you think of me?" asked James sadly.

"No, I'm just kidding! You're not an arrogant prick at all! Well, at least not anymore," Lily said with a smile.

"Good. I really hoped that wasn't all you thought of me as."

"Of course not. You're a really great friend, an excellent listener, and very responsible. That doesn't sound like a prick to me." James smiled at her compliment.

"Thanks."

"What about Sirius and Remus? Who are they going with?" Lily asked.

"Well, Remus is going with Amelia, he told me he asked her earlier. And Sirius and Ana broke up, so now I think he's going with Swapna, that pretty Indian girl in 6th year. Apparently she just got back from India, and had to miss the first couple weeks of term because she was visiting her family."

"Oh, I've met her. She's really sweet. I hope she doesn't get too attached to Sirius."

"Yeah... Most girls have enough common sense not to hope for much in a relationship with him."

"Mmmhmm..." replied Lily, yawning.

"Do you want to get going? It's getting kind of late."

"Sure. Let's head back."

So Lily and James headed back to Hogwarts, and upon leaving the pub, they discovered that it was very chilly outside. Lily shivered, and James put his arm around her to help keep her warm. Once back inside the castle, he removed his arm as she whispered a quick "Thanks." Heading back up to their dorm after a long day, Lily was startled to discover that she hadn't minded having James's arm around her at all. Coming to think about it, she rather liked it. Crawling into her bed after a hot shower, Lily snuggled into her blankets, wondering about James, and why she didn't feel nervous around him, as she normally did with any other guy.

A/N: yes, I know, It's kind of short, but I will try to post another chapter yet tonight since it's Friday. Thanks for reading! Luv ya Sup! Lots of luv, Anniebelle