A/N: OMG wow. I am truly super sorry for never posting on this story anymore. I'm gonna try to more often… but my life is hectic. But the other day I logged in and I was like OMG I have 50 reviews!!!! I was like screaming OH NO! Now they all hate me!!!!! So I will try to update more often… but I'm writing off the top of my head now, so bear with me. PLEASE KEEP READING!!!!!!!!! I LOVE YOU!!!!!!!!!
Chapter 10: A New Beginning… Hopefully
Later that evening after the dance, Lily lay in bed, unable to sleep. She couldn't get him out of her head. She knew it was wrong and totally against her better judgment to like him… but there was just something…different to him. James was someone she felt safe with, in his arms, in his presence. Sure, he was a guy, but hadn't he always been there for her when she needed him? He was always right there by her side, offering her a shoulder to cry on. Lily loved the way he smelled, that sweet, musky, manly scent. His arms, chest, his entire body was muscular from Quidditch, but not overly bulging, as if he was trying too hard. And, he liked her. He had showed her that tonight, for sure. Lily decided that he wouldn't have kissed her if he didn't feel something for her, no matter how tiny. And she liked him too. Drifting off to sleep comfortably, dreaming of lying in his arms, Lily could only hope that the next morning wouldn't be too awkward, and that something new and pleasant would spring from it.
The next morning James awoke with motivation from the previous evening to persuade him to do the thing he'd always dreamed of: to ask the girl of his dreams, Lily Evans, to be his girlfriend. He'd thought about it all that night after they'd kissed, and never stopped thinking about her, not even in his dreams. He knew now that she liked him in return, as he figured that if she didn't, she wouldn't have kissed him back. Dressing quickly and practically running down the staircase to their common room, he couldn't wait to hear her answer to his question. Seeing that she wasn't up yet, however, caused him to start to worry. What if she was just being polite? What if she really didn't like him the way he yearned for her? Would she never want to speak to him again if he asked her and she refused? As Lily came down the stairs ten minutes later, James decided that there was no time for worry, and he might as well jump for the challenge.
As James patted the seat next to him on the couch, wanting Lily to sit down next to him, he decided it was now or never. Lily smiled at the excitement clearly visible in his eyes, wondering what was the cause of it. She loved how you could tell whatever he was thinking just by looking into his eyes, and how it was a strange and reassuring comfort to her. As she gently took her place next to him, he hesitantly placed his arm around her shoulders, and then slowly slid it down to around her tiny waist. She looked at him and he smiled nervously, and Lily laid her head on his chest, hoping it would reassure him that she was comfortable and at ease around him. He took in a deep breath, and Lily wondered why he was acting so strangely. James looked into her eyes, and struggled for the words.
"Lily… I wanted to know…" he started. Lily nodded and gave him a small smile, trying to convince him to go on. She wanted to know what was bothering him.
"Lily, I really like you… and last night… I had so much fun. You're one hell of an amazing girl, and if you were to say yes, then I'd be one hell of a lucky guy. Lily, what I'm trying to say is… Will you go out with me?"
Lily smiled so largely that James couldn't help but grin back at her.
"Of course, James. I'd love to be your girlfriend!" Lily replied excitedly. James simply smiled wider, and pulled her closer to him. Lily tilted her head toward him, and gently kissed him on the lips, enjoying just being near him. When they broke apart, Lily snuggled up closer to James, breathing deeply as to take in his scent. Now she was content, knowing that he was all hers.
A/N: Sorry guys, that's all I have time for right now! REVIEW!!! LYL, Anniebelle 3