A/N: sorry for the long wait. I had a bit of a writers block. My evil Spanish teacher also decided to give us a stupid project which required a lot of my time. I actually had this chapter written for about three weeks; but I didn't have time to type it until now. Enjoy the chapter!
Thanks to all my reviewers:
ThelovelyladyLily: here's an update for you!
Lily-james12: you're partially right on your guess!
Redheadaquarius: glad that you enjoyed the last chapter! I assure you, what's going to happen next is very unexpected.
Mountaineer47: lol, glad to see that you enjoy this story so much!
Redpillow: sing for her? lol, that's an idea. The Hogsmede thing is so overrated though :)
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Dans-girl-4ever: I agree. Chocolate should be made a food group. It's awesome! (also my favorite food!)
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Chapter 6
James walked down the stairs of the boys dormitory yawning. Today was Valentines Day. Lily should be waking up in 5...4...3...2...1... POTTER! Right on time James thought dryly.
Lily was just starting to wake up. Hmm, it smells nice; like rose petals...Wait, rose petals?! Lily sat bolt upright. Her whole bed was covered with rose petals and...CHOCOLATE?!
Lily stomped down the stairs extremely angry. How dare he try and get me to go out with him! That stupid prat hasn't changed a bit! "Why the hell is my bed covered in chocolate and petals?" Lily asked glaring menacingly. James looked innocent. "Who me? I wouldn't do a thing like that." Lily took a deep breath to calm herself down. "Don't give me that innocent act. I know that you're up to something." James grinned annoyingly. "Maybe I am, maybe I'm not. You're going to have to wait and see" he said cheerfully while climbing out the portrait hole for breakfast. Lily glared at his retreating back. "He's definitely up to something" Lily said suspiciously. She frowned. "And if its anything like the previous years I really don't want to know what."
Lily whirled around and stormed back up the stairs. The sight of her bed made her frown. What to do with all the chocolate? Well throw it out of course. Lily got a big bag and gathered up all the chocolate. But when she got to the garbage, she hesitated. What are you doing Lily scolded herself. Throw it out already! Lily bit her lip. She REALLY didn't want to waste all that chocolate...ok Lily decided I'll put it in my closet and see if my friends want it later.
After Lily put away her large supply of chocolate, she went down to breakfast. She sat down just as owl post was arriving. Lily looked up expecting a package but found nothing. Extremely surprised, Lily went back to her breakfast. Maybe James isn't up to something after all...
James looked at Lily and grinned. So she was expecting something wasn't she? Well my plan is definitely unique. Even Mooney agreed that it was a good idea; which is very rare. Lily Evans is definitely going to have one hell of a Valentines Day...
Lily Evans was walking out of her last and favorite class Charms a little disappointed. James hadn't tried anything the whole day. Well it's not like you wanted him to! Lily frowned. She really should be happy but instead she was disappointed. It was going to be harder than she thought to get rid of these strange feelings. Then she bumped into someone. "Sorry" Lily said automatically as the person grabbed her shoulders to keep her from falling. "It's ok" a deep baritone voice replied. Lily looked up and scowled. She should have known that it would be him. "Let go" Lily said rudely wrenching her arm from his grasp and continued walking down the hallway.
James watched her walk off amused. He was positive that she didn't know that he had slipped something into her bag and probably wouldn't until later. He grinned. His plan was going perfectly. James knew that Lily had some feelings for him; the kiss proved that. And his love for her was stronger than ever. It was time to act upon those feelings. This time James really felt like he had a chance with Lily. He began walking. It was time to get everything ready.
Lily dumped her bag next to her bed and pulled out her charms textbook. That was when a piece of parchment dropped out. Lily stared in surprise. She didn't remember that being there before. "I wonder what that is" Lily said aloud. She picked it up and opened it gingerly.
Go to your favorite book and open it up to page 125. There you will find your next clue.
Lily scowled. "What is this? Some kind of practical joke?" But then curiosity got he better of her. Lily went over to her nightstand and picked up the book. Then she turned to page 125. Out fell another piece of parchment. Lily's eyes widened. How did this person know my favorite book? Is he/she a stalker or something?! Lily picked it up off the floor and read it.
Your next clue awaits you in front of the fireplace in a place where you like to sit at night.
Lily thought for a moment. The note must be talking about the armchair! She raced down the stairs and stopped in front of the chair. Lily examined the red velvet armchair frowning. There was nothing there! Well it wouldn't be in plain view... struck by inspiration, Lily lifted the cushion. A small piece of parchment was lying there innocently. Lily snatched it excitedly. As much as she hated to admit it, she desperately wanted to know where this led to.
You're enjoying this aren't you? Ok, now this clue is a little harder. All I'm telling you is to go up to the third floor. You'll know the clue when you find it.
Lily frowned. What the hell does that mean?! How is it guaranteed that I'll find the next clue? Lily shrugged. I guess that I'll just go to the third floor and find out. I've gone too far to back out now.
Lily climbed out of the portrait hole and went up to the third floor. Then she began walking aimlessly around glancing at the portraits as she passed by hoping to spot something. Suddenly Lily slipped on something and landed on the cold, hard stone floor. "OW!" Lily exclaimed while rubbing her lower back.
She got to her feet and looked to see what had caused her to slip. Lily blinked. A ROSE?!
Why was there a rose in the middle of the hallway? Then Lily caught sight of the next clue by her foot. She bent down to pick it up.
Follow the roses.
"So that's what the clue meant" Lily said to no one in particular. Lily began to follow the trail of roses; picking them up as she went along. When she reached the solid oak door, Lily held exactly a dozen roses in her hand.
I guess this is the destination Lily thought. Taking a deep breath to calm her nerves, Lily brought her hand to the doorknob and turned. The door swung open. Lily's jaw dropped.
A/N: CLIFFY! Ok, I lied. This wasn't the last chapter. It was gonna be but I didn't want this story to end; so I stretched it out another chapter! I know that some of you are going to be happy about that. Well don't expect the next chapter anytime soon. I have a bit o writer's block yet again and on top of that school. Review if you want the real last chapter!
