Disclaimer: Everything you don't recognize as Harry Potter is mine. All else is Rowling's.
Author's Note: Yeah, umm, sorry it took me so long to get this done. I worked really hard on The Flirting Game, and I think I got that done on time. I'm really, really, really, really sorry! Thanks for reading!
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Chapter 8:At six o'clock, James walked nervously down the boys' stairs. His hands were sweaty and tongue dry. He wasn't sure how she'd react after he told her how sorry he was. Hopefully, she'd accept his apology.
James took a deep breath, and walked into the common room. He felt as if a thousand eyes were on him, but none were. Everyone continued doing homework, talking, or even just staring into the fire. The only people that did notice were Sirius and Remus. Peter Pettigrew was also sitting next to him. He'd been acting a little different since school had started – not as annoying and helpless. Peter had also been going off into the castle at odd hours, but he'd always been a little different. Tara was no where to be seen. James warily nodded at Remus and took another deep breath.
Thankfully, Samantha was nowhere to be seen. Actually, she'd been away all afternoon. James was glad about that. She wasn't there to annoy the hell out of him.
Lily was sitting in an armchair off in the corner reading a book. She looked beautiful with her legs sprawled across the arms and red hair falling gently down her shoulders. How would she react?
James awkwardly stepped up to her and cleared his throat. How familiar that seemed.
Lily looked up and immediately her expression grew cold.
"Come up with me, please," James spoke softly, trying to keep her anger down.
"No," she replied stubbornly, turning her attention back to the book. No tears came this time, James observed.
"Lily, please, come with me," he repeated. "I promise I won't try to do anything.
Lily looked up and considered the idea. James bit his lip and stared back into her eyes pleadingly.
Just come! he thought. Please just come!
Finally, after a few seconds, Lily sighed and slammed her book down. James grinned and walked up to the boys' dorms, with Lily reluctantly following.
Entering, James motioned for Lily to sit down on his bed as he took his post a few feet in front of her.
"Thank you," James said uneasily, nerves pumping through every centimeter of his body.
Lily raised her eyebrow and crossed her legs, obviously uncomfortable to be alone in a room with him, especially a bedroom.
James inhaled and exhaled slowly, trying to gain enough confidence to start apologizing and telling the whole story to her.
After a minute, James had not yet begun to talk. Lily looked very uneasy and bored. She also kept checking the time with her muggle watch. He had to start talking. What was wrong with him?
Okay, on the count of three. James decided. One. Two–
"What the hell am I doing in here?" Lily said harshly, standing up.
"I brought you in here to apologize," James blurted. Lily rolled her eyes and started for the door. "I didn't sleep with Samantha!"
Lily stopped suddenly, turned around, and eyed him suspiciously.
"Is that what you brought me up here to do, James? Bring back those painful memories? I thought we were over. Didn't I make that clear?" Lily asked cruelly.
James shook his head vigorously and replied, "No, Lily. I wanted to apologize. Please. You mean everything to me. I didn't sleep with Samantha. I don't know what came over me to kiss her, but whatever it was, it will never happen again. You mean too much to me to just forget about you. I miss you terribly. Please, I'm so sorry!" James pleaded.
Lily just stared at him with an odd expression on her face. Did she accept his apology? Was she going to slap him? Or just leave forever?
"I'm sorry," he whispered. After a few seconds, James knew all hope was lost. It'd been the last straw for their relationship. Not even love could bring them back together.
James could feel his whole world crash and burn. He imagined Lily and some idiot getting married and having children. It couldn't happen. He and Lily were supposed to be together forever. But maybe love just isn't supposed to last forever (a/n: trying to tie in the title because really it has nothing to do with it).
"I guess I'll go then…I'm sorry." James could feel his throat start to tighten. No, James Potter could not cry.
Hold it back until you're by yourself, he told himself. Hold it back.
"James," Lily mumbled, "wait."
James stopped and turned around, preparing to be yelled at, but what came was the total opposite. Lily flung herself, arms wide open, to James and hugged him tightly.
"I'm sorry, too, James!" she cried into his shoulder. James laughed in relief.
"For what, Lily? I was the one that did something!"
"I never gave you a chance to explain," she answered. Surprisingly, a tear hadn't been shed by either one of them yet. Usually Lily was a mess of tears if something big happened.
"It's alright, baby." James kissed her softly. Lily grinned and kissed him back too, pulling him to his bed.
James was surprised by her sudden attitude change. Wasn't moving to fast the start of their fight? Now Lily acted like she actually wanted it to happen.
"I'm so happy we're back together!" she whispered, trying to take off her shirt.
"Lily…I thought you – ," James started, but was cut off when Lily forced her tongue into his mouth.
James pulled away, even though Lily wanted more.
"What has gotten into you? What happened to last night? You got so mad when I wanted to go further, and now it's you that wants to!"
Lily looked questioningly at him. At that moment, James gasped and backed away.
"You're eyes…what happened to them? They're blue."
"Huh?" she asked, clearing her throat when she sounded differently.
"Lily?" James asked slowly, confused. "What's going on?"
~ Lily (Same time) ~
"Help me!!!!" Lily screamed. "Please! Anyone!!!"
She tried to undo the ropes tied tightly around her wrists and ankles, but it was useless. They were too tight. Looking around frantically, she tried to see where she'd been brought. The place was dark, dreary, and damp. She heard drops of water falling to the floor off in a corner. Moss and vines covered the walls. A single candle, placed next to her, was her only form of light.
"Oh! It's useless!" she said to herself. "Where is James when I need him? I wish we weren't fighting!"
Lily tried to shift her body to a more comfortable position, but fell sideways. Suddenly, scared for her life, she burst out into tears.
~ James ~
… "Lily?" James asked slowly, confused. "What's going on?" …
"I've got a cold. My eyes are blue? I have no idea what's going on…" she answered uneasily.
"You're sounding a lot like – "
Suddenly, Lily's hair started to turn blonde and her face changed.
" – Samantha!" James yelled, jumping off of the bed.
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Sorry it's kind of short. Originally, it would've been shorter, but I added some of chapter 9 to it.
Yay, I've finally got time to thank my reviewers!
Thanks to:
-Bombshell: I'm sorry I almost made you cry, but happy that it was that effective.
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Okay. Thanks everyone for reading it! I plan to work on more of the story today. Maybe I can get the next chapter all done. Heh, hopefully. Again, thanks for reading!
-Elle