(Lilys POV)
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Chapter 6: Dating
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I was so nervous. James should have been here...one minute and twenty-seven seconds ago. Where is he? Did he stand me up? I'm such a fool to think that he has changed. He's probably off snogging some blonde haired-
There was a knocking on my door.
Maybe he wasn't off snogging someone. Maybe he didn't stand me up. Maybe he was just having a little car trouble. Maybe he was at my door waiting for me.
I walked over to the door and opened it. I didn't know what to say. James looked...nice. He was wearing casual khaki pants with a black button up shirt.
"Hey." He smiled.
"Hi." I replied, "Um, let me grab my purse and I'll be ready."
"Okay." James replied.
I rushed into the kitchen and grabbed my black purse that was hanging off the arm of a chair. When I went back into the sitting room I saw James looking at pictures on my television.
"This was at Hogwarts." He pointed to the moving pictures.
"Um, yea." I replied, "They were all those extra pictures Dumbledore gave us. I just found them a few nights ago so I thought I would put them up."
"Oh." He stated, nodding his head, "Ready to go?"
"Yeah." I replied leading the way out to the hallway.
I locked the door behind me; Bree wasn't going to be home for hours. She went out with Sirius and who knows when she will come back. Sometimes she comes back in the wee hours of the morning.
"So where are we off to?" I asked as James opened his car door for me.
"Well, I was thinking we should go and get some dinner." He said getting in the car, "Then, maybe a muggle movie or something?"
"Sounds good." I said looking out the window, "This is so weird."
"Why?"
"Because I used to hate you and now you're so different." I said, "And I made out with you in a bathroom."
"Glad that you're not denying it." He grinned.
"Ugh." I sighed, "So where are we going to dinner."
"A Chinese restaurant." He replied pulling into the parking lot.
"I love this place!" I said smiling.
"I know." He jumped out of the car and opened my door for me.
We entered my all time favorite restaurant and the hostess took us to our booth. I sat down across from James and took my jacket off.
"I must cherish this moment forever." He grinned, "Lily Evans...on a date...with me."
"Your ego is growing." I warned, rolling my eyes.
"I know, but whose ego wouldn't be growing right now?" he asked, taking the water the waiter offered him.
I let out a quiet laugh, "Do you ever think about Hogwarts?"
"Everyday of my life." He replied, "I remember every day that I spent there. Every prank, every date, every slap, every argument, and every heartbreak."
I looked down at her plate and blushed, "I said I was sorry for being an arse, you know."
"I know, but why not remember those moments?" he asked grinning.
"Hello, my name is Justin; I'll be your waiter tonight." The waiter came over to our table and pulled a pad of paper out of his pocket. Thank God he ended that awkward moment, "What can I get for you two tonight?"
We order our food and continued to talk. We easily talked throughout our whole meal. I forgot how nice it was to have a conversation with James. How easy he was to talk to. Why would I give up something like this? Now I know who to turn to if I need to talk.
Jacque was never this easy to talk to.
After dinner James and I went to a muggle movie, as promised. I didn't want to see a horror movie, but James insisted. I have to admit, I get quite scared whenever I watch a horror movie. James promises me that I won't be scared and that he'll protect me.
Why didn't I get mad when he said he would protect me like I used to? Why did I smile instead of glare? Why do I suddenly feel like I'm going to like this scary movie? Why the hell do I talk to myself so much?
"Come on," James said holding the popcorn and drinks, "We're in number four."
"Okay." I replied taking one drink out of his hands so he didn't have to balance them. He doesn't have to impress me.
We headed throw the crowded Friday night halls of the movie theater. I saw different people everyone. Young, old, couples, friends...everyone imaginable was at the theater. Including Jacque.
Wait, Jacque?
Sure enough, Jacque was entering theater number four with a short brown haired, skinning as a twig, beauty hanging off his arm.
I looked down at my cup and tried to focus on the little black dots on my cup.
"Don't worry about it." James said putting his arm around my shoulder, "He's an arse."
I smiled. How can he make me feel happy and weak at the same time?
James and I walked into the theater, and joy the only seats left were the ones next to Jacque. Is this just my bloody luck or what?
James took the inside seat next to Jacque and kindly let me sit on the outside. That was until Jacque noticed me.
"Lily!" he said leaning over James, "How are you?"
"Fine, thanks." I smirked, "I see you've already found another bitch to use?"
"And I see that you have stooped down to Potter's level and finally dated him." He spat.
James lifted his fist, and was ready to punch, but for some odd reason, I held his arm back.
Jacque was my boyfriend. He was nice. Why is he being so rude now? Is he jealous that I'm with James?
"Why don't you switch me seats, James?" I suggested.
"I'm not going to let you get in a fight with him." I gritted threw my teeth when James tried to protest.
Not like I wanted to date someone with a black eye. Kidding, I don't want James to get hurt.
"Fine." He gave in and switched me seats.
I guess so he could feel more in control, James put his arm around me. Or was he putting a move on me?
Out of the corner of my eye I saw Jacque whisper something into his giggling girlfriend's ear.
His evil giggling girlfriend's ear.
I glanced at my watch. Any minute now the movie should begin.
I couldn't take it any longer. It was as if Jacque was closing in around me and suffocating me. I could smell his delicious scent lingering off his body. Jacque was such a sweet guy. I should be his friend. Things started to go dark when I realized...
The movie started.
Damn to my nervous ways! The lights continued to get dimmer until the only light in the room was the ones on the steps.
The movie started and I immediately felt goosebumps forming all over my cold body.
I felt James rub his hands up and down my arms, trying to erase the bumps. No, wait...
That was Jacque's hand.
I slapped his arm and glared at him, that is, if he could see my glare.
"What's wrong, Lil?" he whispered, "You used to like that when we were dating."
James heard him talking and leaned forward. One more comment would give James an excuse to knock him out of his chair. And I just might let him.
But Jacque is so sweet. So kind, so loving, so adorable.
I rolled my eyes angrily, mainly because Jacque was here, but also because he couldn't even see me glaring and rolling my eyes.
As the movie progressed I felt safe and warm under James' strong muscular arm.
I love horror films.
After the movie James and I left the torture chamber- I mean Movie Theater and headed to James' car, who drove home.
James jumped out of the car and opened my door when we approached my apartment.
"Thank you." I smiled, stepping out of the car.
"You welcome, m'lady." James replied bowing.
"Well, thank you for tonight." I stated, "I had fun."
"I'm glad you did." He grinned, "Do you want to do this again sometime?"
I looked around and noticed a white car about a block away.
Jacques car. Oh, this is just peachy.
I smiled at James. Now I just want him to leave so Jacque won't come over here.
"Sure."
"Great." He said giving me a hug and kissing me on the cheek, "Talk to you later."
"Bye." I watched James get into his car and drive away.
I headed into my apartment, ignoring Jacques car.
I rushed up the stairs. Please, Jacque, don't come up here.
"Lily!"
Damn my luck sucks.
"What do you want, Jacque?" I asked turning around.
"I just wanted to apologize for being an arse today at the movies." He sighed walking up next to me, "I was just jealous to see you with Potter."
"News flash, Jacque." I said stepping back, "You broke up with me."
"I know," he sighed, "And I'm so stupid for it. I still can't believe what a stupid mistake I made. I still think about you every night."
"Jacque, please don't start." I replied.
"Lil, I'm serious." He stated, "I thought I needed a break, but when I saw you with Potter, my heart shattered."
I looked down at the floor. Why does this have to be so complicated?
"I can't do this anymore." I whispered.
"Do what?"
"Be with you or with James." I replied, with tears filling in my eyes, "If I'm with you, I hurt James. But, with I'm with James, I hurt you. I'm not going to spend the rest of my life hurting people. And that means that I can't see you nor James."
"Lily, please." He started.
"No," I interrupted, "We aren't going to get back together. I'm threw with the both of you."
"Can I at least send you letters?" he asked hopefully.
"I don't even think I can handle that." I replied quietly, "Good bye, Jacque."
"Bye, Lily." Jacque came up and gave me a hug.
As he walked away I leaned against my door and saw Bree and Sirius come out of the elevator.
"Hey." Bree's smile faded from her face when she saw me, "What happened?"
Sirius looked sad also, "Where's James? Did he do something?"
"He's at home." I said quietly, "I can't do this anymore. I'm hurting both James and Jacque by just being alive."
"Aw, Lil." Bree said hugging me, "Come on, you need some rest."
Bree waved good bye to Sirius, who apparated home, and led me into our apartment. She continued to lead me to my bedroom and made me lay down on my bed.
"Go to sleep." She said leaving the room, "And we'll talk in the morning."
"Thanks." I said closing my eyes.
"No problem." She said closing the door.
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