A/N- Just wanted to say that I'm very depressed! Only 5 reviews for my last chapter! Thanks to the people that actually reviewed. This chapter is dedicated to all of you. :) But the weird thing is I have 206 hits on this story but only 5 reviews. If you're reading this and not reviewing, well then shame on you! It's not like reviews take up a very large amount of your time and they're not exactly difficult. How would you like it if no one reviewed your story? Hmm? Yea...uhh enough of my rambling. Enjoy the chapter!

It's About Time

"Yea, we really don't like it here that much," James said, his eyes fixed on Voldemort.

"Sorry Potter, but I can't let you two leave just yet. You see, there's something I need to make sure my plan works."

"What do you need from us?" James asked, his curiosity getting the better of him.

"All I need is for you to join me," Voldemort said simply.

"We'll never join you," James spat.

"Maybe this will change your mind. Cruico!"

Lily and James both let out gasps of pain. It was if a thousand knives were being stabbed into their body. They were both feeling a huge amount of pain that neither had ever felt before. They were trying hard not to scream, but that was proving to be a very hard task.

After what seemed like an eternity, Voldemort removed the spell. "I'll let you think some more about my offer," he hissed. Then, he turned around and left the room; locking the door behind him.

"Are you all right?" James asked gasping for breath.

"Yea, I'm ok," Lily replied shaking slightly. "I've never felt so much pain in my life."

The two sat in silence for a while, each lost in their own thoughts. How they were gonna get out of this place neither of them knew. James was just hoping that Emma sent that letter to the Ministry; that was probably their only hope.

Suddenly a huge bang came from the front of the house. It caused the walls to shake and the floor to rumble. Lily and James looked at each other, and they both got to their feet. Lily went to reach for her wand, but realized that it wasn't there.

"I still have mine," James said. "I guess ole Voldemort isn't that bright after all."

Lily gave a small chuckle. "Well, let's go see what all the commotion is about. Maybe we'll be able to escape..."

James unlocked the door, and they both stepped into the dimly lit hallway. When they reached the small living room, they noticed that the front door had been blasted away.

"Woo," Lily whispered.

Off in the distance green and red sparks could be seen flying around. As Lily and James neared closer to the door, they saw Voldemort and Dumbledore dueling.

"How did Dumbledore know we were here?" Lily asked.

"I told Emma to send a letter to the Ministry, and I guess they told him," James answered, not taking his eyes off the two men.

All was quiet in the small shack except for the yelling of spells coming from outside. A floorboard creaked behind them and then Lily felt a wand tip pointed at her back.

"Don't move," said a voice behind them.

Lily didn't need telling twice and continued facing forward, but James turned. He was came face to face with none other than Dylan.

"Not you again," James said.

"I said don't move!" Dylan yelled.

James stared at Dylan for a while, trying to figure out what Lily had seen in him. James shook his head; he had more important things to deal with at the moment.

"I really don't know what the Dark Lord sees in you two," Dylan said, not removing his wand from Lily's back. "I told him to just kill you both, but he insists on making you join him. If you ask me, there's nothing special about either of you."

As Dylan continued to go on with his rambling, Lily shot a nervous glance at James. They had been so close to escaping and now they were faced with yet another obstacle.

James quickly pulled out his wand and pointed it at Dylan while muttering a spell. Dylan was too slow for James, and was soon lying on the floor unconscious covered in boils.

"Nice work," Lily said.

"Thanks," James replied. "Now let's get out of here."

"Dylan's car is right over there," Lily said pointing.

Deciding not to wait around for anyone else to find them, Lily and James ran towards Dylan's car; neither glancing back. Once inside, Lily started up the car, and put her foot all the way down on the gas pedal. Glancing at the dashboard, Lily saw that it was already four in the morning.

"That was real close," James said.

"Yea," Lily agreed. "A little too close."

"Dylan is gonna have a lot of fun getting rid of those boils," James said grinning.

Lily laughed. "I'd hate to be him right now."

"He deserved it though," James said.

"James?" Lily asked.

"Yea Lils?"

"Thank you for coming to rescue me," Lily said. "That was very brave of you."

"Ahh, it was nothing," James replied modestly. "You know I would do anything for you."

Lily smiled. James certainly knew just how to make her heart beat a little faster. When they pulled into the driveway, Lily turned off the car. The two sat in silence for a while.

"You should spend the night," Lily offered.

"Nah," James said. "I don't want to impose."

"Oh come on," Lily said. "The train leaves tomorrow, and I'm sure my parents won't mind if you stayed."

"All right," James said. "I guess you can call it a sleepover."

Upon entering her house, Lily was immediately greeted by Emma, who looked extremely relieved.

"Oh thank God you're ok!" Emma exclaimed, giving Lily and James a big hug. "Where were you, are you hurt, what happened?" she asked.

Lily let out a sigh and began telling the events of her night. At the end of the story Emma looked absolutely horrified.

"I knew something was up with Dylan," Emma said. "If only I had said something! Then none of this would have happened."

"It's not your fault Emma," Lily reasurred. "I guess we're all gonna have to be a little more careful now a days."

"Or just invite someone like me along to babysit all your dates," James suggested.

Lily laughed. "Yea, sure."

Emma let out a big yawn. "Well, I'm gonna go to bed. I'm glad you guys are ok," she said.

With Emma now gone, Lily and James were left all alone on the living room sofa. Lily, without realizing it, was staring intently at James. She was suddenly aware of how much she was still attracted to him. Lily's mind was racing. She suddenly couldn't think of any reasons why her and James shouldn't be together. Lily was slowly starting to realize that it was him that she wanted all along.

James glanced up and saw Lily staring at him. He slid closer to her and placed his hand on hers. Lily gave him a small smile. Her heart was pounding so hard it was a miracle that it wasn't popping out of her chest. As James started to lean closer, Lily took a deep breath and locked her lips with his. It felt as if fireworks were exploding as their lips met. Months of sexual tension that had built up between them was finally being let out.

Just as Lily was about to deepen the kiss, James pulled away.

"Are you completely sure about this?" James asked seriously as he looked into her eyes.

Lily nodded her head.

"What about your parents?" James questioned.

"They won't be back till tomorrow afternoon," Lily replied.

"But why..." James began, but Lily cut him off.

"James please be quiet," Lily said. "We can talk tomorrow."

Lily placed her lips firmly back on his; slightly catching James off guard. As Lily entangled her hand in James' hair, James was slowly starting to realize that all this was happening. His brain was screaming to stop and that he was rushing into things, but his body was doing the exact opposite.

Lily slightly parted her mouth slightly, allowing James entrance. When Lily started to undo the buttons on James' shirt, James threw all his rational thoughts away; deciding to deal with them later. James' shirt slid off and fell to the floor; neither breaking the kiss. When James began to unbutton Lily's shirt he couldn't help but think that after all this time it was finally going to happen.

Lily pressed her body closer to James' and he wrapped his arms tightly around her. James reluctantly pulled away from the kiss, gasping for air. He then began lightly sucking Lily's neck, causing her to let out a small gasp of pleasure. Yup, there was no turning back now.

A/N- I would really appreciate it if you would review. I think I sorta rushed the Lily and James togetherness thing...Anyways! Hope you liked that chapter!