Take Me to Your Heart

DISCLAIMER: I don't own the character, settings, and such. Credit for that goes to J.K. Rowling. I don't own the portion of the lyrics 'Things I'll Never Say'. I do own the plots, and my made up characters etc.

Well, my buddy song muse found this song called 'Things I'll Never Say' by Avril Lavigne, sort of for some inspiration to get me writing. I've never heard this song before but I think parts of the lyrics are useful in this chapter.

Chapter 5: The Halloween Fest
Written by melancholic orchid

It don't do me any good it's just a waste of time
What use is it to you what's on my mind
If it ain't comin out we're not going anywhere
So why can't I just tell you that I care

Cause I'm feeling nervous
Tryin' to be so perfect
Cause I know you're worth it, you're worth it yeah

Things I'll Never Say, Avril Lavigne

A couple weeks before the Halloween Fest, James decided to grab his courage and ask Lily out. With dumb luck, he spotted her standing between two large, white, marble pillars, staring dreamily into the cloudy, bright blue sky. She seemed so peaceful that James didn't want to disturb it with his, what she calls, his giant Marauder's arse.

"Dreaming again?" James drawled.

Lily turned around, facing James. "You HAD to ruin it didn't you?" she replied icily.

"I guess. My giant Marauder's arse and I came to say hi."

Lily giggled faintly. "Hmmm. I bet there's more to that. You destroyed my peace for goodness sake. And just to say hi?"

"Well no. Not exactly. Actually I came here to er… to…"

"To what?"

His mouth was dry. He couldn't find the words. Come on. His conscience spoke. It's not that hard to ask a girl out. James became extremely irritated with his conscience. Silently cursing himself and his conscience, he tried to play with the words in his head.

"Look. I got to go soon or I'll be late for next period. So if you have nothing to say to me, I'll be leaving."

Come on, James. I know you want her…! "Ack! Shut up! Shut up!"

"Excuse me?" Lily looked at him in disbelief and shock.

James blushed furiously. His face was as red as a harvested apple. "Um… I didn't mean you shut up," he replied dumbfounded.

"All right then. So who were to telling to shut up? Your invisible friend?"

James could tell that Lily was getting more annoyed by the second. If he told her that he was yelling at his conscience, she'd think he was nuts. "Um… No one… really."

Lily eyed him suspiciously but decided to drop the fact that he had gone insane. "Okay. Well, I have to go now."

Lily grabbed her schoolbag and was just about to walk away when James grabbed her wrist.

Pausing, James inhaled and asked, feeling nervous and embarrassed, "Um… Do you… er… Do you want to go the Halloween Fest with me?"

Lily looked at him, somewhat sympathetically. "Sorry, James but… I already have an escort?"

His eyes depicted sad and upset. Without bothering to ask who, he let go of her wrist and walked away. I'm such an idiot! He thought. I should've asked when I had the chance, earlier.

Finally. The day of the Halloween Fest had arrived. Lily was excited about the event. Inside the dormitory, she slipped out of her school robes and into her new slim, emerald dress robe with a V-neck. Alice had picked it out to match Lily's eyes. Lily chose her dangling, gold, dragonfly earrings and an indigo butterfly pendant necklace. The fine jewellery glistened brightly as she twirled elegantly on the spot. Adding colour to her cheeks, eyes and lips, Lily was ready.

"Oh my god, Lily. You look… beautiful!" Alice squealed as Lily strode into the common room.

"Thanks, Alice. You look absolutely astonishing yourself," Lily complimented. Alice wore a deep purple dress with sparkling silver bangles and hoop earrings. The light cerise blush glimmered as rays of artificial light caressed her face. Alice was, indeed, gorgeous. "Frank is going to fall head over heels for you," Lily added.

"Well. Our escorts should be here any minute now," Alice said. And just as if it was on cue, Frank walked in while Severus waited outside. All the girls took a glimpse as the stunning Longbottom walked in.

Frank stared at Alice. Lily could tell that he loved the way she looked that night. He was speechless. "W-Wow! Alice! You look absolutely stunning!"

Alice blushed bashfully. "Why thank you, Frank. You look absolutely handsome yourself."

Frank turned to Lily. "You look great too, Lily," Frank said.

"Um… Thanks. Same to you."

Frank turned back to his date and held out his arm while Alice linked her arm with his. "Shall we?" Frank asked.

"Let's," Alice replied blissfully, "I'll see you later, Lily."

"Okay. Have a wonderful time, Alice," Lily said, waving.

As the two couples walked out of the portrait hole, Lily saw Severus waiting in the hallway. My turn. Lily walked out of the portrait hole and met up with Severus.

"Hi," Lily said nervously.

"Hello, Lily. You look lovely tonight."

Lily giggled warily. "You look great too."

"Are you ready?"

"Of course, Severus. Let's go have some fun."

Lily linked her arms with Severus as he guided them to the Great Hall.

They entered the Great Hall through the open double doors everyone stared at the pair that had just walked in. She heard some students indistinctively talking about a Gryffindor going to the Halloween Fest with a Slytherin. Several stared at them in astonishment. Lily shivered nervously. She hated it when everyone turned their eyes to her.

James saw Lily walk into the Great Hall with a boy with slick, black hair. Hmph. So that's her escort. James grimaced in disgust. Snivellus. His heart grew cold with hatred and jealousy toward that Slytherin bloke. Erasing Severus' image,he stared at the only girl he had ever loved, ignoring the girls asking him to dance, and when he ever listened to these offers, he'd turn them down. All he wanted to do was gaze at her and only her.

He loved how her red hair flowed as she danced with other young men. How her bright, emerald eyes matched with her sexy dress, her jewellery sparkling and her warm smiles, he loved as well. He gawked at her rose coloured lips and dreamed of the day that he would send his love to her through his kiss.

After long minutes which seemed like hours, James noticed Lily and 'Snivellus' were talking to each other by the concession, and accepting small chats with fellow peers. It seemed as if everyone thought that the Slytherin and Gryffindor couple was awkward but with so much fun on their hands, no one cared… all but James.

"James! You're missing out on all the fun, man!" Sirius shouted.

James turned to Sirius, spots on his mouth was covered in chocolate. James looked at him in revulsion.

"What's the matter? You turned down every pretty girlin this place. What's wrong with you?"

"It's – "

"Lily." Sirius sighed heavily. "Just drop it man. She's already going out with Snivellus, only hell knows why. Take the hint. She's taken."

She's not stupid! She's not taken! He thought. "Whatever," James said, "Go back to where you left off. You have a whole line up of girls waiting to dance with you, Padfoot."

"You're missing it."

"Whatever. Just go." He paused. "And I think you should wipe that chocolate off your mouth before there's no line up any longer."

Sirius laughed and wiped his mouth. "Okay. See you later. Have fun gawping over the girl of your dreams." His dear Padfoot waved clumsily and over to the crowd of squealing girls. Looking at the scene, James shuddered, thanking himself for turning them down.

Fixing his eyes back on Lily, he saw her saying something to Severus and then she headed for the door. He cautiously made his way through the crowd and headed out the doors, following Lily. Seems like she's headed toward the girls' bathroom. He continued pursuing her, hiding in the crevices and behind the large marble pillars.

Just as she was about to open the door to the washroom, he grabbed her arm.

"Ouch!" He heard her yelp. She twisted herself toward him.

Her eyes rounded with fire and daggers in them. Her face seemed pale in the moonlight. "What do you want, James?" she said, icily. "Don't you realize that I already have an escort? You're too late."

He felt her trying to pull her arm out of his grasp. "Let go of me!" she shrieked. James decided to play along and he let go of her arm.

After him freeing her from his firm grip, she angrily inhaled deep breaths, lifted up the hem of her dress and ran away. But James had much longer legs. Jogging for a short period of time, he caught up with her.

"Leave me alone, James!" she bellowed, turning toward him.

"Will you just listen to what I have to say?" James said, raising his voice a bit.

Lily silenced herself, slightly shaken with intimidation.

"So that's your escort, huh?" he began.

"Yeah. So?"

"Snivellus. What a fascinating choice."

"At least I'm not the self-centered prat."

"At least I'm not the one going out with a Slytherin."

"I'm not going out with him you jealous jerk!"

"And you had to accept his offer didn't you."

"He took some courage and a pride just to ask out a Gryffindor. Not like I would care if you asked me."

"And now what? You took the courage and pride to accept?"

"You had all the time in the worl – "

"Because I was nervous!" he shouted.

Lily stared at him coldly with her frozen, green eyes but he could see her shaking. "So what do you want to do about it, then?" she asked coolly, still shaking.

"Dunno," he mumbled.

"Okay. Well I'll be leaving," Lily said, remaining calm, "Goodnight, Mr. Potter." She turned around and paced away.

I hate feeling this way. Falling in love is harder than I expected. James heart expanded with pain and anticipation. He marched up behind her, laying a hand on her shoulder, he turned her toward him.

"Listen," he said.

"What do you have left to say, James?" Lily asked coldly.

"Will you just listen up and quit saying what's on your mind?" he said, trying to remain calm. He paused, irritated at himself for being such a coward. James took in a deep breath, praying that she'll understand.

"I love you, Lily. I love you… And I'll never quit loving you."

Without thinking, he pulled her in close and passionately kissed her.

He called me Lily! She felt an enormous shock electrocuting her entire body. I don't know what to feel. Embarrassed or ecstatic?

His lips are so soft. His kisses are so gentle. The boy I hate the most is kissing me! Why can't I pull away from him?

Lily was confused and possibly in love. Her heart shot into ferocious flames. Her body tingled with excitement. She leaned closer to him and returned the kiss. She couldn't understand why she was doing this but she did it anyway.

She could feel his hands on her slender hips, firmly but comfortably. She wrapped her arms around his neck; twisting his hair around her index finger, she kept their lips locked for that long passionate kiss she had read in fairy tales. She could taste traces of the sweet, warm Butterbeer on his supple lips.

I can't believe this is happening! Buther heart urged her on. Mentally shaking her head, she extracted her lips away from his, leaving him with a puzzled expression.

"James, I can't do this," Lily said, reluctantly wiping her lips. She missed that feverish kiss already.

"Why?" James asked, bending forward for another taste of her lips.

Lily laid her hands on his chest and lightly pushed him away. "Please. Just let go of me."

James didn't obey her, his hands securely on her hips.

"James! Please!"

His hands didn't move away. Instead, he kissed her again.

"Please, Lily. Give me what I had wanted for so long," he muttered, planting subtle kisses on her neck.

Lily tried to pry herself away from it. He had her under his spell and she knew it. Exerting a quiet giggle, she locked her lips with his. Her heart was controlling her.

James stopped their kissing embrace. Lily smiled at him as a form of thanks for ending their lip-locking scene. James smiled fervently and lifted one hand from her hips and placed it lightly on her hand. Leaving Lily mystified, he swayed her with him in perfect harmony. Lily beamed once again, realizing that they were dancing.

She didn't know how to dance in the first place but it seemed as if she could… with him at least. He led her along effortlessly.

"I didn't know you knew how to dance, Mr. Potter," she grinned flirtatiously.

"Well, my dear, the Marauders are always full of surprises. Dancing is my forte, Lily," he replied, playing along.

Lily chuckled at his effort. She laid her head on his chest. She didn't mind that there were no instruments to play for them – the thumping of his heart was the music. She closed her eyes, allowing the beating of his heart seep into her.

I think I'm in love and I don't know why. This is James Potter for crying out loud. I hate him! Or at least… I used to hate him.

Suddenly, he felt him stop. Opening her eyes, she saw James looking down at her, smiling happily. Returning his smile, she dreamed of feeling his mouth again. She stood up on her toes and joined her lips with his.

"Enjoying yourself?"

A/N: Thank you Lauren and Crodo. You guys have been my great friends and editors. Thanks to all that reviewed my story. You guys are all great!

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In case you were wondering, I've never felt what a real kiss feels like. I've only read these smoochy scenes in stories. But I don't want to know… yet. Haha!