Can't Buy Me Love
Summary: Lily paid James for him to pretend to like her, to impress a boy. Well, James isn't pretending anymore, but how will she ever know with HIM in the way?
Disclaimer: As always, I own nothing but the plot and optional characters.
Talking, Healing and a Whole Lot of Tissues …
Meanwhile as Lily and James were outside…
"Albus! You didn't tell the girl?" Meveria McGonagall said showing headmaster the Daily Prophet.
Dumbledore's eyes twinkled as he saw James run after Lily. "I think that Mr. Potter has it all under control Meveria." he said and finished eating.
She sighed. "Albus, they are not going to get together! You've been at this for six years now." she said.
Dumbledore smiled, "You just wait." he said.
"When will you tell her the whole story?" She asked.
"When the time is right. For now, I will be in my office if you or anyone else needs anything. Good day." the old man said and left the table and out of the Great Hall.
"Rock Paper scissors SHOOT!" James and Lily said at the same time.
James had paper and Lily has scissors. "I win for the 20th time in a row!" she said smiling.
James laid down in the grass with his hands behind his head. "Lily, I'm really happy that you're happy, but you need to talk about it. You haven't had proper grieving time." he said looking up to the clouds.
Lily in turn sighed and laid next to him. "I was five, and Petunia had pushed me off the swing. I ran home crying and my mom was there with a band-aid and a wet washcloth to clean up my cut." she said tears in her eyes. "I don't think I ever thanked her." she said letting the tears out. James was going to hug her but she got up and faced the other way, looking down into the clear blue water of the lake. "And my dad, he wanted to know everything about Hogwarts. He wanted to see me graduate." she picked up a stone and chucked it in the water. James stood up and came over next to her. She took a step away and began circling the lake.
"When I was little, my mom would make cookies and I would take my stool and stand on it watching her bake cookies." More tears flowed from her eyes as James followed her. "And Daddy would take me to play tennis…" her voice faded, making it hard for James to hear."I've...I've got to be alone." she said and ran away tears still flowing to her dormitory.
That afternoon Alix and Molly came up to the room and headed towards Lily. "Look Lily, we are very sorry we've been mean to you. I mean, we were being total bitches." they said.
Lily sat and said nothing.
"Lily?" Alix asked.
Lily blinked and still remained still.
"If you forgive us blink once. If not, twice." Molly said. Lily blinked once. "Do you want us to stay here?" she asked.
Lily blinked twice.
"Okay then. Well, we're going down to the pitch." Alix said. She took out her wand and conjured tissues. "Just in case." She said.
"Good afternoon ladies." Professor Dumbledore said walking into the room robes bellowing behind him.
"Good afternoon Professor." The two girls chorused. "I'm afraid Lily is… a little under the weather Professor." Molly added with a whisper. Dumbledore gave a slight nod and walked further into the room, stopping at the foot of Lily's bed.
"Good afternoon Ms. Evans. I am fully aware that your parents have passed." he said sadly. Lily made no attempt to move at the sound of his voice. "Now, the matters of the will and funeral, you and your sister must go over together." he said. An owl came tapping at the window.
Lily took a deep breath, but still made no move to open the window. Dumbledore went over and opened the window up seeing that there was a howler he presented it her. "Blink once if you want me to open it for you, twice if you want me to throw it out the window." he said.
She blinked once.
"YOU FREAK! YOU KILLED THEM! WHY DID YOU HAVE TO BE A STUPID FREAK? WHY CAN'T YOU BE NORMAL? IT'S YOUR ENTIRE FAULT. YOU BITCH, YOU DON'T DESERVE TO GET ANYTHING FROM THEM! YOU CAN STAY AT THAT FREAK SCHOOL OF YOURS! DON'T BOTHER COMING HOME; YOU'RE NOT WELCOME IN MY HOUSE!"
Petunia. She instantly thought. Ever since her mom had learned how to send a howler, Petunia picked up on it. It was the only magic she used, or was aloud to actually, and used them often. Anything she thought She would do anything to make me miserable.
"Now the funeral, and all the plans and the reading of the will is up to your sister and you. But no worries Ms. Evans I am sure you sister will not start without you. It's all your choice whether you want to stay or go. I advise you leave soon." He saw no response and walked to the door. He turned around, "You know Ms. Evans, sometimes it's easier to stop fighting what you want and give in." he said and walked out the door.
Stop fighting James… she thought. Just give in…Stop fighting James…
"How is she?" James asked franticly upon seeing Molly and Paige walking out of school as he was walking back in.
Alix sighed. "Not good."
"She doesn't move, she doesn't talk or anything." Molly added.
"But she did forgive us." Alix added.
"I've got to go see her/" James said.
"What about the Marauders?" Alix asked.
"She would want to see them." Molly added.
James shook his head. "Yes, she would. They've gotten quite attached to her." he said. "See you guys later." he said.
"Oh James! If she blinks once, it's yes if she blinks twice, it's a no." Alix said and walked away.
The Marauders stood at the bottom of the steps after attempting to get up after coming back from dinner. "Okay, so we can't walk or run up." Remus said.
Sirius smiled. "Brooms. We could fly up there!" So the boys went into their room and got their brooms.
"Lils." Sirius said softly knocking on the door. "Can we come in?" He said.
James rolled his eyes. "So doesn't move. Why would you think she would come and open the door?" he said.
They walked in and saw Lily sitting at her dorm's window seat looking out the window knees drawn to her chest.
"Hey." James said sitting across from her.
"Rosmerta sent a care package. Zonko's also sent some." Remus said.
"And we have some sweets for you." He said. They put a case of butterbeer, a bag of sweets and some Zonko's product down on her bed.
"How are you feeling?" James asked running his hand through her hair.
She had no response but blinked twice. The boys sat around waiting for Lily.
"Listen Prongs, we got to go." Sirius said as he realized that it was bed time. James waved them out of the room.
Lily took a raged breath. James looked into her eyes and she turned to look into his. He saw through her eyes straight into her soul. One that felt broken. He took her hands in his and felt that they were ice cold. He saw the unshed tears in her eyes waiting to fall.
He gently smiled at her. She stood up and walked over to the other side of the seat and Lily sat between his legs and closed her eyes. James wrapped his arms around her and rested his chin on the top of her head. He in turn closed his eyes and just sat there, enjoying the feeling of holding Lily.
"You can cry Lils. You're only human, you can't hold it in forever." He said reading her mind. "You can talk about it. I'm more than glad to listen." he said. Lily gave no response. Giving up, James closed his eyes again wishing that he could just take away the pain.
James looked at the clock which read 3:42 a.m. "Listen Lils. You've got to sleep." he said to the girl who was sitting with him eyes on the half full moon. "You want me to stay with you?" he asked she blinked once.
As if he could read her mind, he picked her up bridal style and carried her to her bed. He tucked her in and then got in on the other side. He wrapped his arms around her waist as she rested her head on his shoulder. "Night my Lily Flower" he said and closed his eyes.
"James" she whispered so softly he thought he had imagined it.
"Yes?" He said softly to mach her tone.
"Will you come with me?" she said a bit louder.
"Where?" He asked.
"Home." she said simply.
James smiled. "Of course." He said. "Anything for my flower." he said closing his eyes once more.
Dumbledore's right. Thought Lily. It's easier to give in than to push away. And with that, she fell into a deep sleep in the arms of James Potter.
On the word doc. it seemed alot longer than what it does on here...it's like 1,500 words...anyways review please. Tell me exactly what you think.