How Do I get There From Here?

Today I felt like doing a song chapter. I've never done this kind of chapter before so...well bear with me!

James sat in the corner of the common room thinking about the day. He was really confused about how he really felt about Lily. Did he love her or like her because he couldn't have her. He knew the answer. He did love her, really love her.

We've always been the best of friends
No secrets and no demands

The morning started differently from any other. He was feeling uneasy about something. Something was going to happen. James had just realized the night before that he really did love Lily. He just needed to convince her that she loved him.

Strange as it was James had always considered her to be a friend even though she had, surely, thought differently.

But suddenly from out of the blue
I see a different light around you

Nothing could have helped him get ready for what happened that day.

James walked up to his potions class after finishing breakfast early. He assumed he would arrive first because he was, after all, the first person to leave the Great Hall. At least, as far as he could tell.

James slipped into the classroom before anyone else and walked toward his usual seat at the back of the classroom. James slumped into the chair . James was exhausted. Sirius and Reamus had seemed worried about him being so quiet earlier. Peter on the other hand was quiet as usual. In fact the only time Peter spoke was when he discided to say something really stupid.

One thing I haven't told you,
I just want to hold you
And never let go,
I just want to know

To James's suprise Lily walked through the door looking equally tired. She spotted James and turned to leave.

"Wait!" James blurted out before he could stop himself.

Lily seemed to be having an inner battle against her reasonable side about whether it wise to stay or not.

How do I get there from here
How do I make you see

Lily and James looked at eachother for what seemed like hours. "I need to talk to you!" They said at the same time.

James was the first to recover,"About what? You I mean. What do you want t-to talk about?" He stammered.

"You first." Lily stated simply.

"That's ok you can go first."

"Alright," Lily seemed to be mentally preparing herself for what she was about to say.

How do I tell you what my heart's been tellin' me
Lost in your lovin' arms
that's where I want to be

"I wanted to talk to you about what happened at the Three Broomstix last year, when . . . you well, uh."

" . . . Kissed you?" James finished.

"Uh, yeah." Lily blushed."that . . . why-"

"Do you want to know what I wanted to talk about?" James interrupted.

You know I love you
How do I get there

"S-sure." Lily stuttered. "Yeah whatever."

" I wanted to know how you really feel about . . . uh . . . me?"

"What do you mean, I think It's obvious I think that you are a pig-headed . . . pig . . ." Lily finished lamely, completely forgetting why they had started this conversation to begin with.

You probably think I've lost my mind
Takin' this chance crossin' that line

"I know, but I want to know what you really think about me." James looks different today thought Lily, he looks tired. Could he not sleep?

"Really think, I really think you are insane" she growled. James although seemed unphased. In fact he seemed to get taller with every second. Wait, thought Lily, He's not getting taller he's getting closer.

But I promise to be truer than true
Dreaming every night with these arms around you

"Lily," Said James tenderly, "Do you really hate me?"

Now that he was closer Lily could now see the hurt on his face, but mostly in his eyes. James stared at Lily so intensly that it forced her to turn away.

I can't wait any longer this feeling's gettin' stronger
help me find a way

Lily could tell that James was close, even though she wasn't looking at him, she could still feel his breath softly caressing her cheek.

How do I get there from here
How do I make you see

Lily turned to tell James off, but when their eyes met she couldn't even breath. Lily had never noticed how much taller he was than her. He was handsome she had to admit.


How do I tell you what my heart's been tellin' me
Lost in your lovin' arms
that's where I want to be

"Lily?" he questioned, " what do you really think about me?"

You know I love you
How do I get there

Lily couldn't answer, or break eye contact. Heck, she was fighting now not to just pull his head down right now and kiss him.She was helpless now. She had to answer. "I-I," Lily stammered. "I think you are really-"

I know the shortest distance between two points is a straight line
But I'll climb any mountain that you want me to climb

But Lily never finished her sentence because James closed the gap between them and gently pressed his lips to hers for the second time. But this time Lily kissed back.

The perfect combination is your heart and mine
Darlin' won't you give me a sign

Lily's mind was screaming, loudly, in protest, but right now Lily didn't care.

How do I get there from here
How do I make you see

Lily's eyes snapped open. what was she doing! Lily pushed James away. Crap! Crap! Crap! Crap! Lily mentally slapped herself for just giving in to him.

How do I tell you what my heart's been tellin' me
Lost in your lovin' arms
that's where I want to be

"Nobody hears about any of this!" Lily shrieked. "Do you hear me!" James looked at her, apparently suprised that he had done such a thing. He nodded. "Good."

You know I love you
How do I get there

Lily took a seat on the other side of the room, and sat solemly like nothing had happened.

That brings us back to James sitting in the corner of the common room thinking about her reaction. Nothing was worse than that reaction. But there was a glimmer of hope. Lily had kissed back this time. James looked at the clock. It was passed when he usually went to sleep, but he couldn't make himself stand, so he just sat there in the corner as the clock chimed three o'clock.

How do I get there

Well this one was sad. She did kiss back though. And like James said in chapter one "It's just a matter of time." Tommarrow they will meet (akwardly) for their first one hour meeting. Well that will be interesting!

Happy Halloween!