A/N This is JKR's world, I'm just playing in it.

Chapter 4

Sirius and Sam had only started dating as a way of getting Lily and James to spend more time with each other in the hope Lily would eventually give James a chance. What had started out as a platonic relationship between them was now anything but.

Sam had always held a torch for Sirius but knowing what he was like had never done anything about it before, now it seemed she was the one to tame him. Their relationship had progressed quickly and now as Christmas was fast approaching they were almost inseparable.

Lily had notice her friend change and how Sam's eyes now lit up when Sirius walked in the room, they make a nice couple, she thought, both with dark hair, both tall, although Sirius was slightly taller than Sam. Lily watched Sirius talking to James across the Gryffindor common room and saw a sixth year girl approach him, whisper in his ear and put her hand on his shoulder, Sirius smiled, said something to the girl, but took her hand, removed it from his shoulder and turned back to James. Something has changed in Sirius too, she thought, he wasn't normally one to turn away attention from a girl.

Looking over at James, Lily felt a slight flutter in her stomach, they'd been together for just over three months now and since that day in the Shrieking Shack, James hadn't pushed her to go any further with him. They'd spent a lot of time kissing and exploring each other through their clothes but now Lily wanted more. James was being a real gentleman so she knew if she wanted their relationship to move forward she would have to take the lead, at least until he got the message that she was ready.

Most evenings Lily told Sam she was going back to her room to study and it was never long before James turned up too, having told his friends he was working on getting Lily to go out with him, they all knew how crazy he was about her and never questioned it. No one had noticed any change in either of them. She planned to go up a bit earlier tonight and hoped James wouldn't be far behind.

Deciding that she needed a bit of advice before taking things further, but still not wanting to give the game away about her and James she asked Sam about her first time with Sirius.

"It was er different" Sam said, "it hurt a little bit, but once the pain eased off, it was kinda nice" Sam's expression changed as she smiled at the memory, "I mean, it wasn't brilliant but it gets better with practice. A lot better." Sam suddenly frowned at Lily "Why do you ask? Is there someone you've got your eye on?"

"No" Lily replied a bit too quickly, "just curious, I was wondering what it's like, that's all"

"I wish you would just go on a date with James, from what Sirius tells me, he is really into you, and he's not as arrogant as you seem to think he is" Sam told her.

Lily felt that familiar jolt in her stomach at the mention of James "maybe I will one day" she replied "but not yet, I've got too much work to do, I better get back to my room and get on with tonight's homework" she said as she stood up and walked to the portrait hole "see you tomorrow".

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James was sitting by the window with the other Marauders as he saw Lily get up and leave the common room, he waited ten more minutes before telling them he had better get going and headed off himself.

As he entered the heads common room, he saw Lily sitting on the sofa, books piled up on the table in front of her and she looked up.

"Didn't take you long to follow me, that's the quickest yet" Lily said

"Ten minutes was long enough I think, but maybe I've aroused suspicion" James looked slightly worried.

"As long as that's not all that's aroused," Lily said cheekily as her eyes flickered from his face to below his waist.

James grinned, there was a naughty glint in his eye "believe me, it's not, but the question is, what are we going to do about it?"

"Oh, I'm sure we can think of something" Lily stood and moved over to James, kissing him lightly on the lips.

She kissed his cheek then moved to his ear and bit gently on his lobe, this made him shiver slightly, he wanted to touch her and feel her skin against his but he didn't want to push her.

He felt her hand slip underneath the front of his shirt and her fingers walked slowing up his chest brushing his nipple as they past, her other hand had started to unbutton his shirt. James held his breath, maybe she wanted to go further.

He pulled her closer and kissed her, their tongues dancing as they explored each other's mouths. She loosened his tie and pulled it over his head breaking their kiss for a moment, his shirt now fully open, her hands hungrily stroking his toned chest and stomach.

She pulled back and started to unbutton her blouse, she then took his hands and brought them up to her breasts, looking into his eyes she said "I want you to touch me James" she let her blouse fall to the floor and unclasped her lilac bra. He slid the shoulder straps down and her bra joined her blouse on the floor. He swallowed, he was trembling just at the sight of her. He moved his hands back to her breasts and squeezed gently, rubbing his fingers over her pert nipples, she gave a soft moan.

She took his hand, "come with me" she whispered and she lead him towards her bedroom. He felt nervous suddenly, this was Lily Evans, the girl of his dreams and if he was reading the looks in her face right, she was ready and they were about to make love. It was time he took control.

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Closing the door behind them, James picked Lily up and carried her to the bed, sitting her on the edge, he stood over her and leaned in for a kiss. Lily fumbled with the fastenings on his trousers and eased them over his bum and down to the floor, he stepped out of them and kicked them to the side.

James laid her back, removed her skirt and then her knickers, finally ridding himself of his boxers. He climbed up onto the bed next to her and placed a trail of kisses down her body, then ran his tongue over a nipple and sucked on it gently before moving to the other to do the same, it sent shivers down her spine and she arched her back.

He pushed her legs apart and moved between them, positioning himself over her "are you sure?" he asked.

She nodded "I'm sure" she felt his tip press lightly at her centre, she wanted to feel him inside her "please James" she urged. He pushed forward and she gasped at the burning pain as he entered her.

He kissed her cheek "stay still, the pain will ease off" he reassured her.

She took several deep breaths and as she relaxed the pain died away, she moved her hips to encourage James to continue. He pulled back slightly and pushed in again, going slightly deeper with each thrust until she had taken his full length. She moved with him and they soon found a rhythm, she moaned, this was far better than she imagined.

James took one of her nipples in his mouth and flicked his tongue over it, while his thumb rubbed the other, his thrusts became faster, she ran her hands down his back and grabbed his bum, pushing him further inside her, then wave after wave of pleasure made her cry out as she came.

Feeling her muscles tensing was enough to send James over the edge too and he shuddered before collapsing on top of her, both breathing hard.

He pulled out and moved to lie beside her, taking her into his arms, she smiled "I love you James" she said.

"I love you too Lily".