366 prompt: Craving

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A/N: This can be read with my 'In The West' story from my profile, but can also be read alone.

Six Months

James/Lily

Western!AU

James couldn't wait to see Lily. It was like a constant craving, to spend more time with her.

He had never felt such a connection to anyone in his life. He had courted in the past, but he had never even considered giving something as valuable to him as his mother's coin as an intent to court.

Not like he had with Lily - she was special.

Having left the Sheriff's station in the capable hands of Remus Lupin, his deputy, he had headed to the school-house as class finished for the day.

Lily smiled upon seeing him, fixing her skirts and pushing her hair back as she stood from her chair and moved around her desk, dismissing her class. "James? I wasn't expecting you today."

The students left, greeting the sheriff on the way out.

James removed his hat as he walked in, grinning at the sight of her. "You never expect me," he replied. "I know it's very short notice, but I was hoping you would come to dinner with me on this special occasion."

"It's been six months since you presented me with the coin," she said.

James nodded. "It has. Sirius has reserved us a table in the hotel, should we choose to use it," he replied.

"He's finished the work in the new dining room?" Lily asked, tidying her desk.

He lowered his voice in case anyone over heard him. "Two days ago, though he kept it closed yesterday because he wanted to celebrate with Remus."

...oOo...

James paced the entrance to the hotel nervously as he waited. Remus had seen him coming in, and headed back into their rooms to notify Sirius, before going to the Jail.

Even the sight of his best friend sickeningly happy and content, since Sirius had chosen to stay in town to be with him, didn't have James feeling content and calm.

He was too nervous.

"I want your approval to marry Lily," he blurted out, the second Sirius walked over.

Sirius watched him in amusement for a moment. "Sure."

"It's that easy?" James asked, suspiciously.

"Well, I'm not her father, James. You're a good guy and you'll treat her well, why would I say no?"

"Well, you're the closest thing to family that she has, that's what she told me. So that makes you the one that I need to ask."

Sirius' smile widened. "She said that?"

James nodded.

"Plus, that Snape guy has been paying her a lot of attention. I don't like it. You'd better marry her quickly before he tries to win her over."

...oOo...

James had planned to wait until after dinner, but it was seconds after they sat down that he leaned over the table.

"Lily, these six months have been amazing, but I want more." He held the ring out nervously. "I want to spend my life with you, you're the most amazing -"

"Yes," she interrupted. "Of course I will."

He sighed in relief. "I love you, Lily."

"I love you too, James."

500 Words

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