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I wrote this really quick, hope it's okay. Sorry it's kinda short.
CHAPTER EIGHT "Realization"
James looked around his apartment. He wondered how it would be to have Lily live here. He certainly wouldn't have any more quiet moments to himself; she would always be there from now on. But, in a strange way, James felt that it would be good to have someone waiting for him, someone that would always be there, even if it was against her will.
At that thought James smiled; the potion-charm combination worked better then he had ever imagined. He had thought that this potion would only be a temporary solution, that he would have to find something else, but now he knew it was perfect. He could feel it. This would keep Lily under control forever. She would never be able to get away from him.
The only thing he was worried about was the wedding. He'd rather just have Sirius perform the Binding Charm that was put on the bride and groom at weddings to signify their love and devotion for each other {it was nothing like the potion-charm, preventing one from leaving, just something to help you get through times of trouble, help you remember good times}. But the Evans might insist on throwing a big wedding, even if Lily protested. And James did not want to talk to Lily's family. He'd rather keep his distance, like what he had been doing through their years of dating. It was better that way. Don't ever let the parents get too familiar with you, just in case something happens.
Oh, well, if there was going to be a big wedding, he would just have to deal with it.
He walked into the bedroom. How would it feel having another warm body sleeping next to him? This time not just some random girl, but a wife? He pictured Lily's things intermingled with his. Her toothbrush next to his. Folded up blouses in the dresser. Hand cream on the night table.
It suddenly hit James so hard that he had to sit on the bed. He was getting married. Somehow, he always imagined himself as a bachelor, always able to go with different girls, whoever he chose. Of course, he would still do that, and Lily couldn't say anything, but it wouldn't be the same for him, knowing that he was married.
When James had said to Lily that they were going to get married, he was still thinking about ways to control her; he hadn't really thought about it. Now, it hit him like a tidal wave. He was going to be a husband, going to have a wife. Maybe a child? James shuddered. No way. He couldn't let that happen. He hated kids. They were disgusting, annoying brats, especially when they were babies. They took up too much time.
James shook his head, trying to clear these thoughts of wives and babies. He was going to pick Lily up tomorrow to come live with him, and that was that. It wouldn't affect him, really. It would be like having a live-in maid. Or servant, might be a better word. He could have Lily do whatever he wanted, when he wanted, and she couldn't say no.
James got up, thinking he might head out for a few drinks to clear his mind, maybe hit on some hot chicks. As he left the apartment, some tiny part of him in the back of his mind, so far back that he wasn't really paying attention to it, was wondering, "Why are you going through all this trouble for a woman? Getting married, what's up with that?"
But maybe, deep down, really, really deep down, he loved Lily, and wanted to keep her with him, even though he was incapable of showing his love, and acted like a drunk jackass all the time. Or he just had extreme possessive issues, like all the other spoiled children out there, grabbing everything they want, and not taking no for an answer.
I know it was short! But don't worry, I'll try to post another chapter tomorrow to make up for it!
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