I hope you like this, cause it is probably going to be the only update for another week or so. I have a rehersal Wednesday, and then Opening night for my play is Thursday. Then I have a preformance Friday along with my birthday. And Saturday I have 2 preformaces. So I'm going to be insanly busy. But anyways, here it is!

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Chapter 5

It's been a month since the try outs. There has been practices nearly every day. I am absolutely exhausted. Between practices, classes, homework, head duties, and tutoring I have no time to myself any more. I wish that for just a little while, I could forget about everything and just have fun and relax. But there is no time for that. Speaking of no time, I have patrol in 5 minutes with James.

I put the finishing touches on an essay that is due tomorrow, and I headed downstairs to meet James. We have become quite close since we spend a lot of time together. It feels like we can talk about almost everything. He still asks me out frequently though. But for some crazy reason, I don't mind it much anymore. "Hey James."

"Ello Lily, shall we?"

We headed out the door. Talking and laughing for most of the time. Every so often we would find couples kissing in broom cupboards and we would have to send them away. But other than that, it was basically quiet. For a few minutes we walked in an awkward silence. That is, until James just had to go and break it. "Hey Lily?"

"Yes James?"

"You look tired, are you?"

"Yeah, I'm exhausted."

"And I bet your feet hurt too."

I looked at him. That was a strange comment. "I guess they're a bit soar."

"Well that makes sense. Cause you've been running through my mind all day."

I rolled my eyes. Yet another pick up line. "Yeah, running away from you."

He turned away almost like he was embarrassed. And I thought I may of heard a soft sigh coming from his lips. His sweet, perfect, kissable lips…Wait! What the heck am I saying? I do not like James! I repeat! I do not like James! I need to stop these thoughts. I have been saying no since we met. I can't just all of a sudden say yes! I am still certain that he is just doing this because I say no. And as soon as I say yes he will dump me like trash at the side of a road.

But, I do wonder if that would really happen. Would he really do that? Or would he actually treat me right? Would he treat me like a girl he loved? Or just another fling? I'll probably never know unless I do say yes. I have never actually said yes to anyone. Not that I really could. James is the only boy that has ever shown any interest towards me. Unlike every single girl at this school I have never had a boyfriend. I wonder what it would feel like. To me cared for. To be kissed. To love. And to me loved. I hope I'll find out soon.

"Why are you so tired Lily? You normally are full of energy."

"I don't know. I guess I'm stretching myself too thin. I always have to do something for someone and I have no time to just relax."

"I understand. I'm the same way. I always have something to do. I don't really even have time for pranks anymore. But I'm guessing you like that."

I laughed. "I must say, I am. But it looks like the mauraders are doing okay with out you. They've pulled some pretty good one."

"Yeah, they have. I've taught them well. But really Lily. You need to find some time to relax. If you don't, you won't have any energy to do anything."

"Yeah, I know. Maybe I'll see if I can take a short break from tutoring. Not completely, but getting rid of a bit of that will give me so much time."

"That's the spirit Lils!"

I looked down at my watch. "James? It's getting late. We should go back."

"Alright Lily, let's go.

We walked in silence for awhile. Until once again James broke it. "Hey Lily? Can I ask you something?"

"Sure, what?"

"Why? Why do you always say no. I have been asking you out for years, every single time you have said no. I really do care for you and I want nothing more than for you to be mine."

I looked over at him, shocked. He has never asked me anything like that before. "Well, umm, well…Honestly you're a player. Every few days you get a new girlfriend. And soon after you dump her and move on to the next. I don't just want to be another of those girls."

He looked at me, shock and realization written on his face. "Really? That's why? I only ever dated those girls because I was trying to get my mind off of you. And I broke up with them because I knew that they weren't the one for me. And if that is the only reason you said no, what about before? Back when we were younger?"

I chuckled at the memories. "The pick up lines. My sister always used to say that guys who used them were no good."

"Oh, so I've wasted all of that time trying to find new ones when all the while you hated them?"

"Yeah, pretty much. But I must admit, it is tons of fun coming up with responses."

"Really? You like that? Cause for me that sucks."

"Yeah, well. Oh, it looks like we're here. Good night James."

"Goodnight Lily. Remember, our first game is in only 2 days."

"How could I forget? You remind me every hour. Anyways, see you in the morning."

I headed up the stairs. As I did I heard James faint voice. "Yeah, sweet dreams Lily."

I changed and flopped into bed. What am I going to do? Should I say yes, or no next time? He really seems like he may actually care about me. Maybe it's not just some game with me as a trophy. Maybe he was actually telling the truth. But, I can't say yes. At least…not now. These thoughts drifted through my head until I fell asleep, only to fall into dreams of him.


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