Yeah!!! Finally another chapter!!!! I've been having writers block…and I couldn't write…but it's the weekend! Hurray!!!

But, you know, I SUCK at romantic writing, so I'm only skimming the surface of Lily and James' relationship. Please, no flames. You can (wink) criticize if you want, though.

Chapter 14: The Date

"Lily! Hey, Lily! Wait up!" James yelled, dashing up the corridors.

Lily stopped, turning around and smiled at him as she waited for him to catch up.

"Hi, James," she said, taking his extended arm.

"Hey," he panted. "What's up? How are you doing?"

"Fine, you know," she responded. "Everything's gone by so quick – before you know it, we'll be gone."

"Yeah," James said, gazing at her, taking in her beauty. "Well – I guess that's how it goes. There isn't really anything we can do about it."

"Hmm," she murmured.

"Er – Lily? Can I ask you something?"

"Of course," she said, smiling.

"Er – you know about…Saturday?"

She nodded.

"Can you meet me outside the Three Broomsticks, then?"

"Sure, anything you want," she said.

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James dressed more carefully than usual that Saturday, and flashed his friends a wide grin that morning when he walked into the Great Hall.

"Hey Prongs, today's your big day, isn't it?" Sirius said cheerfully.

James nodded and sat down.

"Don't you want to eat anything?" Remus asked, concerned. "You know you need energy for your-"

"Shut it, Moony," Sirius said dismissively, "Leave Prongs alone for a while."

He eyed James and looked back at Remus. Remus nodded.

After breakfast, with Sirius and Remus calling good-lucks to him, James departed and went to the Three Broomsticks to find Lily.

He spotted her, waiting for him. He carefully walked over to her, breathing hard.

"Hey," he said.

"Hi!" she greeted him cheerfully.

There was a little silence, and then James said, "Er – shall we sit down, then?"

"Oh – why not?"

They sat down in a table by the corner.

After James ordered two butterbeers, he sighed and gazed at Lily.

"So – how've you been getting along?" Lily asked.

"Fine," said James. "There's only four more months left of school," he added.

"I know," sighed Lily. "I wish it were longer…"

The conversation progressed, as they talked about different teachers, and then what they were planning to do after school. James found it surprisingly easy to talk to her; it was almost like he had already had many dates with her before. By the time they were on their way back to the castle, he felt confident that he could do this.

"Okay, well, I'll see you, I guess," said Lily.

"Yeah. Listen – thank you – for coming with me. We should do it again sometime."

"Yeah – of course," Lily replied.

James grinned.

"Okay…well…I guess…I should be off right now."

"Yeah – see you around then."

"Bye," he replied.

He watched her leave until her dark red hair disappeared. Then, he rushed up to the Common Room, with a light feeling of exhilaration in his stomach.

"Hey Padfoot, hey Moony," he grinned, walking into the Common Room. "Hey Wormtail."

"Er – based on the look on your face, it went well?" Remus asked.

James grinned wordlessly.

"Okay, then it went awesome."

"Good job, mate!" Sirius said enthusiastically, slapping him on the back.

At last when James opened his mouth to speak, he said, "Ah, I love my life."

"Wow, has Evans poisoned you or something?" Sirius joked.

James grinned.

"Well done!" said Remus.

"And I have another date."

"Wow," said Sirius. "This year is turning out not to be a complete waste after all."

"Nope," said James. "Not at all."

Ok, sorry if you hate it, I'll try to make the upcoming chapters more interesting. Sorry!

PS: I'm all dressed up for a costume party right now and I look freaky!!!