A/N: Frankly speaking, i was waiting for the first review before updating, but now it's rather clear to me that none is coming up for my first chapter. Oh wells, i really hoped you liked it (even if it is not good enough to garner any reviews)! Here's a treat, 2 chapters in one go today.

Enjoy!

Disclaimer: The characters are JKR's and hers only, even if many would love to steal them.

2

"Cause she's bittersweet
She knocks me off of my feet
And I can't help myself
I don't want anyone else" - Click 5, just the girl.

1971, September 1st

Lily Evans sat in a compartment with Severus Snape. She was staring out the window, longing to see her parents for the last time. But she knew it to be impossible. They were muggles, and therefore not allowed to set foot on the platform. Besides, she knew Petunia's constant stinging remarks and brawling would be successful in deterring their parents from coming all the way.

Her companion, on the other hand, seemed rather unfazed by the fact that his parents did not even bother to fetch him to King's Cross. He had hitched a ride from Mr Evans, much to the disgust of Petunia.

Lily sighed and turned towards Severus. "Sev, is your family okay?" she raised the question carefully, knowing his family was his sore spot.

He seemed to not know what to say at first. Then he replied, "Yeah, except for those occasional quarrels, we are perfect." The response held the disdain and contempt he felt for his family, and Lily's heart went out for him.

She reached out to pat him on the shoulders. He returned a crooked smile at the gesture. "You will do well to be with me in Slytherin." He said it offhandedly. Lily was about to ask him what exactly was Slytherin.

The door of the compartment burst open at this moment. A bespectacled, messy-haired boy and his companion, a black-haired boy with a charming air about him stood at the door. The one without spectacles raised an eyebrow at the scene in front of him. He winked suggestively at Lily and Lily promptly flushed up.

However, it was the one with spectacles who spoke up first. "I am sorry to interrupt what could be inferred as burst of passion," he said smartly. "But to those looking for a compartment, me and my partner here, we won't mind the least. Carry on. And by the way, it's good to see you, Snivellus."

Lily watched as the two boys took the seat opposite Severus and her. She was fuming. Who did they think they were to simply walk in and assume something entirely… preposterous?

The one without spectacles seemed to realise they forgot something. Introductions, of course. He stuck out a hand. "Sirius Black…and this is James Potter," Sirius motioned to the one with spectacles, who was now already lounging comfortably in his seat, staring at Lily with an air of amusement.

Lily did not like to be stared at. She was totally uncomfortable. So the guy was called James Potter. Even the name had something…arrogant about it. Potter.

The one in question spoke again. "Pleased to meet your acquaintance, Ms…?"

"Evans."

He raised an eyebrow. "Not one for formal introduction, are we?"

His smirk, if it was possible, just got more arrogant. He was taunting her.

Her face flushed. "No, it's just that I would prefer you to be calling me by my last name for the rest of our acquaintance."

For once, James Potter was left speechless with no good comebacks. Sirius noticed this and grinned. Maybe the great James Potter he just befriended had a downfall after all. He eyed Lily Evans, trying to figure out what was so special about this red-haired girl in front of him.

James blinked, but with an air of superiority, he broke the awkward silence hanging. He held out his hand with a grin.

Lily eyed at his hand suspiciously. This has to be some kind of trick, problem is she has no idea what he was going to do. But she scoffed inwardly; as if the sudden kind gesture would intimidate her and throw her off her feet.

Her hands slipped easily into his. He had a nice firm handshake too, one that was able to match hers. Both eyed each other in dislike.

She was about to pull her hand out of his when he suddenly pulled her towards him. She was caught off-guard.

He brought her face close to him and whispered in a low voice, "No one attacks James Potter and gets away."

The effect might have been scary, but Sirius lets out a snort and tried to suppress his laughter. Lily was tempted to break into a grin too, but James pulled her closer.

Their faces were almost touching, and Lily could felt her heart palpitating like a sledge-hammer. Was he going to…?

She forced her eyes shut, willing herself not to blush or let him feel her weakness. She knew he was taunting her, in this sick way.

She suddenly felt something cold touching her nose; she opened her eyes in alarm, only to see a red…what was that? An apple? James Potter had taken an apple and put it between their faces. He grinned impishly and took a bite, smirking at her. She was still blushing. Then she realised he was still holding her hand.

Lily step-sided James and roughly released herself from his hold. She was mad, how could this Potter be so smug about everything? And how could he treat others like they are beneath him?

"I really would not like to say this, but Evans, you look like a steaming carrot with that carrot hair of yours and that healthy flush," James attempted wordplay in a bid to annoy her further. "Kinda attractive, huh?"

Lily flushed crimson. No one ever called her a, a CARROT! The cheek! She was more than annoyed, and she decided that she would put a stop to this unruly behaviour by this stupid Potter.

She reached for her wand and, remembering a spell she had read about the previous night, pointed the wand straight at James Potter.

In an instant he started growing a beard. Man was it a healthy beard…

James started yelping, and his new best friend did nothing except laugh his head off at his friend's plight.

"Teaches you to never treat people in that smug arrogant way of yours. Leave me alone, Potter," Lily said disdainfully before starting to make her way towards the door. Severus followed.

She pulled Severus out of the compartment. As the door closed, Sirius mock-cooed James. However, James was staring at the girl in interest.

"This Evans is one of a kind. No one messes with James Potter and gets away with it," James murmured, smirking slightly. Truth to be told, he was intrigued with this girl who dared to stand up against him.

Sirius shook his head. "Let's get rid of the beard first before anything."

"I look old! Can you imagine, this is how I will be 100 years down the road," James had reached for a mirror and was busy examining himself. He shuddered at the thought of growing a white beard when he aged…

Sirius raised an eyebrow and smirked at his newfound best friend. The gesture was returned warmly.

And this day, my friends, is the beginning of James and Lily's legendary cold war.

Slightly varied from the book, i would say this helps in the plot better. Though i really loved the books and everything.

I do really hope that little green button down there (*points*) is something you have an urge in clicking. Mmm hmm?