The next morning Lily got out of the shower and dressed in her room. The events of the night before still hadn't escaped her mind. There was one event that stuck out particularly well. James had kissed her. She didn't know why this idea was so crazy to her but she could not get her mind off it. She couldn't help but admit that he was a good kisser. Still, she could never let that happen again.
She walked into the common room with a brush in her hand. She was combing through her hair quietly when Sirius sat up.
"Good morning Lily!" he said cheerily.
"Don't you ever leave?" she asked irritated.
"Nope, not usually." He grinned. "So how did my friends girlfriend sleep last night? All alone?" he smirked.
"Oh please. I am NOT dating James. Get over yourself."
"But, you kissed me," James whined and she jumped. She hadn't realized he was behind her. He snuck his hands around her waist and kissed the top of her head.
"Do that again, Potter, and you'll wish you'd never been born."
"Hmm, nasty in the morning, aren't we?" Sirius asked. Lily sighed.
"Will you two leave me alone? Like disappear from the planet, just for one day."
"We thought about it. But we like red hair to much," James said, playing with her wet hair.
"Gah! Get off me!" She pushed him away and walked away from the two of them.
"So, Lily, wouldn't you say that James is the perfect guy that your list described?" Sirius asked throwing an arm around James' shoulders. "I mean, look at him."
"Oh please. I can't believe you guys are going to use that stupid list against us."
"No, just against you."
"Great," Lily said sarcastically.
"We thought you would think so. So? Isn't James just perfect?"
"No."
"What?!" Sirius looked at her in disbelief. "James what was number one?"
"He has to have his own opinions," James quoted.
"Ah, well James has that one, wouldn't you say?"
"James has his own planet," Lily replied.
"Good, that works well then. Number two?"
"Can't be afraid to be with you around his friends."
"Jamesy would never dream of fearing me!"
"Yeah, you guys could spend even more time making fun of me!"
"Even better. Number three?" Sirius looked at James again.
"He has to take your breath away when he kisses you," James said smiling at Lily.
"Mission accomplished, no?"
"He shoved me into a wall first!" Lily said defensively.
"What ever works," James said shrugging.
"Ah, yes, number four, he has to flirt with you after you are going out."
"Well, since we are going out…" James started.
"We are NOT going out. Not now, not ever."
"But Jamesy flirts with everything!" Sirius whined.
"Sirius, don't call me that, you sound like you're my nine year old sister."
"Ok, Jamesy can go flirt with a rock after he asks it out then."
"But a rock isn't going to agree to date me."
"Neither am I."
Sirius swaved his hand dismissively. "What's number five?"
"He needs to be Prince Charming."
"That, I didn't write. I said he needs to be sweet." She looked at James. "Yeah, you fail, even if you could somehow squeeze through the other ones."
"I'm shocked. You don't think James is sweet?"
"No."
"He gave you roses last Valentine's Day."
"There was a sneezing charm in them!"
"He sang to you by the lake."
"Right before he pushed me in!"
"He carries your books for you."
"He rips my bag so I can't carry them myself!"
"He charmed the suits of armor to sing your name in the hallway."
"That made me late for every class because they blocked my way!"
"Ok, I give up. She is not going to be swayed." Sirius walked to the portrait and said, "I'm going to find Dawnelle." Lily rolled her eyes as he left.
"I'm going to breakfast." She turned away from James and walked towards the portrait. Suddenly James had her wrist and he was turning her around. Before she could make him let her go he kissed her. Like last night she was so shocked she didn't register it right away. He was very seductive. His hand traced circles on her lower back sending shivers up her spine, his other hand pushed her up against the wall, keeping her there. His body was close to hers. Without thinking she leaned against him and kissed him back. Her eyes closed and her hands wrapped around his neck, tangling themselves in his hair. He pulled away first. Both of them were breathing heavily. He looked down at her and smiled.
"Did I sway you?" he said in a low voice.
"What the hell was that?" she breathed.
"Want me to show you again?"
"No. Go away."
"You don't really want that, do you?" He was whispering softly in her ear. She shivered.
"Yes, I do, leave me alone James."
"Aw, come on Lily, gimme a chance! Please!" He looked at her with puppy dog eyes.
"James you are incredibly irritating, you know that?"
"Will you go out with me then?"
"No."
"But…"
"James, do your balls really mean so little to you? Cause I have a very clear shot from here," she pointed out slyly. He quickly jumped back and let her move away from the wall.
"Why do you kiss me back then?"
"I don't know. It won't happen again." She turned and left the common room. He smiled to himself.
"Yes it will," he whispered after her.