Chapter 2 "Love Taps anyone?"

James Pov

I awoke with a start. Sitting up I felt sweat get into my eyes, my eyes stinging I went to the bathroom and washed my face. I looked horrible, my face was pale, my hair messier then usual, I dried my face on a towel. Walking to the closed window, I opened it, feeling the chilly morning air, prickling against my damp face. Moonlight pouring into my room, the luminous moon, low in the sky.

Now awake it would be impossible to get back to sleep, I changed into some fresh new clothes. Finding my snitch in my desk door, I grabbed my Cleansweep 360 and flew out the window. The Crisp air felt so good against my face, the wind whipping through my hair. I felt like everything faded away, my problems, my nightmares, all of it, was forgotten.

The snitch struggling in my grasp, I let it go. With grace I watched it fly away for a couple of seconds then disappear. I circled the manor, but to no avail I couldn't find the little devil. In frustration I decided to watch the sun come up. The bright red yellowish sun came up slowly in all its glory.

Red, it reminded me of the girl I truly loved, Lily Evans. I remember in first year when she cast me under her spell. Her luscious red tresses that fell to her shoulders, hypnotized me, in fact there was a time when I walked off a moving staircase enchanted by her lovely tresses, Sirius still teases me to this day.

Her personality is unique; she is kind to everyone, even to her enemies, a true Gryffindor if I ever saw one, a loyal friend, and very VERY hard headed. Though in a cute way she still mystifies me. I try to talk to her, but she makes me nervous. Which always makes me say something big headed and stupid, then when we do talk it always ends with screaming and yelling. I wish she would at least try to get to know me, but there is only one tiny problem. SHE HATES ME!

Remus tried to teach me how to control myself when Lily is around, he has failed miserably, and by the end of last year he told me it was hopeless.

I don't know how long I sat there thinking about Lily, but it must have been a long time. When I heard the shout, I knew that scream it sounded so familiar. Lily Evans, at my house? Lo and behold I looked beneath me, and saw the fiery red head of my dreams.

"Potter! What are you doing here?" she screamed, putting emphases on the word you.

I winced as she called me Potter; I had a name you know.

Oh crap, why is this happening to me? Does god hate me? Please don't say anything stupid. Please don't anything stupid, regaining my nerves I replied,

"Evans, I live here for your information. I think the question is, why are you here?" I said cockily. Crap I did it again; I mentally kicked myself in the butt, and prepared for the worst.

"What! Potter you live here? Well Potter to answer your question, I was looking for a summer job." She said her face now as red as her hair.

"Well, if you are applying for the job, that means we can spend loads of time together." After I said this I immediately regretted it. Her face was definitely far from beautiful as she screamed at me.

"Potter! You arrogant prick! I really need this job, so please just shut up and let me get to my interview before I am late." She said now reaching the point of bursting into flames.

"Evans, whoa calm down there, I'll put in a good word for you okay?" I said suavely

With my award winning smirk planted on my face.

" Not okay Potter, I don't need your bloody help!" she said sharply, her gaze burning holes in me. Devastated I flew down to the ground, and got off my broom. I started towards the house, not giving Lily a second glance. I would find the snitch later. Lily was catching my attention now; I probably wouldn't be able concentrate with her around anyways.

"Where are you going?" Lily said a few steps behind me. Surprised that she was actually following me. I kept walking not looking back at her once.

"Taking you to the manor of course, you shouldn't be late for your interview." I said with a smirk on my face. If she didn't want my help, then she wouldn't get it. Angry that I wasn't paying attention to her, she ran beside me and slapped me.

"What the hell was that for?" I yelled at her finally acknowledging her presence. About to blow my top, you never ever wanted to see me mad, I mean really MAD. If you did, it would get pretty ugly up in here. Even my friends never blew my top, which is saying a lot.

But she was getting awfully close.

"For being prick, and not waiting for me that's why," she said smiling evilly, she smacked me again, " and that's for living here you jerk."

Feeling both my cheeks, I winced. This isn't going very well I thought.

"Well Evans, I don't think my parents will hire a maid that's abusive." I said in a play hurtful voice.

She rolled her eyes, and continued to the great gold encrusted doors. I opened the door for her, like any gentleman should.

"After you, Ms.Lily," I said sarcastically. She simply let out a sigh of frustration and walked into my house.

DUN DUN DUN…………… What will Happen Next?

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