Chapter 29: Sweet Nothings

"This is the most boring Saturday ever!" Sirius complained, "Why can't we just go do something fun?"

"Because we aren't allowed to, Sirius," Remus scoffed looking up from his book.

"When has that stopped us before?" He pointed out.

"True. What do you have in mind?"

"I don't know something good! Maybe sneaking to Hogsmeade or the room of requirement?"

"No, to Hogsmeade. Did you forget what happened to Lily there?"

"Well…no, I'm just…"

"The room of requirement would be fine. What do you guys think?" They all nodded in agreement and headed out the door.

"Are you hungry?" James asked, stroking her hair.

"Yeah, I could have some dinner. But I don't want to leave," she smiled.

"Well, I have an idea," James smirked and Lily recognized that look. He always had that look on when he was up to something.

"Come on," he helped her up.

They walked hand and hand down the empty halls and Lily felt like a new person. She never knew that having someone who cared about her so much would feel like this. She instantly remembered all the times she had been mean to him and suddenly was sad.

"What is it Lily?" he slowed them down and looked at her worried.

"I was just thinking about how rude I've been to you,"

"No, don't go there," he pulled her towards him so they were facing each other and inches away, "just live in this moment right now with me. Be here with me."

She smiled as he kissed her forehead.

"Come on. Everything's going to be just fine," he led her forward again.

"I wonder what will be there for us. Maybe an arcade? Or a waterfall!"

"Really Sirius?" Remus laughed causing the rest of them to giggle as well.

As they turned the corner they spotted James slipping into the kitchens.

"Oi! Prongs!" Sirius leapt forward. James heard him and peeked back around the corner with a big grin on.

"Where have you been, mate?"

"Enjoying a relaxing day," he sidestepped the question.

"With a certain redhead?" Peter piped up.

"It's none of your business," James winked and disappeared into the kitchen.

"You're missing out, mate!" Sirius yelled as they walked away.

"Mr. Potter!" Dindy the cheerful house elf squeaked when she saw them.

"Hello Dindy!" James smiled and came forward to give him a little high five.

"What brings you here tonight my, sir?"

"Dindy, this is Lily. This special lady and me are hungry. We were wondering if you had anything for us?"

"Oh yes, sir!" He got excited and ran past them.

"How do you know them?" Lily asked after he left.

"Sirius and I come here a lot. We always never get enough food. We just became friends by bringing them gifts and news of outside,"

"You have a way with them and people," Lily smiled and James ran his hand thru his hair nervously.

"Well…um, I guess…"

"It was compliment. Just accept it," she giggled and squeezed his hand.

"Will this do, Mr. Potter?" Dindy had brought out a chicken covered in a delicious and creamy sauce with potatoes.

"It looks perfect! Oh and," James leaned down and whispered in his ear. Dindy nodded and ran off.

He came back with two fancy goblets and a bottle of champagne along with chocolate dipped strawberries.

"James, I don't know we should…"

"Nonsense Lily. This is a cause for celebration," he took a goblet and handed one to her keeping the other for him.

"To the most beautiful girl in the world. I have had the best day with you," He smiled and kept his eyes on her.

"Same here," she smirked and drank. It didn't taste as bad as she thought it would, "I like it."

"I knew you would," he smiled, "Here" He had grabbed a strawberry and fed it to her sweetly.

They enjoyed a peaceful dinner and drank while laughing through it all. Only when Dindy came back did Lily realize how long they had been there.

"Was everything good, Mr. Potter? My lady Lily?"

"Yes Dindy very good, thank you. Do you mind if we take our drinks?"

"No, Mr. Potter, that is alright," he smiled. James got up and handed him a small piece of paper. Dindy looked up at him scared but he patted his arm.

"I'll be back to talk to you, ok?" James reassured him and then they walked out.

It was very late but they had no intention of ending it early. All of the students were already in bed but James led Lily out of the kitchen looking around to see if there were any prefects.

Lily was giddy with excitement. She was always such a good girl that being out with a handsome boy past the curphew made her feel good. Thinking about the conversation they had earlier, you had to live with what moments you were given.

They made their way through the hall silently and ended up in front of the room of requirement.

James looked at her and smiled. He then opened the door. Lily's breath caught as she looked around.

The room they were given was so luxurious. It was all shades of red and gold. There was a small table with two chairs near the fireplace and a giant rug. There also was a large bed in one corner draped with fabric.

She turned to James and he had been watching her reaction. He smiled and led her to the table. They sat and he filled her goblet.

"Are you feeling better?" he asked cautiously.

"Yes, thank you," she suddenly became shy when she noticed that the bed was directly behind him. James got up and walked to the fireplace. There was a small radio and he turned it on.

Walking back, his chin was up, "May I have this dance, my lady?"

"Of course," she smiled. His hand wound around her waist and pulled her close. The scent of his cologne was causing her to become dizzy…or was it the champagne? Regardless, Lily's stomach was afloat with butterflies. She hid her face under his chin because she had become so nervous.

He turned his head towards her and inhaled the sweet scent of her. He committed this scent to memory as it ignited all of his senses. He responded to their slow movements by pulling her closer to him so they were touching will they slowly danced.

"I hope you aren't worried anymore," he whispered.

"I don't know how I could be worried if you are always there for me. I didn't know you cared so much," She looked up at him a little teary.

"Well now you do. Now you know that I would do anything for you," he kissed her softly. Then suddenly he turned and dipped her low. She laughed and kept laughing as he pulled her back up.

"I didn't know that the James Potter could be so romantic," she teased him, running one of her hands through his hair.

"I'm full of surprises," he smirked, picking her up and swirling her around.

The then talked for hours, sipping their drinks, and Lily felt at ease.

"I don't want this night to end," she sighed looking at the large clock above the fireplace.

"Well…it doesn't have to," James said taking her hand. Lily took a sharp breath in and looked down.

"If you don't want to, I understand…I just thought…"

"No," Lily interrupted him, "I want to stay." He looked up surprised.

"Really?"

"Yes," she answered, "we can just stay the night here, do you want to?"

Lily had never seen a bigger smile on his face. He jumped up from his chair and picked her up. He had never been happier.

"They still haven't come back!" Sirius complained after their adventure.

"It must be going well," Alice smirked while looking at Frank.

"Obviously!" Natalie gushed, "she better tell us everything!"

"She will," Alice answered.

"Well I'm sick of waiting," Sirius popped up, "come on pretty lady!" He pulled a giggling Natalie up and out of the common room.

"Oh young love," Remus sighed and kept reading his textbook.

"Someday, Remus," Peter winked, "someday."

Sunlight slowly streamed in the window and lit the room bright red when it hit Lily's hair. Her eyes fluttered open and she looked up to see James soundly asleep and his arms wrapped around her. His breathing was slow and steady as his bare chest rose and fell quietly.

Lily sat up and looked around. She had forgotten that she slept here with James. Reality came and hit her like a train.

They had spent the night outside of their dormitories. And not only that but they had stayed together.

Lily looked down; she was wearing her white tank top and the pants she wore under her uniform. Phew. Nothing too bad had happened.

"Lily?" James had woken up. He sat up and rested his hand on her lower back.

"Are you ok?" he asked.

"I think so," she looked at him, "I just forgot that we stayed here."

They looked around as the room began to change into a London café. There was a table for two and a set of steaming cups waiting for them.

"Coffee!" she exclaimed starting to get up.

"Wait," James said, holding her back for one more moment. She turned and his lips met hers softly.

"Thank you for staying," he whispered.

"I'm glad I did," she answered back.

Lily sat by her coffee. When James got up she almost choked on her drink. She had forgotten how toned the Quidditch player was. His smooth skin and muscles rippled with every movement as he slipped a shirt on. Lily had to look away to hide her embarrassment.

"What?" he asked as he sat down.

"Nothing," she answered sipping some more. He raised his glass.

"To a wonderful day and night," Lily met his with a clink and smiled.

When they were finished, they put their robes on and James grabbed her hand.

"Are you ready?" he turned to her trying to read her face.

"As long as you're here, yes," she smiled up at him and the walked out.

A/N: Comments are more than welcome!