James was as happy as he could be. He'd finally gotten Lily Evans to go out with him a week ago and now he was sorting out the perfect date for her.
It was half an hour before their date and James was getting nervous while sitting beside the fire in the common room with the other Marauders.
"Prongs, relax already. You've got the girl to go on a date with you after 5 years of trying." Peter laughed, trying to stop James fidgeting more than he was. "Have a cake, I'm sure she'll enjoy whatever you plan on doing."
"Shut it Wormtail, eating isn't how Prongs copes with nerves, besides they're going out for a meal so he shouldn't eat now." Sirius laughed, reaching into his bag. "Although Prongs might only get more nervous if I suggest he plays with this until Lily comes down for their date." He continued bringing a golden snitch out from his bag.
James grabbed the snitch as it flew out of Sirius's hand, letting it go for a few minutes before catching it again, instantly calmed by the familiarity of quidditch. He sighed, "I know guys, being nervous is silly, but I just want it to be so perfect." James grinned unexpectedly, "And I don't want to see any rats or dogs while on the walk you two."
Remus looked up from the book he had been reading. "I'll keep an eye on them Prongs," He muttered. "So if they try following you we all will." He added with a mischievous glint in his eyes.
"Evans, Come and take this prat away from us. I'm begging you." Sirius yelled as he saw Lily enter, putting a halt to anything James might have said with his glare.
"If you really find him such a prat is a wonder you're such good friends." Lily laughed, walking over to them.
James smiled, "Well the rate they're going I'm starting to wonder why we are such good friends."
"Because you love us." Sirius teased in a girlish voice. "Go on with you two, have fun on your date." Sirius and Peter pretended to push James and Lily towards the portrait whole until they were out of the common room.