You Are The Only Exception
So, I fell in love with Paramore's, The Only Exception. This takes place in late sixth year.
"So Lily Evans," James Potter said, sitting next to her with his back against the infamous birch tree, "tell me about yourself."
Lily looked at him questioningly, "James, I've known you for six years now; what don't you know about me?"
He pondered it for a few moments, "Your family, I don't know about. I know you have a sister and two parents, but that's about it."
Lily was quiet for a moment, "My family isn't the best topic."
"Lils, we're friends now. You know you can trust me with anything," James said seriously.
She was quiet for a moment; James was about to give up and start a new topic when her voice surprised him, "My family isn't the best. My sister and I, we were best friends, until I got my Hogwarts letter. She's has hated me for nearly seven years now. She calls me weird, a freak of nature and whatnot. My parents were high school sweethearts, but all I can remember is them arguing. When I was younger, my mum cheated on my dad with her boss. She still regrets it today, but they've been on the rocks for years now. I think that they're only staying together is for mine and my sister's sake."
Her voice suddenly stopped. James took a moment taking it in, "Well, call me shocked." Lily gave James a dirty look. "No, no! I'm shocked that perfect Lily Evans has something imperfect in her life. I'm truly sorry about your family, and if you want to come over to my place anytime in the summer, feel free to." He paused for a second, "That's what Sirius did."
"Is that why he lives with you?" James nodded in response. There was silence between the two.
"You know, I never told anyone that," Lily whispered.
James grinned, "Really?"
Lily smiled; his smile was too contagious for her liking, "I guess you're the only exception."
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