I just want to say thank you for the reviews I've recieved. They helped encourage me to get this written. I know I've been an idiot, waiting to post this, but I honestly had no idea where I was going with this story and wanted at least a small out draft of what the heck I was doing, but enough with the blubberin, so on to the story.

Oh and I once again own nothing, but the plot. JK Rowling owns everything else

James glanced over at Sirius, who had his arm around Lily's shoulders, for the twentieth time in the few short minutes it had taken for them to reach the castle's doors. He couldn't help the stab of jealousy that had hit his heart with every step he had taken. But even more so, he wanted to strangle Snivellus with his bare hands. He wondered what the hell Snape had done to get the young Gryffindor so upset as he clenched his hands into tight fists. Not even he himself had ever done something so terrible.

"Oiy, Sirius!" Remus called out as he ran up to them, breathing heavily. "Mrs. Mcgonagall has been searching everywhere for you. Something about illegal fireworks and Mulciber?" he stated, an eyebrow raised in confusion.

He stopped as his eyes scanned over the weird trio, the fireworks forgotten. Lily's eyes were bloodshot and her face tear-stained as she stood there with Sirius's arm draped around her shoulder's in an almost brotherly manner. Off to the side, James's jaw was clenched tightly and he looked ready to punch the crap out of someone; whether it was from Lily's obvious distress, or jealousy, he could not tell. Maybe both.

"Uh? Is something wrong here?" he asked nervously scratching the back of his neck. "I mean are you okay Lils, James didn't do anything to upset you, did he?"

Lily opened her mouth to reply, but James beat her to it. "Why am I always the first to be blamed?" James growled out. "And for your information, this was Snivellus's fault."

Remus looked back at Lily to see if she would confirm what James had claimed. "He did act like a prat and it made me angry, but he's not the reason I'm upset."

"I didn't do anything!" James protested.

"So your saying that trying to make someone kiss you in exchange for their best friend's safety isn't doing anything!?" she yelled turning to face him, hands on her hips.

"You're being ridiculous!" he screamed back as he threw his hands in the air. "I didn't make you did I? I put him down!"

"The fact that you even asked is bad enough."

"Guys!" Remus and Sirius called out to get their attention. But, all it accomplished was two glares sent their way. If looks could kill, they would've dropped dead instantly.

"Sirius!" Mrs. Mcgonagall bellowed out, stopping in front of him, and thankfully interrupting James and Lily. "Headmaster's Office, straight away!"

"Why, Minerva, fancy seeing you. Have I told you how simply breathtaking you look today? If there was-"

"Headmaster's Office now." she stated grabbing his arm and dragging him off.

"Why Minerva dear, I never thought that you'd be quite this forward." he exclaimed, stealing a glance over his shoulder to wink at Lily, resulting in the said girl's almost smile. Growling, Mrs. Mcgonagall placed a silencing spell on the boy's mouth.

"Sometimes, I really believe that he's harbouring a secret crush on our professor." Everyone in the group jumped at the newcomer's voice. It was Ryan Blant, a fellow fifth year in Ravenclaw. He had chin lengthed, sandy blonde hair and blue eyes that were currently completely and utterly fixated on Lily. James clenched his fists together even harder if it was possible. It was obvious that he had a crush on Lily, even if he wasn't nearly as expressive as James was. He searched her out for study sessions and homework questions and had even bought her a gift for Christmas! The nerve of the guy!

"No one asked for your input, go away." James snapped at the boy, before he could even attempt to stop himself.

"James." Lily scolded as she turned to give Ryan a tentative smile. "Is there something you need?" she asked softly.

"Uhh...I was just in the Library, but you didn't show up so I figured I'd come look for you."

"Oh right, the Transfiguration essay." she said, her brow crinkled in thought. "I don't think I'll be able to do that today, I'm not feeling to well. But, I'm sure if you asked Remus he might."

"Yeah, okay I was going to start on that anyway." Remus said turning to Ryan.

"Okay, uh sure." he agreed glancing at Remus to nod in his direction. "Is there anything I could do to help you feel better?" Ryan asked Lily hopefully.

"Ermm, well I think that I'm just going to retire to my room."

"Okay, uh see you later, Lils." he gave her the smallest of smiles, but James could tell from experience that the boy was feeling completely shot down. For a moment, his anger subsided and he could sympathize with the boy.

Then Ryan and Remus turned to make their way to the Library. "Bye James, Lils." he grinned, nodding in their direction. Jame's irritation flared up again at the use of the nickname everyone seemed to bestow upon Lily. When ever he tried to call her that, it always ended up with him running for his life, dodging jinxes sent his way while she yelled about the Potter line ending with him. Then again, he'd usually been asking her out in exchange for her best friend's safety, but still.

At the term of endearment that her father had always used with her, Lily's eyes began to swell up with tears again. Flashbacks and memories slammed into her like a bag of bricks and she couldn't help it as she let out choking sobs.

"Evans." James whispered affectionately as he grabbed her face with both hands. "Hey, Snape's not worth your tears." he comforted as he wiped them away, resting their foreheads together. "He doesn't deserve you... well in that case, no one does. You're wonderful and amazing and anyone that you hurts you this much deserves to be forced into marrying the giant squid and consummating with it."

His heart soared as she let out a small, watery laugh. It wasn't much, but to him it meant the world. Being able to lift her spirits even the slightest bit, while she was so upset, was something that touched James to no end. He had fallen for her harder than he would have ever thought possible.

"I know somewhere we can go." James said, wrapping an arm around her waist and leading her to the seventh floor.

Okay, so I kinda sorta had way different plans for this chapter, but I started writing and voila, this happens. Originally this story was meant to be a two shot, but now I'm not sure whether it's going to end up with 3 or more chapters. I wanted to end this chapter with a little mystery, but I'm sure that you all know where they're going. Or do you?

But anyway, don't forget to review please, I love your thoughts on my writing and am open to criticize. I'm always looking to become a better writer and I feel that fanfic is one of the best places to do that :)