Chapter 8
James' POV
My feet hit the ground fast as I run towards Moony, and I allow the sensation of transfiguring into Prongs submerge me.
Almost there.
Suddenly I collide with Remus and when he roars I wince at the sound.
Damn these ears!
I look back to see Lily getting further away from us.
Just a bit longer. I just have to hold him off a little longer and Lily will be safe...
I instantly regret my moment of weakness as Remus' oversized hand strikes my body, sending me flying back a few metres.
I've got to get him back inside the Willow.
Remus is usually not too violent with us- for a werewolf, anyway- but when he sees others he sort of flips out. That's the other reason she needed to go.
Sirius has distracted him enough for me to- safely- look at Lily. She's in the school, and within moments the flash of red has disappeared.
She's safe.
But Remus hasn't noticed her lack of presence yet. Remus stands near the Whomping Willow, swiping at Sirius. He dodges skillfully, but is then knocked off his feet like I was but not quite as far. Moony stands over Sirius and raises his arm to swipe with his deadly claws, and seconds later his claws connect with flesh.
But it's not Sirius'.
Lily's POV
I lay half-awake on my bed simply because I can't bring myself to watch what's happening outside. I hear something tapping urgently on my window. I look out and see… James?!
Oh, broomstick.
Wait. Is that blood?
Merlin!
I open the window and he flies in, then all of falls off his broomstick. I notice a trail of blood follows him from the window as I rush to where he lays.
"Lils," he croaks out "you're okay."
"I'M OKAY?!" I scream-whisper as I cut off his shirt with my wand "WHATTHEBLOODYHELLISAIDNODYINGBEFOREOURDATEYOUBLOODYHIPPOGRIFF-"
He coughs and smirks lopsidedly. God, this boy is in pain and he's still a pain. "Six years I've waited, you think a few cuts will stop me-ah!" He gasps as I remove the last of his shirt.
I gasp.
"A few cuts my ass." I say breathily. He has four parallel marks in his abdomen all ranging in thickness and length, thinning outwards. The deepest has to be at least an inch deep.
I rush into my bathroom and find my medical kit. Basic, but it has painkillers.
I come back to him and open it. Potion or panadol, potion or panadol…
"Screw it. Drink this and swallow this." I say, holding them out to him.
"What's that pill thing?" He says eying it.
I raise my eyebrow. "Are you really worried about me poisoning you right now?"
"After third year- yes." He replies cheekily. I seriously don't understand how he's doing this. Does he have a high pain tolerance or something?
My mouth twitches. "Shut up and drink." I say, passing the painkillers to him.
He drinks and I begin my spells.
"Tergeo." I say and the blood slowly disappears.
"Vulnera Sanentur!" The gaping wound slowly seals itself, and James both groans in pain and relief.
Snape wouldn't like that the only spell he taught me was used on James.
Oh, screw 'em.
I look towards the clock. It's already 2:56 am.
"Those are going to scar." I sigh, running my fingers softly along the lines.
"…Are you alright?" James asks quietly as I help him up.
Quickly- but carefully- I wrap my arms beneath him arms and squeeze him close.
"Never do that to me again." I whisper. He squeezes me back.
"Never?"
"Never."
I lean backwards and face up at him.
Then I remembered his half-naked self is pressed up against me.
I squeak.
He releases me.
"Are you okay?" He says as I stare at his rather god-like figure from in-between my fingers.
"Just… go put a shirt on."
"Oh." He says. "Ohhhh." He smirks.
Damn it, bad wording. Abort! Abort!
"Why?" He says- still smirking- as he steps closer "do you find this enticing?"
I groan. "Not this again."
He laughs.
I laugh too. "I'm serious! You don't have to see yourself and keep your morals!" I hiss as he laughs too loudly, and he just laughs harder.
I hit him with my pillow and he dodges and lands on my bed. He strikes a pose through his silent laughter.
"Lilyyyyyyy." He cooees.
I hit him the pillow repeatedly until he pulls me down.
Merlin, I am laying on top of a half-naked James Potter.
I am as red as a tomato.
I look at him, and he grins boyishly. I roll my eyes and go to peck him on the cheek.
But did I forget this is James?
Naturally he moves his head and I peck his lips instead. Before I can escape he wraps his arms around my waist and I sigh.
And that is the exact point when Sirius Frickin' Black opens the creaky door.
"Evans? Is Prongs in he-wah!" He exclaims and we instantly detangle ourselves and are quickly standing guiltily.
He raises his eyebrows at James and I see him subtly shake his head.
But not subtly enough.
I grab my pillow and smack Sirius right in his perverted head.
"Oi!"
"What were you implying, Sirius Orion Black?!" I scream whisper.
"You know my whole name? Oh, honestly!" He says as he ducks under my next swing.
I turn to James.
"And you!" He gulps "what were you- well- doing more than implying!"
Sirius chuckles.
"I suggest we take this downstairs, ladies." Sirius suggests, eyeing a stirring Marlene.
We plod down the stairs.
"Okay, so now we're not being chased by Remus- who's a werewolf, for Merlins sake-"
"Shh!"
"- and neither of you is dying-"
"Or making out-" Chirped Sirius.
"Well if you two want to, feel free. I won't judge." I smirk at their horrified faces.
"As I was saying, can you answer the obvious questions at hand?"
James' POV
After an hour of explaining everything to Lily- she wouldn't let us keep anything back, even a glance at each over she would question- we decided there was no point going back to sleep, as it was already quarter past four. We decide to get something to eat.
"Where are we going, exactly? We can't just eat at any time we like." Lily questions.
"The kitchens, of course!" Quips Sirius, practically skipping past us
"You know where the kitchens are? I've been looking for years!" Lily exclaims, looking both excited to see it and irritated that we had found it first. We come to a stop in front of the painting.
"Just tickle the pear, Lils."
She narrows her eyes on me, and slowly tickles the pear on the portrait. It giggles and the painting swings open.
Lily's eyes go wide. She steps in in awe.
Mitsy (the house elf who usually serves us) runs up.
"Mr. Potter! Mr. Black! It's so good to see yous! Mitsy has been wondering when you'd come and visit. Who is this with yous?" She babbles along.
Lily looks to me, and then back at Mitsy.
"I… I'm Lily. Lily Evans." She says slowly, with a small smile.
"Ms. Evans! It's so lovely to meet Mr. Potter's girlfriend at last!"
Ugh oh.
We hadn't talked about what we were yet.
"Oh, call me Lily. And I'm not James' girl…friend…" Her sentence slows towards the end when she comes to the same realisation. Her eyes narrow.
I gulp.
"Oh! Forgive Mitsy's mistake! What would yous like?" Mitsy asks quickly.
"Pancakes." Lily says instantly, "I am in serious need of pancakes."
"Of course! Mr. Potter? Mr. Black?"
"Call us James and Sirius, Mitsy." I say with a smile.
"TrEaKlE TaRtS!" Sirius screeches and runs to the already prepared treacle tarts.
We both roll our eyes.
"C'mon." I gesture Lily to what would be the Gryffindor table.
We sit.
And I wait for it.
Any second now.
"What exactly are we, James?"
That's the one.
AUTHORS NOTE: Okay, okay. I know. I'm on holiday! Give me a break XD
Seriously though, this chapter kinda sucked and was shorter than I wanted it to be, but I thought you'd hate me if I didn't post soon!
TO COME:
What are Lily and James?
To date or not to date
Christmas
Lily's birthday
Probably quidditch in there somewhere
Okay, I'm gonna go through the most recent reviews...
JILYlover28 chapter 6 . Jan 27
I loved it cant wait for the new chapter :):) and i really liked the endin pf the 6th chapter :):)
Wait, two secs. *checks what happened at the end of chap 6*
Really? I actually hated it, I thought it was kind of lame :D
JILYlover28chapter 7 . Mar 2
OMG I LOVED THE NEW CHAPTER! SO MUCH ACTION! Can't wait for the next one :):):)
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Charlotttteeeechapter 1 . Mar 2
Hey, I love your story! Can I please translate it in to german? Please! Its so cute!:D
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Obviously I have favourite bits and bits I hate (which are usually necessary to the plot)
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I just found this story and love it! Smiling like a damn Cheshire Cat the whole time I'm reading. It's great!
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