Love is Risk

The two walked down the small lane, their hands twisted together. The wind blew through the lane and in their hair, causing her ruby locks to flutter across her face. She took a deep breath, her eyes raking over the woods behind her, worry etched in her features.
"This really isn't the time?" The girl said softly, looking across at her companion. His face was soft, with no trace of the worry which plagued hers. He stopped walking, drawing her closer to him.
"When is the time?" He responded. "Lily, listen –"
"No, James." She stepped back, her hands shaking. James couldn't tell whether it was from the weather or her fear.
"We're risking everything with this little… date."
"Risk? What isn't a risk anymore?" James looked around, raising his hands out beside him. "You step outside, you risk your life. You take a drink of water, you risk your life. And nowadays you breathe, and you risk your life." He scoffed softly, shaking his head. Lily frowned.
"James…" Lily laid a hand across her stomach. She had found out about the baby only a few weeks ago, and since then she had been continuously worrying. There was a war and somehow they were going to bring a child into it. "We're going to have a baby, and there's going to be no one to support it." James frowned, taking a step towards his wife. "My parents live miles from here, and my sister has moved even further." Lily turned to look at him, he hands coming to rest on his arm. "Your parents are –" She stopped, seeing the look on his face. "I'm sorry." James shook his head, silently telling her not to worry about it.
"Lily, we aren't alone."
"Who else?"
"Family isn't just blood, love," James voice was strong as he shifted his arms around her, his warmth and confidence radiating off him. "We have Sirius, Remus, Peter, not to mention the Order. Even Dumbledore would help us if we asked." Lily looked up at him, her eyes filling with tears. "We're not alone. Our relatives may be spread far, but our family is all by our side."

A/N: Words – 362

Prompts – Written for Assessment #10 – Myths & Legends 'Oki Islands' "Sparse family with few members"

Huge TV Show Quote Challenge - 78. "You step outside, you risk your life. You take a drink of water, you risk your life. And nowadays you breathe, and you risk your life." - Hershel Greene, The Walking Dead