the Ginger one

Lily Evans here,16 and in the house of Gryffindor. I swear to god James if you're going ask me out again the answer is still no!

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Something in the way she moves || James & Lily

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As the words rolled off her tongue, James found himself surprised. Here, he had thought he had finally gotten her to simply not hate him… but love? Not in a million years did he think he’d actually have a chance - a real honest chance- of her loving him. And he wasn’t even sure how deep his feelings were. Certainly  he had fancied her for a long time, despite the frustrations and fights, he wanted to be with her. He wanted to see her happy, and more than anything, he wanted to be the cause of that happiness. Was that love? James knew the platonic sort of love shared between friends and family…but romantic love, he was a little at a loss on. Pleasure was one thing… but love? That was a notion that seemingly escaped his grasp thus far. 

But Lily was off again, walking away, before James really understood what was happening. Just like before, he took off after her, just as his brain allowed his legs to function properly. Lily loved him. Loved him. That affirmation made his whole inside warm. Catching up to her, close enough to hear her mantra, James bit his lip. She probably wouldn’t turn around for much…In a soft voice he said it, knowing that the words were truth, as they left his lips, “I love you too, Lily.”  

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She could here James coming down after her. But she was still muttering under her breath. But the words he had said so softly made her stop in her tracks. The words rang in her ear. Either he was trying to placate her or he actually felt it for her. She could only hope it was the latter. She slowly turned around on her heel. Looking James directly in the eye. A smile escaped her soft lips, and his soft words still rang in her ear. It was at that moment that, without even thinking, she ran towards him, jumping into his arms and kissing him with more passion than she had before. 

Her hands ran wildly through his everlasting hair. She pulled away breathless, flushing slightly and grinning wider than ever. She really did love him. She had loved him for a while but just couldn't put it into words. And it was difficult but she did it and she was so happy. She kissed him again, the smile not escaping her lips, holding onto him tightly. 

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Something in the way she moves || James & Lily

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She was acting strange. Well, stranger than normal in his presence. And all at once, James realized that he didn’t know much of how Lily was like when he wasn’t around mucking up the mood. What was she like in her down time? What was her favorite thing to do? He knew, without a doubt in him, that she was still perfect to him, no matter what her answers were. No matter how mad she was, or how much she frustrated him. Lily Evans was, and would always be the one to set his entire soul alight. Even if he couldn’t stand it. Even if he couldn’t explain it. But there she was saying that she was trying to cut him off thinking too much on whatever she hadn’t said. Now, that was something she didn’t know about him. Once something was started, it was finished. There wasn’t the act of simply dropping it. “I say inappropriate stuff all the time, Lily. I doubt you can top me.” He said, giving her a coy smile. 

But there she was, walking on again. Keeping up with her, giving her a sidelong glance that she was still on about the weather too, James looked up to the sky. There really wasn’t much that he noticed about it, except that the conditions were great for a game of Quidditch. 

“Er… It’s nice?” He said, clearly perplexed on why they were talking about it. 

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Lily turned around suddenly, perplexed with what she was about to do and then "I love you." her eyes widened. "That's what I was going to say, I love you." had she just said that, if she bumped her head and died right at that moment it would have been a better outcome than what she just said. She swiftly turned around, eyes widened, cursing to herself she walked off stiffly  He's going to think she's an absolute lunatic and, you know what, Lily wouldn't even deny it. But she was a terrible liar and the truth would come out eventually. Better for her to say it now and regret it, than never say it and regret it even more. 

The weather was stupid and uninteresting and the stupidest cover up she could have possible thought of. She walked fast, not bothering to look back to see whether James was following, she just wanted to get back curl into her bed and die slowly and quietly without and disturbance. So she kept walking, looking ahead cursing to herself and slowly dying on the inside. "Stupid, stupid, stupid, stupid."

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Something in the way she moves || James & Lily

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The fact that she was rather ardently trying to convince him -or herself?- that she  had been merely discussing the weather, only spiked James’ interest about the whole thing. It was odd, that she was tugging so insistently on his arm, not letting them slow, or her even look back at him at all throughout the duration of her speech. It hadn’t sounded like she was about to discuss the weather just then, nor  did the features on her face suggest, but there she was getting defensive about it. 

“Slow down, you Muppet.” James finally said, stilling his own motions, still holding on to Lily and giving her another little tug, in hopes of getting her to face him. 

“C’mon, no one discusses the weather that passionately, unless they’re talking to their Gran. What were you about to say?” 

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If she told James maybe he would run for the hills, or maybe he would smile and say it back. "It was inappropriate." she settled on stopping, turning to face. "Stupid and would probably just make you uncomfortable. So can we just forget I ever said it." Maybe Lily did want to forget what she was going to say. But something in her wanted to tell James it, because never in her life had she felt so comfortable to say that. I love you was not something Lily threw around like it meant nothing, even though it was quick and even though it was sudden, she could have done it she could have told him, and maybe he wouldn't have ran for the hills. But he probably would have because he thought she was already turning into one of those ridiculous girlfriends that said I love you every ten seconds.

She began walking again, not dragging him this time just walking normally. "It is quite curious weather though." she said walking over to get a better look of the sky "Are we sure this is normal?" Distracting him again, after the awkward silence came too much and he wasn't left with his thoughts.

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Something in the way she moves || James & Lily

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James’ brow furrowed slightly Lily looked away from him. Perhaps he should clarify his answer. It wasn’t that he was unsure about getting into a relationship. Or even about her - as much as she tried his patience- it was more about, he didn’t want to get his hopes up, about finally being able to get a chance. Generally, James Potter didn’t do well in relationships. He always said or did the wrong thing without meaning to… and it didn’t matter whoever he was with, it wasn’t Lily, so his attention was never truly focused on them. He supposed, now that it actually was with Lily, that would resolve part of his problem. But he was still terrified of mucking it all up. They didn’t have the best track record so far…Hell, they had even fought just a bit ago. Granted, they always seemed to make up, in some odd fashion or another…but where was the line, and what would happen if he were to overstep it? As cocky as he was about other things, he wasn’t sure he could actually manage his life correctly, without her in it. 

She was leaning back from the kiss, smiling, and speaking. Though, her sentence was cut abruptly short…and it sounded like… 

Then she was taking a hold of his hand and whisking them both away from that spot, talking about the weather. James stumbled a seconded, trying to regain his footing and catch up with her stride. “Yeah, it’s great, what were you about to say?” He asked, tugging on her arm slightly, trying to get her to slow down. 

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Lily laughed nervously. "I was about to ask you about the weather." she said tugging his arm back. "Why, what- what did you think I was going to say?" She said, still walking fast, not planning to slow down anytime soon. "Because I can promise you I was going to ask you your opinion on the weather, that's all. Merlin stop projecting things on to me I wasn't going to say anything." She said not looking back, with a matter of urgency in her voice. "C'mon on you slow coach, catch up."She kept walking ahead, not looking back, no she wont look back. She wasn't going to say anything, ask about the weather and nothing else. Lily had nothing to hide... so why was she talking and walking so quickly? 

It was all a lie. Lily knew what she wanted to say but she wouldn't not because she didn't feel it, but because the fear of being rejected what if he didn't say it back, or it just made him feel uncomfortable. She had seen what it does to people when she was unable to say I love you back. It's not that she didn't care for her past boyfriends but she always felt like she couldn't say it back. Like something was missing. In fact she had never even been close to saying it before. But it was right, and she meant it, all of those three little words.

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Something in the way she moves || James & Lily

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There was an odd sort of look on her face, ans her answer didn’t quite match it. But, rather than question it — perhaps he really didn’t want to know, in case it involved dismembering him or something— he nodded at her suggestion, taking it in. A walk. They could manage that, right? He wasn’t sure how they were supposed to slip into a relationship, after fighting with one another for so long, but James wanted to try his hardest. She tried his patience like no one else, but a huge part of him was intrigued by this, rather than annoyed. “That sounds like a plan.” He said, carefully, and was about to set off, before Lily stopped with her question. 

Was he sure?

Really? Was she actually asking that? 

James let go of her hand, in favor of standing squarely in front of her, both his hands on either side of her face, his eyes piercing into hers. “No, I’m not.” He said, quirking an eyebrow up at her. “You drive me out of my own brain. We fight constantly, and I think you’re completely mad.” His expression softened a bit, and his hand tucked her hair behind her ear, “But I think you’re perfect for me.” 

Pressing a kiss on her forehead, James smiled against her skin for a moment. “I want to try this. I want to be with you. I can’t explain it, but all I know is that there is no way possible I’d ever get tired of you, or this.” With that, James pressed his lips against hers. 

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He held her face and Lily's heart fluttered, just as it did every time they touched, every time they kiss. It wasn't a bad flutter, a good one, one that made her smile and want to touch James even more. Lily looked away from him at his response. So he wasn't sure and that was okay, and although it sadden her, no one could be that sure about going into a relationship, especially when theirs will be extra difficult. But as his words echoed in her ear she couldn't help but smile. Merlin, she was turning into one of those girls that follow James Potter around like lost puppies and hang on every single word he said. She wondered how many girls she had said this to before, then suddenly, she didn't care. He had said it to her and that's all she cared about. She didn't care about those many girls he had been with, or the rumours about girls he had been with. It was like all of it was just forgotten.

Lily smiled, and leaned into the kiss smiling. "I Lov-" No, what was she just about to say. She stepped back a bit, surprised. "Rightio let's go." she grabbed his hand and they began walking. She was never very good at avoiding embarrassing situations things and it was just awkward. "Lovely weather isn't it?" she said quickly, starting up a new conversation, and not letting James get a word in (which was intentional this time) How

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Something in the way she moves || James & Lily

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What did he want to do now? James honestly he had no idea. his mind was still reeling over the fact that Lily Evans was now his girlfriend. Over her own admittance, not some sly, snide comment after he had asked her for the thousandth time. Most of him was beyond thrilled about this new affirmation. The other, smaller bit, was terrified. And confused. And worried. All these years, he had loved and hated the fact that no matter how many other girls there were, no matter how many options, offers or opportunities there were, it was always Lily, that his heart and mind would wander back to. He had only partaken in some of those offers, trying to get over the redhead, really. James had figured that Hell would have to freeze over before having a real shot with her… so if he could feel something—anything— with anyone else… but he never really did.

“Anything you want, really.” He answered lightly, returning the kiss, despite the absolute whirlwind of emotions and thoughts rampaging throughout his entirety.  

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Anything Lily wanted? "Well.." She raised her eyebrows. There were things she wanted to do with James Potter and she didn't exactly know if she wanted to voice those thoughts out loud, so she lowered her eyebrows and kept those thoughts to herself. Not that James would have minded if she had said what first thought popped into her mind. "Let's just take the long way to the common room." she said instead. A walk, they could talk.. talk? She argue, please Merlin say they wont argue. But with them it was never certain what would happen. "Before we go." she said, her tone changing to more of serious one. "Are you sure?" she hoped he understood what she meant. "I mean it'll be hard and we'll probably argue a lot and almost kill each other ten times a day." she sighed. "I'm just making sure you're not going to loose interest because you got the girl and... what if I just turn out to be another boring girl, and you chuck me after a couple of days." She hadn't expected to say all of that, she wasn't thinking and everything she had ever feared about going out with James Potter just came out in a long slur. Maybe she shouldn't have said it, but then again, maybe he only liked her because she was something he couldn't have, and now that he had her, she didn't want to think that he would do something horrible to her but she couldn't rule out all the possibilities. There are prettier, more interesting, friendlier, funnier girls that James could go out with and what was she up against them?

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Something in the way she moves || James & Lily

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Compared to the others that they had shared, particularly whilst they were by the Shrieking Shack, this kiss was delicate and innocent. Though, it still held a bit of passion and urgency to be close to her. He couldn’t explain that undeniable need… that ache to be with her, and frankly, it scared him. Because up until this point, he had been an arrogant, bullying toerag, and all at once, he had wanted to change. For the better. For her. There were so many things that Lily Evans made stir up within him, and he wasn’t sure if that was good or not. But the most prominent one, was a sense of warmth when he looked at her. More importantly, when she looked at him and smiled. He had wrapped his arms about her, as her thumb rubbed his face softly, causing all coherent thoughts to cease. As she pulled away, he gave her a soft, genuine smile, chuckling at her words. while he couldn’t think of how his actions were in the least bit confusing…but he would more than happily acquiesce if it meant that she would stop being confusing.  

James gave her an odd look, as she stood there for a moment, looking like something was supposed to happen. But then she was hugging him again. So much for not being confusing. The corner of his lips hitched up in a crooked smile as he raised an eyebrow up a her. Then she was walking away again. He was about to protest, when he realized that Marlene hadn’t really gone to far to let them work it out. He wasn’t sure what to make of that. Because she either thought it would’ve gone really well…or really badly. Luckily it was the former… but still. “Marls,” James said, loud enough for her to hear, “If you wanted to know what happened, you could’ve just as easily waited in the common room.” He laughed, knowing the way news spread like wildfire throughout the school. This little tidbit, was sure to ricochet quickly. And as Lily walked back to him, her affirmation ringing clear in her words, he kissed her temple, slipping his hand within hers. His girlfriend. Wow. 

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She couldn't stop smiling. Everything was just making her smile. The kiss on the temple made her smile widen, and now their hands were joined, and they fit perfectly together. "What do you want to do now?" Lily asked, following with a kiss. They had had a date, then a fight, and then... what was left. She didn't want to make the decision, every decision she had just made before hand was whirring in her head, trying to process everything. So she wanted to get rid of him a minute ago, and now she just wants him to hold her and never let her go. Was she really James Potter's girlfriend, and how did she feel about that. The emotion that was overtaking everything else was overwhelming happiness and love for James Potter, and that's all she needed, because now it was crystal clear who she wanted.

She hoped Marlene wasn't still standing there, because that would be creepy and she would have to have a serious conversation with her about privacy. She couldn't still be there, she'd probably been in the common room by now telling everyone that James Potter and Lily Evans were now an item. It didn't matter how private she wanted to keep the relationship, she knew it wouldn't be possible. Two people at each others throats now holding hands and being all lovey dovey, it's got to confuse a lot of people. And the girls that would do anything to be with James Potter, well they're going to be tough to handle. Could they actually do it? Be together like normal people? Nah, but she didn't want normal, normal was too boring.

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Something in the way she moves || James & Lily

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Once again, Lily had barely given him a moment to answer, before diving into another tangent. He bit the inside of his cheek, as she said that she had been right. So the whole date, was just a fluke? She had been setting them up to fail? How was that even fair, if she had gone in it thinking, that it wouldn’t work? Then her hands were on his face, and James swallowed hard. Her eyes were searching his now. He had the overwhelming urge to just kiss her one last time. If this was it, fine, at least he could remember just how sweet her lips tasted against his own. 

Then she was pushing away from him. He blinked. 

At least she had stayed put this time, not walking away or making him chase after her. He shook his head a bit, trying to come up with the right thing to say. It was funny, he could play senerios in his head all day long, thinking of the perfect thing to say, but when the moment came, just as it had now, his thoughts went blank. Screwing up his courage, he closed the distance between them again, his hands in her hair, his lips pressing insistently upon hers. 

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She was close to him again. Heart pounding, breathing increased, pulse racing, head thumping. Then the gap closed, it wasn't like kisses before then it was soft, and beautiful, and she couldn't think about anything else apart from the fact she wanted to be there, right at that moment, with him kissing her and her kissing back. Nothing could make this moment less perfect. She moved her hands to his face, stroking him gently with her thumb. She wanted it to last forever, but it couldn't. So, she pulled away slightly, her hand still on his face. "If you stop being confusing, I’ll stop as well." She chuckled slightly, resting her head on his chest.

She was still half expecting someone to jump out and scream ‘SURPRISE’ and then chuck a bucket of water all over her, or set her hair on fire. She waited, keeping her eyes open making sure nothing was going to happen. After, what seemed like a minute, she wrapped her arms around James and smiled up at him. Then, giggling. Ugh, she had forgotten about Marlene, she moved away, so she could look around the corner. Marlene stood there, trying to look casual. Lily rolled her eyes and walked back over to James. “I want to be James Potter’s girlfriend and I’ve never been happier.” she might have been scared of saying it before. Right then, it felt perfect.

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Something in the way she moves || James & Lily

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Was she really still going on about the cigarettes? Of course he was pissed that she threw his last pack in the lake, but that wasn’t the reason he followed her. He honestly didn’t know the reason he followed her. It would’ve been much easier to just let her walk away, and not deal with her, anymore. Yet, his feet had made up his mind for him, before his brain had any time to protest. 

“I don’t—” She had cut him off, pulling money out of her bag and placing it in his hand. He looked down, their hands still together, that shot of warmth tracing through him, that happened anytime they touched. It was over too quickly, she was letting go of his hand again, him staring at the money that she had left in his palm. Wishing him luck? James furrowed his brow, thoroughly confused by the redhead. It wasn’t the first time, and he highly doubted it’d be the last. But it didn’t make things any easier. What was it, really, that she wanted? Why couldn’t girls just be easy to figure out? Particularly ones named Lily Evans. 

“Lily!” he called, for what seemed like the hundredth time, him not having been able to get much of a word in else wise. Catching her arm, he tugged, pulling her back towards him. Perhaps overestimating a little, suddenly finding her in a very close proximity. His eyes searched hers, for a wild moment, his thoughts shouting to close the difference between them. How could someone so infuriating, be so magnetic for him? 

“It’s not about the cigarettes.” He said, evenly, his eyes not straying from hers. 

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Her eyes flickered across his. "What the hell is this about then?" She said moving away from James. Maybe she shouldn't have snapped, but he was frustrating her. She wanted to go, she wants to go home. "I gave you a try, it didn't work out, can you not just get it in your mind that I was right all along." Her voice was shaking, and she struggled to get it straight. There was a large lump in her throat and she wanted to get rid of it. She walked towards him, putting her hands on his face, searching his. She didn't want to be right this time, no matter how much she'd deny it. She wanted James to be right. Not because she was scared of ending up alone, but somewhere deep in the pit of her stomach, she wanted to end up with.

She let go, moving backwards. "And if it wasn't about that, then I apologise." Maybe for once Lily should just shut up and let someone else talk for once. Always had such strong opinions, Lily has. Always putting her opinion across before anyone else had the chance to even speak their mind. Lily settled down, letting James speak for once. After this, she couldn't do it anymore she was going. Leaving. Not turning back. Defiantly. Probably. Maybe. She didn't know. 

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Something in the way she moves || James & Lily

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While James did have a bit of a reputation about him, he hadn’t actually dated, nor messed around with anyone in months. Not that Lily would’ve noticed. Not that she would’ve cared, either, from the way it seemed. Still, he narrowed his eyes, unable to help himself. Lily instilled a lot of feelings within him, that he didn’t necessarily like. It was no secret that he fancied her… but that didn’t mean he particularly reveled in that fact. She drove him mad. She was infuriating. She was insufferable. But there was just something about her. He, against all better judgement, loved her.  ”Yeah, well I’ve not had any complaints so far.” he bit back. James barked out a harsh laugh when she said she’d buy him more. That was about as likely as him suddenly becoming friends with Snape. Though her last remark through him a bit. He was running his hand through his hair, mouth stuttering over a response. Before he could snap out a retort, she was already walking away again. How was it that not even an hour before, the date had started out so well? 

Swallowing hard, his jaw clenched, he set off after her. Again. 

“Marlene,” He said as calmly as he could, “Give us a moment, yeah?” His eyes flashed to Lily. This wasn’t over. 

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Lily stopped hearing James's voice. She didn't understand why she felt so happy to hear it. Why she felt so happy, knowing he followed her. Marlene turned around, glaring at James. She turned around, trying to control her breathing but her heartbeat had increased to unhealthy amount. "I said I would buy you some more." She sighed. "They're just cigarettes you can live without them for a little while." James didn't want to talk to her about what happened. He probably just wanted to make sure she would live up to her promise. And, although, she didn't understand where, or how, to buy cigarettes, she might just live up to the promise. "In fact," she reached into her bag and pulled out some money, reaching for his hand, opening it and putting the money in it. "I don't know what you like, I guess.. so you can get it perfect." She still hadn't let go of his hand. Realising this let go of his hand and began to walk back in the other direction. "Good luck with damaging your lungs to the point of oblivion." she waved goodbye. 

Maybe she wanted him to follow her. To pull her around and kiss her. What was the statistic her Mum told her, push a girl up against a wall and kiss them, the likelihood is they'll kiss back. Would she kiss back? Was she kidding herself of course she would.

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Something in the way she moves || James & Lily

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He hadn’t meant to snap at her. Maybe it was just an old habit… maybe it was just his nerves catching up with him. Everything had been going so nicely, he had been a complete fool to think that Lily was actually wanted to be on a date with him. Or, as it turned out, like him. Right there, she had said it. She was ashamed of liking him. And that hurt. Really hurt. Like a peirce straight into his chest. James rand his hand through his hair roughly, as Lily paused. 

She was turning away. 

It wasn’t going to work. 

What? 

No. 

He swallowed harshly, trying to find the right words, as she was starting to walk away. He should apologize. Wait. For what? He’d done nothing wrong! This was all on her this time. He had every right to be angry, to be scared, to be confused. Not her. Not this time. “Lily!” he started, but she was already turning back to him, snatching the pack of cigarettes out of his hands. Then she was off and running. He furrowed his brow, his nostrils flaring a bit in anger, James took off after her. 

“Lily!” He called again, but she had kept on He bumped into people, trying to catch up to her, and he called out again. He ran after her, finally catching up with her back on the grounds, just as she was chucking his last pack of cigarettes into the lake. “What the Hell was that for, Evans?” He snapped, rounding on her. 

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"Your many girlfriends will thank me, when they're shoving their tongue down your throat." She shouted. Was there a hint of jealousy in her voice, perhaps. Was that the real reason she chucked to packet of cigarettes in the lake, probably not. But she did it and that's all that mattered. She stopped, staring out into the lake. "I'll buy you some more." she turned to James. "But you should know, It's filthy habit and it's not attractive." Lily turned away, walking. Why the hell would Lily even consider that this could work. He was James Potter and she was Lily Evans. Two people who were notorious at being at each others throats. She could never be in love, let alone like James Potter. 

Lily looked to the side of her, opening her bag, putting her wand in her bag again. All she wanted to was go home. But at this point she didn't know where home was, Hogwarts in a sense was her home, but she wanted to be with her Mum, and be there for her. She walked up to school, there stood Marlene leaning up against the stone wall. "I saw you running." Lily laughed. "So I followed you, and then I saw Potter." She stood up straight. "Why can't you see, what everyone else can?" See what, they're's nothing to see.

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Something in the way she moves || James & Lily

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Lily was sill trying to shoo Marlene away. At first, James thought it was a little funny, that Lily was doing it. Trying to have privacy, really, on their date. But as the conversation went on, and particularly after James had looked, there was a strange sort of anger that bubbled up within him. Why was she so Hellbent on her friends not knowing that it was him that she was on a date with? What was so bad about being on a date with him? He may have been an idiot in the past, but that didn’t make him any different from any other human, it didn’t mean that he didn’t have feelings. It hurt, to see that she never intended to tell her friends about this date with him. He kept his emotions carefully schooled and neutral, while Marlene was still there and gushing. He even caught Lily, as she was pushed into him. 

But as soon as Lily spoke, as soon as she pushed away from him, he was fumbling in his pockets. He needed a smoke. Pulling out the pack, he tapped it against his wrist, his eyes narrowing at the redhead. 

“Hurt me, yeah? How any more than being ashamed you’re even on a date with me?”

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Lily stepped back, staring at the packet of cigarettes. She hated everything about smoking. Her dad used to smoke and scared her, especially when people started listing all the ways you could die from smoking. Her eyes began watering. She looked back up at the boy in front of her, quietly muttering. "I'm not ashamed of being on a date with you." She began speaking a little louder than you. "I'm not ashamed to say I like you." She paused. "This is just, not going to work." she said turning around. She began walking slowly. Stop. "Actually no, there's one thing I just really have to do." It never bothered her before. She didn't take a second thought on James smoking. But she couldn't leave without doing something about it. Walking up to James, she took the packet of cigarettes of his hand and ran in the opposite direction. She didn't know where she was going, or what she was doing. She just wanted James to realise that she did care for him. 

She kept running, people staring. She needed to find somewhere she... hide them? No, she needed to destroy them. She ran. Until she came to the school grounds. She ran into the building, looking back, she crashed into a teacher, still clutching James's cigarettes. "Lily Evans." She stepped back standing up straight. McGongall stood looking down at her. "Yes professor." Lily said out of breath. "I didn't know you.." she pointed to the cigarettes in Lily's hand. "I don't professor, they're James Potter's." She said, trying to catch her breath. "What are you doing with them." Lily looked up. "I was going to destroy them. They would surely be confiscated now. McGonagall stared at her, she was breathing in out heavily. Then she carried on walking. Professor McGonagall carried on walking. "Do it again Miss Evans and it's detention, for you and Mr Potter." Lily nodded running off again. She came out the other side of the building and ran through to the other side, coming out into the open again. She carried on running until she came to the black lake. She took in everything, before throwing the packet of cigarettes in the lake. 

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Something in the way she moves || James & Lily

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The feeling of her fingers fooling about in his hair, caused a lovely twist to his insides that he couldn’t quite explain. It was like falling, thrilling but a little scary at the point where there was no control over your own body. He had to stop himself from kissing her again, as she bit her lip. James had to wonder if she knew just how alluring it was, when she did that. But, then she was off, grabbing his hand and heading towards the shack. They hadn’t gotten very far, when he felt her hand tighten around his. 

“If you’re scared we don’t have too—” There was another voice calling Lily’s name, seemingly getting closer. He would’ve turned around to see the owner of said voice, had it not been for Lily’s warning. So, instead, he obeyed, keeping his eyes trained forward, looking at the shack, gritting his jaw a bit, as the owner of the voice caught up with them. 

Marlene. Of course. 

She and Lily talked back and forth, and James kept his eyes on the shack the entire time, thinking of the last time the Marauders were in there, just before Remus’ transformation. They had had actually stolen away the better part of the afternoon in there, drinking firewhiskey and playing exploding snap. 

That was until he heard his name brought up. First the letter, now this? How often did Lily talk about him to her friends? And what in the name of Merlin’s beard was she saying? Looking up, James momentarily had forgotten what Lily had said, and he looked at her, a questioning gaze about his features. 

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Lily smiled, desperately trying to get rid of Marlene. "Go now." Lily would say. "Kissed him yet?" she would question back, changing the whole topic. "I'll hex you." Marlene stepped back holding her hands up. "Merlin, I was just asking if you snogged the boy." Lily stared straight at Marlene. "You have? Haven't you." She still stood staring at Marlene. "You always do that when you wont admit to anything." Lily pushed Marlene "Go away Marlene." she said half laughing. "Are intending to do more snogging with him." Lily laughed "Just go away." she sighed. "You are! Lily Evans since when did you become like that, first date and already snogging a guy you barely know." Lily laughed, still trying to push Marlene away. "I know him better than you think." Marlene stopped and grinned. Lily turned around slowly, wincing at the sight of James's face. Marlene began giggling like a 2 year old and jumping up and down. "Stop jumping, or I'll jump up and down on your face." Marlene stopped.

Slowly, the girls walked over to James, Marlene grinning and Lily looking at James rather annoyed. "I knew it, I always knew about it!" she squealed. "I mean you talk about him none stop." Only because she needed someone to vent to. She was about to protest but Marlene carried on. "You two-" she squealed again. "I've go to tell everyone." She gestured towards the two of them. "I'll leave you to alone." Before Marlene left skipping, she made sure to push Lily into James, falling into him. "MARY! MARY! MARRRRYYYYY" She could hear in the distance. Lily looked up at James, a mixture of emotions across her face. She pulled away. "I am going to hurt you so much Potter." she said gritted her teeth and clasping her wand.

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Something in the way she moves || James & Lily

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She had looked up at him with an odd, almost quizzical expression hidden within her features. He was used to her increasingly cryptic glances, but this one seemed to have a bit more depth to it, and it through him for a loop. What was she thinking about, to have that sort of look? Was it good? Was it bad? 

Then, her hand was in his, and she was apologizing. It was weird, honestly, that she was. James was still under the impression that Lily wasn’t entirely sure why she was doing this, now of all times, after denying him for do many years. He furrowed his brow slightly, chuckling as she did, and relaxed into the kiss, parting his lips a bit, before she pulled away. He was about to protest, but his lips were littered with more kisses, quick and parted with words each time. He kissed her back eagerly each time, a laugh bubbling out of him at her sudden mirth. The last kiss, James was about to brush his hand through her hair, but she was already pulling away again, grinning, talking about the shrieking shack. 

He had no thought about the shabby building before them. His eyes were still trained on her lips, a grin hooking in the corner of his mouth as he pulled her closer again, his lips finding hers with ease, finishing the last kiss, his fingers tangling in her hair for a moment, scrunching her hair lightly, before pulling back with a grin. 

“We can certainly get closer.” He said, not sure if he was talking about the building, or them, at this point. 

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Lily wrapped her arms around his neck, stroking almost the back of James's neck as they kissed. Seeing that grin across James's face made her knees feel ever so slightly weak. Lily bit her lip nodding. The shack, right. She snapped out of her daze. "Rightio, C'mon then." She said pulling James's hand toward the shack. 

She paused as she got behind the fence. She looked up at the shack. It looked so horrible and scary. Like it was creaky and on the verge of collapsing on itself. She began walking again, maybe grabbing on a little tighter before. C'mon she wasn't scared. She was Lily Evans, the only thing she was scared of was failing a potions test, or not remembering to hand homework in time (which was never the case). No she wasn't scared.

But the stories, they couldn't be true, all logic told her they weren't. But her muggle logic didn't really apply in the wizarding world. Still it wasn't true. They were just told them to keep them from going into a building which was about to collapse. 

"Lily!" A voice behind her called. She turned around slowly. Marlene, crap. "Keep your head around and you wont get hurt, Potter." she said through gritted teeth. "Marlene!" she smiled. Marlene began walking towards them. She engulfed Lily in a tight hug and winked. "This must be your date." Lily was trying desperately smile. "You said you wouldn't bother me, you'll probably scare the poor bugger off." Marlene winked. "Please, you'll do that yourself, the only person that can handle you Lily, is James Potter." 

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Something in the way she moves || James & Lily

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“I don’t know,” he laughed lightly, “I’ve seen some pretty old witches. I bet if we looked we could even find one that’s got a wart or two.” There was a content wave that washed over him, as Lily adjusted herself closer to him. It was so odd, and so wonderful at the same time. Surely there had to have been some kind of miracle happening, for one Lily Evans, to come to terms with James actually being human, and not the scum of the Earth. 

At her question, he ran a hand through his hair in thought, “Like any other wizarding family, I suppose. Our blood status was never really something my family particularly boasted about like others. I mean, the Potter family has a lot of respect, I guess… but we don’t restrict ourselves to pureblood company.” That was obvious. In fact, the day that James had told his parents about Lily — rather, ranted about a certain infuriating redhead, the summer after third year, they both just smiled. He hadn’t understood it then, but now, now that she was there with him, considering the scenery and talking, flirting, and smiling with him… he did. 

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Lily smiled as he talked about his family. Maybe the question was a bit too forward, but she knew if she kept the conversation going. It would begin to turn to her dad, and at this moment she just... didn't want to talk about him. It's not that she didn't wanted to remember him, but her family was just a bad subject at the moment. Maybe the wizarding world all together was a bad topic. Maybe she just needed to leave the world of fairy tales and enter the muggle world. Become a shop keeper's or pub owner's wife, live a happy quaint life, free of magic and - Lily stopped and looked up. Free of James. Told her that 2 years before and she would have been skipping around. But now it didn't seem possible. And she had no idea why. She hated James, that was how it had always been. But she never did hate him as much everyone thought. 

She moved her hand slowly to reach his. "I'm sorry." she said wrapping her hand around his. "I'm sorry for the way I said no, the first time you asked me out and the 75th time you asked me out." she chuckled slightly. "Better late than never I guess." she smiled, leaning up to kiss him. It was longer than the kiss in the restaurant and not as light. She pulled back "One second." she said kissing him again, and pulling back. "I." kiss. "just." kiss. "need." kiss. "to." kiss. "see." kiss. "how." kiss. "good." kiss. "you." kiss. "are." kiss. The last kiss lasted longer, a lot a longer than the previous kisses she and him have shared. But she pulled away teasing him. "Well that seems to be intact. Now are we going any closer or are you too scared?" she grinned. 

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Something in the way she moves || James & Lily

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James was an only child, so he honestly didn’t understand the dynamics of having a sibling. He figured it was like having an estranged cousin or something though, having to love them regardless if you actually like them or not. On the other hand, he regarded the Marauders much like family - especially Sirius, who was much more a brother than an friend.

The wave of sadness that seemed to come of Lily, made James regret asking her about her sister. Rubbing his thumb against her shoulder, softly drawing her closer, James ran his free hand through his hair.

“I’m sorry it has to be that way. I can imagine that it’s an odd thing to adjust to, having someone in the family be able to do something that’s supposed to be in a fairy tale. And odd for you, being the one that can do it.”

The Potters were one of the oldest, strongest pure bloodlines left in the wizarding world. He also had no clue what it was like to be ostracized to be the odd one out. Though, he had been called a blood traitor once or twice in his life, over the choice of company he preferred to keep.

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Fairy tales, little stories that her dad used to read to her every night. Of princesses and princes and dragons, knights shining armor, witches, and wizards. "Yeah, but in fairy tales the witches have long warty noses and are usually very old." She smiled, moving further against James. Making herself more comfortable.

Lily looked up at James. He was being so... charming and nice. He wasn't normal James, she was James she wanted, James she liked. That being said, it's not that she didn't like normal James, she liked the jokes, but not when it got to far. She turned to face him, grinning. "What about the unfamous James Potter, whats it like living with one of the most pureblood families in the entire wizarding world?" She moved her hair out of her eyes, so she could see James clearly.

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Something in the way she moves || James & Lily

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James was actually a little surprised, when Lily moved closer to him. He had always pegged her for someone that would never admit to being scared, even if she was within an inch going out of her brain. However, he wasn’t stupid. Not saying a word, he let her press against him, hesitating for only a moment, before putting his arm around her.

“If you weren’t comfortable there, it’s not a big deal. Had I known that, I would have picked somewhere else.” Well, that was a new development. Since when was James Potter so accommodating? Where had the James Potter of yesteryears wondered off to? Shaking his own thoughts, he let his eyes drift back towards the Shack, thinking of the last time that they had been there. Remus always felt a little guilty, that the other three constantly risked their own lives to be with him. He had even tried to argue with them over it once, but they would have none of it. That’s what friends did. They stuck together, no matter what.

“Do you get on with your sister at all?” James asked curiously. He had seen her family over the years at King’s Cross, coming and leaving for the years, and the older girl always seemed so annoyed and unimpressed with the whole thing. James always thought she looked like she had just eaten something sour, quite honestly.

He blinked, as Lily’s head rested on his shoulder. It was a comfortable weight. One that even sent a shiver down his spine. How had he finally gotten so lucky?

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Lily shrugged "Sometimes, it depends on the time, day, month and year." she smiled. She loved her sister, with everything. Even if they did fight, she was still her sister and she would always love her. "After I got accepted into Hogwarts we drifted apart, I was some sort of freak to her." She swallowed, trying to get rid of the lump in her throat. 

She always found it strange that her sister could become so angry after being accepted into Hogwarts. Her mum would always insist it was because she was jealous, and she was probably right, she usually was. But it still made her feel bad, she only wished she would have had been able to share the experience with her. But it didn't happen that way.

That's when they started to become more of enemies than sisters. Always at each others throats. It got so bad at one point that they couldn't be in the same room as each other. It makes it difficult when you're trying to have Christmas dinner and Lily was in the dinning room and Petunia in the kitchen. Not only that, but none of the family seemed to take the side of Petunia. Lily thought it ridiculous and decided to make a truce. So, she would come to see her off to school, but would never be happy about it, and Lily would try to not hex her, but would never be happy about it. But it was all right, because they were acting like normal sisters at each others throats.