First Kiss Chapter one. Trying to work up the nerve!

Chapter 45

“Knock it off guys; it’s not a big deal to talk with someone.” Lily stood up glaring at them.

“Behave too no following us.” Lily warned them as she followed Severus out of the hall.

James stood up when Sirius put a hand on his arm. “She’ll be fine Prongs just relax, if he does do anything we know where to find him and how to deal with him.”

James sat back down looking as though he’d rather deal with him right now. He had not told his friends about her son with Snape. It was not a topic he wanted to think about let alone talk to his best mates about.

The two walked out into the courtyard where there were very few people around them the few who did see Severus all left quickly for other parts of the school. Snape smiled slightly, he did enjoy seeing others take off like scurrying rats.

“So what is on your mind Sev?” Lily asked as she leaned against a pillar.

Severus looked around before speaking.

“It has come to my attention that you’ll be ah going to Slughorns party this Saturday.”

“Yeah I told him I would go.” Lily didn’t mention why though.

“Some are saying its punishment, is it?” he looked at her pretty face wondering what sort of trouble she had gotten into and figure it was Potter’s fault if she had gotten into trouble.

Lily looked surprised, “Punishment, to go to a party?”

“Li tell me have you’ve done things….” He hated the idea of her being expelled.

“What do you mean things?” Lily’s eyes narrowed. She wondered what kind of sick ideas he and his so called friends had come up with concerning her.

Snape looked very thoughtful, as he seemed to be weighing his options. “I’ve heard you were out and had gotten into trouble. I’m worried about you Li; I don’t want you to get expelled not because of Potter and his mates.”

Lily looked very confused, not by his worry for her but by the fact that he knew so much, when he shouldn’t have.

“Yes Sev, we did get into a spot of bother with Slughorn and that’s why we’re going to his party. Are you going as well?” Lily looked up into his dark eyes. “I know Sluggy likes you a lot that is obvious by our time in class.” Lily hoped to turn the conversation into something less damaging.

“Yes I am he wanted to have me there to meet some friends of his.” Snape sounded as though this was not a chore he was looking forward too. He didn’t like the idea of her going with Potter to the party. He’d have preferred she went alone then he could be with her there without interference from his housemates or hers.

Lily didn’t ask if he was taking a date, she wasn’t sure how she’d feel seeing him on the arm of another girl. She knew it was silly to be possessive of him but it was hard to set that feeling aside.

“That’s great; I’ll see you there then.” Lily beamed at him.

Snape couldn’t help it he smiled back a genuine smile as he looked into her eyes, the sparkling green he loved to see there with a twinkle of her own mischief.

“Yes Lily you will and maybe… if there is dancing you could save me one?” Snape asked anxiously the old Snape coming through as he felt the giddy feelings in him bubble with excitement at talking with Lily and being this close to her. He was very pleased no one was coming around to spoil this time.

“I’ll be happy to Sev, it’s great to see you … away from well…” Lily didn’t want to hurt him about his friends, he knew how she felt and couldn’t get him to dump them so she chooses to ignore them.

Snape smiled then reached for her, pulling her into a hug, “You too Li.” Snape let her go as he looked around quickly to make sure no one was watching the two of them hugging.

Lily sighed, she wanted the time back when they were glad to hold each other and no one seemed to mind or noticed. Which was saying a lot for a school full of gossiping people.

“I better get moving on, I’ll see you Li, take care and please.” Snape looked deep into her eyes. “Don’t get expelled or anything, at least not without me.” Snape winked and turned around walking off.

Lily giggled girlishly as she watched him leave. She wasn’t sure if he were kidding about the expulsion or not but figured he would at least stay in school since it meant so much to him.

“Love you Sev.” Lily whispered.

Lily walked back to the Great Hall to find James sitting with Sirius and Lupin. Peter had gone off. She didn’t ask him where since she was not that interested in knowing his whereabouts.

James looked at her anxiously as though looking to see if there was any visible damaged done to her.

“I’m fine Prongs stop panicking so much, you’re like a mother hen.” Lily laughed cutely she gave his cheek a kiss.

“Thanks.” James grumbled eyeing his two closest friends Lupin and Sirius laughing.

“When you guys are done we can head to the common room and I’ll find a girl who’s perfect for you Remus.”

Lily turned to look at Sirius. “Do I dare ask or will I hurt your feelings as well?”

“Go ahead ask away Evans, I have no date don’t want one and I’ll tell ya why.”

He grinned impishly at her his eyes full of laughter.

Lily looked very interested in this. “Please do Padfoot.”

After Sirius told her about the Muggle girl and his interest in her, Lily sat amazed for a moment. She truly thought he would have a dozen girls here on the string all hoping to be number one with him. Now she knew why so many were all mooning over him and getting nowhere he was loyal to his Muggle girlfriend.

“That’s great Padfoot, I’m so happy for you, you’ll have to let us meet her after we leave here.” Lily smiled at him then her face lit up “Do you by chance have a picture of her?”

“Sure do but it’s not a wizard picture it’s the Muggle kind you know it doesn’t move.”

She grinned brightly since she was a Muggle born and grew up all Muggle she knew that pictures didn’t move and had never seen one until Severus had shown her some of his mother’s pictures.

Sirius pulled out a school picture of a dark hair girl with large brown eyes. “She’s great looking, huh.” Sirius said as he handed the picture to Lily who looked at it.

“She is so cute Sirius I bet you two look great together.” Lily smiled handing the picture back. Sirius was smiling hugely as he placed it back into his wallet.

The four continued talking for a while before heading up to the common room where Lily headed up the girls dormitory stairs with a wave to the boys. “I won’t be long.”

The boys all sat down to play some Muggle card games, with exploding snap cards. She came down later to play games with them and talk about the upcoming party.