James POV.

I woke up in the morning dazed and confused. My head hurt like hell. I was grossly nauseated, even though I hadn't seen anything disgusting. My muscles were sore. I barely felt myself. I analyzed my surroundings. It looked like I was in the head's common room. I looked around and memories of last night flooded into my head. I looked down to see a sleeping Lily encircled in my arms.

She slept like an angel. Her leg was hitched over my body and her arms were wound around my neck. She was wearing her outfit from the party last night. Her fiery hair was messed up. Her makeup had come off. Yet, in my eyes she was still the most beautiful angel in the world. Just seeing her made all my headache vanish.

Suddenly I remembered the highlight of last night. She had kissed me! I raised my hand to my lips, feeling the spot where Lily had kissed me. The girl of my dreams had kissed me! Oh, Merlin, I am one step closer to her being mine.

"OH, MY MERLIN!"

I decided it was time to wake her up so I softly whispered in her ear, "Hey Lily-pad. It's time to wake up." She opened her eyes slightly and through her sleepy voice she said, "Go away, James! I want to sleep." I chuckled. "Alright Lils. But don't blame me that I didn't wake you in time for classes. And it is already time for breakfast. Also, I will not be able to get ready until you let go of me, not that I mind your soft and loving embrace." She opened her eyes immediately, looked around and moved away from me so fast that it looked like she apparated away. I saw that she was blushing. I propped myself up on my elbow and looked at her amused.

"Wow Lil! You practically apparated within Hogwarts. Great achievement." I joked but she looked uncomfortable.

"James, um......"

"What is it, Lily?" I asked her softly.

"Do you remember everything that happened last night?" She asked hesitantly.

"Yep!" I replied cheerfully but noticing that she looked even more uncomfortable, I realized what it was all about. I said, "Lily, I know what you are thinking. I know that you are thinking about that kiss. Don't worry about it. I won't mention it to anyone. Take your time to think."

I saw that she relaxed her muscles. She came to me, pecked me on the cheek and said a thank you in a voice barely more than a whisper. Then she went to the bathroom to get ready.

*****************

The next few days passed in a blur as all the professors were mercilessly giving us tons of homework. Being Quidditch captain I had to conduct the tryouts which I had scheduled for today (Saturday). I went down to breakfast and slipped in a seat beside Lily. "'Morning Lils" I said. "'Morning James" she replied. We were now comfortable around each other and did not talk about the 'kiss night' as I liked to call it.

"You are coming to watch the tryouts, right?" I asked her eagerly.

"Well, I have some homewo-"

"Homework goes to hell. Please come. Just for support? Please?" I showed my best puppy eyes and to my surprise, she agreed.

I went down to the pitch early to take a few laps on my new Nimbus 1500. I mounted my broom and rose in the air. What a feeling — I swooped in and out of the goalposts and then sped up and down the field. It made me feel like I was gliding in heaven without anything to worry about. Soon the students came to the stadium and I landed.

"Hello everyone" I shouted. "First of all, I would like all the non- Gryffindors to LEAVE." About 15 students left the pitch. "Now, I want you all to take a few laps around the pitch on your brooms." I was glad that I told them to do so as many of them couldn't even fly properly. I told them to leave and turned to the remaining ones. I divided them into groups according to what they were trying out for. First, I told the beaters to play. There were 6 beaters who were trying out. I released the bludgers. After 15 minutes I told them to land. "You all can go. I will put the names of the selected team members on by evening." And they hurried.

"Now, Chasers and Keepers." There were only two people who were trying out which made my work easier. "Let's see who scores the most goals and who saves the most" Soon I had decided the final chasers and keeper told the to go too.

Now it was the turn for the seekers. Everyone had to catch the snitch one by one. It did not take a lot of time to decide the final one. I dismissed them after a very hectic day and went to Lily who was waiting for me in the stands. I asked if she had any opinions in deciding the players. She told me the ones she thought played well and gave me reasons for the ones who did not play up to the standards which were totally accurate.

"How do you know so much about Quidditch?" I asked her with awe.

"I like Quidditch a lot. I just don't know how to play." She answered and with that we went to the common room.

I took a shower and wrote the names of the selected players on a piece of parchment. Then I went to the Gryffindor common room and put it on the notice board. Everyone rushed to look at it.

Gryffindor Quidditch Team:

James Potter- Chaser (Captain)

Frank Longbottom: Chaser

Olivia Bell: Chaser

Marlene McKinnon: Beater

Sirius Black: Beater

Chris Wood: Keeper

Emmeline Vance: Seeker

Reserves:

George Lynch: Chaser

Isla Johnson: Chaser

First practice on Monday

Everyone selected was jumping around and I had told the reserves that they would be practicing with us too. Padfoot jumped on me in glee. Then the marauders, Lily's friends, Lily and I went for dinner and turned in early as we all were extremely tired.

A/N

Hey readers! How are you all? We hope you liked this chapter. Please tell us if you have any ideas for the next one. Also tell us if there are any mistakes. And thanks for all the reads. It keeps us motivated to keep writing. Love you all and see you in our next chapter.

Vote.

Comment.

Share.