hopelessly hopeful
LILITH MARIE EVANS
Lily Evans
head girl

❝she was a beautiful dreamer. the kind of girl who kept her head in the clouds, loved above the
S T A R S and left regret beneath the EARTH she walked on.❞

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james had refused a relationship. they would just have funhidden within broom closets, sleeping in the same bed, dragging each other along with antsy hands and intertwined fingers. their FUN sure seemed a lot like a RELATIONSHIP. the poor fool had no idea. he was drowning in her. his lips practically melted against hers, the two conforming perfectly as if they were made to be attached. calloused fingers threaded temporary within her red strands before his hands rested themselves upon the sides of her face, his right thumb gently caressing the soft skin of her cheek. “ i gotta tell you something. ”

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nerves bubbled up in the pit of her stomach as she looked back at him, her soft smile wavering slightly. there was nothing to be afraid of, lily was fairly certain they were both quite content with their arrangement though in the back of her mind she did know she wanted a little bit MORE. perhaps she’d been pushing her luck by pulling him into an unprecedented kiss but lately it was getting harder and harder to control her urges around him. ❝what is it?❞ she mused, slightly leaning into his touch and taking an almost imperceptible step towards the boy. she did not mind the water but her body gravitated towards his warmth. in all honestly, as of late it seemed like her body always gravatated towards him no matter what the situation. 

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given her words, his brightened hues lifted toward the roof (or whatever you may call it). lily had been right when she brought up the lack of coverage, so he wasn’t exactly SURPRISED when a droplet hit his cheek. it was only inches from his eyes which quickly prompted them to shut in an unnecessary attempt at protection. “ i don’t know WHY I LOOKED UP. ” he laughed in a carefree manner, using his free hand to wipe away the water. “ must be a glutton for punishment. ” he squeezed her hand and kept a steady pace, for some reason deciding NOT to run for safety. like he said before … he didn’t mind a little water. james was silent as his laughter faded out. he found comfort in simply walking with her, in holding her hand and keeping her company. there was no force or need to speak –– it was EASY –– and they certainly needed EASY at that point in their lives.

a soft smile perched itself upon her soft lips as she looked up as well, despite the warning he issued previously. they NEEDED this. they needed to be kids for just one moment, to ignore the chaos around them and just relax within the normalcy of their everyday lives. they needed a moment of romance. they needed the rain. silence was never really something lily liked, in fact she’d often fill it with music to escape her thoughts but for the first time in what seemed like forever she welcomed the tranquil blanket that settled over the afternoon as they walked on hand in hand. ❝hold on a sec?❞ she whispered, tugging his hand so they could come to a stop. her hair was wet at this point and she could already feel her shirt clinging to her chest, she probably looked like a mess but in that moment she didn’t CARE. she just needed to B E for now. without really saying much she rose onto the tips of her toes and pressed a soft kiss against his lips, lingering there for a moment before she pulled away and smiled. there was nothing to be said. 

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    he wanted to kiss her … but at that moment, james potter was a tease. he was the kind of teenage boy who wore a cheeky smile and stepped backward, welcoming an unwanted amount of space between the two sexually-crazed gryffindors. “ sounds like a challenge. ” he looked elsewhere, snapping his fingers as he turned on his heel and began to head off. “ i’ll give you a few hours. ” he turned and showed off his still present smile, holding out his hand and nodding for her to take it. “ c’mon. ”

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as he pulled away her heart sank and lily evans was reminded once again just powerful the grip he had on her was. her lips ached for his kiss but she held the desire back, her pearly white teeth sinking into her lower lip as she shook her head, her soft laugh filling the silence between them as she looked back out at the view. ❝we both know how much you enjoy a challenge.❞ a few hours? unlikely. there was no way she’d get tired of him. she just wouldn’t admit it openly. ❝eh, maybe even a few minutes.❞ before he was too far away the girl turned around, already prepared to follow him. once he offered his hand lily happily took it, boldly lacing their fingers together as if it was the most common thing in the world to catch the pair linked hand in hand. at least it felt natural to her. she didn’t know where they were headed but she didn’t care as long as she was going with him. ❝looks like we didn’t outrun the rain.❞ she whispered, casually falling into step beside him and glancing up at the roof, a drop of rain hitting her hair only moments later.

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             “ wow. way to ruin my surprise. ” his weary demeanor brightened, a smile appearing slowly as he watched her look out into the distance. he could never get over it — her beauty. once again he was left speechless as he took in her features, the small and memorable traits that made lily evans seem almost too perfect. “ oh that’s alright, ” he finally whispered, “ i don’t mind a little water. ” leaning closer in her direction, a breathless chuckle emerged. “ i saw you yesterday. ” he said nothing else, his eyes traveling back and forth from her darkened hues to her seemingly lonely lips. leaning in once again, he didn’t kiss her, but he stood close enough to feel her breath against his skin. “ you’re not tired of me yet? ”

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❝maybe this is just my way of pushing you to exceed my expectations, i know you can do better than a silly dragon.❞ a playful smile tugged at her soft lips and she couldn’t help but shake her head, caught up in the easiness of their exchange. talking with james potter was always so EASY. she felt relaxed around him, like everything was back to normal. ❝me either. i’m not opposed to getting wet.❞ she smirked, fully aware of the implications her little innuendo suggested. she shrugged, turning to face him suddenly startled by his proximity. he was intoxicating, she was positive he was fully aware of the effect he had over her. she didn’t dare move, her eyes focusing on his soft lips before they ventured up to his chocolate brown orbs, her shoulders rising and falling almost unnoticeably. ❝not just yet. give me a couple of days and i might change my mind.❞ 

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         “ damn, ” he snapped, “ ya got me. ” he wore a smile despite the darker tone of the joke, his humor always bordering on twisted. “ i thought about doing it off the astronomy tower, but it’s like … where’s the creativity? ” he remained quiet for a moment, a gentle and chilled breeze brushing past his hair as he momentarily shut his eyes. he loved that time of year. “ nah — i just … i love this weather. it’s cold but not too cold. the moment right before the storm. ” 

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        “ plus if it starts raining, we’ve got some cover. ”

❝i would have been ashamed, it isn’t like a MARAUDER to choose such a conventional route. eaten by a dragon seems more like something i’d expect from your demise.❞ she looked out onto the horizon, a soft smile tugging at her lips as she too enjoyed the breeze. it was her favorite time of the year as well, it always gave her the perfect excuse to cuddle up by a fire with a good book. ❝s o m e being the operative word. i’m quite positive we’ll be drenched if we stay put,❞ the redhead observed, pointing up at the holes in the roof yet making no move to run away. ❝feels like i haven’t seen you in ages.❞

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          he loved the bridge. it was peaceful, albeit slightly worrisome given the rickety nature of the structure. james thought it added to the overall affect — if it could stay strong in spite of all the bullshit, then so could he.  “ we have the same idea? ” he asked calmly, his brow arched as he turned to face his newfound company. 

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❝i dunno, kind of looks like you’re planning on jumping,❞ the redhead teased lightly, leaning against the railing beside him. ❝as much as i love the dark, broody mysterious vibe you’re giving off right now, i’d like to think suicide wouldn’t be on your list of things to do today. who would i bother if you were to perish, it would be a true tragedy.❞

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           he wasn’t sure why he was so afraid to pursue a relationship with her. the information was out and they had the sexual aspect down to a science, but he still couldn’t find it in himself to go there — even after he sat by her bedside for days, praying for her to be okay to a god he didn’t believe in. “ i eh … i realized something while you were out. ” he coughed, replacing the silence with something else. leaning to the side, he picked up a booklet that he’d previously placed on the floor for safekeeping while he slept. “ i’m very good at drawing. ” he opened the cover and showed off a collection of ridiculously horrid doodles that had kept him busy. “ think i might be givin’ adie and marlene a run for their money. what do we think? ”

❝oh? and what might that be?❞ her curiosity drew her out of her shell, her bright eyes meeting his once more. would there ever come a day when his eyes stopped stunning her to such a degree? she quickly shook her head and focused her attention on the small book he’d opened to show her. the girl bit back her laugh, instead nodding slowly and pursing her lips. ❝oh yeah POTTER, you’ve got the skills any artist would truly envy. i say you quit flying around in that broom of yours and dedicate all your time to your art. a true modern day
V A N G O G H.❞

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(Source: xo-lilithmarie)


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            “ you kiddin’ me ? ” he said in disbelief ,  
                          a weak chuckle falling from his upwardly turned lips .  
the wizard shook his head ;  lily evans would always surprise him . 
                   “ you’re the one in a hospital bed and you’re worryin’ about ME ?

                               he didn’t want to lay it on too thick .  
    a lot happened and she had only just woken up ;  
        to give her all the cold facts would not only be cruel ,  but counterproductive .  
 he wanted her to get better . 
           “ look … it’s nothing you need to worry about right now .  everyone is safe .

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       “ and you — look BADASS .  if i went through what you did ,
                    i’d be in the corner beggin’ for my mum . ”

❝what can i say POTTER
          i guess i w o r r y about you a little
                                        too much sometimes. ❞

                                                                                                                 she offered the boy a soft smile as 
                                                                                                                  she squeezed his hand, hoping her
                                                                                                              words would convey her feelings for him.
                                                                                                                she wouldn’t say it again but knowing
                                                                                                                that he was al   right brought light within
                                                                                                                    the darkness they faced currently. 

❝really though? ‘cause my nose is
     where the real disaster is.❞

she teased weakly, looking down
           quickly. she didn’t FEEL like a badass.
in fact she thought she was the exact
            opposite. a coward that didn’t deserve
his compliments at all. 

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          “ a lot of people were hurt , ” he said ,  
                                his voice wavering slightly at the memory .
                   blood and screams plagued his mind ,  
the extent of the attack not presenting itself in the DURING ;  
           it was only in the AFTER that he grew to realize what could’ve happened . 

“ there was an attack on hogsmeade .
                authorities think it was a message ,  a warning . ”
his gaze finally fell ,  his head falling against the hand he currently gripped . 
    “ god i’m so happy you’re okay . ”
                  his words were breathless and partially lost within translation . 

her heart fell in her chest as she saw
             the anguish in his beautiful brown orbs, 
her free hand moving to caress his hair
            soothingly, though she had no comforting 
words to offer him. she wanted to say it
           was going to be okay. but suddenly she wasn’t so sure.

❝where are the others? did they find the people that did this? are YOU okay? did they hurt you? ❞ 

                                     she whispered, hoping that he’d say no.
                                             she couldn’t bear the thought of him in pain.

❝i’m- i’ll be okay. i probably look like shit though
which makes me kind of gutted ‘cause i hate the 
        thought of you seeing me like this.❞

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(Source: xo-lilithmarie)


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       he had been there for ages ,  
loyal and by her bedside as every passing second proved to be a disappointment .  
              he was scared .  or so he had been ,  until her breathing picked up .
 

                         one couldn’t describe the level of relief that washed over
             the dark-haired boy’s features as her eyes fluttered open .  
                   it was short-lived ,  however ,  as concern immediately presented itself .  
  he leaned in his chair ,  taking her hand into his as he tried to calm her down . 
              “ you’re in the hospital wing — you’re safe ;
                          they’re gone .  lily … it’s over . ”

❝but they-.. and i… is everyone okay?❞

unshed tears shined in her eyes as she looked up
at him, her hands still shaking. his eyes brought a small
sense of relief, feeling him close was a sort of comfort
but his words didn’t settle the dread that gripped her heart.

                                                                                    ❝what HAPPENED?

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