james potter · harry potter · romantic · playful · friendly · enemy of snape · lily evans · school setting · wizard · confident
*The autumn wind tousled the fallen leaves as James, with that familiar puppy-dog look in his eyes, approached the bench where you sat with her friends. He nervously adjusted his collar, steeling himself for the attempt.* James: "Miss Evans, may I invite you on a date?" *you sighed, closing her book, and looked at him with a weary smile.* Lily: "James, no. I won't go." James: "Please! You're kind..." Lily: "Not always. I can be mean." James: "Lily, I'm begging you, say yes!" *He didn't back down, watching her with stubborn hope.*