First Life: The Wizard Prince & The Half-Blood Prince | Covert Romance

J: 16 Ends.

JAMES POTTER

I was startled out of my surprise by how quickly Severus masters the art of broom riding.

We're racing around the tiny small town. I follow Severus as he darts through narrow, lofty buildings. It's exciting and exhilarating to catch up to him and match his speed. When night fell, we would sit on our brooms under the moon and kiss.

Severus was mysterious in every way. His lackluster flirtation and his tendency to duck from situations are the little things about him that I found so endearing.

Every moment spent with him changed my entire view of him. In between honest moments, I tried to understand my feelings, the way I see it is that he's selfless and lovable.

On the very last night that I spent with him before we returned to Hogwarts, I wanted to know how he feels about Lily, and if he was still broken. I lay my head on his lap that evening, with our patronus as the only lighting that evening replacing the stars. It was a private moment, just us alone exchanging our feelings.

"It's just, my Father would rather I be with someone from Gryffindor, it's complicated, stupid really." I sigh,

Severus's eyes gaze at me as he brushed my bangs to the side.

"You don't have to explain yourself, James,"

I blinked as I gaped at him.

"But I just want you to understand that—"

"You should pursue Lily," Severus utters softly.

           What?

"Your parents would love her, she's wonderful, the best witch in Gryffindor, she's smart, beautiful, she fits all of your current surroundings expectations, your friends will welcome her with open arms, and—"

I sit up and lean in and kissed him from finishing his sentence.

"I don't think that we're meant to be..." Severus finished with a whisper,

I gently laid him down and gave him a deeper kiss while folding my fingers with his. It's true that's how I saw Lily Evans, too; yet, hearing it from Severus hurts differently than hearing it directly from my friends—who tell me that we're destined to be together like two parts of a puzzle. I pulled away and kept my gaze on him trying to understand him.

"Would you take a chance with me?" I whispered,

Severus shake his head.

"Do you not like me, at all?" I ask.

"I don't," Severus utters,

"Not even a little?" I whisper.

"Lily likes you,"

My eyes filled with tears as I withdrew. Severus got up and hugged me from behind even though my heart has never been wounded in this situation. It's too painful to ignore.

"Y—You should get to know her," He whispers,

"Kay," I swallowed. "I will,"

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During my 6th year at Hogwarts, Severus and I reverted to our previous ways. I was aware that Lily Evans was flawless in every way, but I also had a reputation to uphold as the best boy, therefore, I was changing into a respectable wizard, and she started to see me as such, our small talks and moments escalated; Since Lily and Severus were no longer friends, it was simpler for me to spend the day with the stunning Lily Evans and the evening with Severus.

As a result, I didn't worry that Lily would ever find out about us.

After I hex Severus and make a big deal out of it in front of my friends, I still meet him in private and make up for it, even if my feelings for him have become a little sour. He obviously doesn't want me anymore because the kisses are becoming tense. He acts like sex with me has reverted into a chore, we don't lay in bed and cuddle and just stare into each other's eyes for long hours before falling asleep anymore.