The Savior

31. Victoria and I love you

Sorry for missing last week. I have so much going on between friends moving, wedding planning, and school that I haven't had a chance to really write. I also started working on an Avengers story that I might release but still unsure of. I hope you like this chapter, and I plan to post as many chapters as I can this week to make up for missing. Here's some James Potter fluff and mush because I love them. Love y'all <3

Also sorry this is so short guys!

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After the performance James and Remus had appeared to be a topic of discussion across the school and in just about every paper that fed the wizarding world information. It was a lot at first but as time progressed both boys got used to it. James quicker than Remus due to his pureblood status and his father's success in potions. 

James was eager to have some time alone with his girlfriend though. The girls ever growing fame paired with preparation for O.W.L.s left very little time for romance. That was exactly why James had planned a beautiful picnic under the stars to surprise his overwhelmed girlfriend. 

They sat at a library table doing revisions for transfiguration. James and Victoria were looking over the others work when James found himself bored resulting in him staring at the girl across the table. Her blonde hair was wrapped in a low messy bun. It was frizzy and she had some hairs sticking up in wild places as she rubbed her forehead looking at the paper in front of her with tired eyes. 

"You're staring James." Victoria said not looking up from the paper in front of her. 

"Meet me tonight in the astronomy tower." He said with a smile in response. 

"We're revising. O.W.L.s are in a few days we don't have time for star gazing love." Victoria said kindly finally looking up from the paper. 

"You have been working your tail off. You can meet me tonight; everything will be fine."  James reasoned giving her a hopeful smile.

"Fine." She sighed giving him a soft smile back. James could feel his breath catch in his throat as she smiled at him. Her tired look and wild hair only adding to the charm of it all. She was patient and kind and smart and sweet and beautiful and everything James Potter didn't deserve.

"You're so beautiful." James whispered in awe. His smile widened as he watched her cheeks redden. 

"I'm a mess-"

"A beautiful one" he interrupted causing her to chuckle.

"A mess but thank you." She finished shaking her head at him. James unable to contain himself got up from his chair capturing her lips against his own. He smiled into the kiss cupping her cheek.

"I will see you tonight." He said softly after breaking the kiss before leaning in again placing a quick peck on her lips and then cheek before leaving the library.

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James was panicked. Everything needed to be perfect. He needed to make tonight perfect. He was determined to tell this girl he loved her. He wanted to make sure she knew exactly how he felt without a doubt or question. 

As the day progressed, and he finally had the room set up the way he wanted it. Candles were lit pillows and blankets spread across the floor and a small basket of food was nearby. Remus let him borrow his polaroid and James was excited as he looked at the twinkling fairy lights. He was looking around nervously trying to find anything he may have forgotten when he heard footsteps coming up the stairs. Confused he checked his watch to see the time had passed so quickly. 

Victoria was in awe as she stood at the top of the stairs looking into the room. She had changed into a random t-shirt and shorts not thinking anything of it assuming it would be like any other time they had hung out up there. Now she wished she had tried a little harder and dressed a little nicer after seeing all the work James had put into the place. 

"James this is beautiful." She smiled as she walked toward him wrapping her arms around his mid-section hugging him tightly as she gazed around the room. 

"I'm glad you like it. I thought we could eat dinner up here and watch the stars and talk. I haven't really had a moment alone with you in a while." He smiled resting his chin on her head that was against his chest. 

"That sounds incredible." She giggled pulling away to sit by all the pillows. James chuckled following her and plopping down next to her.

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The night was mostly them talking about O.W.L.s, next school year, goofy photos and summer plans. James insisted she spend a couple weeks at his house which she agreed to. Victoria was talking about some upcoming performance her dad had planned for her. He wanted to listen, but his mind was racing as he watched her talk so passionately about her music. He watched the way her hair was slowly falling out of her bun. He watched the way her eyes lit up when he handed her the strawberries. He watched as she looked out at the stars and bundled up next to him and the way she breathed. Everything she was doing drew him more in a trance like state. 

"I love you." He blurted out without even thinking. His heart was racing as he watched her freeze before turning to him. her brows furrowed slightly as she looked at him shocked. 

"What?" She asked wanting to make sure she heard him correctly. Her own heart pounding in her chest. 

"I love you." He whispered in response almost scared to speak worried she didn't feel the same. He wanted to take it back, but it was too late for that. It's not like he didn't mean it. He meant it. Every fiber of his being craved her, he needed her in a way he never even knew, and he loved her. 

"it's fine if you don't feel the same. I don't want you to think you have to say it back-" He started to ramble nervous looking anywhere but at her not even seeing the big smile that spread across her face as she watched him.

"I love you too." She said cutting him off. He continued to ramble until the words processed and he looked at her perplexed. 

"Wait really?" He asked surprised. She laughed nodding at him.

"Yes. I love you too." She smiled before grabbing his shirt pulling him in and pressing her lips against his softly.