First Kiss Chapter one. Trying to work up the nerve!

chapter 67

Chapter 67.

With January over, February went by in a blink of an eye. Lily had just barely registered that it was Valentines in which they had gone out to a Muggle restaurant for dinner and then a movie. When it was over and March had begun with James birthday coming up quickly. Lily had gone shopping to find a present for James, and to talk with his parents about the upcoming birthday party. James like she had wanted to have just, wanted a small gathering of friends and family. He was not too interested in having presents and was entertaining the notion to learn to drive so he could try out Lily’s car, which she seemed to enjoy using the Muggle way.

Lily drove up to his parent’s home. The car always amazed them. They had never learned to drive and found it fascinating that someone could learn to use something that looked so complicated.

Lily hugged them both as she came into their home. The three talked for a while over some tea and cookies. It was decided that Lily would bring James home and they would surprise him with Sirius, Remus and Peter already being here along with her parents.

They had a cake already planned for James a large red Quaffle. Lily loved the idea; it was perfect for her husband who loved to play Quiddich.

Lily said goodbye and left for her own apartment. While Lily drove down the road she noticed Snape walking quickly down the street looking anxiously around him. Lily pulled up beside him causing him to jump with surprise.

“Need a lift?” Lily asked concerned.

“Ah no, I’m fine really.” Snape looked positively scared now and seemed on the verge of running down the street screaming.

“You don’t look like it, now get in.” Lily commanded. Snape looked around some more then quickly open the door and hopped inside.

“Sev, what is going on with you? I don’t think I ever seen you look so pale and shaky?” Lily’s concern for him was like a balm on his nerves.

“I’m sorry Li; I shouldn’t even be in here with you.” Snape looked behind them, seeing no one he seemed to relax a little more.

“Are you in trouble?” Lily asked scared, she drove down the road, watching him carefully out of the corner of her eyes.

“Me in trouble no, of course not.” Snape tried to laugh as though the mere thought was ridiculous. It didn’t work though it sounded too strained and fake; Lily was not fooled by it.

“Sev, please talk to me?” Lily asked kindly she placed her hand, on his hand hoping to give him comfort and courage to speak to her.

Snape started to tremble a bit. “If I tell you, it could get you in trouble or make you hate me. I won’t have that!”

“Sev, after your joining the Death Eaters, and still not hating you, do you really think you could have done something to make me hate you?” Lily asked sincerely.

“Yes.” Snape said in a small voice.

This scared her even more. Lily quickly drove to his home; she really hoped no policemen were out patrolling the area since she was driving very fast right now.

“Is there anyone we need to be careful of at your home?” Lily asked as she parked the car two houses away, from his home.

“No, there is never anyone there without me being home first.” Snape looked at her. “Please Li; you need to get away from me.”

Lily gave him a cold look. “No!” Lily climbed out of the car and locked her door. “Come on.” Lily marched to his house. Snape sighed and followed after her.