Mischief Managed ♦ Flash Round
Flash Fiction/Art Round
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Author/Artist: Gmariam
Character/Pairing:Lily/James
Rating & Warnings:None
Prompt:
63. "Still I wonder why it is
I don't argue like this
With anyone but you"
-Corinne Bailey Rae, Like a Star
Summary: Lily and James discuss some things on the Astronomy Tower.
Author's Note: I love to write dialogue, and that's how this poured out tonight. I had to cut loads to hit the 500 mark. I'm rubbish at titles but hopefully it fits the prompt. Enjoy!
"Sod off, Potter!"
"You first, Evans!"
"I was here before you."
"I don't care. I like the view."
"You're not even taking Astronomy. I have N.E.W.T.s in eight months."
"I came up here to think. That's just as important."
"I hardly think contemplating the size of Carin O'Connell's breasts qualifies as deep thinking. I need to study."
"I need fresh air."
"Why?"
"None of your business. Look, I'll take this side of the tower, you take that one. We won't even have to see each other."
"Fine."
"Fine."
"James?"
"What is it, Evans?"
"What are you thinking about?"
"Whether or not I should jump."
"James! You're not!"
"It'd be a right bit quieter on the way down."
"I'm sorry."
"Get to work, Evans. The heavens wait for no one."
"James?"
"What?"
"Is everything all right?"
"Yes."
"Then what do you need to think about?"
"I'm trying to work up my wand to talk to Dumbledore."
"Why?"
"I'm quitting as Head Boy."
"Why would you do that?"
"Because I'm rubbish at it, that's why."
"You are not."
"I've had three detentions, failed two quizzes, and lost the first Quidditch match. I can't do it all."
"I think you're brilliant, if that helps."
"It doesn't. You just don't want to work with Robertson."
"You're right, I don't. I'd rather work with you."
"Bollocks. You'll be glad to be rid of me."
"I won't."
"You're lying."
"I'm not. Don't quit, James. You can work all that other stuff out."
"Not all of it."
"What else is there?"
"Nothing."
"What about me?"
"What about you? You'll finally be rid of me."
"You're not quitting because of me, are you?"
"No, I'm turning in my badge because I'm just not meant to be Head Boy."
"Dumbledore wouldn't have chosen you if he didn't believe in you."
"He makes mistakes. I'm one of them."
"What's with the sudden pity party, Potter?"
"Back off, Evans. I don't want to talk about it anymore."
"Too bad. Tell me why you're really leaving, and I'll tell you if you can."
"If I can? I don't need permission."
"You do when you're acting like an idiot. Go on. Tell me."
"I told you-it's too much."
"And you're sick of me, is that the rest of it?"
"Of course not!"
"Why, then?"
"This is why I can't work with you, Evans. Not anymore."
"I don't understand."
"I'm tired of it, Lily. I'm tired of bickering every night, of fighting after every meeting. I hoped we'd get along this year, but I was wrong. I give up - on you, on me, on us."
"Oh."
"Real articulate, Evans."
"Don't give up, James."
"Why the hell not?"
"Because I don't want you to."
"You have a funny way of showing it."
"So do you."
"I don't know how else to show you."
"Neither do I. So will you stay?"
"Not if you keep arguing with me about it."
"I think I'd rather do something else."
"Study?"
"No."
"Mm. You'll have no argument from me there."
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Adorable :D
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