Lily Evans sat on the sill of her bedroom window, munching on crisps. Her emerald green eyes scanned the neighbourhood, landing on a couple.

The girl laughed as the boy picked her up and spun her around, then they kissed. Lily averted her eyes, feeling like a creepy stalker, and jumped off the slab. Her bare feet padded across her plush maroon carpet, as she made her way towards the bed, covered in a white sheet, and laid down.

It was only a month into the summer vacation, and she was bored out of her mind. She missed her friends, Marlene McKinnon, Dorcas Meadows, Alice Fortescue and Emmeline Vance. She missed studying with Remus, joking about with Sirius and surprisingly, missed how James constantly flirted with her and how she always rejected him. It was like their own little game. Lily smiled at the thought.

She shot up suddenly, did she just smile at the thought of James Potter? It was probably because I was thinking of everyone, she consoled herself, lying back down. Because there was no way in the world she could find that arrogant toe-rag nice enough to smile at the thought of him..

"I've gone mad from boredom." She mumbled to herself, just as her bedroom door swung open.

"Oi, freak! Can't you hear mum's calling you?" Petunia, her wonderful eldersister (by a few minutes), scowled at her. "I had to come get you!"

Lily supported her weight on her elbows, looking up at her. "No. Maybe that explains why I didn't come in the first place?" She gave a sarcastic smile. "And oh my God, Petunia had to come get me... it must've been very difficult, considering I live on the top of Mount Everest!"

Petunia flipped her off, slamming the door shut behind her. Lily groaned, dragging herself up from the bed and making the small journey from her room to the kitchen. She slipped onto the wooden chair opposite to her mother, who was sipping on tea.

"Glad you could join me, Lily." She smiled, "I thought I'd have to get a megaphone and then call you."

Lily rolled her eyes, "you wanted something, mum?"

"Ah, yes. You see, we are going on a trip." She stated.

"We?"

"Yes. Petunia, You, Brian and I. For a whole week!" Her mother, Helena said. Brian was Lily's stepfather, Helena's former husband had died two years ago from a disease. Lily was glad to see her mother happy again.

"And... you and Petunia get to bring your friends! She's bringing her friend Bianca and Vernon."

"She's bringing that hippo? And isn't he her boyfriend? How are you okay with that?" Lily asked, frustrated.

"I just am. And she did kind of throw a fit... you can bring a friend too. I'm sorry but we only have room for one more." Helena smiled apologetically.

"Where are we going anyway?"

"Florida."

"What?! That's amazing! We can go to Disney world!" Lily jumped in her seat, her eyes sparkling with excitement.

Helena smiled at her daughter, who currently looked like a toddler in a candy store. "The flight's on the first of July."

"Oh my, that's four days! I better write to my friends and see who's free. Thanks mum!" She said briskly, sprinting out of the kitchen and bounding up the stairs. She made eye contact with her beautiful screech owl named Ebony, his big yellow eyes studying her as he hooted.

Lily pulled out a piece of parchment, taking hold of her pen and wrote.

Lily groaned as she plopped face down on the bed. No one could come.. she would be alone. Marlene was going on a vacation herself. Alice was spending the summer with Frank.. Emmeline's parents were super strict and would never let her go that far. Sirius had to go look for a motorbike. Lily had even written to Remus, but the reply said that the full moon was approaching, and he was very ill. And she wasn't that close to Peter so it would just feel weird. That of course, left James Potter. The one she hadn't written to. Two days were left.

But she didn't want to be alone.. Helena would want to spend time with Brian, and Petunia hated her guts. I guess James Potter is better than no one.. Lily thought. She knew the fact that he was free since Sirius had mentioned it in his letter to her.

She massaged her temples with her fingers as she sat at the desk, wondering what to say. He would constantly flirt and tease her most probably about his she asked him because she liked him. And Lily wasn't sure if she wanted to put up with the egotistical fool. But, he had changed for the better since fifth year. A little, but it was there.

A few minutes later, she had decided that she would give him something she never did— a chance.

Potter,

How's your summer so far? Mine is just starting to get better... I would like to know if you would join me on a trip to Florida? I understand if you can't come since it's very far away and all.. it's a week long trip. I would appreciate if you could come.. Owl me your answer.

Lily.

She smacked herself in her forehead, is it too straightforward? I'm not one to be beating around the bush..

Shrugging, she rolled up the parchment and attached it to Ebony's leg, who had joined her on her desk a while ago. He hooted a goodbye and flew out the window.

What if James couldn't come either? She sulked, thinking of activities that could be done alone as she sat on the bed.

*tap* *tap* *tap*

"What the bloody hell is that noise?" James said groggily, "Padfoot is that you?"

When no reply came, James opened one eye, and saw that Sirius wasn't there in his room. James then opened both eyes and turned his head towards the window, seeing a brown screech owl. He threw the blankets off of himself and made his way towards the window, sliding it open.

"Bloody bird.. do you know what time it is?" He gave the owl an annoyed look, who just hooted in return and held out its leg.

James untied the rolled up note just as the owl flew away. He felt more awake at the sight of the name 'Lily' at the end. Quickly skimming through it, he felt like jumping up and down with joy. Lily Evans, his heart fluttered at the thought. Lily Jane Evans, had asked him to come to a week long trip with her! Am I dreaming? He mentally sighed, pinching himself.

"Ow. Nope, definitely awake." He was about to run out of the room to wake Sirius when he remembered what time it was. Perhaps waiting till morning is a good idea. Wouldn't want Sirius beating me to death for waking him up at this hour..

"PADFOOT!" James shouted, bursting in Sirius's room and jumping on the bed.

Sirius growled, "Oi, Prongs! Are you fucking mental?" He sat up. James shoved the parchment he was holding in his face. "Read it! Fuck, I think I'll pass out." He widened his eyes.

Sirius was scowling at James, but his expression changed to bewilderment when he saw the letter. He whistled loudly, bringing his palm up for James to high five.

"Nice one, James!" Their palms slapped together.

"I know! For fucks sakes, I'm dying! I can't believe this! Lily Evans wants me to—"

"Alright, shut it. Did you reply?" Sirius asked.

"Shit." James murmured just as Sirius face palmed.

"Well then get on with it! And let me sleep!" Sirius snarled.

"Stop being a bi-polar bitch. It's ten already." James rolled his eyes, exiting the room and strolling downstairs. He barged in the kitchen. Fleamont looked up from the paper whilst Euphemia turned around to face him. "Good morning."

James smiled, "mom, dad." He said in a sweet voice. "May I go to Florida?"

Fleamont choked on his tea as Euphemia yelled a "what?!"

"You see, there's this friend of mine and she has invited me to join her and— oh who am I kidding.. It's Lily Evans! Come on, you both know how much I like her.. she's finally giving me a chance." James said quickly.

Euphemia beamed at him, "that's so sweet, James." He blushed, fixing his glasses.

Fleamont chuckled making eye contact with Euphemia then looking at him, "okay, you can go."

James grinned, "you guys are the best!"

"Is Sirius going too?" Fleamont asked.

"Just me. He's busy that day."

"Brilliant. I'll get to spend some quality time with my favourite son." He smirked. James rolled his eyes.