{It's my party}&{I'll cry if I want to!}--OPEN

[Lilah Krum]

The party had grown very quickly, the second that James had walked in. James Potter, Louis Weasley, Lily Potter, Teddy Lupin, and many others had arrived so far. Lily had given her a compliment, which Lilah returned to her. The night was becoming better and better, and Lilah did indeed feel a tad bit older. More mature. Maybe it was because she knew what would be happening later on that day.

Lilah smiled and nodded at Louis gently, in a 'thank you' manner. "I know you don't, but the thing is... that James likes fights. So watch your back, my friend." She said, smirking slightly. Her boyfriend was one hell of a fighter. That's the way Lilah liked it though. It may scare her, but she liked the fact that she could depend on her boyfriend.

The blond headed girl shrugged, looking away from Louis and down at the ground. "No, I don't know that. I've never done anything remarkable, or good for anyone. I shouldn't deserve this amazing night, yet I'm getting it. This world is a little on the insane side, you know?" She said, chuckling gently up at Louis.

Lilah's eyes smiled up at Louis, with her half grin also on display. Her voice chimed, and her smile grew, "See, this is why we are better when we are alone. We don't feel people watching us and listening in to our conversations. Thanks." She laughed gently, feeling his lips against her head like they usually were.

Lilah smiled, the song ending at that moment. She let her hands fall from Louis' shoulders and she sighed heavily, "I do too, best friend," She said, turning her back on him and leaving him in the middle of the dance floor. She breathed the next words gently to herself, "J 'taime," She whispered the words in french, the only statement that she knew in french.

[James Sirius Potter]

James heard the song end and walked over slowly towards his girlfriend craving to dance with her. He looked round to see the fact that the party had grown and smiled. He got to her when she was talking about remarkable things and smiled "You've done good things for me. You helped me through times after Al. You thoroughly diserve tonight" he said kissing her weak spot on her neck. "May I have this dance?" he asked looking at her and Louis. He put his hand round her waist just as the song started to play and held her to him dancing with her.

[Louis Weasley]

"Don't worry about me. I can handle James if I need to, but honestly, I doubt he'll want to spoil your night." He smiled at Lilah reassuringly, of course he didn't want to fight James, but he could and would if he had to. Family or no. "We may work better when we're alone, but we're not too shabby out in public." He smiled.

"Listen to me, you deserve this night more than anyone I know. Heck, you've put up with me for the past six years, that at leats deserves one hell of a reward." He laughed as James approached them. Louis didn't want to let her go but felt her arms drop form around his neck, and his own arms fall from around her waist as he smiled at his cousin before walking away.

He grabbed a bottle of butterbeer and headed back to his original seat on the couch. I love you, Lilah Krum. He thought wistfully to himself as he took a large gulp of the creamy drink, scanning the crowd for someone to distract him.

[Lilah Krum]

Lilah laughed gently, smiling at both James and Louis. "Thanks guys, I'm flattered, but really I didn't help you cope with Albus. I didn't know how to. And yeah, I put up with you, but it was easy." She sighed heavily, shrugging her shoulders absentmindedly before walking away from Louis and into James' welcoming arms. She chuckled gently, wrapping her arms around his neck, and pulling him closer as they began to dance to the song, Hallelujah by Kate Voegele.

Lilah smiled gently, responding to James gently, "Of course you can, my love," She nodded solemnly not taking her gaze from his. "Well, today has been pretty good, you know." She smiled, raising her eyebrow slightly as she said the next few statements, "I just can't wait for the after party. If you know what I mean, babe." she rolled her eyes, continuing on, "So what did you buy me for my birthday? I couldn't figure out what was in the box!"

She laughed gently, her chocolate brown eyes looking deeply within James' bright blue ones. "I love you, you know that right? I just-- never mind" She said, turning her head away from his gaze. She looked over at the rest of the couples dancing, smiling at them solemnly. She cleared her throat before continuing and looked back into James' eyes, "So... uhm... are you having a good time, love?"

[James Sirius Potter]

James frowned as she was being modest "You helped me get over Albus by being you and being with me." he said kissing her cheek. He danced with her slowly feeling the closeness and enjoying it. He smirked as she mentioned the 'after' party and said "Me too." He smirked "Nope, not telling, you're gonna have to open it." he teased. He was lost in her chocolate eyes not after too long "I love you too with all my heart." he said. He sensed hesitation and frowned "You ok? We don't have to if you're not ready I can wait for you." he whispered in her ear and nibbled her earlobe. "Yes I'm having a brilliant time with you." he said smiling and kissed her tenderly.

[Lilah Krum]

James' seductive scent hit Tess hard, and she smiled delighted with the familiar scent that fulfilled her nostrils. Her eyes were warm, but filled with modesty, "I guess, but I don't know. It just didn't feel like I did much, you know?" She said, her eyes scanning over her boyfriends' expression. She soon felt his lips against her cheek, and it tingled gently as his lips vanished from her skin. A half smile crept up her face, making her chuckle softly, "Well I can't open it right now, love. I have to wait to open everyone's presents at the same time. As much as I don't want to, that's the rules!"

Lilah shook her head lightly, though she smiled thankfully at James. She was still confused about what to do. She wanted to do it, but at the same time she didn't. At his next to last statement, Lilah dropped her hands from his shoulders, walking off the dance floor and away from him. She began talking as she walked, knowing that James wasn't far behind, and would be able to hear her, "When you put it like that it sounds horrible and wrong. That's not even what I was saying." She shook her head furiously, wishing that she could just vanish on the spot.

[James Sirius Potter]

James sighed hearing her modesty and shook his head "You did so much for me." he said holding her lovingly. He smirked and said "Then you're gonna have to wait till you open it. I'm not saying a thing." He followed her hearing what she said "I didn't mean to make it sound horrible or wrong. I know you didn't say anything I could feel your nerves. I'm sorry." he said wishing he hadn't said anything.

[Lilah Krum]

Once again, Lilah shook her head fiercely, her voice raspy, "No, I really don't think I did, James." She spoke quietly, but it was audible for James, at least. Her brown eyes looked lonely as she looked around trying to shove James' words out of her head. Her heart was racing underneath her chest as she thought about everything that had been going on lately. She wanted her dad, and to talk to him about everything. especially James and what they were suppose to do. She just wanted to see him, and for his muscular body to protect her through the storm she was going through.

Finally, Lilah spoke again happy that no one was watching the couple have their little 'argument'. She ran a hand through her hair, feeling weak. "Well it did sound horrible and wrong." She shook her head side to side, feeling frustrated all over again. "No, don't be sorry, James. It's not your fault... GAH! I just can't explain it! And it's really pissing me off!" She said, her anger gradually decreasing. Now all she wanted was to be held while she sobbed for her dad. She didn't see that in the future though, which made her even more sad.

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[James Sirius Potter]

James frowned as he listened to her. He put his arms around her hugging her to him wishing she would calm down. "shhh, calm down. I don't want you to be upset on your birthday. We won't say anymore on the subject." he said sootingly kissing the top of her heard. He knew that she was missing her father a lot and wished that he could do something to help her with that.

[Lilah Krum]

Lilah rolled her eyes, moving out of Jame's arms the split second they were around her body, holding her tightly. She turned to look at him, her eyebrows furrowed. She pushed a strand of loose hair back behind her ear as she began to speak softly, "Don't tell me to calm down, James. This is just frustrating me, okay? I'm sorry too, just stop okay?" She paused, listening to his last sentence, "Okay FINE. Let's just forget this ever happened, and not talk about it ever again. YEAH RIGHT." She said furiously, and sarcastically.

Just like that, Lilah stormed away from James, walking back over to the couch to sit next to Louis in a big sigh of exhaustion. "I really should go straighten this out with him you know? I'm just not in the mood right now. I know I should be, considering that it's my birthday, but I'm not." She said, shaking her head from side to side. She didn't know what to do now, and she was ready to just get the party over with. It was a bad idea anyways.

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[Louis Weasley]

Louis had silently watched Lilah and James' argument from his spot on the couch while drinking his butterbeer, though he couldn't hear what they were saying to one another he felt he had the gist of the conversation. He hated the fact that something was making his best friend even slightly upset on her birthday, but he couldn't help feel a little relieved if nothing else.

As Lilah came to sit beside him, he looked at her, smiling softly. "What happened? Did you try to talk to him?" Louis asked carefully, not wanting to set her off, as was evidently a strong possibility at that moment.

[James Sirius Potter]

James held her wishing he could make everything he had said go away. He listened to her wishing that they could forget about it and move on. He heard her last sentance and closed his eyes hearing the tone and wished that it wasn't him she was using that tone with. He opened his eyes seeing her walk away to Louis and frowned. He took a deep breath watching them both and then shook his head and left the room of requirement. He walked to the end of the corridor and stood at the corner, his eyes closed feeling really sad thinking he had blown it with the girl he loved.

[Lilah Krum]

Lilah looked over at Louis, her eyes solemn as they stared deeply into his, filled with anguish. Her voice was gentle as it floated between the two best friends, "Yeah, I tried to talk to him but failed epically. I just... I don't know what happened, Louis." She sighed heavily, looking up to see James escape the room. She turned to Louis, to whisper something in his ear, "Make sure no one notices that I'm gone..." then she stood up to walk away from Louis and out of the Room of Requirement.

Eventually escaping the room, Lilah ran out looking for James, whom she spotted rather quickly. She tapped him on the shoulder, looking up at him with sorrow. "I'm sorry James... I shouldn't have exploded in your face. I was just frustrated, and I just wanted my father. I just put all my anger out on you, which I shouldn't have done." She paused slightly, before continuing on with the next few statements, "Will you forgive me, James? Please?" She asked, cocking her head to the side slowly.

[James Sirius Potter]

James heard the door to the Room of Requirement open and felt someone tap him on the shoulder. He turned round and saw Lilah. He smiled as he listened to her and nodded "Of course I forgive you Lilah baby." he said kissing her slowly "I love you so much. I'm really sorry that your father isn't here, but you'll see him soon hopefully." he said trying to comfort her. He put his arm around her protectively.

[Lilah Krum]

Lilah smiled softly, her eyes shining. "Well good, and I love you too, for the billionth time, my love." Lilah chuckled softly, her hand on his cheek as she stared adoringly up at him. "No worries, either James. I'm pretty sure I'll get over not seeing him tomorrow. It's just that this is the first birthday I've ever spent away from him. I miss him sooo much, you know what I mean, right?" She asked, her head cocked to the side like a little girls.

Eyes filling with tears, Lilah laid her head on James' chest, letting slow tears fall down her cheeks. Her heart was heavy underneath her chest, and the second her head lifted, so did James' shirt. She pulled it off of him, her lips meeting his passionately. She was ready for this. Way ready. She pushed him against the wall, her lips still connected with his as her lips moved passionately against his. Her hands lingered on his chest, feeling shaky.

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