Advice

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Summary--"If he could just be better or smarter or something, Lily would like him more, maybe even give him a chance." TFC drabble contest entry. Kind of cheesy, I think.
Pairings--Lily/James. Sort of one-sided, I guess.
A/N-- It's uber cheesy, but whatever. It's supposed to be right after the whole part in Order of the Phoenix where they're making fun of Snape and what not.

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James hurried after Lily, ignoring the thump as Snape fell to the ground.

"Evans, wait," he shouted, trying to catch up, but she just walked even faster.

"Leave me alone, Potter," was the only response he got.

"I just wanted-," But the look she gave him as she turned around made him stop. It was times like this that made him realize how stupid he could be. If he could just be better or smarter or something, Lily would like him more, maybe even give him a chance.

"Here's some advice," she said, as if reading his thoughts. "Grow up."