CHAPTER ONE.
( THE BEGINNING.. )

     The Room of Requirement had revealed itself to the young couple in the early days of their relationship. It certainly had a turbulent start but when they found that room, it made everything so much easier. No curious stares or wandering eyes checking either of them out. It was just the two of them, lying together, dancing together and talking together. It was blissful and James loved it. He loved her. A fact that had dawned on him after two weeks of being around her. Of knowing her. It was love and it was consuming. It was scary.

     Odeya felt exactly the same. It was impossible not to love James despite what she pretended. She was in complete and utter foolish love with him. His adorable smile, his soft curly hair, his arms that made her so safe. His stupid jokes and the complete obliviousness he had. It was the best thing in the world and Odeya never felt better than when she was with James Fleamont Potter. He was the love of her life, she was sure of it. She was sure she'd be with him forever.

     "You're late," James teased, elongating the 'e' as he watched her walk in. Odeya rolled her eyes and kicked the door shut behind her. She had a box hidden behind her back as she walked over to the boy. He was already sprawled out on the pillows, a pout on his face as he watched her walk. His gaze flicking to her hands that were hidden and despite his attempts to take a peek, Odeya perfectly dodged it.

     "Just wait," Odeya rolled her eyes and then she knelt down in front of him. She pulled the box in front of her and placed it in front of her. She opened it to reveal four cupcakes all messily iced with pink. James grinned wider at the reveal and looked up at her, seeking an explanation, "Well, it's Valentine's Day so I wanted to make you cakes. Well, the house elves made the cupcakes and I iced them. They were not pleased with my efforts but I tried," Odeya said sheepishly. The pink spreading across her cheeks as she let her hands settle on her lap. She just hoped that he liked them. It worried her that he hadn't said anything.

     "Well, I think they look adorable but I can't rate them until I've had a taste," He said matter of factly. His overly serious tone made her giggle and she rolled her eyes. She then flopped next to him on the mountain of pillows and grabbed the box. She placed it between them and took a cupcake for herself. James took another and pulled the paper down. He then took a bite, the icing getting all over his nose as he did so.

     Odeya grinned wider at that and then leant forward, using her thumb to wipe up the icing. He sucked it off her thumb and she chuckled softly, waiting for his review. Her hand resting against her chin as she watched him. He was clearly mulling over what he was going to say, humming in thought before he nodded, smiling.

     "Perfect, just like you," He grinned as he looked at her. Odeya chuckled and felt the heat in her cheeks. She was surely a tomato by now and James just grinned wider. He then nudged the cake towards her lips and Odeya took a bite out of it. The strawberry icing was perfect and with the vanilla cupcakes, the combination was immaculate. She grinned from ear-to-ear as she took another bite. James followed suit and the two sat in silence as they devoured the cupcakes.

     When they were done, all that was left was wrappers in a box and crumbs on the floor. Odeya rolled over onto James' lap and she nuzzled her face into his shirt, taking in his smell. James smiled softly and wrapped his arms around her waist. He was sure there would never be a feeling better than her with him like she was right now. There was no way there was anything better.

     "You're gorgeous," He muttered as she lifted her chin. She rested it against his chest as she looked into his eyes. Admiring the beauty of them, the blue had always been easy for Odeya to get lost in and she loved it. It was like she was in another universe when she was with James. Everything was easier, happier, better.

     "And you're incredibly handsome," She responded before she knelt up. She then turned over and let her back rest against his chest. She grabbed his hands to wrap around her stomach and she settled there. Feeling his chest rise and fall beneath her. Just enjoying the feeling of him being around her. She was going to miss him more than anything when they left school. She hoped they lasted until then.

     "What are you thinking about?" James asked as he let one of his hands moving up to her hair. He began to play with her locks, braiding it absent-mindedly. Odeya smiled at his movements and shrugged.

     "Just about after school and what will happen then. I want to be around you forever," Odeya admitted, her voice quiet. It was more of a mumble really but James knew exactly what she said. It was a topic that often came to him in the middle of the night when he couldn't sleep. There had always been a million scenarios but knowing that she wanted to be with him forever too. It made him smile. It meant she cared too.

     "I want to be around you forever. We should move in together. Get a house?" James asked and Odeya grinned. She nodded her head and glanced back at him. His smile widened as he saw the pure joy on her face. He then booped her nose and she let her head rest against. Thinking over where they could live, the possibilities.

     "We should live in Cornwall. It's beautiful there and warm. I've had enough of snowy, cold Scotland for a lifetime," Odeya decided and James hummed in agreement. He had always lived in Scotland, somewhere slightly warmer did sound nice. He then ran his fingers through her hair again, taking out any knots that had formed, "And we can get married. Invite all our friends. Would you get married in a church?" Odeya asked, curiosity lacing her tone. James paused at that question, his head tilted before he shrugged.

     "I hadn't thought about it before. If you want to, I would," James said and Odeya smiled. Her parents had gotten married in a church. Her father was a muggle so it was tradition within his family. Odeya wanted to keep that alive. Keep the tradition alive even if it was only for her generation. If she had kids with James, they'd be considered more wizard than muggle. They probably wouldn't be able to interact with the muggle world as much.

     "Do you want kids?" Odeya asked. The question was maybe a little too drastic considering they were only seventeen but Odeya was curious. She wanted kids, always had and she hoped James did too. He would be a perfect father, a wonderful father. She just knew it.

     "I suppose so, yeah. It'd just have to be at the right time," James responded and Odeya rolled over. She tilted her head at his response and watched his face, searching for an answer, "I mean, we would have to be settled and happy. I want them to have a good life and a good home," James clarified. Odeya grinned and knelt up, pressing a soft kiss to his lips. Her forehead resting against his.

     "James Potter, you are bloody perfect," She said, kissing his lips again. James chuckled softly and wrapped his arms around her waist just that little bit tighter.

     "You are the perfect one in this relationship, Deya. You know that," He said. The brunette rolled her eyes in response and pressed a soft kiss to his lips again. The two continued to cuddle and talk for a little longer before Odeya stood up. She sauntered across the room and began to flick through the records in the corner. James watching with a grin on his face.

     She eventually pulled out a record and crossed to the player. She set up the record player and soon enough, the quiet start of a song was playing. Odeya swayed along to the beat as she grinned, turning to face James. She held his hands out to him and he gave her a look. James was not someone to dance, he was an awful dancer but for her... he would try.

     "Come on," She teased and James took her hands. She hauled him to his feet and she stumbled back due to the weight of him. James chuckled and managed to quite literally sweep her off her feet before she fell over. A soft chuckle escaped her lips as she wrapped her arms around his neck. She then pressed a soft kiss to his cheek, "Thank you, my knight in shining armour," She said, grinning wider as she nuzzled her face into his neck. But then her favourite part of the song began to play. The upbeat rthym and the lyrics had always spoke to her so she scrambled out of his arms.

     She quickly began to dance along, singing along to the lyrics as James watched. A curious gaze and a grin on his face but he wasn't left alone for long. He was quickly pulled to her and the two ended up dancing together. Odeya's hips swayed and her whole body moved to the music. James joining in but still mesmerised by the woman in front of him. He was incredibly lucky.

     The two continued to dance. The songs only becoming more upbeat and happy. They were peppy, cheesy love songs but James didn't care. He was happy now that he was with her and that's all that he cared about. Odeya twirled James' around and threw her head around to the music. Getting lost in it. Enjoying herself.

     As the record ended, Odeya collapsed against the pillows. She was panting, giggling and grinning as she pulled the pillow against her chest. The happiness was overwhelming and there was a part of her that wanted nothing more than to continue but she was tired. James was tired and he was quick to replace the pillow. Her body pressed against his as their breaths mingled together. Her eyes falling closed as she smiled softly.

     "I'm going to marry you," James said seriously. Odeya grinned and opened her eyes briefly to look at him. The complete and utter adoration was unmatched by anything she had seen before. She closed her eyes again and pressed a soft long kiss to his lips. Holding him closer as she enjoyed his presence. Enjoyed that happiness.

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𝐀𝐔𝐓𝐇𝐎𝐑'𝐒 𝐍𝐎𝐓𝐄 ! hello hello, here's the actually fun chapter, i'm sorry this will be the only pain free chapter, love y'all, but currently planning on having chapter two come out on wednesday and then chapter threee of friday so it will be nice and wrapped up pretty quickly since i don't wanna make this too long. this story just kinda came to me and i thought it would be unnecessary to make it more than these three parts but i still wanted to share it so i hope you enjoy this little fic that i'm putting out