April @jilychallenge | @expectoepatronums vs @roseweahsley
Muggle au: “I just got home from work and there’s been a break-in in my apartment and the cops have been here and everything’s cool but i’m afraid to sleep alone so could i maybe stay at your place tonight?” au
A/N: I had so much fun writing this! Hope you enjoy!
“Hey.”
“Hi,” Lily rubbed her eyes, leaning on her doorframe. “Why are you knocking on my door at midnight?”
James ran a hand through his hair, biting his lip. Lily just stared at him, eyes weary and slightly exasperated. He hadn’t really thought this through.
“I, um, this is gonna sound weird, but, someone broke into my flat earlier.”
“Yeah, I noticed the police,” Lily tucked a strand of hair beside her ear. “Did they take anything valuable?”
“Don’t think so, I’m pretty sure my cat scared them off.”
“Well I’m glad that demon can do some good.”
“Hey! He is not a demon, he’s just misunderstood.”
“Your cat is not a moody teenager.”
“Some days I’m not sure about that one. Like last week, I came home-”
Lily yawned, cutting him off. “Are you just here to tell me about your misunderstood teenager cat?”
“No, um, well, the point is,” James sighed, deciding just to say it. “The point is someone broke into my flat and Sirius isn’t here and I’ve kind of been afraid of burglars since I was a kid, so can I stay here? Just tonight?”
Lily just laughed, opening the door wider. “James Potter, scared of burglars. You learn something new everyday.”