“I. Think. I. Like. Scorpius. Malfoy.” The words definitely had more control this time.

Dominique was flabbergasted. “You – Wh – Like like?!”
  
I nodded my head, my cheeks burning rouge.

 “B - but you hate him.”

“I told her everything.” He stated.

The world stood still for a few moments as I stared in shock.

“Everything?” I asked quietly.

He nodded.

“It looks as if it’s about to die, doesn’t it?” Dom said, nodding towards the now snoring pixie. 

I frowned slightly. “Well, you would too if you’d been given half a gallon of Dozy Draught.” Oh God, I was turning into my mother. 

“Rosie, you’re getting sentimental in your old age.” Dom chuckled. 

“Oh shut up, I’m entitled to – it’s my birthday.” I grinned. 

“In case we hadn’t noticed, you mean..” Dom muttered under her breath, giggling. 

“Oi!” I jabbed her ribs, humorously. “Be nice to me, I’m overage now!”

I kissed him gently at first, my lips only just brushing his as I said the words. Slowly, his lips fell open and began to move in a soft rhythm with mine. I knew I loved him and I wanted him so much. I could tell that he wanted me too.