Written for ErynPotter's 100 stories under 100 words challenge.

I used the prompt Awake.

Word-count: 96


The night was hot. Her window was open.

As always.

Scorpius had sneaked out.

Raced across the field, feeling more alive than ever.

His cheeks were blushed. Stars gleamed above him.

"Are you awake?"

Helen appeared in the window. "Where are we going tonight?"

"The lake."

She jumped, flew out, landed gracefully in front of him.

He took her hand and they started walking.

High grass. Shadows. Luscious trees.

Helen squeezed Scorpius' hand a bit tighter.

"Victoria is not gay…"

He looked at her with amazement. "You asked her…?"

"Yes."

"Nora is gay…"

"You asked her?"