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Safety in His Arms

I ran across the corridor in an easy escape. There were teas streaming down my face as I tore through the silence. The sound of my hurried footsteps echoed throughout the halls.

"Lily! Where are you?" Lorcan Scamander shouted.

I ran as fast as I could towards the Astronomy Tower. The stairs came into my sight and I quickly climbed them. I opened the door and slumped on the wall, cradling my knees towards my chest. I felt the cold air caress my face. My tears, fortunately, had ceased.

"Lily?" A concerned and familiar voice sounded.

"Scorp?" I asked tearfully and hoping it was really him.

"Lil! What happened?" His face came into view, his face consumed with concern.

His hands came to thread softly in my hair, relieving me of some distress. Fresh tears came pouring down on my face as I remembered what had just happened and I broke down. Scorpius took me in his arms and sat in silence. Only my sobs, which were muffled by his jumper, racked the silence. He held me tight and soothingly caressed my back. Murmuring softly in my ear, "It'll be okay, darling." repetitively. The tears finally stopped and I looked up at him. He wiped the tears from my face and asked again, " What happened?" he said firmly but gently.

I took a deep but shaky breath and stated, " Lorcan… Lorcan… Scorpius… forced," I swallowed and continued, "Me… to have… him… sex… forced brutally," I explained piece by piece and rather vaguely.

Scorpius' eyes filled with rage, concern, and uncertainty.

"But you didn't?" He asked. I slowly shook my head.

"That's a relief." He hugged me closer and I wrapped my arms around him, returning the embrace.

"Are you okay?" he whispered.

"Uh-hm," I mumbled contentedly.

He let go for a while and cupped my face in his hands.

"You are so beautiful," he smiled.

He kissed me softly. I was taken aback but soon relaxed as I remembered,

This is Scorpius.

You're safe with him.

Don't worry.

I returned his kiss with as much enthusiasm. I tangled my arms around his neck. He let go soon and scrutinized my face.

"I am so, so sorry, Lily. You were just so tempting and everything was just overwhelming. I know that you just got… Oomph!"

I sealed his ranting with a kiss and let go to see him surprised.

My face broke into a smile and asked, "How about Lorcan?"

"We'll take care of him later," he replied.

I laughed and our lips met once more and I smiled in serenity.