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By the morning after, the incident in Scorpius' room was pushed aside as I prepared for my noon shift. Freshly showered, I was standing over the stove while cooking a small breakfast. I normally drink coffee and take a bite out of whatever leftover pastries I snatched from Grandma but that morning I felt like cooking and eating a proper meal. There was a knock of the door as I chopped a couple of mushrooms. When I opened, Margaux and Astoria stood in front of me.

"Good morning," I said and moved over to let them in. "Is something the matter?"

"Sorry to bother you, Lily darling," Astoria greeted me and we traded air kisses before she set down by the kitchen table. I summoned two extra mugs from the cabinet. Margaux silently poured Astoria some tea. "We got news of Scorpius' waking up, is it true?"

Ah! Never one to wait, Astoria cared very little what others were up to when she needed something. All means are appropriate, especially when it came to her son.

"Yes, he woke up just as I was about to leave," I offered her a biscuit which she politely declined. Margaux was about to take one but once she saw Astoria's raised eyebrow she put it down. Boy, was she tamed by the pureblood Queen Bee. "I checked his vitals and spoke to him shortly before he fall back to sleep."

"When was it that you saw him exactly?" she asked coolly, that is when I knew she wasn't happy with something. Bloody Slytherin mind games! "I asked you to inform us when he wakes up."

"I'm sorry, Astoria," I said, and stirred my coffee. "But knowing you and Draco I thought that an urgent owl at almost two am will cause the opposite effect." I got up and brought my plate over to the table, she will prevent me from eating thank you very much.

"I see," she pursed he lips and turned to Margaux. "I thought you said you'll be by his side day and night and yet my son has to wake up alone in a hospital room?"

"Really, Astoria, Scorpius is not a child and neither is Margaux," I barged in before Margaux had any say. She didn't look like she wanted to say anything (which is highly unusual) but she always did pay the high most respect to Astoria, as she was her future mother-in-law. "I dare say that after the explosion he survived a night alone in the hospital is hardly the scandal you make it to be." I didn't mention that Margaux wasn't accounted for all of yesterday.

She straightened her back. "You said you examined him, correct?"

"I did, yes." Ignoring her disproving look I began eating. "He is past any dangerous permanent harm and all his vitals are more than fine." I buttered my toast and added some honey.

"His legs?"

"It will take some time."

"Signs for dark magic?"

"All clear."

"The burns?"

"Healed," I finished my toast and moved on to my eggs and bacon. "Is Draco this curious?"

At this remark Astoria gave me her signature smirk. "I'm Scorpius' mother, it is only natural for me to worry and step over the line."

I rolled my eyes but gave her a small smile. "Shall I expect you later today?"

"What time are the afternoon visiting hours?"

"Half past four."

"We shall meet you then," she then turned to Margaux. "I would like you to come with Draco and I. We will wait for you around four at the manor."

"Of course," Margaux nodded. "Lily, do you mind if I use the bathroom?" she got up and left, practically running. I too got up from my seat, having finished my breakfast. Astoria was still sitting, looking at the photos attached to my muggle refrigerator's door. She took a moment but rose onto her feet and almost glided to the kitchen sink and put her mug away.

"I appreciate your dedication to Scorpius' well being, Lily dear." She said. I nodded. "Are you seeing anyone?" she inquired.

"Not at the moment," I answered and waved my wand and the dishes began to wash themselves.

"You work too much," she said. "I'd love to see you with someone by your side."

"You sound like my mother," I smiled and shook my head.

"Then listen to us," she said. "Why don't you let me set you up with someone?" her eyes shone as she smiled.

"Lily doesn't need any more blind dates," Margaux said as she walked back into the room. "She is too picky as it is. It's sheer luck she's not a virgin anymore." She winked at me .

"Margaux!" Astoria exclaimed but Margaux had that wicked spark in her eyes. "I will see you later today." She huffed and shook her head before heading towards the front door and closing it behind her as she walked out.

I turned to Margaux. "Was it necessary?"

"No, but it was fun," she smirked. "She's on my case ever since Scorpius landed himself in the hospital."

"I'd hardly call it 'landing himself', " I walked past her to my bedroom. She followed me, I could hear her sigh.

"Fine," she said. "But can you really ignore that fact that she's being a right cow?"

"She's your mother-in-law," I pointed out. I began changing for work.

"My soon to be mother-in-law," she handed me a blue silk top.

"She's not that bad."

"She hates me."

"She doesn't hate you." I said and buttoned my top. I paired it with a fitting tailored skirt. "She has her own way to show affection."

"Oh, she shows affection all right," Margaux mocked with a small chuckle. "She practically worships you."

I shrugged and began to fix my hair. "I just know how to handle her," I said and looked at Margaux from the mirror. "It's a Slytherin trait."

"I guess I should be thankful I'm a pureblood," She commented. "Anyways, I'd take Draco over her anytime."

"You're a riot, Em." I said as I gave myself one last look in the mirror. "I need to head over to the hospital."

Margaux nodded. "Was he really OK when you examined him last night?" her face changed to a worried mask.

"Em, he's going to be just fine." I said. "He even joked a little." I decided not the share our small occurrence with her. She walked out with me as I made my way to the apparition point.

"I'm a bad girlfriend," she muttered. "I should've been there last night."

"You couldn't have known he'd wake up," I said. "I was about to go home when they called me." I turned to face her and grabbed her hand, giving it a small squeeze. "I'll see later today, alright?"

"Alright," she answered and then hugged me. "You're the best, Lils."

"And you're the finest," I replied before giving her one last hug and apparating away.

It was a while before I had the chance to see Scorpius later that day, but I got to his ward a little before visiting hours began. I stepped into the room and saw that he was awake and reading The Daily Prophet. I couldn't help but smile at him.

Looking up, Scorpius smiled in return. "Hullo, Lils. Came to see if I made it through the night?"

I nodded and walked over to take his chart. "I don't quite believe you were in grave danger after last night." I frowned when I noticed that he hasn't had his bandages changed yet.

"What is it?" he asked.

"Has anyone been here since last night?" I asked, I checked again but there was no signature on the morning shift table.

"Yeah but I told them I was waiting for you," he said and put away the paper. "Something's wrong?"

"You need your bandages changed every twelve hours," I walked over to him and summoned clean bandages. "It's written down in the instructions but I guess they didn't read it." I sighed. "I'll help you sit up."

Scorpius groaned as her set up. "It's my fault," he said and looked at me. "I wanted to see you so I told the healer to go away."

"I would have come anyway," I said and unwrapped the old bandages from his torso. "The burns look better but they should have taken care of this earlier."

"I'm sorry," he looked at me. "I didn't mean to make a fuss."

"It's fine." I silently finished working and cleared all the used bandages with a flick. "Good as new." I handed him his potion which he reluctantly took. "Down it with one gulp, it'll be easier." Scorpius nodded and drank it, his face twisted in disgust at the potion's taste.

"That's vile," he exclaimed.

"What did you expect, Pumpkin juice?" I crossed my arms and smirked.

Scorpius grumbled. "Ha-ha, I want to see you try it sometime. See if you like it."

"I'll see to it and give you a full report." I said jokingly.

He chuckled lightly and brought his hands to uncross my arms. He pulled me closer to him. "Lily…last night-"

"It's alright," I assured him and tried to pull away. "You just woke up. People tend to be blurry in these situations."

"I wasn't." he still held me. "I wasn't blurry, fuzzy, and hazy or whatever it is you may think. I kissed you because I wanted to."

"Why?"

"I wanted to see what it's like."

"What it's like?"

"Kissing you."

"Kissing me?"

"Yes."

I was confused. "So, how was it?"

"Short."

"Short?"

"I wish I had more time." He said and drew me even closer. I was less than an inch from his face. "I wish to kiss you again."

"Okay." Wait, what?!

Before I knew what was happening he closed the short gap between us and our lips touched. It was longer then the kiss last night. His lips pressed against mine before I parted them and gave free access to his tongue. Scorpius reached up and cupped my cheek. He nibbled on my lower lip before breaking away.

My eyes were still shut as he leaned his forehead against mine. "Much better." He whispered.

Feeling m face heating up I finally managed to pull away. But he was fast, he quickly grabbed my hand. "Scorpius," he tried to draw me closer to him again. "Scorpius, please-"

"Darling!" Thank Merlin the door burst open. Astoria, Draco and Margaux marched in, Astoria was beaming. Draco's eyes flicked towards our joined hands and I quickly pulled mine back.

"Hello Mother," Scorpius said and let her hug him tight.

"You're looking better than I expected," Astoria brushed the hair on his forehead.

"He's not a child, Astoria dear," Draco said and Astoria stopped at once. "You look well, son. A bit flushed but I guess it's from the sudden surprise."

"Yeah, something like that," his eyes flickered in my direction. "Em…" he changed his focus onto Margaux who stood by quietly.

"Oh, Scorp!" she cried and rushed over to hug him much like Astoria just did. "I was so scared!"

"It's OK, Em." He patted her back slowly. "I'm fine, see?" she moved back a little but still rested her head on Scorpius' chest. "Lily fixed me. She used magic and everything." Margaux giggled to his chest and moved back. She gave him a watery smile which he returned with a small kiss on her forehead.

Astoria was talking rapidly about the latest high society news. Draco set there and nodded while reading Scorpius' copy of the Prophet. Margaux half laid beside Scorpius who kept caressing her hair and listened to Astoria's gossip. I have never felt more of the outsider. My stomach tightened at the sight of them. It seemed like nothing happened mere minutes ago and the world didn't stop and the earth didn't tremble and the sky hadn't fallen. Everything was back to its natural place. It didn't happen. It didn't happen. It. Didn't. Happen.

Then Scorpius looked at me and my heart skipped a beat.

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