Um so, this chapter is LOOOOONG. It's an emotional roller coaster ride, honestly. It's so long that when I finally finished writing it, I didn't wanna edit it lol. I still edited it hopefully there shouldn't be any error or weird tense error. If so, then please avoid my mistake lol ^^

Albus felt his heart rip open, what has he done? Oh God, why did he do that? He yelled at Scorpius. His best friend. His crush. He actually told the blonde to leave him alone, Merlin what had he done. He slammed his head against the wall of a random hallway he had run into. His heart ached, he bit his lower lip hard, closing his eyes shut tightly. Refusing to cry, he inhaled sharply and looked up at the sealing. He blinked couple of times trying to dry his eyes from the threatening tears about flow down any second. He jumped when he felt someone touch his shoulders.

"Brother, what are you doing here?" Lily stood behind him with a confused frown on her lips. Albus didn't say anything, scare that his voice might break. Her eyes widen slightly "Brother are you okay?" she asked concerned. Stepping forward to her, he dropped his head on her shoulder and shook his head. She brought her small arms around him and wrapped them around him. She rubbed soft circles on his back, not asking anything else. Her grip got tighter when silent tears started to flow down his eyes.

"Shh… It's going to be all okay… I am right here" she whispered softly, hugging her brother tighter. They stood in silence. Albus felt as if a huge weight has been lifted off his chest.

"I am so tired…" he mumbled rubbing his wet eyes against her neck, drying his tears away.

"Come then, let me walk you to dungeon" she offered, pushing him back gently. Her hands slipped down his back, catching his big hands instead. She held on to them strongly as if her life depends on it.

"No. No dungeon, take me to the Gryffindor tower for tonight" Albus said gripping her small hands tighter. There was no way he was going to sleep in the same room as Scorpius after the fight. She stared at him for few seconds as if she was reading into his soul and then nodded.

"This way then" hand in hand they walked to the tower and Albus felt so grateful to have a sister like Lily.

Albus watched with interested when the fat lady moved and asked for the Password. It's been 5 years and he has never been to the Gryffindor tower before. He had always spend his time with Scorpius in the dungeon that he never realised he had been missing out on the other side of Hogwarts. Scorpius. Was he really going to leave Scorpius by himself? For the whole night…? No he had to go back. But, what would he say? He can't face the blonde when he was the one who told him to stay away. OH Merlin, what had he done!?

"AL!" Albus snapped out of his thoughts when he heard a manly voice call him. He looked up to see James standing in the middle of common room. A wide smile was on his face as he made his way to Albus capturing him in a head lock. James ruffled his messy black hair with affection "what are you doing here little brother?" he says.

Albus pushed James back, running his hand through his hair hoping to tame them and gave James an annoyed look while the older grinned back.

"I decided to try something different today" He said in a monotonous tone.

"Brilliant! Welcome to the Gryffindor tower, then" James put his arm around Albus's neck "Everyone welcome my baby brother" he said with a teasing smirk while Albus grumbled.

"Welcome Albus" A loud roar of cheers went around and Albus wanted to hex James for dragging all of the attention to him. Lily let out a giggle, her arm now around Albus's arm, squeezing him with affection.

"Where is Rose?" asked Albus looking around the room. A pang of jealousy went through him as the thought of her and Scorpius being together at this hour accord to him.

"She's at Ravenclaw with Hugo. She normally spends Tuesday nights there" Lilly informed dragging Albus to the sofa. Albus lets out a sigh of relief and the jealousy waving off almost immediately. For the rest of the night he played games with the Gryffindors, Lily and James beside him the whole time. For the first time since school started Albus had fun, he had laughed and for the first time Scorpius didn't cross his mind at all. Finally, when too tired to stay awake he went to the dorm with James for sleep.

"Albus wake up" James shook his little brother's body which was sleeping beside him. He heard the younger let out a protest moan turning his head to the other side.

"Hmm… 5 more minute Scorp" he mumbled in his sleep.

"It's James you idiot. Wake up or you'll miss breakfast" James said with an amused smile shaking his brother again. Familiar green eyes shot open and Albus stood up immediately looking around the dorm almost in panic.

"Hey, relax. You are okay" James said getting up and rubbing Albus's back gently. Albus turned his head to James and relaxes his shoulders as memories from last night came back to him. Letting out a frustration sound he drops himself back on the mattress, covering his eyes with his arm. Suddenly he felt a strong push in his waist and he fell on the ground with a loud 'thump'.

"OW! Bloody hell James!" Albus yelled looking up at his older brother with his brows crossed. James's soft red-orange hair fell on his pale forehead as he looked down at Albus with a grin on his face. The freckles on his cheeks getting squished with the large smile on his lips.

"I have been trying to wake you up for the past 10 minute. No way I am giving you a way to go back to sleep" He said getting off the bed and stepping over Albus's body. Albus sticks his tongue out at his older brother's back and sits up, rubbing his back. He sighs looking at his laps, his legs crossed. Going for breakfast would mean going to the Great Hall, in order words he would be facing Scorpius. He looks up the sealing and decides what he needs to do. He's going avoid Scorpius. That's the only way to get rid of his pathetic crush on his best friend. That's brilliant, he thinks and it should work. Let's pretend it never happened. He let out another sigh, rubbing his eyes with his hands and gets up to get ready. When he and James go down to common room they see Lily already waiting for them.

"Any longer and it would have been Christmas" she said crossing her arms with a huff. Her long scarlet hair swing around her hips, she had a frown on her face and she defiantly looked unamused. Sometimes it was hard to believe that she was only in 2nd year.

"I blame it on Al, Liles. He refused to wake up" James said pinching her puffy, pouty cheeks.

"Right, if we are done. Let's get going" Albus said digging glares at James's tall back.

The Potters walk towards the Great Hall talking in language only they would understand. Students around them stared, mostly at Albus, like this was a sight they haven't seen before. Albus notice some of them whispering and mumbling but he chooses to ignore and walk away with his siblings. Lily who was walking in between them switched side and moved, making Albus come in the middle.

"Albus!"

The familiar voice hit him like buckets of ice and Albus's body froze. He stopped walking and slowly looked up to see Scorpius standing in front of the Great Hall. He felt a pang of guilt wash over him, taking in Scorpius appearance. His blonde hair which were normally combed down elegantly looked messy, like Scorpius hadn't bother fixing them and instead he had rushed down here as soon as he woke up. His eyes looked dull, and had dark circles around them like he didn't sleep well. His shirt wasn't tucked in properly and was sticking out from some sides.

Scorpius walked up to Albus "Where were you!? I was so worried!" he said putting his hands on Albus's shoulders. His grey eyes screaming with worry and sadness. Still angry at the blonde, Albus shook his shoulders hard and knocked off Scorpius's hands. A flash of pain, shocked and hurt rushed through Scorpius's face as Albus walked pass him without a word. Lily and James stood shocked, standing still as they witness the scene before them. They knew that Albus was upset from last night and they figured it had to do with Scorpius but they had no idea that the two best friends were in a fight. Scorpius reached out and grabbed Albus's hand, holding him back.

"Albus please liste-"Albus jerked his hand out of Scorpius grip and without looking back he walked into the Great Hall. He walked straight to the Slytherin table, sitting beside Lisa Longbottom.

"Albus, it's been a long time" she said with a furious blush on her cheeks. The girl was beautiful, she had long wavy blonde hair, like her mother Luna LoveGod- Longbottom. Her skin was as pale as snow, red plum lips and fresh sky blue eyes. She had a nice hourglass body and a personality as sneaky as any slytherin. She had confessed her love for Albus in public over a dare from her friends but Albus, of course being the gentlemen he is, rejected her very politely.

"Certainly, how have you been Lisa?" he asked with a dashing smile making her blush even more. As they started to talk from the corner of his eyes, Albus watched Rose dragging Scorpius to the Gryffindor table, again. He ignored the pair and the jealousy feeling in the pit of his stomach and tried to pay attention to girl in front of him.

"That looks wonderful" Albus said point with his fork at the pumpkin pie Lisa was eating.

"Would you like a taste?" she asked shyly making Albus chuckle.

"It looks too good not to" He leaned forward and opened his mouth, she brought the spoon up, her hands trembling a little as she fed him. Whistles and gasp were heard across the hall and Lisa quickly dropped her hand down as Albus gulped down the pie. Suddenly a loud crash was heard from the other side of the slytherin table and Albus looked up to see a very furious Scorpius walking out of the Great Hall, with Rose calling out to him. He looked at the Gryffindor table locking his eyes with Lily. She moved her hand towards the wooden craft doors of Great Hall, probably telling him to go after the angry blonde. Although, he just shook his head and looked back to Lisa with a smile.

For the rest of the day Lisa stuck by him like glue, not that he minded her company. She was a great girl after all but he truly missed Scorpius by his side. They walked out of muggle studies and headed down to the dungeon when he was stopped again by Scorpius.

"Can we talk?" He said standing in front of them. Lisa looked between them as the boys stared into each other. Scorpius looked like a mess, his eyes were red as if he had cried earlier but Albus just grabs Lisa's hand and walks away from the blonde.

It's been a week since Albus has been ignoring Scorpius. The blonde has come up to him many times, just asking to talk with him but Albus always walked away. It wasn't about Scorpius and Rose anymore. It was about Albus getting over his silly crush on his best friend. He kept on ignoring Scorpius hoping that his desire for him will stop eventually. He missed Scorpius terribly but he can't go to him knowing his lust for the other. He wants the blonde to smile at him again. He wants to hug his small body and feel him against him skin. It's crazy, he thinks, the more he ignores Scorpius the stronger his feelings gets. He was walking out of Astronomy, heading towards Potions when Rose came and corned him down.

"What is wrong with you?" she asked looking as angry as she sounded.

"Go away Rose" he said trying to get away from her but she blocked his way by walking in front of him.

"Why are you being an areshole and avoiding Scorpius?" She said folding her arms. Albus felt anger creeping into him.

"Why the fuck do you care?" he let out a small growl but she stood solid on the ground, glaring at him. Gryffindor indeed.

"I care because I am his friend! He's an absolute mess without you! Can't you see how much you are hurting him!?" she yelled at him and Albus rolled his eyes at her.

"He's not a mess without me, he has you after all" he sends her an icy glare. She looked at him with a strange expression on her face.

"You sound like a jealous boyfriend, Al" she said with a smirk, resting her arms on her hips. Albus felt his heart skip a beat.

"I am certainly not jealous" he mumbled. She raised her eyebrow at him looking amused.

"You are jealous, of me? Really Albus, is that why you have been avoiding Scorpius" she said with a laugh.

"Shut up Rose" there was no denying it anymore, he knew that once Rose figures something out there no going back on it.

"Don't worry Al, I am not taking him away from you. Besides he was never mine to be, he already has his eyes on someone else" she said, a soft smile playing on her lips. Albus shot his head up, looking at her eyes with wide eyes, his heart beating in his chest.

"W-who?" he choked out, his stomach curling in sending butterflies to his heart. She chuckled at him, shaking her head "it's not my place to say, but seriously Al talk to him" she said walking away before ruffling his messy hair. Albus stood in the empty hallway, listening to his heavy heart beat. Scorpius fancied someone… who? Who was the bloody bastard who stole his best friends heart? Albus cursed himself for feeling jealous towards this un-known person Scorpius been crushing on. He was suppose be getting over this crush, not try to find out who Scorpius liked so that he can send him evil glares. Slowly he started to walk towards his next class, Potions, with only one question in his mind. Who did Scorpius fancied? And why did he not tell Albus but told Rose. Entering Potions, dazed in his own thoughts and not looking around, he went and grabbed a random seat.

"Good after noon everyone, today we will learning how to make hiccoughing solution. Can anyone tell me what the potion does?" Professor Slughorn asked. Albus looked up at the professor and then glance around the classes to find a familiar blonde head. At the back of the class, across him, Scorpius sat struggling to open his eyes. He looks paler then usual and there's a heavy blush on his cheeks and it looked like he was having trouble breathing. Albus felt a wave of panic rush through him, he wants to get up and sit beside the blonde but the class had already started and there was no way he could move now.

Scorpius is sure it's half an hour by now, so just another 2 ½ hour and class would end. Brilliant. It's alright he thinks, he just needs to stay awake and concentrate on taking notes. He glances up to the clock to see not even a second has passed by. Why was time going by so slowly today? He glanced around the class to see Albus staring at him intensely, he thinks he's imagining things again because why would Albus look at him? He turns his head away breathing out another heavy breathe. He places the flat of his cold palm on his forehead and realizes that his skin is burning hot. Now that he pays attention, he feels hot all over, besides his hands, they feel as cold as ice. That can't be a good sign. The back of his throat is burning, his eyes feel heavy from the heat and his head throbs with a painful headache.

"Hey, are you okay?" the person beside him asks. Scorpius feels too dizzy and strung out to recognize the person so he just nods. He wants to rest his head on the table in front of him but that could get him in trouble and he might lose some house points for it. His body is seeking for the warmth of a blanket and the comfort of a matters and suddenly he misses his father. He wants to go home and fall asleep in the comfort of his father's arms. He remembers the last time he felt like this, his dad barely left his side always hugging and kissing him. Bringing him hot soup and warping warm blankets around him to keep him warm. At nights when he would wake up from nightmares, his throat burning and sweating heavily with painful headaches, his dad would burst into his room panicked and would end up sleeping beside him. He remembers snuggling into his dad's chest as the older man would run his fingers through Scorpius's hair softly.

"You'll be fine Scorpius, I am right here" he remembers his dad telling him as he drifts of to sleep, feeling a little press of kiss on his forehead. A warm smile appears on Scorpius's lips and he whispers 'daddy' softly. Maybe it's the dizziness or maybe it was the pounding in his head which lead him to close his eyes which he had been fighting to keep open.

"SCORPIUS!" he hears before his heavy body falls back and he lands into utter darkness.

Scorpius wake up without the pounding of headache, hotness all over his body, stiffed nose, throat aching painfully and heavy eye lids. He swallows forcefully to ease the pain of his throat and looks around in daze, to see white sheets. Its takes him a couple of seconds to realize he's in hospital wing. He feels a weight on his right hand and turns his head to see a mess of black hair. His eyes widen slightly at the sight of his best friend sleeping soundly beside him, gripping onto his hand loosely. Feeling heavy, dizzy and hazy, he shuts his eyes again and drifts back to sleep.

The next time he wakes up he can feel his throat all dried up, on a bright side his eyes don't feel as heavy as before. He tries to get up but miserably fails, landing back on the bed, it's like he has no energy felt in him.

"Scorpius! Thank Merlin" he hears a familiar voice from beside him. A beautiful light sun-kissed toned arm comes around him and he turns his head to see Albus hovering over him.

"Here, let me help you sit up" Scorpius blinks up at him but let's Albus help him sit up. Albus leans down, he gulps forcefully when Scorpius's blonde hair brush his nose and he breathes in the scent of vanilla. They are so close, he can feel his heart beat against his ribs sharply.

"W-water" His voice breaks in between and he lets out a dry cough. Albus quickly grabs the jug of water from the side table and pours some water for Scorpius in a glass. He hands the glass to the blonde and watches as Scorpius gulps down the water. Albus licks his lips as a trail on water slides down Scorpius's chin. He shakes his head and takes his wand out from his robe.

"I am going to send a patronum to your dad. He came in earlier when you were sleeping, he asked to be informed as soon as you wake up" Albus said in a single breath. A bright blue light emerges from the tip of his wand and a pop of blue shots out the window. An awkward silence falls between them. Neither of them know what to say or what to do. Scorpius wants to talk to Albus about their fight but he's scared that he'll ruin the moment. Though, he has to do something, say something, anything that would keep Albus beside him. They are finally alone, just them so might as well take the risk.

"Albus"

"Scorpius"

They blink at each other.

"You first" they say at the same time. They blinked at each other again. Great. This is just getting more awkward.

"U-hum" a loud voice made them turn around and they see a tall blonde elegant man standing behind them.

"Father!" a bubble of excitement went through Scorpius's body and he almost jumped out of the bed. Albus smiled at the huge grin on Scorpius's lips and he was sure he hadn't seen the blonde this happy ever since the term started.

"Hey, Scorp" Draco said walking towards his son and sitting down on to the bed beside him. He brings his hand up and runs them across his son's face, whipping away the sweat on his cheeks. Draco leans forward and kisses Scorpius's forehead softly making his son giggle.

"You look healthy" Draco jokes pushing back his son's wet sweaty hair from his forehead and tucking some lose strands behind his ears.

"I have seen better days" Scorpius says with a toothy grin and Draco couldn't help but to place another kiss on his son's cheek.

"Hello Mr. Malfoy" Albus says looking at Draco. Albus is always dumbstruck by Draco's looks. The man is gorgeous, no doubt. Draco is tall, but not as tall as his dad, maybe an inch shorter. He is skinny, as pale as snow and has a perfect curved V-shape slim waist. He has beautiful straight platinum hair which fall perfectly on his forehead unlike Scorpius who has pure blonde hair. Albus wonders if the man ever grew old? Because he certainly looks way younger than his age, it's no wonder where Scorpius gets his looks from. Draco has perfect v-face pointy face while Scorpius has perfect soft features which he most likely got from his mother, including the blonde hair. Draco's shoulder are small and curve in unlike his dad who has broad stronger shoulder. Regardless, both Malfoys are drop dead gorgeous.

"Hello Albus. Thank you for taking care of my son, he tends to get needy when he gets sick" Draco said with a teasing smirk. Scorpius punches his dad's arm softly as he pouts and says "I am not needy"

Albus lets out a small chuckled and shakes his head.

"No need sir, Scorpius is my friend" 'A friend I want to snog and shag.' Albus corrects sarcastically, but doesn't dare to say it out loud, for he knows how scary Scorpius's dad actually is, despise his breathe-taking looks. Albus shivers a little, knowing he might get skinned alive by Draco if he finds out about his thought. He glances at Scorpius to catches the blonde staring at him curiously and Albus stares back. Scorpius looks away first and glances up to his father who was looking at them with an amused look. He raises his eyebrow at his son in question and Scorpius just wraps his arms around Draco's waist burying his face in his dad's robes and Draco gently hugs his son back.

"Scorpius?" Draco whispers in caring voice. He's never seen his son look so down before, what happened to his bubbly and hyper personality.

"Er, I think I should get going to my next class. It was good to see you again Mr. Malfoy" Albus says awkwardly, grabbing his bag. Draco nods at Albus and waits for Scorpius to acknowledge Albus's leave. He accepts a 'good bye' or 'see you soon' from them but Albus just gets up and walks out of hospital wing. Draco is shocked, what just happened?

"Scorpius. What's wrong?" Draco says rubbing small circles on his son's back. When Scorpius says nothing he continues "Are you two in a fight?" He feels Scorpius nod and it take him a second to believe that.

"Enlighten me" Draco says and Scorpius lets out a heavy shaky sigh.

Albus walks down the corridor of hospital wings, heading towards the dungeon. Sometimes he wishes he had the same bond with his father like Scorpius has with his father. Any blind man could tell how much Scorpius loved his father.

"My father has being through enough pain. I don't wish to ever cause him more' he remember Scorpius telling him once on a full moon night. He remembers them sitting together by the fireplace in the common room of the slytherin dorm. They were curled together with a blanket around them, talking softly, enjoying the night of the full moon and the thunder storm. A sad smile appeared on his lips and he wondered when had they drifted apart so much? He missed Scorpius. He missed him so much, that his heart ached. He wanted to see the blonde. This was all his fault, wasn't it? If he hadn't fallen for Scorpius he wouldn't be avoiding him. He has caused them both so much pain, what an idiot he is. Albus was ready to give in and say sorry. He was tired of fighting. He wanted Scorpius back, by his side. It's been so long. He was ready to take the blame as long as Scorpius comes back to him. Albus grabs his hairs and pulls on them hard. He bends down on his knees and looks at the ground grinding his teeth together. All he can think about is Scorpius. His touch, his laugh, his jokes and his lips. He wants to hold the blonde close to him, in his arms, just to feel him against him. Scorpius. Scorpius. Scorpius.

'I am so fucked' he thinks closing his eyes shut tightly. It hurts. His heart hurts so bad that he thinks it's going to rip open. He stands up and slams his head against the wall. 'Why? Why aren't these feelings going away? Why?' he think his head is going to go numb with pain, and he doesn't bother whipping away the blood creeping down his cheeks. This is all so wrong. Scorpius is his best mate. Why can't he abandon these feelings? Why isn't pretending not working? Why? Why?

"Albus" he hears his name called out from behind. He turns his head numbly to see James and Lily standing behind him. They walk up to him and pull him into a hug. He doesn't even realizes that he was crying until Lily's hand comes up and brushes away his tears. He lets his head rest on James's collar bone as Lily wraps her arms around his waist, her head resting on Albus's shoulder bone. They always had a perfect height difference, with James being the tallest followed by Albus and then Lily being the shortest. James takes his wand out and rest it gently on Albus's forehead whispering a healing spell. It's funny, Albus thinks. Even though the wound is healed the pain is still there.

"It's okay Albus, let it all out. Cry it all out" James says rubbing his back gently.

"We are here for you Al" Lily whispers her voice shaking, hugging him tighter. And that's all it takes for Albus to let it all go. His body shakes and tears follow done his face. His hand reaches up to his shirt, where his heart ached the most and he clutches his fist into his shirt. "It hurts" he shutters out jerking his fist forward, pulling his white school collar shirt, creating folds all over. James runs his hands faster on his back and Lily grips onto his hands tighter.

"We know" James whispered and Albus closes his eyes wondering how much they know already without him having to say anything. "It'll be all okay" Lily says with a watery smile as she gently rubs her fingers on his cheeks across his flickers, whipping away his tears. Albus lets a small smile appear on his lips and he thinks he has the best siblings in the world.

Scorpius is discharge from the hospital the next day. His fever had gone down over night with the potion Draco had brought with him. The potters and Rose had come to pick him up for the breakfast.

"Oh Scorpius, I was so worried" Rose said hugging the blonde tightly. Albus closed his fist tightly and looked away from the scene before him. He felt Lily squeezing his hand but all he wanted was to walk away.

"How are you Scorpius?" Asked James pushing Rose away gently from the blonde and Albus could hug him for that.

"Better than yesterday" he said with a grin. He looks at Albus "Hello Albus" he said with a grin. Oh how Albus had missed that smile. Panicked and not sure what to do Albus chooses to look down instead of answering back. Lily and Rose roll their eyes at him and James suggests to head to the Great hall for breakfast. Albus walks behind Scorpius, watching out for the blonde constantly, not taking his eye off for a second. He was too worried and if Scorpius faints again, this time he'll be able to catch him. As they walk towards the Gryffindor table Scorpius somehow escapes Rose and slides beside Albus with a cheesy grin on his face.

"Are we still playing hide and seek?" he says and Albus rolls his eyes. Albus brings the back of his hand to his forehead and his other hand to Scorpius's neck. 'No fever yet' he think with relief. Scorpius flashes him another smile and Albus can't help but smile back. They fall under a silence and sit together at the table. Half way through the breakfast, Albus is itching to talk to Scorpius again. They are sitting so close that their arms are brushing off each other. Their legs rubbing together whenever they moved and Albus thinks his heart might stop working soon.

"You gave me a heart attack yesterday, you git" Albus says breaking the silence. Scorpius looks at him surprised, his grey eyes widen.

"I-I am sorry" he says back shocked and they fall under another silence. When did they become so awkward around each other? Albus wonders.

"Um, Hi Albus" Albus turns to see Lisa standing behind them.

"Hey Lisa" He says with a smile, he feels Scorpius stiffen beside him sharply.

"I-I was wondering-if I could... talk to you? Privately" She mumbles shyly, her cheeks glowing red. Under the table Albus felt Scorpius grab his hand, squeezing it tightly. He gives Scorpius a half glance to catch a hard look on the blonde's soft features. Albus gulped down "Ah, I am little busy at the moment" he says with a nervous chuckle. Her face breaks into a sad and disappointment smile.

"Perhaps, later then?" she said hopefully. Albus feels Scorpius squeezing his hand more forcefully and he almost lets out a cry of pain.

"Sure? After Charms?" Scorpius lets go his hand and gets up to leave. Lisa's face lits up with a happy smile, she gives him a nod and runs away to the slytherin table where her friends were waiting for her. Albus blinks, what just happened? What was that? Did Scorpius- dare he assumes- just get jealous? No that can't be it…right? Scorpius doesn't fancy Albus, he is straight… right? Right? He glances up to Lily, James and Rose who looked disappointed as the shook their heads at him.

It was right after Dark Arts, when Scorpius had walked up to him again.

"Can we talk?" he said with an un-readable expression.

"Scorpius! There you are! I have been looking all over for you!" Rose said walking up to the blonde and wrapping her arm around his.

"You sure you have time for me?" Albus said with hint of anger in his voice. Scorpius stared into the green eyes before turning his head to the Weasley girl clinging on to his arm.

"Rose could you please give us some time alone?" Scorpius said politely looking down at her. She looked up at him with a pout "But I haven't seen for the whole day Scorp"

"Yes but I want to be with Albus, he's important to me and I haven't seen him a lot lately" he said gently pushing his arm away from her grip. She let out a gasp, hurt written all over her face and somehow that made Albus feel better.

"Are you saying Albus is more important to you then me!?" her hands rested on her hips as if she was daring Scorpius to say yes. Albus looks between the two, his own heartbeat, beating loud in his chest. For he wasn't sure of the answer himself.

"If I had to choose a companion to be at the return of eternal darkness with, I'd choose Albus" he turned his head to look at Albus with a smile on his face. Albus felt his heart beat on the familiar words "To me he is the most important person, besides my father of course." He said with confident "I would give my life up for him, for he saved mine on that day he became my friend. Without Albus, my existence might as well disappear forever, for life wouldn't be exciting anymore and part of me would be gone along him." He finished with a grin on his face. Albus felt his heart melt, no one has ever said that to him. His heart ached for the blonde and not caring who was around them, he jumped on Scorpius, hugging him tightly.

"You ulter areshole, is this your way of apologising?" Albus couldn't help but laugh

"Perhaps, but I have more to say. Shall I continue?" Scorpius said with a cheeky grin as he hugged Albus back tightly.

"Please spare me from your get together" Rose said rolling her eyes with a smirk on her lips as she walked out of the hallway.

"I am so sorry Albus. You were right. I was a total areshole. I have been terrible to you, I am the worst-"

"shh, It's okay. You are here and that's all that matters" Albus said brushing Scorpius's bangs back. They smiled at each other and then Albus remember the incident earlier in the Great Hall.

"Why did you leave the Great Hall this morning?" asked Albus. He felt Scorpius stiffen under his touch as a dark blush appeared on his pale cheeks.

"I..." he whispered hiding his face in Albus's chest "I didn't like it. You and Lisa. I hated it" Albus felt his heart jump in excitement.

"Why?" he asked his heart beating in his ears. He accepted a reply to come from Scorpius's mouth but all he heard was sobs. Panic washed through him and he gently moved Scorpius away to see thick tears rolling down his cheeks.

"Shit! Why are you crying?" Albus was panicking. He quickly whipped away the tears but more seem to run down the blonde's eyes "Is it because I asked? I am sorry for asking!" Scorpius shook his head and covered his face with his hands.

"Yo-ou'll hate me if I tell y-you" he shutter out, rubbing his eyes. Do people normally look this attractive when they cry, Albus wondered. Or was it just Scorpius Malfoy? As more tears slip down Scorpius's face, he felt his heart breaking and he wanted to kiss those tears away. So he did just that, he leaned down and licked away the fresh tear which was about to slip down the blonde's cheek. Scorpius's eyes snapped open, looking at Albus with his big grey watery eyes.

"No Scorp. Never, I can never hate you" He said rubbing his thumb across Scorpius's soft cheeks. He pulled the blonde in for another hug and started to rub circle on his back, hoping to calm him down. Their bodies were pressed together "shh" Albus whispered softly in Scorpius's ear. His warm breath tickled on the blonde's ear making Scorpius's title his head. Grey eyes locked with green, filled with emotions. They stared at each other like it was just them and no one else. Albus can't fight his thoughts anymore, he decides to let himself go. Whatever happens, happens. He slowly bents down, his lips against Scorpius's cheek, brushing lightly. A small gasp escaped the blonde's lips and that light touch sent shivers through his nerves making his whole body tremble in Albus's arms.

"If you want me to stop, tell me now," he whispered. A warm blush appeared on Scorpius's pale cheeks and he fluttered his eyes shut letting Albus trail down wet kisses on his cheeks. When Scorpius said nothing, he brushed his mouth against blonde's temple. "Or now." He traced the line of the blonde's cheekbone with his index finger gently. Scorpius arched in the touch, leaning into Albus's body more.

"Or now." Albus's lips were against his. "Or—"

Scorpius reached up and pulls him down, and the rest of his words were lost against the blonde's soft mouth. His lips were soft, they taste like vanilla just had Albus imagined them to be. He kissed Scorpius gently, carefully and tenderly, softly rubbing his thumb on the blonde's cheek. Scorpius knotted his fists in his shirt, pulling Albus harder against him. Albus let out a soft groan, low in his throat. His arms circled around Scorpius's waist, gathering him against his body carefully. He rolled over and pressed Scorpius against the wall. Pushing Scorpius's arms against the wall, pining them above his blonde head and intertwining their finger together as he sucked on his lower lip. Scorpius lets out a moan, a shiver runs down Albus's back and he broke the kiss softly. They look at each other, eyes filled with lust, breathing heavily.

"Kiss me again," Scorpius mumbles. Albus does. This time the kiss is hard, demanding and hungry. Like their lives depend on it. Albus slips his tongue inside Scorpius's mouth, gentle but demanding. Scorpius parts his lips allowing Albus's tongue to meet his. They swing together, their tongues curling, their hearts thumping together at every touch. It's nothing like they've ever experienced. So passionate. So affecting. Urgent. Loving. Scorpius lets go on Albus's hand instead he runs his fingers through Albus's messy hair, pulling him closer, something he wanted to do for a while now. He kept on running his hand through those heavy black locks, loving the way they felt against his fingers. Albus could feel his veins throbbing and he was sure his heart would explode anytime. He breaks the kiss "I have never wanted-"Scorpius kisses him "anyone like this before." Albus closes the gap between them again, taking in those plump lips. "Ever." And he kisses Scorpius again.

"Same" Scorpius mumbles against his lips. Albus leans forwards and steals another kiss "Just want-" the blond whispers and Albus kisses him again "you" he finished before he presses another kiss on Albus's mouth. Albus's weight against Scorpius's body feels bloody fantastic. He can feel him—all of him—his muscles moving above the blonde, his heartbeat beating against his. They rubbed against his each other, a fraction of pleasure running through their bodies. Albus breaks the kiss and titles his head to the side. He kisses Scorpius's jaw, trailing down wet kisses to his neck as they rub their hips together gently. Feeling the pleasure between their legs climbing up to their stomach, as the rolled together.

"Hmm, Albus…" Scorpius moans softly arching his back. The way he moans his name, it sends cold shivers down Albus's spine. Scorpius inhales his shaving cream, his shampoo, and that extra scent that's just … him. He smells so delicious that Scorpius wants to keep breathing him, lick him and eat him. He titles his head again finding Albus's lips, his lips taste like honey Scorpius thinks sucking on them. Albus's hands reach under his shirt, his tongue exploring Scorpius's mouth, licking every inch. They break apart, their lips plump, eyes filled with lust and emotions and suddenly they burst out in laughter.

"We are quite stupid, aren't we?" Scorpius says grins and Albus can't help but to agree with a light hum coming from the back of his throat.

"So…"Albus says resting his head against the blonde.

"Sooo? You fancy me, huh?" Albus felt himself heat up as Scorpius gave him teasing grin.

"Don't get sassy with me Scorp. Last time I checked the feeling was mutual" Albus rolled his eyes, a small smirk playing on his lips. The blonde chuckled and let out a small yawn.

"Come on, let's go to bed" Albus said with a warm smile grabbing Scorpius's hand and leads them to the Slytherin dorms.

Albus felt a hand smoothing through his hair gently. He let out a small sigh and lazily leaned into the touch. Soon he felt small kisses fall on his cheeks, eyes, nose- all over his face. He slowly opens his eyes, the light shining in the room making him grumble in annoyance. He hears a soft giggle and looks up to see crystal grey eyes looking down at him.

"Good morning" Scorpius says leaning down to give a small peek on Albus's lips. Albus felt his heart skip a beat. A smile appeared on his lips and he tucked his head in the curved of Scorpius's neck.

"Morning" he mumbles into the blonde's neck.

"We have to get up soon Albus" Scorpius mumbles into his hair. Albus hums curling himself around the blonde more. Couldn't they stay like this forever? Tangled together, listening to each other's heartbeat. Whispering sweet promises. Leaving tender kisses here and there. Is this what falling in love feels like? When all you want is their flaws, mistakes, laugh, smiles, jokes and sarcasm. The room was quiet, peacefully and the sunlight was creeping through the window shining on their bed. Albus titles his head up and looks into Scorpius's shining eyes. He reaches his hand up and tucks the blonde hair behind his ears.

"I love you" he whispers and the grey eyes widen. A gently, sweet melody of their heartbeat echoes in their chest in the peacefully room. The moment is so beautiful, breath-taking and perfect.

Scorpius gives a dreamy smile and kisses Albus's forehead "I love you" he says softly and Albus felt his breath catch in his stomach. He leans down and kisses Albus on the lips, taking in his soft lips as he runs his fingers through his messy black hair. Their tongue lace together softly, moving together passionately, lovingly and devotedly. Albus pushes himself against Scorpius, their bodies rubbing together. Scorpius deepens the kiss, biting on to Albus's tongue and letting it go gently. He grabs his lower lip with his teeth, teasing playfully before leaning down for another kiss.

"No one is going accept us" Scorpius says against Albus's lips.

"Don't care. You are all that matters" Albus says resting their foreheads together.

"That's not enough. What about the ones who we love? Like family" asks Scorpius.

"If they love us they'll accept us"

"And if they don't…"

"…Then I don't see the point in such love" Albus says kissing Scorpius nose.

"But Albu-

"Drop it Scorp. Let's not talk about this right now. We'll think about this when the time comes" Albus says kissing the blonde's lips hoping to make him forget. Scorpius lets out a sigh, looking into the deep green eyes he gives Albus a nod.

"So… does this make us boyfriends?" the blonde asks shyly, tucking himself in the other's sun kissed neck. Albus lets out a chuckle tightening his arms around the blonde "I would hope so" he says with a smile.

A week passes with them snogging in empty hallways, classrooms, and their dorm room, anywhere they were alone. They were trying to keep their relationship a secret till they were ready to come out together. They haven't talk about it with each other, letting it to be an issues of future. For now they just want to enjoy and have fun together.

They were sitting together in the library studying for the finals. Scorpius had made a rule of no snogging during their study session for exams, he didn't want to be distracted and fail. Albus did try to argue but shut up immediately when Scorpius send him a cold look. Which, frankly reminded him of Aunt Hermione. Sometimes Albus wondering how the blonde ended up in Slytherin and not Ravenclaw.

"Albus! Scorpius!"

Albus and Scorpius look up to see the Gryffindor gang with Hugo standing in front of them.

"Hey guys" Scorpius says with a grin. Rose and Hugo took a seat beside Scorpius with Lily and James sitting beside Albus.

"Studying for exams already Scorpius?" asked Hugo leaning towards the blonde to get a glance at his notes.

"Of course, I assume so have you" says Scorpius with a challenging smirk.

"Started a week ago" Hugo replies with a smirk

"Yet Scorp still get the highest mark" Albus says with a proud smirk. Hugo rolls his "I see you are back being friends" he says.

"Naturally, they are inseparable since first year" Lily says rolling her eyes. Scorpius could feel a warm blush coming on his cheek as he glances up to Albus who had his elbow resting on the table and his chin cupped in his hand.

"It's amazing though. Only Scorpius can get Albus start studying weeks before exams" James says with a teasing grin and Albus resist to roll his eyes.

"I suggest you should take this as an example then. It is you last year after all, don't you have N.E. to worry about?" Albus says.

"I got it covered little bother, don't you worry. Besides dad said he will help me get into Auror" James says with a grin.

"No, daddy said that he'll only help you if you manage to get O in all of you classes" Lilly corrected. James pouts and let out a sigh.

"I don't want to become an Auror though…" he says putting his arms behind his head and leaning back on his chair.

"What do you wish to do otherwise?" asks Scorpius. Suddenly James leans forward almost jumping towards Scorpius with excitement.

"I want to be a healer" he says with a grin "Just like your father!" Scorpius's eyes widen "I think what he does is so bloody cool! Saving lives and healing them. Remember that day in third year when Scorpius fell from his broom during Quidditch match against Gryffindor and opened his skull by landing on the ground? Mr. Malfoy used wandless magic to heal him! How bloody awesome is that!" Albus had never seen James so excited before.

"Well it wasn't a big accident though, Dad had cast a pillow charm on the ground right before Scorp fell. So it was easy to heal even if it was done wandlessly" Albus said as a matter of fact.

"True, but wandless magic to heal! That's bloody cool and it takes lots of practice to get to that level. Mr. Malfoy performed wandless magic like it was nothing but a silly game to him" Albus nods his head in agreement "Scorp think you can ask your father and get me in?" He says his blue-greenish eyes shinning.

"D-Definitely!" Scorpius says blushing, he had no idea James looked up to his father. A sense of pride bubbled into him and he had never felt so proud to be a Malfoy. James beams at him around the table to hug Scorpius.

"Thanks mate! You are the best" he says hugging Scorpius tightly. Scorpius feels himself getting warmer as he hugs the other male back.

"Oi! Let him go James!" Albus says getting up. James turn his head to Albus "Sorry bro, but I am his new best friend from now on" he says with a teasing grin as he hugs the blonde tighter. Albus growls at James and tugs Scorpius out of the older's grip.

"Go away I found him first. Find your own new best friend don't go stealing what's mine" Albus says hugging Scorpius possessively. This had been an interesting day Scorpius thinks, he had been hugged by two potters, his father would be so proud.

"What? No! he's mine too!" Lily joins in with a grin as she hold onto Scorpius's arm. Oh his death Grandfather would be dancing with pride in the clouds, he just got the attention of all three Potters. Wonderful.

"Can I just join the Weasley's instead?" Scorpius says pushing himself away from Albus's hug gently with a smirk. Just like that a roar of laughter echoes in the library and they get kicked out by Professor Quirrell.

Albus pushed Scorpius against the door of an empty classroom. Their mouth were joined together in a hungry heated kiss and Scorpius let out a high moan. The blonde had his legs wrapped around Albus's waist as they pushed their hips together. He put his hands on Albus's neck bring him closer, his hands rubbing through his black messy hair as they deepened the kiss. Albus slipped his tongue in the blonde's warm mouth, exploring every inch of the blonde's mouth.

"I have a surprise for you" Albus says breaking the kiss. Scorpius look at him dazed and titles his head in question.

"What surprise?" he mumbles

"Tonight at 8:00pm, come with me I have something to show you" Albus says as the blonde slips his legs down, his feet touching the ground again.

"Alright, tonight then" Scorpius says kissing Albus one last time as they leave the classroom.

During class Scorpius kept on thinking what the surprise would be. He kept looking at the clock over and over. Oh why couldn't it be 8:00pm already?

Finally after waiting for long hours, right at 8:00pm Albus takes Scorpius's hand and they runs outside the castle. Scorpius runs behind Albus through the long fields of Quidditch with a huge smile on his face. This was fun, the warm summer air brushes pass them and he looks up to see the moon shinning. What a romantic night it was. They runs towards the Forbidden forest and right before the woods come in their view Albus takes a turn towards the tall grass.

"Albus what are we doing?" asks Scorpius as they make their way through the tall grass which covered their bodies.

"Almost there" Albus says gripping onto the blonde's hand tightly pushing their way through. As they pass through the tall grass, finally Scorpius sees light coming and Albus pushes through the grass and then they stops, there in the middle was a lake. Scorpius's eyes widen as he steps forward to the ground of lake where the grass is tiny again. His breath caught in his lungs and his mouth opens. The water looked as clean as the mirrors with tiny fireflies flying around. The warm air made the tiny grass under his feet fly in every direction. The moonlight shined on the water creating sparkles. Suddenly soft melody of pain was heard in the air and long arms come around his waist. It felt like a scene out of a fantasy world.

"Do you like it?" he felt Albus rest his chin on his shoulder.

"Love it" whispers Scorpius as Albus kisses the side of his neck.

Scorpius watches as Albus walks in front of him and kneels on his knees "Dance with me?" he says softly putting his wand on the grass. 'So that's where the music is coming from' Scorpius thinks.

"I would love to" Scorpius says with a smile taking his hand out. Albus get on his feet, grabbing his wand and tucking it into the back of his jeans pocket. HE takes the blonde's hand in his and their fingers lace together. Stepping forward, Albus puts his other hand on Scorpius's waist and Scorpius places his hand on Albus's shoulder. Gazing into each other eyes, they start to swing together. Then Albus spins Scorpius around and in that moment it was just them. They danced real slow, holding each other close. The moonlight shines on them like spotlight, the fireflies surrounding them like tiny lights of sparkles. The music plays in the background in a gentle melody and they realize that they were made for each other. Albus let go of Scorpius's hand and placed both of his hands on his own shoulders. They danced silently, nothing but short breath were to be heard. Scorpius closed his eyes and rests his forehead on Albus's. His cheek were cool from the breeze of the air, yet his beating heart brought all the heat back to his cheeks. Albus pulled Scorpius impossibly closer as two people slowly resembled one. Albus slowly pushed one of his loose blonde locks behind his ear, he smiled a genuine smile. Scorpius was beautiful and he was his. He looked up at Albus in embarrassment and awe, his face glistening in the moonlight. Albus's eyes glittered with an emotion so intense, that Scorpius couldn't even work out what it was. Then slowly he moved Scorpius away, the blonde looked up confused, but within a second Albus twirled him around and pushed his front into Scorpius's back, still moving slowly side to side. He rubbed his nose on the side of Scorpius neck and he grinned. Scorpius smelled so good, the vanilla scent washing through Albus like magic. Like always. Albus smiles against his skin, his strong arms wrapped around Scorpius back. He trailed gentle kisses on his neck making his way up to his eardrop. Scorpius leans back more into the warmth of Albus's body he turns his head locking their lips together. He turns around their fronts pressed together, Scorpius arms around Albus's neck as the moved side to side. Albus places his hands on Scorpius waist kissing Scorpius temples gently.

"I didn't think you would be so romantic" Scorpius says breathlessly.

"Hmm… I blame you. Look what you have done to me" Albus says with a dazzling smile. Scorpius felt his heart skip a beat, he gulps down and leans up to kiss Albus again.

"I love you" He whispers softly looking into those green eyes.

"I love you more" Albus says with a smile. Scorpius smile back and let's go, Albus look confused for a moment but then the blonde grabs his hand and leads him towards the lake. They sit together, side by side facing towards lake, they take their shoes and socks of and dip their feet into the clean cold water. Scorpius sits in between Albus's legs, his back pressed against Albus's front as strong arms wrap around his waist.

"How did you find this place?" asks Scorpius.

"When James and I were little, this is before Lily was born, dad told us about this fantasy place beside the Forbidden Forest he used to visit" Albus said resting his chin on Scorpius shoulder.

"It's beautiful… I wonder if he brought your mom here" Scorpius says gazing into the lake in front of him.

"Most likely" Albus says swinging them a little.

"Albus… I have something to tell you" Albus looks up at Scorpius's hesitate tone.

"What?" he asked

"You see my father… he knows about us" Scorpius says, losing some colors from his face. Albus felt his heart stop. So… did that mean Scorpius was breaking up with him?

"A-And? Did he tell you break up with me?" Scorpius's eyes widen at Albus's panic voice.

"No! Albus no…" Scorpius whispers sadly, his hand cupping Albus's face gently "My dad always knew I fancied boys. You. I hide nothing from my father, you know that. I love him a lot, I couldn't bare someone else telling him something about us. It would hurt him, so I rather tell him myself. You know I couldn't stand putting my dad through pain. He's been through enough already. In fact he supported me, he approves of us" Albus felt himself breathing again. Scorpius gave him a smile and kissed his lips gently.

"Your dad approves?" Albus asks shocked and Scorpius gives him a nod.

"But I am a potter" He says

"He says as long as I am happy that's all that matters to him. He doesn't care if you are a Potter" Scorpius smiles brilliantly.

"Wow, your dad is amazing Scorp. I am almost jealous" Albus says with a teasing smirk as he kisses his temples and Scorpius lets out a small giggle.

"I know, he's awesome, but… What about you? Are you going to come clean to your parents over Christmas breaks? They are in two weeks" Scorpius asked in a light hopeful voice.

"I don't know Scorp… My parents aren't like your dad. They hate Mr. Malfoy… I love you too much to let you go" He says resting his foreheads on the back of Scorpius's head, griping onto to the boy in his arms tightly.

"They are your parents Al… they'll understand. I know Mr. & Ms. Potter love you very much, at least give it a try. We don't have to tell the whole world but they are our parents. They'll be hurt if he hide our relationship from them…" Scorpius says turning around and rubbing his thumb on Albus's cheeks softly.

"Alright… I'll think about it" Albus smiles "We should get going, it's getting cold" he says getting up. Giving his hand to the blonde, they walk back to the castle hand in hand.

Scorpius yawned and stretched under his blankets. He felt arms around him, his back unusually warm, a smile appeared on his lips and he turned his body around. He watched as Albus breathed in and out softly, his chest falling and rising. His light sun kissed skin shinned beautifully in the gentle ray of sunlight which was coming through the window. His thick messy black hair fell over his closed eyes. Scorpius gazed into the many freckles on his cheeks and he wondered if he could count them. Albus had long dark lashes, strong jaw line and his red lips were parted slightly. Scorpius felt his heart skip a beat, Albus Potter was handsome. So handsome. And he was all his.

"Mine" Scorpius mumbles as he leans down a captures Albus's lips with his. Albus let out a small groan and Scorpius waits for the moment when the green sleepy eyes will open and look at him.

"Hey" Albus says softly with a smile, he reaches his hand up and pulls Scorpius down for another kiss.

"Morning sleepy head, get up before we miss breakfast" Scorpius mumbles against Albus's lips with a smile.

They walk down their room to the Slytherin Common room and suddenly all the eyes are on them.

"Well, Well, Well. If it isn't the faggots" said Andrew Nott.

"What do you want Nott?" Albus asked his eye brows crossed.

"Now we know why you don't let anyone else in Potter" Nott said with a smirk "Cause Malfoy got his legs spread out for you" Albus launched himself forward but Scorpius held him back "Stop it Albus! Let him be, let's get out of here"

"You should listen to your slut Potter" and the whole common room was laughing at them. Albus grinned his teeth together. What was going on? What's with these sudden insults?

"Let's get out of here Al, please let's go" Scorpius whispered in his ear as he hugged his arm tightly. Albus walked by Andrew pushing his shoulder against the other as he glared at him "I won't hold back next time Nott" he growled. Scorpius quickly dragged Albus out of the Slytherin Common room before the fight could get physical. As they walk towards the Great Hall, students around them whispered and laughed at them. What the bloody hell was going on!? Albus was getting frustrated with all the stares and looks.

"How does it feel to kiss a death-eater's son potter!?" one of them shouted. Albus and Scorpius felt the blood in their bodies run cold. What did he just say? They rushed to the Great Hall, when they entered all the eyes were on them including the teachers. Albus felt his heart beat against his ribs. What is going on?

"A-Albus… I am scared" Scorpius mumbled leaning into the other.

"Shh… it's okay, I am right here" he gives Scorpius a shaky smile. They see their friends looking at them from the Gryffindor table. Albus watched as Lily, James and Rose get up and walk towards them.

"What's happening?" Albus asked but all he got was James grabbing onto his hand roughly and dragging him out of the great hall. He turned around to see Rose dragging Scorpius along.

"Hey! Where are you taking us? Can someone please tell us something!?" Albus yells frustrated.

"Shut up Albus" Lily said her face showing no emotion and Albus's eyes widen. Did she just call him Albus? And why was she holding the prophet? Soon Albus and Scorpius find themselves standing in the empty common room of the Gryffindor tower. They stop in the middle James and Rose finally letting go of their arms.

"Now will you tell us?" asked Scorpius. Lily throws the newspaper at Albus and Scorpius leans in to see.

TOP NEWS: Secret romance between Albus Severus Potter and Scorpius Hyperion Malfoy!?

There was a picture of them dancing and kissing from last night under the headline. Albus felt as if the ground had swallowed him all. He looked at Scorpius beside him who had lost all of the colors from his face.

TOP NEWS: Secret romance between Albus Severus Potter and Scorpius Hyperion Malfoy!?

Surprises, surprises! The son of boy who lived; Albus Potter, caught snogging with the son of ex-death eater; Scorpius Malfoy. That's right, Albus Potter and Scorpius Malfoy seem to be in a juicy secret relationship. It seems that the two boys had been friends since first year! This friendship however has now developed into something more now. "They have been inseparable since first year, it's no surprise that they are together at the moment" says Jacob Evans, the 6th year seeker player of Ravenclaw. According to another student the two boys are helplessly in "love" and seem to notice no one other than themselves. The most disappointing fact comes, that not only they have disgrace their families, but that they are both males. Oh, what shame comes for the Potters and Malfoys. More importantly, is Mr. Scorpius trustworthy? He is the son of a death eater after all. Can we really trust the life of our Hero's son in the son of death eater's hands? We all are aware of the awful crime the Malfoys have done to the wizard world in the past years. It would be a mistake to trust them again. Therefore, I ask again, is this a healthy relationship? Is the life of Albus potter in danger? What does our Hero, Harry James Potter have to say to this? Can Draco Lucius Malfoy send any harm to Albus potter, as revenge on the Potters through this relationship?

By: Rita Skeeter

Albus blinks. He thinks he's going to pass out from all the pressure in his stomach.

"God I think I am going throw up" he says throwing the newspaper down on the carpet and he holds on to his stomach. Scorpius rubs his back gently looking as bad as Albus felt.

"How long" Rose asked her arms crossed. They look up to see angry faces looking back at them. Albus feels like crying.

"T-Three weeks" he choked out.

"And you didn't tell us because?" James asked his eyes dark and voice so dangerously heavy that Albus felt shivers go down his spine.

"I-I didn't t-think… I thought y-you would be disgusted. Y-you wouldn't accept us-us" He shutters out as Scorpius rubs circle on his back "I-I didn't want you all to h-hate me James" he says. James steps forward and punched Albus in the stomach hard making him fall back. Albus blinks his tears out. His brother had rejected him, he knew this would happen, but so soon he had never imagined. He felt like he's been hit my Sectumsempra and his heart has been sliced open. He couldn't understand what hurt the most the punch or the fact that they have rejected him and Scorpius.

"ALBUS!" Scorpius shots. He step in front of Albus his arms out "Stop it James!" he yells. Rose steps in front of James and slaps Scorpius hard on his cheek making him fall back on Albus. Scorpius bites his lip hard as tears start to roll down his eyes too. He doesn't know what to do? Comfort Albus right here or himself.

"That's for not trusting us" They say at the same time. Albus and Scorpius look at each other, they blink and look up at them. James holds his hands out to Albus and he grabs it hesitantly. He pulls him up and wraps an arm around Albus's shaky shoulders.

"We could never hate you. Never" James says hugging Albus tightly. Rose bends down on her knees as she also hugs Scorpius telling him the same thing. For a second Albus and Scorpius think they are dreaming. That this is all unreal. How could it all be so easy? How can they just accept them? No fights. No yelling. Were they really just angry because they didn't tell them about their relationship? Lily comes forward and hugs Albus as well and Albus wraps his arms around them.

"I am sorry. I am so sorry. I am sorry" he keeps mumbling. Scorpius hugs Rose back as well mumbling his own apology. They stay like that for a while till Scorpius pulls back and asks "Are you really okay with this?"

"Give us some time. This is something… new and different" James says as Albus pushes back from the hug.

"I mean we saw it coming, we knew even before Albus knew about his own feelings but it's still feels different now that you guys are together" Lily says taking her napkin out and giving it to Albus.

"When Scorpius told me he liked someone he could never have, I already knew it was Albus. I had accepted you two right there and then but I wish you would have said something to us" Rose said whipping tears away from Scorpius's cheeks.

"We are sorry" they said together looking down with guilt.

"You two have to be strong from now on. The whole wizard world is against you two" Rose said standing on her feet as she held her hand out to Scorpius.

"Oh we know" Scorpius said with a sad smile.

"As long as we have your support, no one can get us apart" Albus says with a smile. When Rose, James and Lily smiled back at him, he wonders why he was ever so scared to let them know. Scorpius had been right. The ones who love you, they understand you, they want you to be happy… So why would they do anything bad to take your happiness away? He felt blessed to have such beautiful people in his life.

"Oh and Al, this is from dad and mom" Lily says as she hands him two white envelopes. He gulps and take them from her. This is something he isn't ready to open just yet.

Everywhere they went insults followed them. At first it was only verbal, students calling them names. Laughing at them, making corny jokes but then it got physical. They started to play pranks on them, mostly Scorpius.

One time someone put a sleeping potion in Scorpius's drink and the blonde slept for whole two days. Albus got hexed with silent spell and couldn't speak till Hugo and Scorpius found a way to break it which took 6 hours. One day Scorpius woke up with pink hair and he had screamed on top of his lungs refusing to go to any of his classes, the hex eventually wore out by night. Besides that they would walk into their classes with their desk destroyed by words and scratches. Words like 'disgusting', 'you should die', 'death-eater's son' and 'faggots'. Sometimes their books would go missing. Scorpius would get pushed around or even worse get hit when he was alone. After the first tempted of physical bully towards Scorpius, Albus barely left him alone. The only time Scorpius was alone was after his Astronomy class, that's the only time they have different classes. When Scorpius has Astronomy, Albus has Charms.

"Oh look it's the son of death eater! What happened to your books blondie?" loud laughter was heard in the hallway as Scorpius walked down the hall looking down. He was holding onto his ripped textbook tightly as he walking towards Astronomy, the only class he doesn't have with Albus.

"Don't ignore me fagot!" said Nott pushing him against the wall.

"Let me go Nott" Scorpius said. Then suddenly a painful punch was landed on his stomach and Scorpius let out a loud gasp. He grinned his teeth and dropped his books to land a punch oh his own on Nott's face. Nott fell back and few boys around him stepped forward.

"How dare you touch me! Beat him up! Show him where he belongs!" he ordered to his followers. The five boys attacked Scorpius with punches and kicks. He tried to fight back but there was only so much he could do with so many attackers. He felt the punches land on his face, kicks in his stomach and he choked out a cough.

"Stop it!" he heard a girl's voice.

"Ave darling" Nott says delight "came to enjoy the show?" he asks. 'Ave…? As in Ave Parkinson- Zabini' Scorpius think hazily, pain going through his body.

"Let him go Andrew" she says stepping forward. She bends down on her knees in front of Scorpius and gives him a pity look. "He's done" she says looking back at him standing up.

"For you I shall" he says leaning forward to kiss her. She turns her head away her, his lips landing on her cheeks instead. He frowns and grabs her hand "let's go" he says pushing her along.

"Fucking coward" Scorpius says chuckling.

"What the fuck did you say?" Andrew said kicking hard in Scorpius's stomach. Scorpius coughs out blood.

"C-Coward. At least my man doesn't resist me like how your girl is" Scorpius said with a smirk. Andrew took out his wand and pointed it at Scorpius.

"Andrew no! let's go!" Ave said pulling him.

"Can't you see I am busy women!?" he shouts pushing her away with force as she falls on the floor hard.

"Say that again, I dare you" he said his wand just an inch away from Scorpius's face.

"You are disgusting, no wonder she doesn't want you. That's no way to treat a women. The perfect guy for her would be James Potter, if you ask me. Maybe he can give you some tips when they become an item" Scorpius says, his brows crossed in anger. That did it. Andrew looked red with anger.

"You wish you wouldn't have said that Malfoy" he said grinding his teeth "Stupefy!"

"NOOO!" he heard a loud scream of Ave and he fell into the darkness.

Ave runs, huffing, her lungs burn terribly from not breathing enough but she still runs, not caring.

"Do you know where Albus is?" she asks a random person in the hallway huffing.

"Albus, I am looking for Albus" she said running up to another person. They all look at her as if she hand grown two head. Frustrated she shouts out in the hallway "TAKE ME TO ALBUS POTTER! ANYONE!" Then someone touches her shoulder and she quickly turns around to see a tall handsome man standing behind her.

"Er, I am Albus's brother, James. Why are you looking for Albus?" he says.

"Oh thank Merlin!" She grabs James's hand "Please take me to Albus, RIGHT NOW" she says. James blushes and nods as they run of Albus. Albus was sitting in Charms bored looking outside the window when someone barges into his class. He looks to find James standing beside a very beautiful girl. She had nice curves, pale skin, long black hair which reached down to her hips and beautiful big blue eyes with plump pink lips. She looked familiar but Albus couldn't put his finger on her name.

"Hi professor, may we please speak with Albus?" James ask. The professor nods and Albus walks out of the class with James and the girl.

"Albus! H-Help me," tears start to roll down her cheeks and Albus felt himself panic "S-Scorpius was hit with stupefy directly! He's bleeding to dead and I can't carry him to hospital wing" his heart freeze, Albus feels his inside turn over.

"Where is HE?" he shouts, feeling as if his legs would give up on him anytime. He feels James squeezing his shoulder but his heart still feels as if it would burst open. Panic running through his veins.

"Follow me" she says running already. James and Albus run after her and soon they enter the hallway where Scorpius has Astronomy. There just a few feet away from his class, lies Scorpius bleeding out. Albus rushes by them and kneels down to grab Scorpius's unconscious body in his arms.

"Oh God, no, not Scorpius. Please" Albus says as he leans his head on Scorpius's chest hoping to catch his heart beat.

"He's alive! James do something!" Albus shots at his brother. James is shaking by all the blood around Scorpius.

"I-I don't k-

"SHUT UP! You wanted to become a healer right! THEN DO SOMETHING!" Albus cries out. James lets out a breath to calm himself and kneels down beside Albus. He takes his wand out and places it on Scorpius's open chest wound.

"Tergeo!" they watch as all the dried up blood on Scorpius's chest vanishes away.

"His wound is too deep only Vulnera Sanentur can heal it. It's too risky to use it just yet I am going to close the minor wounds first, Reparifors!" Albus watches as the small cuts of Scorpius's body start to heal.

"Who did this?" he asked and Ave looks down at him.

"I am asking you who did this?" he said again his voice dangerously low.

"A-Andrew Nott… At first he and his friend beat Scorpius up physically, punching him on the face and kicking him in the stomach. I tried to stop them but Scorpius said some stuff to piss Andrew off. I just didn't accept Andrew to stupefy Scorpius, especially so up close" Ave says feeling a shiver run through her.

"That bloody bastard" James growls. Albus gently lays Scorpius's body on the ground and stand up. Suddenly a wave of strong magic explodes out of his body. Ave steps back in fear and James felt his heart stop.

"Albus?' James says worriedly, getting a bad feeling in the pit of his stomach.

"Take Scorpius to hospital James, I will be back" Albus says, his eyes so dark that the green in them had almost vanished away.

"No, Albus no!" James vociferate, his wand shaking in his hands as he heals the many cuts on Scorpius's body. But Albus can't hear him anymore, he watches helplessly as his brother runs off to the Slytherin common room.

"ALBUS!" he shouts out.

Albus runs, he sees nothing but red. Filled with anger he runs into the slytherin common room and runs up to Andrew's room. He slams the door open and there he sees the bastard laughing with his friends sitting on his bed.

"Potter, what a pleasant surprise" Andrew says with a smirk.

"You mother fucker" Albus growls his wand in his hands. He can't control his magic, every glass in room shatters, the candles blow out and darkness falls in the room. Andrew gets off his bed and his friends take a step back. The sunlight from the window is enough for Albus to see their scared faces.

"How dare you" Albus says grinding his teeth creating a sharp noise. His friends run out of the room but Albus doesn't care, it's Andrew he's after.

"A-Albus, calm down" He shutters feeling the strong wave of magic coming from the boy in front of him. Albus launches himself on him, pushing Andrew down on the floor. He sits on top of the boy and showers him down with strong punches.

'Punching him on the face'

"Is this how you hit him?" he says punching his face harder and harder. Soon his knuckled were dripping from blood but he still sees red. Scorpius blood was still on his white shirt.

"S-Sto-p-p" he hears the shaky voice of Andrew.

'Kicking him in the stomach'

"Did you kick him this hard?" Albus says dragging his foot back and with full strength he swings it forward hitting Andrew hard in the stomach.

"UH!" Andrew gasps out a breath, his eyes widen and Albus kicks him again, over and over till the boy couldn't gasp anymore. Then he took his wand out and pointed it at the other male.

"I am so-sorry. Sorry, Al-lbus please don't" he cried, blood coming out of mouth.

'I just didn't accept Andrew to stupefy Scorpius'

"What was the spell again?" Albus says his voice dangerously low, his eyes glowing green, and his magic over flowing with anger, he possible looked murderous.

"That's right, I remember" his voice is cold.

'Especially so up close'

He brings the tip of his wand close to Andrew's face as it glowed with blue light. Andrew closed his eyes, tears rolling down "Stup-"

"That's enough" a hand rests on his should and Albus immediately relaxes on the familiar voice. He lowers down his wand and watches as Andrew losses conscious.

"Why are you here dad" Albus asked looking down at the body in front of him with disgust, gripping on to his wand tightly.

"Your magic suddenly went out of control, I could feel it all the way from home… Good thing I decided to check. Care to explain why you were trying to kill this boy Albus?" Harry says walking pass Albus and kneeling down towards Andrew, placing his fingers on the boy's neck to check his heartbeat.

"He almost killed Scorpius" Harry's eyes widen.

"What is going on here!?" Albus turns around to see headmistress McGonagall standing behind them.

"Oh dear God. Harry! Take that boy to hospital wing immediately!" she rushed towards them, her nose wrinkled in disgust.

"Oh God, you Mr. Albus Potter follow me to my office! RIGHT NOW!" She yells.

Scorpius was taken to St. Mungo's right away, Draco was on his break when he was called in for emergency. When he walked into the room of the patient he didn't accept to see his own son laying on the bed. All the colors had felt Draco's face, his stomach had flipped over and he ran to Scorpius to check his heart beat.

"We need to take him under surgery right away Mr. Malfoy! He has an internal bleeding! His stomach is bruised badly and intestines are bleeding. He has a couple of broken ribs which are dangerously poking his lungs" one of the nurse shots at him, handing him the reports.

"L-Lets start with the ribs first, if God forbid the ribs poke through his lungs, he'll die" Draco says grabbing his wand.

After 4 painful hours, the surgery ended successfully. Draco's knees gave out and he took a seat beside his son's bed. He grabbed Scorpius's pale hand and kissed his knuckles. There was a small knock on the door "come in" Draco says tiredly. A tall boy in Gryffindor robs walked in and Draco was painfully reminded of the wizard world saviour.

"Hello James" greeted Draco. The boy had his head hanging down as he bit his lips.

"I am sorry Mr. Malfoy" James says with guilt.

"For what?" asks Draco staring at Scorpius, scared that his son might stop breathing if he looks away.

"I couldn't protect Scorpius" he says softly. Draco smiles, typical Gryffindor he thinks. he kisses Scorpius cheek and gets up to ruffle James's red hair.

"Nonsense. You saved his life from what I heard. I must say, I am impressed by your skills. Not may can perform Vulnera Sanentur at your age but you did it so perfectly. Have you thought about going into healing?" Draco asks with a gentle smile. James beams at him and nods "Yes! I think it's brilliant!"

Draco raises his eyebrow at him "You should do some volunteering at St. Mungo's, if you wish I could get you in"

"Really? Would you really do that!?" James gaps at him.

"Of course" Draco smiles

"Thank you Mr. Malfoy! I would love that" James said with a wide grin.

It's been 2 days and Scorpius still didn't gain conscious. There was a long food pipe shoved down his nostrils and fresh bandages wrapped around his wounds. Draco never left his side, he barely ate and slept. He stayed in the room, not even going home, watching over him and waiting for Scorpius to open his beautiful eyes. Other healers were very concerned for Draco's health, they have tried to get the blonde out of the room but Draco stubbornly refused to move. On the third day, Ron and Hermione had come for a visit with James, Rose and Lily to assure Draco that Scorpius would be okay. Ron had brought Draco's favourite and forcefully fed the blonde himself not listening to any of Draco's protest. James had let Draco know that Albus got suspended from Hogwarts till New Year's and a letter from Head mistress had let Draco know that Scorpius was allowed to be on leave till New Year's for recovery. James mentioned that Albus was dying to see Scorpius but his parents had grounded him and he couldn't leave the house. As for Andrew Nott, the boy was expelled from Hogwarts for almost taking away a student's life. Pansy and Blaise visited every day bringing either breakfast, lunch or dinner with them. They normally spend an hour or two with Draco and right before leaving they would always say 'don't worry Dray, Scorpius is strong. Believe in him, he'll wake up soon' and that was enough to let the little fire of hope in Draco's chest burning.

Draco let out a sigh, his heart was heavy and only Scorpius bubbly voice could fix that. It's been 5 days and Scorpius still showed no signs of waking up. He gentle pushed away Scorpius's blond bangs from his forehead. Draco leaned down and kissed his pale forehead.

"Come on Scorp" he gently stroked his thumb on his son's very pale cheeks "Wake up already, darling" he whispered.

"You know Scorpius wouldn't be so happy to see you like this" Draco's eyes widen slowly and he feels his heartbeat slow down. He doesn't dare to turn around. Still bending over Scorpius he closes his eyes and listens to his fast heartbeat. He gulps and tries to tell himself to calm down.

"Did you eat anything, Draco? I got you your favourite, chicken and butterbeer"

Draco's eyes snap open, he takes a deep breath, stands up and looks back to see Harry Potter leaning against the door a smile on his lips.

"Harry…" Draco whispers.

"Hello Draco" Harry says with a smirk walking forward and stopping in front of the blonde. Oh Draco was so beautiful, even with his hair messy and light circles from stress under his eyes. Harry felt the air getting caught in his throat. They gaze into each other's eyes, searching for something, looking deeply. Harry places the food shopping bag he was holding onto the side table.

"It's okay, he's going to be okay" Harry says resting his hand on Draco's small shoulder giving it a light squeeze and suddenly Draco feels tired. So tired. He leans his head forward and let it drop Harry's shoulder.

I want you forever

Harry freezes. The only thing he could hear was Draco's gentle breathing and his heart beating against his ribs. Was this really happening? Was Draco seriously right here, in his arms. Could it really be that easy? He gulps, too scared to move, what if the moment shatters if he moves? This is so unreal but when Draco's platinum hair tickles his neck Harry knows that it's all real. Harry breathes in... should he hug Draco? What if the blonde pulls away? Surely he will, it is Draco after all. No he couldn't take the risk… but it's been so long. He wanted to hug Draco, hold him in his arms against his chest. Gathering his courage, slowly he brings his arms up and wraps them around the blonde protectively. Draco flinches but doesn't move and Harry lets out his breath which he didn't know he was holding. It's been long. So long. He closed his eyes, listening to their hearts beats and even now they beat together, in the same rhythm. Harry brings Draco closer to him and the blonde's head perfectly tucks under his chin. He missed his terribly. He missed having Draco in his arms. It's been so long… nineteen years to be exact.

Even when we are not together…

Harry gulps "He'll be okay" he promises, whispering into Draco's ear.

"He's all I have got… I'll go crazy if anything happens to him" Harry feels his heart break into piece as he rubs circles on the other's back. Draco sounds so fragile as if he would break down any second.

"Nothing will happen to him, I promise. He's just sleeping and when he wakes up he'll be as good as new" Harry says tightening his grip around Draco, bringing his head down and nuzzling his nose in Draco's hair. He breathes in the familiar strawberry scent of the blonde and smiles to himself. Something don't change. Not matter how long it's been… No matter how much the time has passed, no matter how big the distance is…something just don't change. Gently Draco pushes Harry away from him "you shouldn't be here" he says. Harry feels his heart ache and he knew the moment was over.

"I came to check… Albus was worried" and I was worried about you. I heard you haven't been eating or sleeping properly he adds the last part to himself.

"He's recovering. I am taking care of him" Draco says dryly and Harry gives him a sad smile. 'If he's recovering why aren't you eating? who is taking care of you?' Harry thinks, his heart dropping down to his stomach. Just a moment ago Draco was in his arms, his mask fallen and now he was back to being a Malfoy. Unbelievable.

"We keep going in circles, Draco" Harry whispers. He watches as Draco looks down, his grey eyes showing no emotions. The room is quite, the only noise is coming from the monitor which is keeping track of Scorpius's heart beat. The sound is loud, beep. Beep. Beep.

"You and I…" He looks up and locks his eyes with Harry's "we'll always have an unfinished business" Harry's heart throb. He wants nothing but to sink his teeth into those red lips. Get his arms around the blonde, hold him tight but Harry has to remind himself to stay away. That they can no longer be what they were before and that hurts. They gaze into each other, holding back on desire, not knowing what to do.

"You should go" Draco says looking away

"Drac-

"Leave Potter, or we'll regret it" Draco says bitterly. Harry lets out a frustrated sigh and runs his fingers through his hair.

"I am going to show Albus… They should know" Draco looks up at Harry eyes widen knowing exactly what Harry meant.

"Are you crazy!?" He yells. He watches as Harry shakes his head and steps forward to capture him in a tight hug.

"Albus wants to end his relationship with Scorpius" Harry whispers against the blonde's ears.

"No…" Draco gaps bringing his hands up to Harry's neck, holding him close. "He can't, you have to stop him" he says gripping on to Harry's neck tightly.

"They need a reason to go on Draco…" And Draco shuts his eyes, his heart aching "let's show them our story" he says softly closing his eyes and nuzzling his nose in Draco's platinum hair. The warmth of Harry's body welcomes Draco and he feels himself melting in Harry's strong arms.

"Alright… for Scorpius's happiness" he mumbles against Harry's neck.

"For Albus's happiness" Harry says back gently as he pulls back. Draco's light grey eyes look at him with intense emotions and Harry smiles. He's the only one who can break Draco's mask. Harry leans forward to place a soft, innocent kiss on his forehead.

Don't think that I can explain it

"Till next time Draco" He says tucking the platinum locks behind his hair. Draco reaches up and grabs Harry's sun kissed hand. He brings it forward to his lips and kisses his knuckles gently.

"Till next time… Harry" Draco says his heart throbbing. Harry starts to walk backwards, their hands slipping out of grip with every step he takes. Harry's hand slides back, till it's only their fingers intertwined. Their eyes locked together and slowly the tips of their fingers slip out and a silent 'don't go, stay' leaves hanging in the air heavily. Their hands fall back to their sides and Draco had to bite his lower lip hard to keep himself quite. Harry gives Draco a last longing smile before turning and walks out of the room without looking back with only one thought 'when will I see you again?'

What can I say? It's complicated.

When he opened his eyes he was blinded by the bright light. He let out a groan and tried to move. A sharp pain went through his body and he almost let out a scream. He think his stomach is about to fall out of his body, the pain is almost unbearable. 'Okay maybe if I don't move, it would hurt less' he thinks biting his lips and holding his tears back.

"Scorpius! Can you hear me son?" he looks to the side without turning his head, he doesn't want to take any chances at all. He lets out a loud gasp and he could feel the tears coming in his eyes 'daddy' he says in a dry voice. Draco leans down and hugs his son's fragile body.

"Thank God. I almost lost you" Draco says his voice shaking. Scorpius lets out a cry of pain "no… hurts. Don't touch me…" Draco immediately pulls back and runs to grab a painless potion from the cupboard.

"Drink this Scorpius" Draco says trying not to panic. He puts the potion on the side table and gently grabs Scorpius shoulders to help him get up.

"AH! NO! STOP!" Scorpius screams loud, his whole body burns with pain. It's like he's on fire. Just a touch feels like someone has hit him with a bludger many times.

"Shh, it's okay. Just a little bit more" Draco says lightly. His heart breaks watching his precious son in pain. When Scorpius is finally sit up Draco helps him drink the potion and watches as the younger relaxes down a little.

"Better?" and Scorpius nods.

"Go to sleep Scorp" Draco says cupping Scorpius's face and kissing his forehead. Scorpius holds onto Draco's shirt and shakes his head "No, I feel like this is a dream and when I'll wake up you'll be gone" tears roll down his cheeks and Draco's heart shatters into tiny pieces.

"No, Scorp. I'll be right here when you wake up. I'll be waiting for you" Draco whips his son's tears away and kisses his cheeks gently.

"Promise Daddy?" Scorpius says looking up with his big grey eyes. Draco kisses his son's forehead again "Promise, darling" he says. With a sigh Scorpius lays back down, dozed with sleep.

"Albus?" he mumbles.

"Albus is fine, just worried about you" Draco sitting beside Scorpius on the bed as he runs his fingers through the blonde locks of his hair.

"Hmm… tell him I am okay" his eyes were too heavy to keep them open.

"I will" Draco mumbles as Scorpius drifts off to sleep. Closing his eyes, Draco lets out a shaky sigh, biting his lower lips as he swallows a lump in his throat. Scorpius was finally awake. Oh, thank God.

When Scorpius wakes up again he realizes he's not in the same place as he was in last time he woke up. His body is in less pain then last time and his throat is dried up. It takes him a minute to realize that he's in his room at Malfoy Manor. He feels a warm body laced around him and turns his head to see his dad sleeping besides him. Scorpius lets out a small giggle and snuggles into his dad's chest under the blanket. Draco let's out a groan and opens his eyes to find Scorpius fidgeting.

"Morning Scorpius" Draco says with a lazy smile as he runs his hands through his son's hair.

"You are a big boy daddy. You are supposed to sleep in your own bed even if you do get nightmares" Scorpius says with a grin, hugging his dad tightly. Draco used to say that to him when he was younger and would climb up his dad's bed after every nightmares.

"Don't get sassy with me Scorp" Draco grumbles and Scorpius lets out another giggle.

"You scared me to death, young man" Draco kisses Scorpius forehead.

"I am sorry" Scorpius pouts "Why am I home dad?" he asks looking around.

"You and Albus got suspended till New year's" Draco says with a yawn.

"WHAT!? WHY?" Scorpius yells jumping up. Draco gets up immediately and puts Scorpius back on to the bed.

"You must rest! I still have to change your bandages" Scorpius looks down to see his naked chest covered with white straps of bandages.

"Dad, please tell what happened? Why was Albus suspended?" Scorpius asks his heart beating in his throat, his stomach twirling from panic. Draco looks into his son's worried eyes and lets out a sigh.

"After you passed out, Ave led Albus to you. Albus lost control over his magic when he saw you bleeding half-to-dead. He went after Andrew…" Scorpius lets out a loud gasp "and he almost killed him" Scorpius slams his hand over his eyes "That bloody idiot!" he chokes out. Draco run his fingers through Scorpius's hair gently hoping to calm him down.

"You are on a leave till New Year's for recovery…" he finishes. When Scorpius says nothing, Draco feels his heart breaking.

"Albus left you a letter" and Scorpius drops his arm down, looking at Draco again.

"It's on the side table" He says helping Scorpius sit up. The younger reaches out to his side table and grabs the white envelope. He closes his eyes and takes a deep breathe. Slowly he rips the envelope open and takes out the letter inside.

My dearest Scorpius,

I am so worried. You have been in a coma for 6 days already.

Scorpius gasps and looks at Draco "I was in a coma?" he asks. Draco gives a nod and says "For a week" Scorpius gulps and turns his head back to the letter.

I am so sorry I couldn't protect you, love. I shall never forgive myself. I know you must be angry with me but I assure you I was so lost in the idea of revenge that I had no control over me. When I saw you laying on the ground, cold and barely breathing… I thought I had lost you. My heart stopped beating and I realised life without you is no life at all for me. I love you Scorpius, I truly do but seeing you in pain hurts me even more. My only regret is that why didn't I put that bloody Nott into coma. Scorpius, I have a confession to make. Let's spend these Christmas breaks away from each other and think about our relationship. You and I both know how risky our relationship is. I can't put your life in danger, again. I think we both need a break. I am sorry love, till New Year's night then, when we see each other again, take care.

Yours,

Albus.

Scorpius crumbles the letter in his hands and throws it away. Draco raises his eyebrow at him as Scorpius grips onto the blanket.

"He says we should take a 'break'. Fine with me! I don't wish to see his face anyway" he shouts his knuckles going white from the strong hold.

"Scorpius don't you think you are over-reacting a little too much?" Draco says.

"No… He's right, we need to think about this" Scorpius sighs, he crawls over to Draco and lays his head on his laps "No one wants us together. The whole wizard world hates us" he finishes

"Do you really wish to break up over society's disapproval?" Draco argues running his finger through his son's blond locks.

"… It's not that easy dad. You don't understand. It's not just disapproval" Scorpius closes his eyes "They insult us, they bully us, target us and treat us like dirt as if our love has no meaning to them" his voice cracks in between but he doesn't bother to cover it up. Draco let's out a small chuckle "I understand completely" he says.

"It's like our love is forbidden" Scorpius whispers.

"Is that so?" a sad smile appears on his face "Oh Scorp, I truly hope you never find out the true meaning of forbidden love" he whispers softly. Scorpius watches his dad's face curiously, he had never seen so many emotions on his face before.

"I would like to show you something later. Would you be interested in knowing?" Draco says leaning down to kiss Scorpius's forehead as his son nods.

"I want to show you a story" he says.

"Story? What story?" Scorpius asks confused.

"You will see but for now I want you to rest and recover. We'll talk about this again tomorrow" Draco smiles, stroking his thumb against Scorpius cheeks "now what would you like to eat?" he asks.

"Chicken!" Scorpius says with a grin as he almost bounced out of Draco's lap. Draco chuckles and calls over an elf to request chicken for lunch.

The elf jumps in happiness seeing Scorpius awake "EHHHH! Master Scorpius! you awake! Cherry is so happy!" she squeaked. Scorpius laughed and Draco instructed on cherry to make chicken for lunch which she happily agreed to.

Harry knocks on to the wooden door in front of him.

"Come in" he hears his son's voice from the other side. Harry turns the handle and walks into the room closing the door behind. Albus was sitting on his bed, reading a book.

"I have some good news for you" he says and Albus turns his head up to look at him.

"Scorpius woke up yesterday" he watches as Albus throws his book on the bed and his face lights up.

"Truly?" he asks and Harry gives a nod. Albus lets out a sigh of relief and relaxes his body back onto the wooden headboard of his bed. Harry walks over and sits beside Albus onto the soft matter.

"Can I ask you something?" he says. Albus looks into his dad's eyes and gives a timid nod.

Harry grabs Albus's hands "Tell me the truth Albus. Do you really love Scorpius?" he says rashly, gripping on to his son's hands tightly. Oh no, here we go. Albus feels his heart beating. This is the moment he tells his dad that he's gay and is in fact in love with Scorpius Malfoy.

Albus had his eyes shut closed so tightly that he could see small white stars "Y-Yes" he shutters. He waited for the shots and screams to come his way but all he got was silence. Slowly he opened his eyes and looked up to face his father. His breath caught in his lungs and he could feel his heart break in piece. His dad looked so blank. It was like he wasn't there anymore rather he looked lost. Harry pulled his hands away from Albus's grip, he could feel his body shaking. Albus looked down at his empty hands feeling the lost warmth, as he started to breath heavily. His father had rejected him, what could be worse than that. He knew this would happen, he knew it would hurt, he should be prepared for this! So why does it hurt so badly, why does it feel like he's been stabbed my knives.

"W-What…? But isn't he your best friend?" Albus closed his eyes hearing the skeptic in his father's voice. No strength left he lets out the warm tears which he had been holding back for so long and they finally start to slide down his face "I-… No. Yes?" He gulps "S-Scor-... Scorp-pius… I am in l-love with-" he tries to mumble out the words but they get caught up in his hics and sobs.

"I-I am sorry dad, I am s-so sorry. I-I know I have a-always been the odd one in the family. I-I am w-weird and I always seem to be a-a failure" He said looking up to his father "B-But he's all I think about. I-I tried so so so bloody hard to stay away from him. I have tried everything so stop myself b-but there is just something about him. Pulling me back. A voice inside my head pushing me towards him, telling me it's just him or anyone else" He gulps down the saliva in his mouth. The tears were flowing more profusely now, and Albus's voice was starting to sound a little ragged. "Everytime, everytime he's around me I can't think straight. He's all I see dad. I can't go a day without him, without seeing him." He reaches out and grabs Harry's hands in his own "I- I get s-so jealous of anyone who tries to flirt with them or tries to ask him out. I hate it. Can't stand the thought of him with anyone but me. He's so perfect, so brilliant, I can't get enough" He squeezes Harry's hand hoping that he would get some kind of reaction from his father. "A-And, dad-I love him... So much… That it hurts sometimes. Like when he avoids me I feel so bloody crappy. It feels like he's slowly killing me when he refuses to talk to me. You have no idea what I was going through knowing Scorpius couldn't wake up from his coma" he says letting out another sob "I-I am sorry, I tried. I truly did you can ask James and Lily..." Albus looks into his father's wide eyes. He can't think straight anymore, his dad's silence is killing him. Harry should yell at him. Tell him how much of a disappointment he is to him. He should say something. Anything! Anything is fine as long as it's not silence. Harry takes his hand out of Albus's hold and reaches up to his son's face to wipe away the rolling tears.

"Al…" his voice is so warm and soft that Albus could feel the scars on his heart healing almost immediately. He feels his dad's hands coming to his shoulders and bringing him into a warm hug.

"It's okay Albus… It's okay. I am right here" Harry says softly as he rubs his son's back gently. Albus sits on his lap and curls around his chest like a small child trying to hide himself and Harry can't help but to wrap his arm around him protectively. He feels Albus grabbing onto his shirt as the boy lets out more sobs. "Shh…" Harry says softly moving his hand up and down on Albus's back, trying his best to comfort him. His son melts into his arms as he rubs his head on Harry's shirt wiping his tears away.

"I am not mad or angry you know. I am just shocked. Why didn't you tell me earlier? I don't fancy finding out something this important from prophets" Harry said once Albus had calm down. Albus pushes himself away from his dad and looks at him with a frown on his face.

"I wasn't ready to accept it myself either, once I found out. I thought you would hate me. I thought everyone would hate us, since Malfoys and Potters have such a beautiful history of hatred" The sarcasm was dripping from his voice, Harry noticed "I know grandma would most definitely be disappointed and ask me to reconsider on my love interest choices. Aunt Hermione might seem to like Mr. Malfoy but I feel like she is faking it most of the times. Uncle Ron might actually approve since he actually likes Mr. Malfoy as a friend. Mom will most likely ask me to break up because you already know her dislike towards Mr. Malfoy. And… you dad" Harry didn't need to know his son's next word, he already knew by the sad emotions running in Albus's eyes. "You hate Mr. Malfoy. How was I supposed to tell you?" Albus thinks he's going mad because his father had just started to laugh out loud. Maybe it's not him and it's his dad who has finally gone nuts.

"Oh, if you only knew how much I really hate Draco Malfoy" Harry grins widely. Albus raises his eyebrow and sends him a dad-are-you-feeling-alright? Look. Harry let out another small chuckle "so those are your reasons of hiding?" he asked. Albus nods sadly looking down he whispered "it's almost like our love is forbidden…"

"Forbidden huh…" Albus catches bitterness in his dad's eyes and lifts his head up to see the pain in his father's eyes.

"You don't know the first thing about Forbidden Love Albus" He finished with a sad smile on his face and the dripping soreness in his voice. His son looks at him in confusion but Harry decides to continue "I think you should get back together with Scorpius. I'll stand beside you because my son has every right to love whoever he wants" For the first time, since Albus came back home he gives Harry a real smile. Harry almost beamed at his son but held himself back. Albus shook his head "No dad it's fine. Scorpius and I already received enough negative comments from Hogwarts and the whole wizard world actually. I don't think it will work out for us. Scorpius almost died for God shakes. No dad, I wouldn't risk it" the young boy says.

"Don't you dare give your love up on opinion of society Albus Potter or else you'll regret it your whole life!" Harry almost yells crossing his brows in frustration. Albus jumps a little on the harsh tone of his father but relaxes once he hears a tired sigh from his dad.

"Dad, you don't understand how har-"

"Oh I understand just fine Albus" Harry says cutting him off. "After all, there is a charm about forbidden love which makes it so desirable" he says and Albus raise his eyebrow at him.

"You know about the war. About how me, Uncle Ron, aunt Hermione and other fighters fought against Voldemort" He watches Albus nod "but you don't know what happened next"

"Didn't you and Mom get married after graduating from Hogwarts?" said Albus in a matter of fact. Harry lets a sad smile slip on his face and Albus can feel the curiosity in him rising.

"Yes, but before that comes my 8th year in Hogwarts. There's an untold story that only few people. You can call it a forbidden story" Albus can see his dad is lost in the past as he speaks.

"A forbidden story…?" the Slytherin boy repeats quietly.

"Before officially breaking it off with Scorpius I would like you to see my memories of my 8th year. Once you have seen the memories you are free to make your decision and I promise I won't stop you" Harry says with a small smile. Albus stares at his father for a few minutes. The moment is peaceful and he can't help but to say "These memories… why do you want me to see them? Surely they would be something personally if you have them hidden safely"

Harry stays quiet for a second "Because I want you and Scorpius to have something I could never have" he says with a small smile on his lips.

"Something you couldn't have? But dad you have everything…" Albus mumbles with a frown on his face. 'Besides parents…' he thinks. Harry lets out a dry chuckle "Not everything, but if you don't wish to see the-"

"Okay dad… you win. I'll watch them" Albus says with a brilliant smile and Harry can't help but to hug his son again.

"I am so proud of you Albus. So proud" Harry whispers. Albus not trusting his voice, hugs his dad tighter and closes his eyes trying to memorize this moment forever. He's so lucky to have a father.

Albus walks over to the Pensieve, in his dad's study room. He looks over his shoulder where his father stood behind him.

"You sure about this dad?" He asks once more.

"Of course" Harry says with a smile. Albus turns his head back and looks at his reflection on the memory pool. He closes his eyes and takes a deep breath "I'll be waiting for you right here Al" he hears his dad's voice right before he dips his head in the water.

"Ahh !" his body flies in circles and in a few seconds he lands on the ground. He looks around to see platform 9 ¾ crowded with students parents and Aurors. 'Aurors? Why are they here? Why am I here?" Albus thinks.

"Come on Harry! Or we'll miss the train!" A loud gasp escapes Albus's lips. There in the crowd stood his dad looking like any 18th year old with a grin on his face.

Albus knew exactly what timeline he was in. It was nineteen years ago, the only 8th year Hogwarts ever had and will have. The mythical 8th year which rumored to have many different stories and many different endings. Now, he'll get to see the truth. Whatever it was his dad so tent on showing, he'll finally see. Right when he was about to walk over to the Gryffindor cab someone brushes by his shoulder. His breath hitched on the familiar scent of vanilla and his heart jumped to his stomach.

"Scorpius...?" he looked up to see the back of the slytherin rob and platinum hair. His eyes widen and he whispers "Mr. Malfoy…"

Well, that's to it for this chap! In the next following chapters you'll find out why Ron and Draco are on such friendly terms and what the hell happened to Draco and Harry? Comments would be appreciated, thank you for reading :)