I couldn't stop thinking about how Scorpius had almost kissed me. I couldn't stop thinking about what would have happened if I had let him. I couldn't stop thinking about the hurt look on Rose's face if she ever found out about how easily Scorpius almost cheated on her.

Unfortunately, one thing I did stop thinking about was the promise I made to her. It was now almost two days since Rose and I had had the conversation about Lorcan, and he had completely slipped from my mind.

I knew Rose was going to tell him that I liked him any second now, and I couldn't let that happen. I couldn't let him think that I was actually interested in him like that.

Not when I'm still trying to figure everything out between me and Scorpius.

I was lying on my bed, my eyes closed. I didn't want to do anything. I just wanted to stay in here and not have to ever talk to anyone. Because no matter what I say, it always seems to get myself into trouble.

But I couldn't just lead Lorcan on like that, and I knew it. I had to go find him and set things right before Rose got to him.

I stood up from my bed and walked over to the mirror. My hair was a mess, so I just brushed through it quickly and then pulled it into a lose ponytail. It would have to do for now.

I took a deep breath and then left the comforts of my mother's old room.

"Where's Lorcan?" I asked my brother, once I was downstairs in the main room. He was playing chess with Scorpius, and by the looks of it, he was losing fairly badly.

"Why?" Albus asked, cursing as Scorpius took one of his knights. He slammed his fists onto the table. "You're cheating!" he accused Scorpius.

"I need to talk to him. Like right now." I said. Without even realizing it, I was tapping my foot.

"I don't know. I think I saw him go outside or something." He said, obviously more interested in the game than what I was saying.

"Thanks, Al. Good luck on the game!" I said, giving him a kiss on the cheek before rushing out the back door, purposely not looking at Scorpius.

Once I was outside, I began to look around for Lorcan, but I didn't see him for a few minutes. Well that is, until I saw him and Rose coming around the corner of the Burrow, deep in conversation.

She had told him. I just knew it. I just stood there staring at the two of them, not sure what I should do. I didn't even notice how cold it was outside, or that I was still barefoot and my feet were going numb quickly.

I just stood there stupidly, not sure what I was supposed to do. I had missed my chance to make things better.

I actually didn't want them to see me there, but I couldn't get myself to move, no matter how hard I tried.

This was when everything changed. Lorcan would think I actually had romantic feelings for him, and I would have to break his heart and tell him I'm still getting over a past boyfriend (no need to say names, right?) And then Rose would get pissed at me for lying to her. But it would be better than telling her the real reason for telling her that I liked Lorcan.

Lorcan looked away from Rose, and over to me. My eyes widened as I saw him smile at me.

I did the only thing I could think of. I turned around, and ran inside.

Only I didn't get there.

Someone was in my way, and I knew exactly who it was.

Scorpius.

If I thought things couldn't get any worse, I was wrong. I was guessing he hadn't realized that Rose and Lorcan were watching us at that very moment, because at that moment, he put his arms around me, and kissed me, just like old times.

Curse him and his way of kissing me so well.

I couldn't help but respond. I had been waiting for so long for him to kiss me, and now it was finally happening again. I don't know how long the kiss lasted, but the next thing I remembered was Rose screaming.

"You lied to me! How could you, Lily? You said you like Lorcan! But it was just to get me distracted so you could go and steal my boyfriend again, wasn't it! I thought I could trust you, but I guess I was wrong. Again." I saw her looking at me just the way she had when this had happened before. She was trying to hard not to break down crying. She was trying to stay strong, but it was hard for her. I almost started crying right there, but somehow I didn't

"Rose, it wasn't Lily-" Scorpius began, but I cut him off.

"Yes it was. Scorpius and I used to date, and when I heard you two were getting married, I just got so jealous I couldn't help it. I said I liked Lorcan so you wouldn't suspect anything. Just don't blame Scorpius. He didn't do anything. He really loves you Rose." I wasn't about to mess up all of her happiness. If she had to hate me for the rest of her life, but still get to be with Scorpius, then I would do that. I just couldn't see her fall apart again. Not because of me.

"I should have known better!" Rose cried, running into the house. Scorpius looked at me gratefully, and than ran inside, after his fiancee.

And I was left alone with a very hurt looking Lorcan.

I was back to where I was two years ago.

"Look, Lorcan, I can explain," I said, but it was no use. Tears were running down his face. All I wanted to do was comfort him. He had been there for me all break. And now I couldn't be there for him.

"You don't know how many times this has happened to me. I thought you really liked me, Lily. But no, you just wanted to use me so you could steal Scorpius from Rose. You know, I'm surprised I didn't see it either. I honestly thought you liked me. We spent to much time together this break. I guess that was just to make Scorpius jealous though, right?"

"It's not like that!" I tried to tell him.

"Well then what is it like? Did Scorpius kiss you? Is he the one that isn't over you? Should I just go and tell Rose that right now? Either way, she'll never trust you again. And I don't think I will be able to either. Have a nice life, Lily." With that, he apparated away.

And I broke down crying. Why was it whenever I tried to do the write thing, everything ended up messed up for me?

I was done with protecting everyone. It always ended in a heartbreak for me, and I never wanted to feel like that again.

I never wanted Rose to question me again. I wanted her to trust me. I wanted Lorcan to trust me.

I wanted Scorpius to get what he deserved.

And I would stop at nothing until I got my revenge.

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