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Chapter 4

Scorp and I sprang apart frantically.

"We were just making a…. cake?" Scorp excused awkwardly.

Carol exclaimed angrily "Making a cake? You're on the floor in each others arms!"

"Yeah…. Well, it turned into a food fight." I said, enjoying Carol's jealously.

Carol gave a 'humph' and walked out the kitchen in a pissed off manner.

"Fucking hell." Scorp said and then ran after her. Well isn't this just fine and dandy. (Note sarcasm)

(SCORPS POV)

I ran after Carol. Jeez, she gets jealous easily. I mean, Rose is just my best friend right?

"Carol! Carol? Hey Carol! I want to talk to you." She sighed and turned around, "What do you want?"

Oh merlin. Didn't I just say that I wanted to talk to her? She is so stupid. "What's up with all the jealously?" I questioned. She sighed again. Bloody hell. She is REALLY pissing me off right now. Carol said, "What jealously?"

What the fuck. She is being such a turd, twirling her hair, trying to seem all innocent, but I can see through her façade.

"You KNOW what I am talking about! Every time I am with Rose, you always seem to get really pissed.

She responded, "But she is always flirting with you, can't you tell? It seems that you like hanging out with her more than me."

I sighed. What is with all the sighing?

"Rose is my best friend. If we hang, it's only friendly. I'm really sorry if you feel this way Carol." I really was, I liked Carol, a lot, and I didn't want her to feel hurt at all.

"Alright, I forgive you Scorpy. As long as you don't speak to her anymore."

Wait, WHAT?

"What is wrong with you? She is my best friend! You can't stop me from talking to her! What the fuck!" That is it. I stormed out of the room, pissed off to the max. She thinks she can tell me to stop talking to Rose? I would die if I couldn't talk to her. She means so much to me.

(ROSE'S POV)

Scorp explained the whole conversation he just had with Carol. She said that I flirted with him! What a bitch. "Wait, she said I flirt with you?" Scorp replied, "I know! When we hug, it is only friendly!" My Heart just broke.

"Right…" Oh merlin. I might just cry.

He coughed, "What am I going to do now?"

I gave him a hug. He looked so defeated. "Scorp, give her another chance." Wow. That surprised me. I think it surprised him too.

"I guess your right. As usual. I will talk to her tomorrow. I need to sleep on it." He said.

I nodded in agreence. I wish this whole Carol thing could just be over.

(SCORP'S POV)

My time to shine. I am gonna talk to Carol. I walked up to her slowly. She was standing at the bar inside The Three Broomsticks.

"Carol, we've got to talk about this." I said desperately. "Okay Scorp, we're cool, just don't hug her. You can talk to her, I'll let you do that, but don't hug her, kapeesh?" she said in a bitchy tone.

I responded crushed, "Fine. I won't hug her. No physical contact." Carol smiled with a content look on her face, "Thanks Scorpy. I am so glad you understand."

I honestly don't know how I am going to survive without physically holding Rose. I mean, I'm not I creep or anything, but I can't stand it not hugging her at least once everyday. I know we're only best friends, but I keep having these feelings… oh, they're nothing. I have got to ignore them. Don't I? I've got a fricken' girlfriend! I can't just suddenly sprout feelings for my best friend.

(ROSE'S POV)

Now I cant hug him? Seriously? What the fuck is wrong with this chick? Scorp said to me, " I'll miss your hugs Rosie." "I'll miss hugging you." I replied with a shy smile. We shouldn't let Carol stop us from hugging. She even tried to stop him from talking to me! This is just crossing the line.

I stood up abruptly, "You know what, Scorp? I can't do this. She shouldn't tell you what to do like she is your mother. I am going to talk to her about this."

He tried to pull me back, "No Rosie. Don't go."

I ripped out of his grasp and ran to the fire place, grabbed some floo powder and said clearly "The Hogs Head."

I arrived to see Carol waiting impatiently for Scorp to join her. She was completely shocked when she saw my face. "What the fuck are you doing here slut?" Carol asked rudly.

Boy. That was nice.

"I came here to talk to you about what you said to Scorpius." Carol said "What about it?"

I walked up to her and stood about a foot away from where she was standing. " You can't just stop us from being like we were. Our friendship is literally becoming fucked up because of you."

"Your trying to steal my man! He is going out with me! Not you! You are such a fucking whore!"

She just called me a whore!

"I am NOT a whore! You are telling him what to do, like you are his mum. You are such a bitch! "

Oops. I don't think I should've called her that. She looks like she could kill Voldemort.

"You fucking slut! You FILTHY HALF BLOOD!"

And to my disbelief, she slapped me. Hard.

Tears we're streaming down my face as I flooed back to the Potter Household. I don't know why I went there, it just feels like home at the moment.

I walked into the living room, where I saw Al sitting on the floor in front of the fire. He abruptly stood up and pulled me into a brotherly hug.

"What happened? Why are you crying? Is that a slap mark on your… It was her wasn't it?" He then covered me in a blanket, on the couch, gave me one last tight hug, then left with tears cascading down my face.

(AL POV)

Alright. I am literally going to have a bitch fit at Carol. "HEY. WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE!" I said storming up to her at The Hogs Head. Scorp was standing next to her looking more pissed than ever.

"Don't you dare talk to her like that! She has done nothing wrong!"

What? He didn't know! Of course he didn't – she doesn't tell him anything. I guess I have to tell him now.

"CAROL HAS BEEN BADMOUTHING ROSE! CALLING HER MEAN NAMES, TELLING HER SHE IS A SLUT & A WHORE. CAROL JUST SLAPPED ROSE. OH AND YOU KNOW WHAT? ROSE DIDN'T EVEN WANT TO TELL YOU BECAUSE SHE THOUGHT CAROL MADE YOU HAPPY! SHE HAS BEEN TAKING ALL THIS SHIT FOR YOU! SO YOU CAN BE HAPPY DAMN IT!"

I was full of fury. I had to calm down. I gotta stop saying all this crap.

Scorp was looking at me, aw struck. His mouth was hanging open. Carol was just standing there looking sheepish.

"Are you actually being serious Al?" Scorp asked, needing to know the truth.

I sighed, "Yes, It's all true."

Scorp took a couple of seconds to take it all in, in utter disbelief.

Then, he started his spaz, "FUCK CAROL. REALLY? IS THIS TRUE? IT TAKES A LOT TO BELIEVE THAT SOMEONE COULD BE SO AWFUL TO SUCH AN AMAZING GIRL! ESPECIALLY AN AMAZING GIRL WHO HAPPENS TO BE YOUR BOYFRIENDS, WELL…. EX-BOYFRIENDS BEST FRIEND!"

Then he stormed off.

awkward silence ensued – a lama died.

Carol looked ashamed. I spoke up, "So… you should piss of now."

And then I ran to catch up with Scorp.

(SCORP'S POV)

Rosie was just sitting there. With a sore, red mark on her cheek and tears streaming down her beautiful face. Did I just think that? Well I guess it is true. She is beautiful. She really is.

How come I never noticed it before? I guess I was too caught up with little miss bitch face.

I guess Rosie heard me walk in, because she turned her head. I saw the pain in her eyes slowly fade away when she saw me.

"Hey Rosie" I spoke soothingly, moving onto the couch and embrace her. She smiled as if she belonged in my arms. We both knew, nothing more needed to be said.

(ROSE'S POV)

Scorp had been so lovely yesterday. I realized that he had found out about Carol. He didn't even have to say anything. It was perfect. He had stroked my face where Carol had slapped me. He made it feel so much better than any cream or lotion could have.

I was making tea in the Potter Kitchen. I couldn't stop smiling.

"So! Rosie!" Scorp sprung through the door.

He interrupted my thoughts, but I didn't care.

"So! Scorp!" I mimicked him.

"I know something that would cheer us both up!" Scorp said excitedly.

"Yeah?" I responded, totally interested.

Scorp said cheerfully, "We're going to a Quidditch game this afternoon!"

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