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Confrontation

"Hey Scorpius" he looked around. "Come here". He approached me nervously.

"Er, Rose, what--" but I pulled him into the empty class/storage room. It was just before dinner two days after the thing in the common room with James. Outside I could hear the rest of the school thundering toward the Great Hall.

"Uh, hey." for some reason there was a tension between us that had never been there before as we stood in the small dark room.

"So, listen, James told me what you said. Don't worry you don't have to pretend to me. I know how you feel." I waited. It seemed an age before he spoke again.

"Scor?"

"Er, Rose, the thing is, I er, wasn't pretending. I really do like Mandy."

"M- Mandy?" I said, shaking slightly.

"Oh- Amanda."

"Scorpius!" I hit him with a book. Yeah, I do like to hit people. With books.

"Ouch! Rose - what--"

"I came to you!" I half yelled at him, tears pricking in my eyes. What you need to understand is (for those of you think I'm a terrible cry-baby) only Scorpius has the power to make me cry. I usually never do. Anyway,

"I came to you and I was going to ask you out! But she got there first, the stupid slimy fake red head! Is that what you like Scorpy? People with FAKE HAIR! I HAVE REAL HAIR! AND YOU--" I was cut off by Scorpius giving me a full proper kiss on the lips. It was nice. Really nice. Magical, even. But suddenly he broke away.

"I'm sorry. I shouldn't have done that." and he turned and walked out the door without even another look back.

"He KISSED you?" Luci had a look of utter shock on her face. We were in the library, battling our transfiguration homework. James was with us. And Albus. And Lily. And Hugo.

"YOU kissed Scorpius?" Al said.

"Wow" James looked as stunned as Luci.

"Your dads going to KILL you!" Lily piped up.

"Thanks. No, really you guys. I feel blessed to have such a loving and supportive family."

"So… what do you do now?" asked Luci, biting her lip. She was sitting on James' lap, leaning into his chest. I gazed at them for a moment, and thought of Scorpius. I fought back tears again. Oh, Scorpius.

"Now… now I move on"

-x-Scorpius-x-

What the hell was she playing at? My feet pounded the floor with unnecessary force as I made my way up the marble staircase. Lost in my thought, I didn't notice where I was going until I stopped at the Fat Lady. I gave her the password and she swung forwards to admit me. The Gryffindor common room. Surprisingly, my father did not resent me for not being in Slytherin. I think that's partly because he himself married a Ravenclaw and Grandfather Lucius never forgave him for that. I got to my dormitory and threw myself onto my bed. More angry thoughts filled my mind. After four years and now she decides to tell me she likes me? And she's surprised when I get a girlfriend? What, did she expect me to hang around all my life, waiting for her? But then, said a reasonable voice in my head, you could've asked her… you can't only blame her… I forced these thoughts out of my head and pummelled my pillow. Rose Weasley - beautiful, smart, funny, Quidditch mad, sensitive, understanding, forgiving, but also fiery, and fierce. She takes nothing from anyone. She is the perfect girl. And why, why did I have to tell her I like Amanda!!? I clearly don't! Fool, Scorpius, fool!

At that moment, Albus entered the dorm. I sat up, tensed, but he just said "Hey, man."

"Er…hi" he started getting ready for bed. "Um, Al, you do know who I am right? I mean I kind of dumped your cousin… or hasn't she told you?"

"Yeah, she told me" he looked slightly puzzled.

"So why aren't you hexing me? I thought the Weasleys and Potters were like some massive clan?"

"Well, the rest of them are. Me… well it's Roses business whether she likes you or not. I'm staying as out of it as possible."

"And the others?" I said with slight apprehension in my voice.

"Oh yeah, they all hate you. I'd stay away from them for a while. Especially James."

I slumped back on the pillows. Great.

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When I got downstairs in the morning I regretted it immediately. Oh, no, it wasn't her family. It was her. Just her. The 4th years had a free period (for some reason or other) and I woke up a little late, so everyone was already at breakfast. Rose was still in her pyjamas, and her face was a bit red and blotchy. It did nothing to detract from her beauty. She is not obviously beautiful, and surprisingly, that doubles her sex appeal. She has a curvy figure, and though once she complained about it, she seems happy enough with her body now. Her skin is ivory, but rather than rosy cheeks, she has a pale golden glow. It is not entirely flawless, but that really doesn't matter. Her eyes are brown, but more than that. They are like a very pretty and mesmerising parch o quicksand, not only in colour, but they seem to draw you in. Her hair, unlike the rest of the family's, is reddish brown, not entirely aflame, and it flows freely to her shoulder blades in soft waves. Her mouth is perfect. And it's good at other things too. She was reading a book as I came in. I made a noise and she closed the book. I could read the title.

"The Tales of Beedle the Bard?" I had never had the stories read to me myself. I've only heard of them.

"Yeah" she said in a watery voice. "Happy endings, you know."

I made to leave, but she stood up.

"Scorpius, would you mind not telling anyone what happened? I would appreciate that."

"Rose, how could you-- I mean, yeah, sure, don't worry."

"Thanks." she gave me a weak smile, and walked up the girls stairs. My head, my heart, and my soul were screaming " I love you, I love you, I love you" but not a word came out my mouth.

x-Rose-x

As I came out of the portrait hole, I as still a bit shaken by my 'encounter' with Scorpius. Lost in my own thoughts, I didn't notice the hottie until I bumped into him.

"Hey Chris. How've you been?"

"Ok. And you?" he looked concerned. Maybe Alex is right. Maybe I should check him out.

"Fine" I lied, puzzled.

"I heard what happened with you and Malfoy." he explained.

"How!?"

"Umm… the divine art of listening at doors."

"Chris!" things were suddenly a bit awkward between us. "Um, well yeah, I um…. Transfiguration…" I trailed off uselessly.

"Yeah, me too… D.A.D.A"

"Dada?" I smirked, and we both burst into peals of laughter.

"Bye, Chris" I said giggling.

"Yeah… I'll see you" and he carried on down the corridor, chortling.

"Hey. So what was that about?" Luci's voice startled me.

"Oh! Oh my God, Luci, do not do that!"

"Sorry. couldn't resist. So…"

"That was possibly my one way ticket to moving on."

"Oh?" she said, interested.

"Yeah… it's been a while since Gryffindor last had a party. I think it's time we liven things up again." I turned to Luci to see a wicked smile spreading across her face. She's always been a party girl.

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