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Chapter 7
I stood there in the common room, not sure how I escaped that kiss. I sat down on a chair and closed my eyes. But I couldn't sleep. Now, let me tell you flat-out that Eric wasn't lying when he said Rose was a good kisser. But did Rose like the kiss? She didn't seem surprised when I kissed her.
I opened my eyes and looked at a clock in on the table next to me. 1:30 AM. I got up, walked to my dorm, took off my robes and was relieved to jump into bed already in my pajamas.
The alarm sounded and I rose out of bed. After I got dressed, I realized that the guys were all staring at me. Déjà vu.
"What's wrong?" I began.
I didn't do anything last night that would cause me to do anything weird, did I?
Lucas and Eric were snickering, Beck was staring, and Terry was looking at me in a confused way. What did I do?
"Um, Scorpius? Did you do anything last night?" said Beck
Shoot, they're on to me. Just deny everything. Deny, deny, deny.
"Erm, no. No, I went patrolling and got back around 1 AM."
"Oh, well you sure? You didn't see anybody?" asked Terry.
"N-no." I have to say something or else they'll be really suspicious. "Just a friend, maybe, Why?"
"Yeah, I can see that friendship smeared all over your face!" laughed Lucas as everyone joined in.
"What?" I walked over to a window and to my horror, my reflection revealed dark pink lipstick all over my lips reaching my nose and chin. Oh. My. Gosh. How hard did we make out?
Embarrassed, I looked over at them still to see them laughing. Beck seemed to quiet down probably realizing who I was with last night. With my luck, Eric will put two and two together and realize that Rose was wearing the same lip color I was sporting this morning.
"I'm going to go wash up." I said as I ran out as fast as I could and into the bathroom. Looking in the window was scary enough. To see my face in a crystal-clean mirror is terrifying. After 20 minutes of scrubbing, it all came off. Thank the Lord.
I walked back into our dorm room. Everyone's laughter died down, but now came the worst part: the questioning.
"So, dude. Who's your friend? Is it that Priscilla girl you're taking to Hogsmeade?" asked Lucas.
No better answer could come to mind. "Uh, yeah."
"I thought you just felt bad about punching her and was taking her on a date to make up for it?" said Eric.
"Well, that's how it was before, but, you know, not anymore, I guess." I lied. Again.
"Nice, man. So, did you catch her in the hallway sneaking out and instead of a detention you attacked her?" Eric laughed. "Genius. Now there's a way to get a girl's attention. That's kind of how I got Rose, too." He approved as he punched me in the shoulder.
"Yeah, sure is." I said. I'm torn. Now I have to fake like I don't love Rose, keep lying to cover up our kiss, and pretend I'm going out with Priscilla. Just kill me now.
It's been a couple of days since that eventful morning. Rose and I never talked to each other and I started to hang out with Priscilla more. I think she liked me before, but how am I supposed to know? Tonight's the Hogsmeade trip and I really hope she doesn't have her expectations for me set on high.
"Hi, Scorpius!" said Priscilla as she walked down the steps exiting the girls' wing of dorms. I looked up. She looked nice. Her hair was up, she had skinny jeans on (but not like the kind that if you but a quarter in her pocket you could tell whether it was heads or tails), a long-sleeved floral-print shirt, and shoes that didn't make her look like she was tiptoeing around. I wish all girls dressed like this.
"Hey. Are you ready?" I said.
"Yes. You?"
"Yep."
She walked over, took my hand and we left. On the way there, Priscilla talked pretty much the whole time. She talked about her family, friends, what she did over the summer. I was happy to listen. I didn't have to talk, I could think about Rose, and make sure I don't slip up and have to tell a lie again.
We arrived at Hogsmeade and walked around a bit. It was really crowded, so we couldn't go into many places. After running into some friends and talking for a while, we walked into the Hog's Head to get some Butterbeer before we leave.
When we walked in, I noticed Rose and Eric sitting in a booth. Eric was leaning into her, but Rose took a sip of her Butterbeer instead. Eric didn't look happy. Did I make Rose feel uncomfortable last night? Oh, great. Now Eric is going to be put in a bad mood and it's all my fault.
Priscilla chose a booth where I get a full view of Rose and Eric. I hope Priscilla doesn't get mad at me when I loose focus on her, because I have a feeling I will.
"It's so crowded out there, isn't it? I'm surprised the least congested place is here at the Hog's Head." Began Priscilla.
"Oh, yeah. Real crowded." I said. I am not in the mood for chatting tonight.
I see Eric make another move on Rose but again, she refuses by emptying her Butterbeer glass. Eric looks angrier, now. He once more makes a move on Rose. Her glass is empty now, so she reluctantly kisses him. Eric could tell it looked forced.
"Babe," I hear him say. "What's the matter?"
"Nothing. Nothing at all, dear." She's lying. I know it. That kiss last night is bugging her as much as it for me.
"Well then why are you being so rude all of a sudden?"
"Rude?"
"Yeah, rude. I lean into kiss you and it takes me three moves to get some action. You could at least tell me why you're acting like this."
"Well, maybe I'm just not in the mood right now. Maybe I want to enjoy myself tonight."
"Are you saying you don't enjoy it when I kiss you?" his voice got louder.
"No, of course not No, no, I just want to enjoy my food, is what I meant. We can kiss later. Okay?" Rose's voice got softer as she spoke. Eric is so intimidating. I don't understand why Rose thinks he's good for her.
"Right, Scorpius?"
"Huh, what?" I snapped out of it and realized Priscilla was asking me a question.
"That Professor Binns gives way too much homework." She didn't seem angry that I wasn't paying attention, but girls seem to have this way to hold all their emotions inside. She could very well be planning on what bad things to say about me when she talks to her friends.
"Oh, yeah. Totally. I was up all night last Tuesday doing his homework."
She seemed satisfied with my answer and kept on talking about some special assignment he gave her.
I looked back over at Rose and Eric. After a minute or two, Eric turned around and looked directly at me, giving me that 'What are you doing' look.
For some reason I am terrified of Eric right now. If he thinks I'm staring at Rose, which I am, who knows what he'll do to me.
I didn't know what Priscilla was talking about, but I cut her off and smashed my lips against hers. She instantly puts her arms around me and we stay like this for a few minutes. I didn't dare to peek over at Eric and Rose during the kiss, so I waited until we were finished. Rose was staring at me as I saw a tear fall down her cheeks. The girl I love thought I loved her for a night now thinks I hate her. The girl I don't love thinks I love her. What have I gotten myself into?
A/N Thanks for those of you who shared your insights with me in the reviews. Your reactions are exactly the way I hoped for. Thanks for reading! I can't wait to write the next chapter. ~Can'tGetEnoughPotter
