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Rose's finger hovered over the red button. She could end the call right there and then. But that would just add to her worries. If she just picked up and cleared things with Scorpius, everything would be fine and she could look forward to going back to Hogwarts without having to stress over the awkwardness of working with Scorpius. She steeled herself to face up to the situation and reminded herself that she was a Gryffindor. Before she could back out of it, she pressed the green button and held the phone to her ear.

"Hello? Rose? Hello?"

"Yes. Erm, hi."

"Rose! Finally, you picked up! I've been trying to call for the past two days! Why haven't you been picking up?"

"Well, you see, I've been busy with schoolwork and haven't had the time to really check my phone." She winced. Telling the truth had obviously gone out of the window. Then again, she wasn't all that surprised- when did people ever readily admit that they made a mistake?

"Schoolwork?" he asked sceptically. "Rose, you're lazier than Al when it comes to doing work at home. You keep work at school and you put your family and friends first when you're at home."

"Oh, yeah? How do you know that?" she scoffed.

"Rose, I spent the last three months of fifth year getting to know you. You can't argue that we haven't talked a lot."

"People who know each other for years talk a lot and only after a few years do they begin to know each other properly." she retorted dismissively.

"Well, like I said, we talked a lot. It might take time to build trust, but talking and learning about another person doesn't take long. Maybe getting them to open up to you takes time, but I'm comfortable around you and I thought you were comfortable around me. I thought we were friends?"

"We are."

"Then why are you avoiding me?"

"I'm not. I said already, I've been busy with schoolwork."

"Don't lie to me, Rose. I know you well enough to know when you're lying."

"Haven't I already said that three months isn't enough time to get to know a person?" she repeated, growing frustrated.

"It is when you see the person everyday. I see you every day, Rose. We talked every day for the last three months. We've talked at like, 2 am for two days in a row. We talk."

"Okay, I get it. We talk."

"So, are you going to tell me why you've been avoiding me?" he insisted.

"I haven't been avoiding you."

"I'm gonna forget you said that. I know it's something to do with the last time we spoke."

Damn. He had noticed. Well, it was time to come out with it.

"Right. About that." she said slowly, her anger waning.

"So it is about that! I knew it!" he said jubilantly. She smiled in spite of her anger. It was cute how he got so happy about being right. His tone changed. "Its cause of what I said about the other girls, right? You got jealous." he said smugly.

"I didn't!" she objected.

"Did!"

"Didn't!"

"You did, Rose, you got jealous." he said matter of factly.

"No, I didn't. I was just really grumpy that day. You kept me waiting again for your call, Scorp. And I was tired as it is. And at that time of night, the slightest thing anyone could have said would have pissed me off." she countered.

"Oh. Okay. I get it."

"Good, I'm glad you understand."

"Are you sure you weren't jealous?" he asked teasingly.

"Positive. I was in no way jealous, I was just moody and angry."

"Okay then. I believe you." There was something about his tone that reassured her that he really did believe her and didn't have any clue as to that was going on. She sighed in relief. Lily was right, she thought. Guys are stupid.

"Great."

"Does that mean we're cool now?"

"Yeah, we were never uncool to begin with."

"Speak for yourself."

"What, you think you're cool?" she asked dubiously.

"Nope." He said, shrugging. "I don't think I'm cool. I know I am."

"Keep dreaming, Scorp. And get over yourself."

"I'd rather not, Rosie dearest. I love myself just the way I am."

She snorted. "I can believe that. I don't think I've ever seen anyone more in love with themselves than you."

"Hey, I consider that an insult."

"So you should."

"Oh, shut up Rose."

"If I shut up, you'll be left talking to yourself. And no matter how amazing you claim to be, I doubt you'll like talking to yourself."

"Ooh, bringing out threats now, are we, Weaselbug?"

"Shut it, Scorpiarse."

"Hmm. That's a new one. I like it."

"Good. I'll be sure to tell James and Fred. They'll gladly inform the entire school of your new name."

"Oh, please don't, Rose." he said, with genuine discomfort. "Anyone but them."

"Nope, my mind's made up, I'm telling them." She laughed mock-evilly.

As if on cue, James and Fred burst into the attic yelling for Rose.

"Oh, Rose, the girlies are wondering where you've gone." said James.

"Yeah, they're all worried that a Boggart's locked you in a wardrobe and he's scared the shit outta you." explained Fred.

"Hey, what would be your biggest fear anyway, Rose?"

"It wouldn't be failing like your mum, would it? I heard she ran out of the third year Defence exam screaming that McGonagall had failed her in every subject."

"Well, I've already though Aunt Hermione was a little OCD with grades"

"I think it runs in the family."

"You might just be right there, Freddy boy."

"Could you guys go now?"

"Allright, Dosie, cool it. What's gotten your wand in a knot?" asked James.

"Nothing, I just want you to go away." The two boys rolled their eyes and gestured that they weren't going anywhere.

"Please?" she whined. "Please, please, please?"

"Nope. Not moving."

" Pretty please with a galleon on top?"

"Nope."

Rose sighed. It was time to take action. Grovelling got tiring after a bit. She innocently edged closer towards the two boys, all the while taking care to look exasperated with their stubbornness, and then, once she was satisfied that she was close enough to do some damage, she promptly shouted.

"JAMES POTTER AND FRED WEASLEY, IF THE TWO OF YOU DON'T GET THE HELL OUT OF THIS ROOM RIGHT NOW, I'M GOING TO HEX YOU GUYS SO BAD THAT EVEN YOUR CHILDREN'S CHILDREN WILL FEEL IT! IF YOU PUT ONE MORE TOE OUT OF LINE…" She trailed off, adding a glare and a trembling lip of anger for effect. Evidently it worked, for the two boys recoiled at the sound of her voice. Clutching their ears, they made a beeline for the stairs.

"Allright, chill out, Dosie. No need to shout. You've given me a headache." said James, rubbing his temples.

"I can do a lot worse than that, mate." Rose warned dangerously.

"Okay, okay. We'll leave you alone." said Fred.

James sighed.

"Fine." he said reluctantly. "We're not complete Voldemort's. We're going."

"I want to show you this video of these mad muggles who get scared by playing these games, anyway. This ghost pops up in the middle of the screen and they scream so loudly, it's hilarious."

"Muggles are nutters. Why would you even get scared of that?"

"Oh, I don't know. They're just really funny. You have to watch them."

"Allright, allright. I'll watch these mad muggles."

"Oh, by the way, Rosie, get your ass downstairs. The girlies are calling you. Get downstairs before they lose their temper. They looked really anxious. I wouldn't wanna mess with them." said Fred, before exiting the room with James.

"Tell them I'm coming." she called after them.

They left and Rose was finally able to return to her conversation with Scorpius.

"Sorry about that, Scorp."

"Don't be, I'm watching these crazy muggles and they're hilarious!"

She chuckled. "Glad Fred and James are of some use. Listen Scorp, I'm gonna have to go." she said grudgingly.

"Oh. Okay then. I'll let you go." His tone was reluctant.

"Bye then. I'll see you soon."

"Yep. Can't wait."

"Bye then."

"Bye."

Rose put down the phone and sighed in relief. Hopefully things were going to be allright now.

A/N: I'm planning on having some more shocking events coming up, so I do hope you're not getting bored of the story or anything, and if you are a bit bored, please do stick with it, I promise things will get more interesting. I don't really know whether you guys like the story so far, or if you have any suggestions on how I can improve, so, as always, reviews would be great :)