"Maybe that's what it all comes down to. Love, not as a surge of passion, but as a choice to commit to something, someone, no matter what obstacles or temptations stand in the way. And maybe making that choice, again and again, day in and day out, year after year, says more about love than never having a choice to make at all."
(emily giffin ; love the one you're with)
RoseScorpius
Five years in and she's scared.
In the beginning it was fun and exciting and everything was new – the butterflies, red kisses, the long conversations. The thrill of a hint of a rebellion, the stolen looks, the promise of the future and the foundation they were building their future on.
And now the apartment feels crowded and messy, the bed doesn't feel like it's meant for two, the fights feel like they are going in circles.
After one particular fight, she looks up at him and wonders where her best friend of twelve years went. His eyes are still the same stormy grey, his blonde hair still falls the same, and yet –
"Scorpius," she whispers, finally, after a long period of silence, "Scorpius, this is hard."
He looks at her then, really looks at her, his hands clasped between his knees. She meets his gaze, and they regard each other with quiet disposition. The only sound is the fire crackling in the background. He licks his lips, finally, and speaks quietly.
"Two years ago, I stood in front of everyone that I loved and promised to give you the best future possible. I promised to love you with every breath." He took one, then, shuddering and painful. "And this is really hard, you're right." Scorpius was quiet for another moment. "But I'm gonna choose to love you. And I know I'm not as good with words as you are, but that's what I'm giving you right now."
Rose looks at him softly. She does not stand to touch him - the ground they are walking on is too fragile for such acts. But she gives him a small smile, and it is a start. Because she will choose to love him, too. The butterflies are gone, now, but that is okay.
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