A/N: Written for the Favourite Couple Competition on HPFC. James/Scorpius. Event: Breaking of a promise. Prompts: Ignorance.

Happy New year Everyone!

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'Sorry's won't make it this time.

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"You promised me!"

"But—"

"No more freakin' but! You promised me you were going to tell them about me."

"I know I did, and I really was going to. I just need a little more time, that's all."

"We've been together more than three years, for Merlin's sake. Even my parents accept us, and we both know they're more ignorant and close-minded than yours."

"I'm sorry."

"Yeah, me too, but it's not enough anymore."

"What are you saying?"

"I'm saying it's over. I can't be with you anymore."

It's breaking my heart, but he can't keep breaking his promises.