Title: Separate (SL)
Rating: T
Pairing(s)/Character(s): Scorpius/Lily Luna
Warnings: None
Disclaimer: Don't own 'em - not making any money off 'em. Dern it.
Word Count: 292

Notes: This collection will feature 365 chapters, with 365 prompts. Hoping to finish it within 2017. The chapters will alternate between two pairings: Narcissa/James (Silver Stag), and Scorpius/Lily Luna (Vicarious Living). The chapters will be named after the prompt, with either (NJ) or (SL) after it, denoting the pairing.

Hogwarts School of Witchcraft & Wizardry: 2017 Event: 365 Drabbles - Prompt - Separate

Lily took Scorpius' hand. "I know I let Rose get to me."

Scorpius nodded. "You told me you trusted me but with one word from your cousin, a girl who hates the fact that I rejected her, you were willing to believe the worse of me."

"I promised you I wouldn't let her separate us, and I wasn't living up to that promise. It's just... It's hard for me to believe that you actually chose me when there are so many girls that want you. Girls that are prettier and smarter and don't have psychotic older brothers that threaten you."

"First of all, the threat was only if I broke your heart, and that's something I can understand and even respect. Second and third of all, there's no one prettier or smarter than you in my eyes. I thought you knew that. You don't seem to have any idea how many other guys want you, and that just makes you even more perfect to me. Lily, I love you. Either you believe that or you don't, but you can't keep playing hot and cold because you believe lies. Either you're with me and you trust me, or you're not with me because of the mistrust. There's no more back and forth." He took a deep breath. "So, what will it be, Lily."

She stared into his slate grey eyes and saw a future with him if she would just stop allowing her insecurities to rule her actions. "Scorpius, I love you, and I'm with you. I won't let anyone, especially Rose, make me doubt us anymore. I promise."

Scorpius had already heard that promise once before, but he was willing to give it another shot, and hopefully, this time, she meant it.