Albus and Scorpius had followed their plan very closely for years, and thus far it had served them marvelously. They have a beautiful family and the home they've always wanted, but when a neglected child needs their help, they find themselves unable to turn away. [This ficlet takes place between Chapter 20 of 'Softly' and the epilogue. I recommend you read this before the epilogue

Albus and Scorpius enter life after Hogwarts and find that their days aren't easier without classes and exams. With personal baggage, family obligations, and a wizarding community that's far more complex than they'd anticipated, Albus and Scorpius have to rely on more than just each other to survive.

From the moment Scorpius and Albus get on the Hogwarts Express for their fifth year, things start to change. Albus starts to gain confidence both in the classroom and out of it, and Scorpius' realization that he has greater feelings for his best friend threatens to leave him more alone than he'd ever imagined.

Albus and Scorpius aren't sure what they're doing when their relationship starts to change, and they discover the complexities of balancing a relationship and keeping secrets while immersed in Hogwarts where nothing stays quiet for long.