Well, Sorry for taking so long to update! The One-Shot will be posted tomorrow it will be called: Never Will I forget. Rated M. (It isn't graphic) I am also thinking about writing the next chapter in Scorpius' Point of View. Leave a comment and let me know!
Breathe in and out. I attempted to collect myself as I walked around the Quidditch Pitch somewhere in America. My Uncle Ron and Hermione came with my parents to the game to meet Nick and his parents more. Rose, Nick and I are currently at the pitch. I am the only one not snogging at the moment.
Breathe in and out. I have to keep reminding myself. It is my second season, and Scorpius has a big experiment at work. He has two days to make his choice.
Move or stay. I want to be selfish. I want him to stay with me, in England forever.
I looked in Rose and Nick's direction again and decide to take another lap around the pitch, trying to collect my thoughts. All of my team mates arrived with me and were currently either sleeping or at a pub. I don't know where. There are more cows here than people.
"Lily," Nick called out. Personally I'm shocked his lips still work in a normal fashion. "Mum and Dad said its time to go back. You need all your sleep for tomorrow, to lose of course."
I ran over to Nick and Rose, rolling my eyes and hitting him playfully. "You know that will never happen if I'm playing, right?"
Rose stood in-between us, she knew it was a playful fight. We would take it out on one another tomorrow. "Aunt Ginny will be upset if both of you don't get some sleep. You know how much she loves Quidditch."
Nick and I both gave her a look, blinking a few times. We both know my Mum is a legend on the pitch, no need to remind us.
"We wanted to run an idea by you too," Rose said putting her hand on Nick's chest.
"Shoot," I shrugged putting all my weight on the same leg. Rose made a coughing sound and patted Nick on the chest. He proceeded to kiss her on the head. I hope Scorpius and I aren't this bad.
That is when I noticed it. I threw my hands over hers, a big rose shaped diamond on her finger. "Uncle Ron doesn't know about this, does he? Or Hugo?"
"Hugo knows," Rose said wrapping her hands around Nick.
"That's why he hasn't asked Shania yet, isn't it?" I asked rubbing my eyes. "Wait, then how long? I mean you guys have only been dated for a couple of months! Are you insane?"
"See, told you practicing on Lily would be better than telling our parents right away," Nick said kissing Rose's head again. I rolled my eyes.
"We have been talking every single day since then and we aren't thinking about getting married until New Year's."
"New Year's? You are both mental!" I shouted, it echoed.
"We know everyone is saying that, but don't you know when something is just, perfect? " Rose smiled.
"Who else have you told? When did this happen? Just now? How do you plan on making this work! You can't play for the American team without living in America!" I can't stop asking these questions in my head. They are mental and aren't they rushing into things?
"Lily, calm down," Nick said. "We have already asked all of those questions. Doesn't your team ever talk to one another? McConnrick is retiring, apparently he had a bad fall a few weeks ago and he can't play the season. I was approached by your captain and we talked, the deals are done, and this is my last game for America, if everything goes to plan."
"How can they make a trade? If you are a starter then you can't."
"I'm not playing tomorrow, that's how."
Breathe in and out. In and out.
I scratched my head, letting out a sigh, "That still doesn't mean you two have dated that long!"
"Hugo and Shania have been dating for who knows how many years, we are just in love. You and Scorpius hated one another and now look at where you are," Rose smiled.
"Look how long it took us to get there, Rose!" I shook my head again.
"Uncle Bill," Rose said in a final tone. I knew she had me there. He wasn't dating my Aunt long before they got engaged.
"Why New Year's?" I asked.
"Or April, everyone is out of school now, the flowers would be so pretty!" Rose said more to Nick than to me.
I turned away; they went back into their happy place of planning and wishful thinking. Maybe they were right for one another, and it isn't like Rose to just jump into things. "I should get back to the hotel; some of us have to play in the morning."
I don't think anyone heard me; Nick and Rose went back into their blissful state. Apperating out of the arena with a loud crack I found myself face-to-face with the rest of my team. I guess I am already ahead of them on this news. I sat in my chair and listened to my life changing again.
Game day. Breathe in and out. I pushed my gloves on my hands with too much force, and tied up my boots. My hair was already pulled back into a braid and my red and white robes.
The second I had finished I went out of the changing room. I loved hearing the noise of people getting excited; it always got me ready before a big game. Holding my broom I took another step to see the crowd filling in the stadium. I saw my mum walking toward me with Aunt Hermione and Rose.
"Where are daddy and Uncle Ron?" I asked leaning my broom on the building to give each of them a hug.
"Something happened at the Ministry; they had to create a new portkey to get back. Lily, are you feeling ok?" My mum said holding me in a hug.
"Never better," I smiled putting my hand up to my necklace. "Will you hold onto this for me?" I asked putting Scorpius' necklace in Rose's palm. "I think Scorpius would kill me if that got broken."
They gave one another a look that I couldn't place. They all looked back to me with a smile and told me good luck for the game. My teammates joined me outside of the room and greeted their families before our pep meeting.
Finally my favorite part came. I was surrounded by people cheering, looking down to the referee holding the Quffle. I was in the middle, waiting to snatch it, my adrenaline pumping through my veins as it was pushed into the air, I jumped and grabbed it.
We did our quick three to three one combination to where I took my first shot of the game.
I scored.
Breathe in and out.
The game passed by quickly, we lost by thirty points. Nick was right. We needed a new seeker; I just hope he can keep up. I was in the changing room when he appeared to greet us all. I just rolled my eyes and started to pull off all my gear. I had my gloves and shoulder pads off when he came and pulled me into a hug.
I am a sore loser. No one wants to be around me when I have lost.
"Good match," Nick said behind me. "I mean, in two weeks, we will win. Is something wrong with your right arm because you were shooting with your left?"
"I am left handed," I snapped slamming the locker. "Even you know that."
"Sorry, I just figured I would talk about something light after what happened."
"You want to talk about me being left handed after losing a match?" I snapped.
"Urm, I was talking about at the Ministry." Nick said taking a few steps back away from me.
"My dad and Uncle Ron left to take care of it," I shrugged. "Rose didn't tell you? Did you tell them about the engagement?"
"No," Nick said scrunching his eyebrows. "I thought you would be in a wild panic state. Scorpius works in the Department of Ministries, right?"
"Yes? So?" I asked unlacing one of my boots.
"So, wasn't he in the accident?"
I froze.
Breathe in and out.
"What?" I stopped unlacing my boot and pushing my foot down. "What accident, Nick?"
I didn't wait for him to answer; I pushed past him through the door in search for my mum. I knew where their seats were. I called for my broom and started to hunt her down.
After about five minutes of searching, I saw them on the ground by a tent. I landed a few feet away. People were applauding me and asking for my autograph. I pushed past them to tug on my Mum's shoulder. She smiled at me pulling me into a hug. I think she was talking about the game, but my mind was anywhere but here.
"What happened?" I demanded.
"Lily," she said giving me her soft tone, like it would change mine.
"What happened?" I repeated, my grip tightening on my broom.
"I'm not exactly sure. Your dad sent an owl this morning telling us that something happened in the Department of Mysteries."
"Is Scorpius alright? You didn't tell me before the game because he is fine." I wasn't sure if I was trying to convince myself, or get the correct information from my mum.
"Lily."
"Is Scorpius alright?" I repeated, by voice cracked.
"I don't know, honey." She reached out to me, but I took a step away. "I don't know anything else. The newspaper said the people injured varied and that they all stayed the night at the hospital."
"Then does the next portkey leave?"
Breathe in and out.
"I don't know sweetheart," she says again. I look to Rose and Aunt Hermione, who have a look of sympathy in their eyes.
"When does it leave?" I shouted.
"In a few minutes, a few miles away out on the bridge. It's an old shoe. The next one leaves in the morning. You know these things can be a few minutes off." Rose said reaching out for me.
I was already gone on my broom searching for the bridge. I pushed myself faster than I ever have on this broom. I spotted it and dove to it.
A group of people were surrounding it, their hands covering the shoe. I landed right has it started to glow. Reaching out for the shoe lace I grabbed it right in time.
Normally I don't take these with any more than ten people, and it is our team. This time is feels strange. People are gawking at me, add the fact that we are going over an ocean, I feel sick.
We landed a few minutes later, I attempted to land on my feet, but my mind and body were at two different places.
Breathe in and out.
We were in the country side outside of the city. It reminded me almost of my Grandparents house. I smiled and waved to the people I had just hijacked a ride from and apperated outside of St. Mungos.
People weren't allowed to apperate inside the hospital. I stepped inside and didn't even know where to start. My mind was flying faster than my broom did.
Draco, I needed to find Draco.
I ran up to the desk, pushing through a group of people. "Where is Draco Malfoy?" I asked her. My voice was between pleading and begging. "Please?"
"She looked down at her papers, then back up to me. "Lily Potter?"
I nodded.
"Healer Malfoy is on the second floor today," she smiled, like that would change my mood.
"Thank you," I said running for the stairs, reaching the second level I looked around again. All the rooms seemed to be filled. There was another desk where a woman was sitting. "Healer Malfoy?" I demanded.
"Miss, I'm sorry, I can't help you at the moment," she said going back to her quill work.
"No, you don't understand, I need to see Healer Malfoy right now," I begged.
"I'm sorry; he is with a patient at the moment."
I felt tears in my eyes for the first time in a very, very, long time. "When will he be done?" I asked again.
"I'm not sure Miss. You can wait over there, if you would like."
Wait? Breathe in and out. I took a seat in the waiting area next to another family. A little girl looked at me and smiled. I smiled back, wiping my eyes. I looked down to my hands, trying to ignore everything. I needed to escape. I needed answers.
"Hi," the little girl said, shaking her feet back and forth in her chair.
"Hello," I said placing my broom next to me.
"I like to watch you play," she said again. She looked like she could be Scorpius' sister. Her blonde hair was past her shoulders and her eyes were blue. Just the thought of Scorpius made tears fall from my eyes again.
"Thanks," I choked out.
"I can't fly yet. My dad says I have to wait for someone to take me but no one in my family likes heights."
I nodded, wiping my eyes again. "What's your name?"
"Annabelle Reed. I'm ten."
"Nice to meet you," I said.
Breathe in and out.
"How about this, when I find my boyfriend and everything is alright, I'll take you on a flight. Sound good?" I felt another tear fall from my face.
She smiled and jumped out of her chair to give me a hug. I looked over her shoulder and saw Draco. I wanted to shove the girl to the side and run to him.
To my luck the little girl turned around and smiled to Draco. "He is my mummy's healer."
"He was mine too," I said as she stood to the side. "Want to know another secret?" She nodded her head. "I love his son too."
"Lily?" I stood up to see Draco Malfoy in his robes, his eyes low, in need of sleep. I ran over to him and wrapped my arms around him. He put his around me; I knew my tears were now falling.
I didn't even know where Scorpius was.
Breathe in and out.
"Is he alright?" I asked my voice choking. He pulled away from me.
"Come on," he told me going to the stairs. I followed him trying to keep my composure. People kept looking at me like I was out of place. I knew I was still in my robes.
We reached the third floor in silence. He turned the corner into a room where I saw Astoria Malfoy sitting in a chair.
Breathe in and out.