CHAPTER 13

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Writing these stories is probably really bad for me. I find myself craving a love/hate relationship, and i'm so depressed with my boring life. Sad, sad. But it's so addicting, why stop?

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RECAP: "Oh my god. Do you follow me everywhere?"

"Do you want the truth?" Scorpius smiled, revealing a set of pure white teeth that nearly blinded the crying girl in front of him.

Rose took a deep, shuddering breath that probably had less to do with her sobs and more to do with the gorgeous figure in front of her. "Probably not." She rubbed at her eyes, leaving mascara smudges on her fingers.

"I didn't think so."

"Why are you here, Malfoy?" Rose held her hands up to the light, inspected them, and wiped her fingers on her robes. "I mean, it's not like you care about me."

Scorpius seemed to be fighting the urge to say something he shouldn't. "Tissue?" He asked feebly, holding out a small package.

Rose took one, noting as she did so that the tissue had a beautiful pink rose stamped onto it. Wait, she thought. Scorpius Malfoy bought girl tissues?

"I bought them for you," he admitted, seeing her look of confusion. "I knew you'd end up needing them. You being with Brent and all."

Rose slumped against the wall, more tears streaming down her face. "Brent..." He'd be hearing the rumors by now. His heart would be broken, and Rose would be to blame.

"I'm sorry, Rose. I didn't mean to bring it up." His voice seemed gentler, kinder, totally unlike the Malfoy she knew. "Did he... did he break your heart?"

"I don't want to talk about it," she said firmly.

"I understand. Do you want to take a walk? Because, no offense, but you look like you could do with something to drink."

Rose nodded gratefully. "Drinks would be good."

Scorpius took her hand and led her along the hallways until they reached the kitchens, where Rose stopped.

"Scorpius?"

He turned his head to glance at the girl beside him. "Hmm?"

"You can let go of my hand now."

The blond boy said nothing but dropped her hand as if it had burned him and turned a very angry shade of red. He quickly tickled the pear and stepped inside, where a group of house elves were clustered around one particular elf.

"Lady Rose!" called the small house elf in the middle of the circle, who was wearing what seemed to be a very revealing nurse costume and socks that bunched around the ankles. "Welcome!"

"Dobby!" exclaimed Rose, her face brightening. "Er... what are you wearing?"

The tiny elf jumped up and down. "James Potter brought it for Dobby, as a Hollofeen present. Dobby very much likes it!"

"That seems like something he would do," Rose said. "Does anyone else wear clothes?"

A hush seemed to spread over the crowd of house elves.

"House elves are meant to serve," one of the house elves cried. "Not play with clothes!"

Rose smiled awkwardly. "Oh, um..."

Scorpius cleared his throat. "Can we get two butterbeers, please?"

This sent the house elves back in motion, and in minutes they were presented with two steaming hot mugs.

"Better?" Scorpius asked.

Rose nodded. "You still haven't answered my question. I haven't forgotten. Why are you here?"

Scorpius sighed. "Why I'm here, Rose, is because I won the contest. I came to tell you what I wanted, but... now I know you can't handle it."

"What do you mean I can't handle it?" Rose snapped, all trace of sadness replaced by annoyance.

Scorpius shook his head. "It's something you can't give me, so... don't worry about it, okay?"

"I can take it. Just tell me what it is!"

Scorpius groaned. "All I want... is a kiss."

"A kiss? Why?"

The blond boy looked tortured. "I... Rose, I want... isn't it obvious? You're the only thing I can never have. Can't you see how much I hate being around you? You're a constant reminder that I can never win!" He looked mortified at his outburst.

Rose felt her jaw hit the floor.

"I'm not asking for you to choose me over him," Scorpius added quickly. "I just want a kiss, and then we can forget it ever happened."

"I don't love Brent. And why would I ever want to forget you?" Rose said, grinning. Quickly, she closed the distance between them and gave Scorpius an electrifying kiss. Scorpius wrapped his arms around her, pulling her even closer. It was perfect. Fiery. Passionate. And then... it was over.

Before Rose could even begin to ask what was wrong, she knew. "Merlin," Rose said, eyes wide. "Lily."

Her ex-best friend had just walked into the room.

Oh my gosh, WHAT IS GOING TO HAPPEN? Hahaha, I already know; I have it ALL planned out. I'm guessing there are only about 3 more chapters left, but you never know...

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