Dodging Fire

Hey guys I want to thank everyone for all the comments to my story. I'm glad to hear that you are enjoying the scenes between Rose and Scorpius, and hopefully they will get steamier sooner or later. Enjoy!

Scorpius was walking the grounds as he did his usual duties. It was a crisp October Saturday and most of the students were dressed in their robes, scarves, and hats as the wind blew and the rustle of autum leaves could be heard. He skimmed the grounds looking for any trouble and spotted Rose with Wood. Malfoy could feel his body bristle with anger as his possesive nature arose. He wanted to toss Wood into the lake and hope that the Squid would drown him, or maybe the Mere-people would eat him. Yeah the mere-people idea was sounding better by the second. He started down towards the lake until his best mate Axel walked up. Malfoy cursed beneath his breath.

"Why is it you always show up when I don't want you to?" Scorpius was still watching Rose and Avery.

Axel looked out towards the lake and spotted Scorpius' interest, "Because my friend, if you were to go down there now you'd just make an arse out of yourself and piss off Rose."

Scorpius hated when Axel was right, "I don't care what she thinks...." He scowled, pulling his gaze from Rose and Avery momentarily. Zabini busted out laughing, "What?" Malfoy asked, "What do you find soo bleeding funny?"

"The fact that you are so damn dense." Axel said between his laughter. Malfoy eyebrow rose, "You act as if you don't care for her, but Malfoy you do... I can see it and well last night I heard you cursing about Rose and getting her back for leaving you aroused."

Malfoy stood stock still. What. The. Hell. "I thought you were asleep when I came back.." Was all he could manage to say. There's no way he heard me, thought Scorpius as he blinked once, then twice, then three times as he came back to reality.

A slow curve of a smile started to form on Axle's face, fuck he's tricked me, Scorpius thought. Zabini tsked at Scorpius and laughed, "Wow and to think I made that up, and she REALLY did leave you high and dry..." He began to laugh harded, "I've got to give Rose props, turning you on and then leaving you, and the next day flirting with an enemy.... Cunning, almost to the point of Slytherin thinking I do believe."

Malfoy growled wanting nothing more than to punch his best mate, but he decided against it, he was of course Head Boy and head boys were suppose to be good little students. He balled his fist up tightly and flexed them a few tims, knuckles cracking, "You know if I wasn't a Head Boy, I'd knocked you out by now." He sneered.

"Of course, thats why making retorts and relishing in your embarassments are more fun." Zabini winked, "I mean some of your embarassments are worth getting pummled over, but not all of them."

Scorpius pinched the bridge of his nose and closed his eyes for a moment and sighed, "Really, Zabini you're getting on my nerves, piss off. This isn't any of your business and I'm not going to tell you what happened last night between Rose and I."

Axel could feel the anger in Malfoy's voice and decided to back down for a bit. He knew if he pressed farther, that he'd make Scorpius explode and finally pummle him like he deserves to be. "Alright mate, how 'bout we make a few rounds in the pitch?"

"Yeah, sure, I need to get some things off my mind." Scorpius looked back at the lake and saw Wood chasing Rose, splashing her with water. Malfoy wanted nothing more than being the one to make her laugh and smile like she was now. He pushed that thought away then turned away and followed Axel towards the pitch to practice some, he'd need it to clear his mind of Rose and to prepare for the next Quidditch match. Luckily it was against Hufflepuff so he didn't have to worry about Rose teasing him on her broomstick.

Rose screamed as Avery tackled her to the ground, "Oi you're crushing me..." She coughed as his full weight slammed into her.

Wood was breathing hard, "Sorry..." He lifted up onto his elbows, body still covering hers, "Crash landing.." He smirked and looked down at Rose. Avery noticed how red her cheeks were from running and her blue eyes were bright with color from excitement. He smiled when he noticed how her red hair darkened when it was wet and how it would have a bit of curl to it and the rest would be frizzy. Wood wanted nothing more, but to kiss her right now, first starting slowly so he could feel every inch of her mouth and then more passionately to show Rose how much he cared for her.

Rose looked up at Avery, her breathing slowing every second to its steady beat. She could feel his eyes on her now and it made her self consciencous. Rose wasn't the girly type, but now being under his gaze, she wished she was. She wasn't wearing anything 'nice', no make-up, and her hair was a complete birds net from running and getting it wet. She blushed with embarassment as she looked at him, he was perfect in many ways. His hair was soft and straight, cut short so it appeared fuzzy looking on top. He was sweaty from chasing her so far, but on a guy that sorta kinda thing looked attractive... Avery also had the best smile in the world, and his body pressed to hers was driving her mad because she knew what he looked liked underneath his robes just in his boxers.

Wood smiled when he caught Rose gazing back at him. He reached out and brushed away some hair that was sticking to her forehead, "You know you're naturally beatiful, Rose, just like a flower that has bloomed."

Rose felt her heart start beating even more wilder and her blushed deepened ever more as Avery paid her a compliment. She mentally sighed, Rose really did like Wood, of course, but he was exactly the guy you'd take home for your parents to meet and thats it. He definately wasn't her choice in men..... "Thanks, Wood..." She said with a frown in her voice. Rose knew she had to get away soon, or she may regret how her feelings would react. Sitting up on her elbows, Rose frowned when her gaze was level with Avery's, "Hey I'm sorry, but I really need to head back to the common room and finish up my essay since we celebrated our win last night...." Rose felt bad, but it wasn't exactly a lie, but she had to get away before he kissed her and confused her emotions even more.

Avery looked disappointed, and it made Rose feel ten times worse, but it was for the best. "Alright, maybe after you finish your essay we could hit the pitch and fly some?" He offered as he got off of her and stood up. Wood offered his hand down to Rose to help her up.

Rose took his hand and felt him pull her up fast into his arms, "Yeah, sure...." She whispered back to him.

Wood smiled at her, "You know I really do like you Rose, and I hope that you feel the same way about me.." He admitted as he caressed the lower part of her back with his hand.

Rose felt like she was knocked in the head with a bludger when Avery admitted his feelings for her. She pulled back and started walking backwards, "You know, Avery... I've got to figure somethings out.... I really enjoy spending time with you, but I dont know how I really feel about you." She frowned when she saw his shoulder slump over. Not wanting to risk anymore akwardness, Rose turned her back on Avery and headed to the castle to think. She just hoped that she didn't just turned down the perfect guy for her, but something in Rose's gut told her that there wasn't anything else but friendship and teammates between her and Avery.