Previously on Unplanned Meetings and Holidays:

Her petite body shifted again, and suddenly her head came to rest on my shoulder. I heard her sigh contentedly, and nuzzle against my arm.

I froze in surprise—her sweet, tantalizing scent filled my nostrils, settling comfortably around me.

Merlin, she has got to stop torturing me like this. If I could have my way, she would be on my lap and properly sleeping against my chest.

I shifted and pulled Rose firmly against my chest so her head wouldn't keep slipping down. We stayed like this for the duration of the train ride: her sleeping peacefully, and me avoiding the curious expressions of her cousins. Instead I watched the snowy landscape speed past, as we made our way to Platform 9 ¾.

Rose's POV

The world was blurry and out of focus when I woke up, and I could smell something unusual. It wasn't a bad smell, but it was just different and vaguely familiar. It smelled like pine needles and oranges—a very good smell despite the odd combination.

But a gentle shaking broke my thoughts.

"Rosie?"

My eyes fluttered open and I found myself blinking up at Scorpius' gray, stormy eyes. Wait, how the heck did I end up sleeping on Scorpius?

Yawning, I got off of Scorpius' warm hard chest, and I looked at him curiously. He just smiled in response—a real genuine smile that was much nicer than his usual smirk.

"Rose c'mon, grab your luggage and let's go!" hollered James, who was exiting the chaotic compartment.

I quickly followed his instructions and I was squeezing past Scorpius when my hand accidentally brushed against his bum.

Blushing to the roots of my hair I hurried past him—not caring to glance at his expression. Merlin, I probably looked like a tomato.

After navigating through the many students, I finally got off the scarlet Hogwarts train. Scanning the platform, my eyes quickly found a large group of redheads that I immediately recognized. I grinned and hurried towards my family.

A chorus of "Rosie!" announced my arrival and I was immediately smothered by many rib-cracking hugs. When I broke away I saw my own two parents, beaming down at me. My dad towered over me, but his familiar bright blue eyes twinkled with happiness. My mum wore a wide smile, and she had an arm wrapped around my dad's waist.

My parents questioned me nonstop, and I tried to answer all of them.

"How are you?"

"How was school?"

"What did you learn?"

"Why didn't you owl us more?"

I was in the middle of a story when I saw Scorpius saunter towards our large family. My dad's eyes follow Scorpius; my dad was wary, but not hostile. He had gotten over Al and Scorpius' friendship a long time ago.

I watched Scorpius smile shyly when Uncle Harry clapped him on the back and Aunt Ginny gave him a brief hug. I was stunned at his bashfulness—he was even blushing! Two faint pink splotches appeared on his pale cheeks.

Much more sophisticated than the famous Weasley blush.

My mum interrupted my thoughts. "Rosie, let's go."

As we walked through King's Cross station, I found myself bumping shoulders with Albus.

"Hey Al, why is Scorpius coming with us now? Won't he join us later?" I asked carefully. I didn't want to offend Albus, in any way.

"No, he's coming directly to the Burrow with us," he replied. I almost groaned in annoyance—I wanted details.

So, naturally, I talked to Lily.

"Oh he's staying with us because he wanted to leave his parents alone for the entire holiday. Did you know it's their marriage anniversary? They're going to go on vacation and Scorpius, was going to stay at Hogwarts, until Albus invited him to the Burrow," explained Lily as we approached Uncle Harry's car. Uncle Harry, and Aunt Ginny would drive us there while the rest of the adults apparated to the Burrow.

"Why do you want to know anyway?" continued Lily, who was putting her luggage into the trunk of the car (which was magically enlarged).

"I was just curious," I replied, also lifting my luggage into the trunk. A pair of pale hands came to help me, and goose bumps popped along my arm as our hands brushed. I blushed when I realized where else my hands had been this morning.

"What are you curious about?" asked Scorpius, brushing some white-blonde hair out of his charcoal eyes.

"Nothing," I replied a bit too quickly. I saw Lily give me a knowing smirk from behind Scorpius' back, and I fought the urge to roll my eyes or yell at her. I quickly sidestepped him, and threw open the car door. Luckily, we could all fit into the magically large backseat.

The rest of the car ride passed with me avoiding Lily's pointed looks, and answering Uncle Harry and Aunt Ginny's questions about school.

Finally, the Burrow came into view and we all clambered out of the car. My heart started pounding a bit faster, and a happy grin formed on my lips immediately. There were so many good memories at this house that it was impossible for me not to get happy at the sight of it.

I quickly followed Lily to the house where our grandmother was waiting for us. Her ginger hair was streaked with gray, but she still looked energized.

"What took you so long? Never mind now, the stew is getting cold," grandmother said while ushering us into the lopsided house.

I let her lead me into the large kitchen that was filled to the brim with family members. I greeted almost all of my aunts, uncles, and cousins with the exception of a few. I was talking to Lucy about one of my favorite books, when Uncle Bill caught everyone's attention.

"Lunch is ready!" he yelled above the clamor.

Not wanting to get caught in the stampede, I hurried towards the backyard. Once outside I noticed there was a light frost covering the grass, but it wasn't too slippery. I pulled my sweater over my hands as I walked to the long wooden picnic table that fit the entire family. It was decorated with holly, and glowing candles for the occasion. I sat next to Lily, and Scorpius sat to the left of me.

"Dig in everyone!" called grandmother as she started ladling warm stew into everyone's bowls. I immediately helped myself to the many dishes that were stretched along the length of the table. Pots of mashed potatoes, tureens of gravy, bowls of stew, and baskets of warm bread found their way onto my plate that was piled high like everyone else's.

Eating was one thing the Weasley's did best during the Holidays.

While I decided whether to drink Pumpkin Juice or Butterbeer, the table grew noisy as people started to talk to one another. At the far end of the table sat most of my uncles, who were listening to Uncle George's new plans for the joke shop. In the middle of the table sat my aunt's who were discussing the trip that Aunt Fleur and Uncle Bill would go on (they wouldn't stay for Christmas along with Uncle Percy and Aunt Audrey who were going on a vacation).

It saddened me that I wouldn't be able to talk to Lucy or Molly, since I spent a lot of time during Christmas with them. Especially since they both were very studious during the school year.

Near my side of the table, the rest of my cousins discussed a variety of topics from Quidditch to the last Potions test we had. I spotted Victoire and Teddy whispering to each other secretively. They were adorable together, and I was very happy for both of them. I've always hoped that one day I would find a man that makes me as happy as Ted does to Victoire.

"What are you thinking about?" whispered Scorpius, who broke me out of my trance. The warmth of his breath sent shivers down my back, and I turned to see that his face wasn't very far from mine.

"Oh, um, I was just thinking that Teddy and Victoire look really happy together. They're just so...in love," I replied smiling slightly.

Scorpius glanced over my shoulder, and nodded in agreement, "Ya, you're right. I haven't seen Teddy that happy in a long time." Scorpius' gaze turned back to meet my eyes intensely, and I felt as if he could read my thoughts—my darkest secrets and ambitions. My own pale blue eyes couldn't seem to draw away from the stormy abyss, and I wondered what he was thinking when he looked at me that way.

The scraping of a chair made me tear my eyes away from Scorpius, and I found Albus looking at us almost...amused.

Ignoring Al's strange looks and Scorpius' intense gaze, I got up and hurried to help clear the table. Something about Scorpius always seemed to make me flustered.

Scorpius' POV

I kept my eyes trained on Rose as she walked towards the Burrow. Merlin she had such a nice—

"Scorpius, what was that all about?" exclaimed Albus who leaned forward, and fixed me with a piercing stare.

I decided to go for the ignorant approach, so I raised my eyebrows and asked coolly, "What are you talking about?"

Albus' brilliant green eyes narrowed, "I'm talking about Rose and you," he responded while gesturing to Rose's retreating back.

"I have no idea what you're talking about," I insisted stubbornly, turning away from Albus' truth-seeking eyes. Al was persuasive, and he knew that I was keeping something from him.

I was thankful when Fred came over to save me from anymore questions.

"Hey do you guys want to play a game of Quidditch?" Fred asked.

I immediately agreed and followed Fred—trying to ignore the thoughts of Al's suspicions, and Rose's nicely shaped arse.

Very distracting thoughts, indeed...

A/N: GAH! It has been way too long! :O And I am so so sorry for that. I really mean it, it's just that school was starting and now I have homework...and it's just been crazy. So I'm sorry for the lack of update, but I sincerely hoped that you liked this chapter (enough, so that you might kindly review!) ;).
But anyways, thank you SO MUCH to the people who did review, and I loved seeing your Christmas traditions and activities. They were very fun to read.
BTW, because school is starting, start to expect weekend updates (I will try best to make it weekly).
So...are you guys excited about all the fluffy moments that are sure to happen between Rose and Scorp. ? I know I am ;) and I mean things are going to get fluffy. (Oh, and what I said about Scorpius' parents having their marriage anniversary during Christmas is not true. It was intended).
And because I was such a jerk about updating, you guys get a hint about what's too come: Apple Cider.
Yes, I know it's vague, but that's what you get :P
One more thing, if there is any fluffy moments that you really want to see, just let me know ;) I'll try my best to entertain your thoughts and ideas.