Previously on Unplanned Meetings and Holidays:

Pulling the blankets over her elegant body, I moved away from her—but something possessed me to kiss her tenderly on the forehead. I heard her sigh contently, and I inhaled her tantalizing scent.

Merlin, even in her sleep she was irresistible.

Thoughts of that fateful morning when I found her in my bed came to me, and I remembered what it felt like to trail my hands over her smooth bare skin, and the way she didn't seem to mind our close proximity.

I knew if something like that happened again, I wouldn't be able to resist snogging her.

Friday, Late Afternoon, Christmas Eve

Rose's POV

Repeated knocks sounded on the unlocked door, and I was busy bustling around for the huge Christmas Eve Party. The smell of freshly backed chicken, mashed potatoes, and apple pie mingled in through the back door.

I was running back and forth from the kitchen to the tent set up in the backyard—trying to set up the long table. Family friends arrived, and more cousins arrived. I saw Hagrid squeeze his way outside, and Fleur's family come outside. Beside them was a nervous Teddy (I could tell he was nervous since his hair was slowly turning into a light shade of red).

Laughter and conversations flowed around me, and I had trouble hearing my own thoughts.

"Bill, you're hair has really grown too long."

"...and I got this scar from a huge Chinese Fireball..."

"But you look so tiny to be a beater!"

"...yes we can let the spiders out around midnight..."

"Rose, you're mom wanted me to tell you to get more forks," said a smooth voice that I instantly recognized.

"Oh sure thing," I said a little dazedly as I turned to the blonde-haired boy. Scorpius followed me into the kitchen, politely wiping his shoes on the mat. I had barely seen him since last night.

Speaking of last night, I had somehow ended up in my own bed when I remembered falling asleep on a couch. Hugo really can be sweet when he does stuff like that...

I opened several drawers searching patiently for the forks. But a strong sweet smell caught my attention.

Leaning against the counter Scorpius sniffed also, and his eyes strayed to an open plate of freshly baked brownies. My mouth instantly watered, and my body drifted over to the wonderful smelling desert. Glancing at Scorpius, I saw that his gaze was on mine—a slight smile playing on my lips.

"Are you going to eat one?" he questioned teasingly. I inhaled the chocolate aroma again, and almost groaned in appreciation. It was practically torture to stand there, but not even eat a single brownie. It reminded me of the way I felt when I found Scorpius in the kitchens late at night.

"No one would notice...would they?" I asked hesitating. My hand moved forward and hovered over the plate.

"Rose don't touch those brownies!" scolded my mother who came inside the kitchen. Flushing slightly, I pulled my hand back slowly. With one last warning glare, she grabbed the forks and returned outside.

I sighed in defeat, and was about to back away, when Scorpius commented lightly, "She didn't say not to eat them..."

A grin slowly formed on my lips.

"True, she just told me not to touch them..." I reminded him, while staring at the yummy brownies.

I saw Scorpius' hand come into sight, and he slowly picked up the thick warm brownie.

"Open up," he said quietly, while locking eyes with me.

I did, and I didn't blink as the brownie came closer to me. I didn't say a word as I let him feed me the heavenly treat.

Cupping the fallen crumbs in my hand, I finished the brownie until I felt Scorpius' fingers graze my lips. He was much closer to me than a minute ago, but I couldn't recall who had moved forward.

"Thanks," I swallowed nervously.

Before he got to say anything James came through the door wearing a goofy grin on his face. He halted shocked when he saw both of us near the brownies.

Without letting him get a word in, I quickly hurried towards the backyard.

Scorpius' POV

Inside the warm backyard tent, music by the weird sisters played and guests mingled with each other. I was helping myself to more of Molly's fantastic food as I listened to Bill Weasley recount one of his curse breaking stories.

Suddenly someone yanked my arm upward—effectively breaking my food induced stupor. Quickly loosening my belt I turned to the person.

"Hello Al."

"Hey Scorp. Come with me, I want to introduce you to some people..."

I spent the next hour talking to various people that I didn't know. Some of them were family friends of the Potters and Weasley's.

"Oh hello Professor Longbottom. Happy Christmas Eve," I greeted politely, while reaching out to shake my teacher's hand. He smiled jovially in return while returning his hand to his wife's waist—a beautiful lady whom I recognized as the Leaky Cauldron's landlady.

"Hullo Scorpius. It's nice to see you here. By the way, just between us, your last essay on Gillyweed was one of the best I've seen in a long time," Professor Longbottom said with a wink.

My grin widened and I bid him goodbye as Al led me to other guests.

I was actually having a good time, and it was nice to see such friendly people. Usually by this time I'd have gotten at least one Malfoy glare.

Suddenly I saw many of the adults get up from the long picnic that was stretched out. Celestina Warbeck's voice drifted around, growing louder and louder as people paired up.

Not wanting to look like a lonely wallflower, I grabbed Lily's hand who was closest to me.

I bowed deeply to her while saying, "Dance with me Lils!"

She laughed and pushed me away, "You're on your own Scorpius. I already got a partner." I saw her point to a guy with shaggy dirty blonde hair and light blue eyes. I vaguely recognized him as one of Hugo's friends.

"But you know, you could always dance with someone else..." without any warning Lily pushed me with a lot of force considering her size.

I stumbled toward an unsuspecting Rose whose eyes widened when she saw me.

Smiling a little I asked softly, "Dance with me?"

Her eyebrows raised, but she wound an arm around my neck, and I held her hand gently in mine. Placing my broad hand on her small waist, I pulled her closer to me, and we started dancing to the beat of Celestina's voice.

I was a better dancer than most of the guys there since I had lots of practice for my Mum's parties. Either way, I enjoyed having her in my arms, and the way she kept her blue eyes on me—and only on me.

The song ended sooner than I expected, and I saw Rose blush a bit, as she loosened her arms from me. A slower song started to play, and I pulled her back into my chest.

"Where do you think you're going?"

I snaked my hands around her lower back, and I took her hands and placed them around my neck.

She avoided my gaze, and I could see her ears glowing red but this was too nice for me to care. Glancing behind her auburn head, I saw other couples dancing including Rose's parents. Luckily they were to busy acting like teenagers to notice me dancing with their daughter. Even Al's parents looked so lost in each other's eyes.

I sighed contentedly and tightened my old on Rose. She smelled heavenly, and I couldn't get enough of her.

I spotted some other people like James dancing happily with a girl that had wavy black hair. Lily winked at me from the arms of a tall blonde guy who held her as if she was the most precious thing in the world.

Rose and I danced for a few more slow songs, and at one point she laid her head on my chest. My heartbeat skyrocketed and there was no doubt that she could feel it pounding erratically.

As the last song came to a close I saw Rose look at me curiously—as if she couldn't quite figure me out.

I spotted Victoire and Teddy exchange a chaste parting kiss, and desperately wanted to do the same—but I couldn't.

We were too different and I cursed myself for thinking that we would ever be something more. Rose needed a guy that her family liked—as a Malfoy I wasn't her best choice.

So I slipped away from her silently, and I made my way back inside the Burrow, wondering whether I really had any chance with her.

I needed to stop torturing myself like this. We had no chance. None, none, none...

But at this point I couldn't deny that she didn't feel something either.

I also felt her heart beat faster, and heard the way her breath hitched when I pulled her into me.

Loosening, my tie I trudged through the living room. The tall fir tree stood majestically and glowing lights circled the decorated tree. It brightened me up a bit.

I got to the doorway that would take me to the stairs when I heard a small "Goodnight" being whispered. Turning quickly I saw that it was Rose—but behind her I saw Lily pointing upwards.

Looking up I was greeted with mocking sight of mistletoe.

Oh Merlin...

So despite what I told myself before, I couldn't help but torture myself some more.

Despite our differences, our backgrounds, and our past behavior, I trusted that Rose wouldn't mind my next action.

I trusted that everything would be all right as I grabbed her by the waist. Rose was so shocked and surprised that she didn't seem to register that my mouth was coming close to hers—preparing to do the one thing that I wanted to for so long.

"Mistletoe," I whispered fleetingly while cradling her head.

Our chests were faintly touching and I could smell her perfume. It was intoxicating—Rose was intoxicating—and I wouldn't have been able to pull back even if I wanted to.

And suddenly my lips met hers and it was even better than I expected. My heart soared, and I got a huge thrill when I felt her fingers gripping my shoulders, and threading through my hair.

My need to breathe became overwhelming, and I pulled away slowly from Rose. Seeing her flushed, beaming face helped me overcome my nerves for what I was about to say next. Resting my forehead against hers, I asked her:

"Rose? I'd like to take you to Hogsmeade when we get back. What do you say?"

"I'd love to," she whispered while leaning in for another kiss.

And I knew that everything would be okay, because with her by my side everything was just automatically better.

The End

A/N: Wowzers...it's over! :O!
Now before you review, I'd like to say that yes I know that I lied to you guys and I'm sorry. I honestly thought that I'd need two more chapters to finish this, but I don't. Plus I was just really ready to end this story. I have a bunch of new stories to plan out (including another Rose/Scor story that is in no way, related to this one). But I'm very excited to start some new stuff :)
So how did you guys like the ending? I'm not entirely satisfied with it myself but it was the best I could do. Some of you might also be wondering where Ron's reaction is...but it's just not there. I never wanted his reaction in my story and I planned that in the beginning so don't be cross.
Alright, so stay tuned in the near future since I'm going to be publishing some stories that you might be interested in.
And lastly, thanks for being such an incredible audience. I really appreciate all of you, and the positive feedback from you all. It's been a great ride.
Thanks again,
Pickles