Scorpius turned red as the team tittered. He walked up to Albus, "You better not let me fall" he said, half-jokingly.
"I'll try my best" Albus said, sliding forward on his broom so that Scorpius had room behind him.
"Will you hold the camera for a second Zen?" Scorpius said, handing his camera over so that he could position himself on the broom properly.
Scorpius straddled the broomstick, feeling very awkward. The fact that six other people were watching wasn't making it any better.
"I'm going to hover for a little bit so that you can get your balance okay? Hold onto me" Albus muttered, turning his head.
"Okay" Scorpius said, tentatively wrapping his arms around Albus' waist.
He felt his feet leave the ground and he wobbled for a moment before steadying himself against Albus' back. He took the camera back from Zenneth and soon the second phase of the photo shoot was underway.
Albus expertly maneuvered the broom, being careful not to fly too fancily in fear that Scorpius might slide off the end. He rushed through the air, parallel to Blake who was pursuing the snitch. Scorpius was immensely enjoying the ride, one hand was holding tightly to one of Albus' hips and the other held the camera. Using Albus' shoulder as a sort of improvised tripod, Scorpius was clicking away, relishing the feeling of being in the air and being pressed so close to Albus. It was very difficult to concentrate because his face was practically resting on Albus' shoulder, ensuring that he breathed in the familiar and potent scent that he was sure would be in Amortentia if he ever came across some.
When they had taken enough pictures of Blake, Albus told her that she could head inside. The practice had been extra-long and he understood that his team had assignments that they ought to be completing as the end of the year approached. She grinned at the two boys on the broom, and soon Craig, their keeper was up in the air. Kevin and Martha, two of the chasers also took to the air as well. They shot at the hoops and Craig made saves while Albus wove into the action so that Scorpius could take his pictures.
The beaters were next, Zenneth and Rose flew together flawlessly, doing a few tricks and beating the bludgers in perfect harmony, flying as partners and having a blast. Scorpius very much enjoyed seeing them fly up close as well as take their pictures.
Then it was only the chasers that were left. Albus had requested that Zenneth stay outside, so that Scorpius could ride with him. Everyone else had gone back into the school. Flying with Zenneth was not nearly as fun as with Albus, though Scorpius appreciated that Albus had paired him up with the person he was the most comfortable with after Albus.
Albus, Kevin and Martha flew impeccably. They even demonstrated a few new formations they had been working on. They worked as a unit on the pitch, the Quaffle flying between almost as if it had its own predetermined path. Scorpius, although saddened that he wasn't with Albus, was awed seeing them play. Zenneth had done a good job keeping his friend safe and getting close enough to the action so that Scorpius could to get great pictures. After about fifteen minutes with the chasers, all the pictures were taken.
The remaining team members landed on the grass, the sun was starting to set and although they looked excited, it was evident that they were all tired.
"Alright, head in you lot. You did a great job today. Fantastic practice" Albus said, thumping each on the back as they bid him farewell and walked into the school.
He made to follow them but Scorpius grabbed his arm, "Wait, Al, what about your December picture?"
"Oh damn. I sent Zen into the school, you won't be able to ride with him." he said, not meeting Scorpius' eyes.
"We can take it on the ground if you'd like?" Scorpius silently prayed that he didn't sound like he wanted to take Albus' shirtless pictures alone, without anyone else there to intrude. He hastily added, "That way I can get all the pictures printed soon and we can start choosing which ones we want to put into the calendar".
Albus' mouth stretched into a slow smile, "That's not a bad idea mate, let's do it"
Scorpius was about to explain a few poses that he had in mind but before any words came out of his mouth Albus had dropped his broom on the ground, and had started peeling off his Quidditch robes. Scorpius' jaw dropped noticeably as his best friend's naked upper-half came into view. Albus was now just in his chaser gloves and some Quidditch trousers. And he looked fantastic.
It wasn't like Scorpius hadn't seen it all before, they shared a dorm room for Merlin's sake. But it being acceptable to do more than glance was a liberty that he wasn't used to allowing himself. Albus' Quidditch practices, training sessions, and the Muggle workouts he insisted on doing despite the teasing all paid off. Albus was tan, well-defined and sexy as hell. Scorpius attentively watched the muscles under plains of tan skin move as Albus picked up his broom.
Albus tried in vain to pat his hair down before looking at Scorpius. He couldn't help but grin at the face his friend was making, "You reckon this is enough? Or would you like me to take anything else off?"
Scorpius made a funny sound at the back of his throat to which Albus cocked an eyebrow. He cleared his throat, embarrassed, and said quickly "No, no, that's fine. Just uh, move over here."
Albus smiled and followed his friend into the middle of the pitch where Scorpius, trying his absolute best to concentrate on the job he had to do, started to explain a pose to him.
"I think it would really appeal if you took your broom and held it behind your head, kind of like this" Scorpius took Albus' broom and laid it horizontally across his shoulders, hooking his arms onto the two ends.
Albus nodded and took the broom back from Scorpius, imitating the position. Scorpius stepped back and started clicking away. Soon he forgot about the fact that his best friend was posing partly naked in front of him and just concentrated on snapping pictures that would show everyone how amazing Albus was.
Albus improvised a few poses; leaning on his propped up broom, holding his broom like a staff, just laughing (although that was spontaneous because Scorpius made him laugh) then suggested that he fly low to the ground, and pass in front of Scorpius for a few in-air shots.
Albus had noticed that Scorpius, true to his nature, had started to take his task very seriously and was starting to forget to have fun. He was giving Albus appreciated direction, but wasn't smiling like he had been before. In an effort to lighten the mood, Albus started pulling faces at his friend.
"Al! You ruined that shot again! And it was such a good one!" Scorpius cried, although he was laughing now.
Albus was then struck with fantastic idea. He smiled slyly and started moving his hands over his broom handle. Up and down, twisting and massaging the polished wood. Scorpius stared for a moment before realizing that Albus was pretending to masturbate; and Scorpius was starting to wish that he could witness the real thing...or feel Albus' practiced hands on himself. He suddenly felt very hot in his school robes, but he was thankful that they covered his crotch.
"Al" Scorpius chocked on his words, he hadn't noticed that his mouth had gone dry, "Al, we should, um, get back to, uh. Pictures." He gestured vaguely at his camera; his eyes still transfixed on Albus' now still hands.
"Sorry Scor, one could say I'm a little troublesome" Albus said smoothly, smirking at Scorpius who had turned so red and looked so flustered Albus just wanted to kiss him.
Craving that look of shock mingled with want that had crossed Scorpius' face when he had taken his robes off then again as he played with his broom handle, he flew very close to him. As he neared, close enough to touch Scorpius, he looked down at him from his broom at grinned as wickedly as he could.
Scorpius, not knowing how else to protect himself against the intoxicating boy that was nearing him, raised his camera and managed to catch the wink that Albus sent him.