A/N: I'm super sorry for the delay. The holidays really caught up on me. But to make it up to you, there should be two chapters tonight. I know I said I would put the first task, but this chapter took on somewhat of a different tone however you should be somewhat happy with the ending. And Pride and Prejudice and Jane Eyre are two of my favorite books. Let me know what you think.

Ch. 10 Clues and Confessions

Lily ran down the hallway. She flew down the steps. She didn't know where see was going specifically, but her feet seemed to know where to go. She stopped outside the Transfiguration room and luckily spotted a tuft a blue hair. Lily still breathed hard, but she tried to compose herself as best she could and opened the door.

"Hey, Teddy?" Lily asked in a devastatingly small voice.

"Hello, Lily-flower, how are—, "Teddy stopped short when he saw how distraught Lily looked. He rushed over to her side. "Lils, what's wrong? What happened? Here, sit." Teddy turned the rough wooden classroom chair into a comfy sofa. Lily eyed him, "I thought you might like this better. Tell me what's wrong."

Lily paused for a moment. How would she explain the situation? "Well, Kevin and I recently got into a big fight over Scorpius. Kevin claims Scor is in love with me and I just don't see it. He then insulted his name and my Weasley temper flared up and I stormed away from Kevin and we haven't spoken since. And then just now I was in the Room of Requirement with Scor helping him prepare for the Tournament. It was so stupid of me. I can't believe I thought it was a good idea to use a boggart."

"Wait, Lily, you're babbling. What does a boggart have to do with this?"

Lily began crying again. In between sobs, she choked out, "Scor's worse—"…"fear—"…is—"…me!"

"Lily, Scorpius isn't afraid of you. That doesn't make any sense at all. Lily, please stop crying." Teddy lifted Lily's chin so she was eye to eye with him.

"He's not afraid of me. The boggart was me being killed. I don't know what any of this means. Is Kevin right? Is Scorpius in love with me? Do I care? I don't know what to do, Teddy. And then a couple of nights ago I had a dream that Scorpius was gravely hurt during one of the challenges. I just feel like a complete and udder mess right now and I'm confused."

"Flower, I do not envy you. I remember what it was like to be young and in love and since I'm devastatingly handsome girls threw themselves at me." Lily laughed and swatted Teddy on the arm. "That's what I like to see, a smile. Now let's look at this situation clearly. No more tears, deal?" Lily nodded. "Do you like Kevin?" Again, Lily nodded. "Ok, how do you feel about Scorpius?"

Lily hesitated. She had yet to tell anyone out loud how she thought she might feel. Lily herself was still confused. "Before this Tournament started I would have told you I didn't have romantic feelings for Scorpius. But right now I just don't know what to think. He is handsome and sweet, but he has always been Al's friend. He has never indicated he likes me though. I'm not sure, but I think I like both of them." Lily came to this conclusion just that moment. She felt it had built up inside of her, but now it made sense. She had spent a great deal of time with Scorpius thus far and everything came into focus for Lily. The moment they shared when Scor tickled her. The argument between Scorpius and Kevin. And a seventh year asking a fifth year for help no matter how smart Lily is. Could Scorpius like her too? Lily knew she needed to talk to Scorpius and Kevin. They both deserved the truth from her.

"And from the look on your face, Flower, you may have found a solution? Or you're hungry. With the Potters and Weasleys I really believe it's the same look." Teddy truly wanted to make Lily laugh. This situation seemed far too serious for her and it worked.

"Ha bloody ha, Teddy. Your first guess was correct. I know now that I am talking to the wrong person. I deserve to have this frightening conversation with Scorpius. I'll just kill myself trying to find the answer without talking to him. And then I'll talk to Kevin. Oh my life is filled with too much drama. I need a break already."

"Well, I'm happy you have a plan. I wish you good luck with Project FindaMan."

"Teddy, don't quit your day job and become a muggle comedian. You would be awful at it." Lily crossed over to Teddy and gave him a hug. "Thanks, big bro, for listening to my boy troubles. And for not saying I'm too young to date. I could not have the conversation with James or Al."

"Ah, give them a break. It's tough to see you grow up. And I think you should give them at least some credit." Lily raised her eyebrows at Teddy. "Oh, alright, on second thought just give Al the benefit of the doubt. Off you go, Flower. Have a good night."

Lily left the room with a new mission. Find Scorpius.

It didn't take Lily long. In fact, she found Scorpius pacing outside of the common room. "Hi."

"Lily, I've been so worried. I'm so sorry for what happened just now. I didn't mean to frighten you. I don't know what to say. Lily?" Lily sank down to the floor. She didn't know where to begin.

"Scor, don't be silly. You can't control your fears." Scor visibly relaxed and sat down next to Lily. "However, why is your worst fear me being hurt? And don't lie to me. I want to know the truth!"

"Well…um…it's just that…" Pull it together, Scor, and tell her. You can do this, "Ilikeyou." The last part was said in barely a whisper and faster than a Snitch.

"I'm sorry, Scor, I didn't catch that. I don't know about you, but I think I deserve the truth."

"It's just that I wanted to tell you this better. I wanted to be romantic and sweep you off your feet. I wanted you to see me as Elizabeth sees Darcy and Jane sees Rochester. Men with flaws, but strong, unique women by their sides who make them better. You, Lily, deserve the very the best and while I may not be the best I want to be the man by your side. For the past few months I have thought only of you. I fall asleep and you haunt me there. I'm happy when you are happy. I want to hurt anyone who upsets you. I wanted to tell you all this summer, but I chickened out every time. And then you met that Kevin bloke and I was devastated. I entered the Tournament to show you, Lily Potter, the brave man I can be since I didn't show you that this summer. I believe I'm falling in love with you, Lily." Scorpius held Lily's gaze for a few more minutes and then looked down at his hands. "Please, Lily, say something."

"I hardly know what to say. I thought maybe you had a crush. I had no idea you felt this way, Scorpius."

Scorpius cut Lily off, "I know. Which is exactly why I should have said something earlier, but I was afraid you would reject me. I wanted to show you that I could be brave. Wait a minute; you thought I had a crush? How did you know?" Scorpius just realized what Lily had said.

"I would hope a blind man wouldn't miss the signs. Only I just recently, as in five minutes ago, put them all together. The boggart was the most recent clue." Lily paused. She now had to explain where her feelings lay.

"Please, Lily, the silence is killing me. What are you thinking?" Scorpius didn't want to come off as a desperate man, but he had to know what Lily was thinking. Her poker face was amazing and he had no idea.

"Scor, I want you to know this is all new to me. And I'm trying to deal with it as best as I can. I like Kevin. I cannot deny that." Scorpius was crushed. He made to get up off the floor when Lily grabbed his hand with hers. "However, recently I've grown very fond of you. The other night I had a horrific dream. During the Triwizard Tournament you fell from the sky and were gravely injured. I was inconsolable. I think that was the moment my subconscious kicked me so I would pay attention. Now I have no idea what to do. I'm torn between the two of you." Lily buried her head in her hands, shedding silent tears.

Scorpius reached over and lifter her chin. "Well, then let me tell you what I want to do. I'm officially throwing my hat in the ring for you. I say let Kevin try to best me, but deep down I know I'm the best choice for you. I will fight for you, Lily, and I will win. I will no longer hide my feelings from you." Scorpius stood up and picked Lily up too. He then left a sweet kiss on her cheek. "Goodnight, Lily. Have sweet dreams, preferably of me." Scorpius then said the password and walked in the common room.

Lily was left standing by herself, her cheek burning from the kiss Scorpius gave her. She had one blaringly obvious thought, "How am I going to tell Kevin this?"

Scorpius bounced up the stairs to his room and flopped down on his bed with a smile. Al was already in his bed.

"What has you so happy, mate?"

"I just told Lily how I feel. It was amazing. She didn't flat out reject me, but it wasn't a total win. I know it's a small step, Al, but it is extremely better than just standing still."

A/N: I really couldn't stand Lily not knowing anymore. These two are my favorite couple! Hope it was worth the wait thus far, but definitely more to come!