A/N: Wow, I never knew that people liked the last chapter so much that I have 12 story alerts. Too bad though, only 2 reviews so far. Well anyway, this is chapter 2. For those who have been waiting, thanks for being patient enough. This is for you all! Enjoy yourselves.

Disclaimer: All characters belong to JK Rowling.

CHAPTER 2

As Scorpius had the same schedules as Rose did, he always spent some time with her in the library, doing some work assigned to them. Albus sometimes went along.

He had always thought that Rose might be just like her mother – study first before anything else. But Merlin, was he wrong. She's more fun that he thought she would be. She was the first one who suggested that they take a walk if they got stuck in one problem. She was the first to say they should get something to eat after they finished the work. She was the first to say they should stop and continue again the next day.

Every time they saw each other before going to the library, Scorpius' heart started to pound faster. The way she smiled, the way her eyes lit up, the scent of her hair – he noticed everything now.

I think I'm falling for her.

"You're drooling, mate."

The voice of James startled him so much that Scorpius jumped from his seat. "Did you have to do that?" he asked, placing his hand on his chest, heart beating quickly. The intruder just grinned as Scorpius looked at him. "What is it?"

James smiled even wider. He took a seat in front of his friend. "You fancy my cousin, don't you, Scor?" Before Scorpius could even open his mouth, he interrupted, "No, that wasn't a question. And you're not allowed to deny it because I could see the way you stare at her."

"What? I wasn't staring at her."

"I told you not to deny it."

"But I thought that I wasn't allowed to deny that I fancy her." As soon as he realised what he had just said – thankfully not loud enough to be heard by people around them – he closed his eyes and hung his head. He placed his hands on his face, hoping his friend couldn't see how red his face had turned. "Fine, I admit that I do fancy her," he mumbled. "But you are not to tell anyone of this." Scorpius looked up to see him smiling innocently. He hung his head again. "Oh, who am I kidding? Of course you will tell everyone, especially her since you are cousins."

"Am I that unreliable?" said James, looking disappointed. "Just because I like to tease people, doesn't mean that you can't trust me. I won't tell anyone." Noticing that Scorpius was not going to look up, James continued, "Besides, everyone in the whole school already knows about it."

Scorpius looked up suddenly. "Even her?"

"I don't think so. She's too oblivious about it what with her work and such."

Scorpius narrowed his eyes. "Aren't you one too?"

"I may have poor timing, but I still notice things. An example will be your case."

He buried his face on his hands again. "Then it's obvious. No wonder people know about it. Even you see it."

"Hey, I resent that!"

"What are you two talking about?"

Both James and Scorpius looked up to the speaker.

"Al, take a seat here," said James to his brother, pushing him to the chair beside him. "You know that Scorpius fancies our cousin, don't you?"

"If it's Rose you're talking about, then yes I do," he answered before looking over to the friend in front of him. "Everybody knows about it, Scor. Except her, of course."

Sighing, Scorpius asked, "How do you two know that she doesn't know anything about it?"

"If she did, she would have done something."

"Example?"

"Maybe she'll say that she fancies you too."

Scorpius narrowed his eyes once again. "How do you know that she does?"

"She stays up late with you every night in the library."

"And she helps you with your homework," added James. "Scor, she doesn't help me with mine anymore since that first night she spent with you in the library." He put up a hand in front of him, noticing Scorpius would disagree. "I haven't finished yet. She's got her Mum's brain so she's automatically the brightest witch of all ages. Okay, the second since Aunt Hermione takes the first place. But you got the idea: that cousin of ours knows everything."

"Yes, but doesn't she help everyone with their homework?" he asked. "Well, everyone but James."

Albus sighed. "Yeah, but she doesn't stay up late with them, does she? She helps us in the afternoon while she reserves the evening for you." He paused, resting his head on his hand, elbow on the table. "You still need more hints? She always asks where you are when she sees me first. She always talks about you whenever you're not around. She –"

"Okay fine, I get it. No more, please," interrupted Scorpius, blushing. He looked away from the two friends sitting across him only to find himself staring at the person they had been talking about. "So what do you reckon I should do?"

"Be a Gryffindor and declare your love to her," James suggested.

"No, I'm not brave enough."

"Well, just let things flow," said Albus. "Maybe she'll do it first."

"Or someone else will," the older brother said. "Just do something that shows that you fancy her." James placed his hand on Scorpius' shoulder. "Don't let her get snatched away, mate. Every bloke here fancies her. Well, except us Potters."

"And Weasleys," added Albus.

"Who, by the way, will all come and get you if you ever hurt her in any way possible."

Scorpius just nodded, slightly scared knowing that many people would come and murder him if he ever did something to her. He would just have to be careful.

James grinned, noticing the look on his friend's face. "Now that you know the consequence of fancying our favourite cousin, it's time."

"Time for what?"

"To tell her, of course."

Scorpius widened his eyes. "I'm not going to tell her now. Maybe later, but not right now."

"Fine," said James, dramatically looking away and sighing. "I'll tell her."

"What?!" exclaimed Scorpius, attracting attention from the people around those three. He then dropped his volume down. "No! You of all people can't tell her!"

"Why not?"

"Because I, myself, will tell her," he answered. He looked towards Rose. "But not right now."

"What are you going to do until then?" asked Albus.

Scorpius just shrugged his shoulders.

"Don't tell me you're just going to stay here, admiring her from afar? Because if you do –"

Albus suddenly exclaimed, "That's it!" He then looked at both his brother and friend, eyes darting from one person to the other. "Since Scorpius doesn't want to tell her now, why don't you," his green eyes landed on the person sitting in front of him, "be her secret admirer?"

"Great idea, Al," said James, nodding his head. "You can give her anything without her knowing. And she will definitely accept it."

Scorpius narrowed his eyes. "How would you know? What if she chucks it to some rubbish bin?"

"Of course she won't, mate. Our cousin is too nice to do that."

"Yeah, but you have to remember one thing." With a serious face, Albus motioned them to lean closer. "Don't give her anything when she's in a bad mood. You don't want to know what she'll do."

A/N: Don't forget to review. Til next time..

P.S: By the way, you're gonna have to wait maybe a bit longer than a week for the next chapter to be finished. I'm stuck at the moment and kind of busy with my assignments. Easter break is coming soon, hopefully I can update on that week. Keep your fingers crossed!