Disclaimer: I don't even own the balloon lion. That belongs to Albus; the rest is JK's.
Prompt: Balloon Animals
Dedication: To 'anon' who gave me the prompt (see, even nameless people get dedications xD)
A/N: Yeah, this is a different take on their friendship/relationship than 'Cope with that', but I did say they were unconnected… I felt I should say that.
KNEW THE TRUTH
Scorpius glanced up at James before handing the balloon lion to Albus. He still wasn't sure what Albus' brother thought of their friendship, so he was unusually self-conscious.
"I would've done you a snake, Al, but that's just a balloon with eyes…"
"It doesn't matter, it's amazing," Albus grinned at his friend, his eyes shining as bright as the birthday badge on his chest.
"Hah, Al fancies you Scorpius," James grinned, teasingly.
"Don't," Albus muttered, lowering his head slightly, knowing that his cheeks were tinged pink. He knew his brother was teasing him, but if only he knew the truth…
WORD COUNT: 100