AN: Scorose. Love this ship. I own nothing by JK Rowling or Bruno Mars.

You'll always have my shoulder when you cry

Scorpius was waiting on the couch in the Head Boy and Girl common room as Rose Weasley entered in tears.

"Rose what's wrong?"

Rose sniffed, and wiped her eyes. "Scorp, what are doing in here? Where's Albus?" her voice was quite shaky.

"I was waiting for Albus to get back from the library, he was going to pick up some books we need to finish our Potions essay and told me to wait here. We would've asked you to join us, but we figured you'd already finished since you were meant to be spending time with McLaggen tonight."

Rose burst into a fresh set of tears.

"Rose, what happened? What did McLaggen do?"

"He, he dumped me," Rose choked through tears.

"He what? Why on earth would McLaggen dump you? You're the only good thing he's got going for him."

Rose shrugged, trying to keep back her tears. "Apparently Mandy Corner is single again and he's always wanted to date her. He was worried he might not have another chance before we graduate, as there is apparently a long list of guys who have been waiting for her to become single again."

"Oh Rose, come and sit with me, cry on my shoulder." Rose sat down next to Scorpius, laying her head on his shoulder, tears silently streamed down her face. "First things first, McLaggen is a complete prat. Secondly, what's so special about Mandy Corner? Sure she's the tall, blonde, blue-eyed sixth year Ravenclaw prefect. But's she nothing on you. You're Rose Weasley. Daughter of the great Ron and Hermione Weasley. Head Girl of Hogwarts. Brightest student in our year, besides me of course. You have a billion cousins, each ready to defend you. You're funny. And you're prettier than bland Mandy Corner. Blonde and blue eyes? Overrated if you ask me. So just forget about Mark McLaggen. There are better guys out there for you."

Rose looked at Scorpius, smiling. "You're a great friend Scorp. You know that?"

Scorpius' heart sank a little at the word friend, but smiled back at Rose, wiping a stray tear from her cheek. "I try."

Rose stood up from the couch. "I think I'll head to bed, get an early night. Try not to be too loud studying with Albus. Goodnight Scorp." She bent down and placed a small kiss on his cheek.

"I love you Rose," Scorpius almost whispered, in a daze.

Rose stopped at her bedroom door. "I love you too Scorp." Smiling, she walked into her bedroom.

Albus entered the common room and took one look at Scorpius. "Why are you grinning like an idiot?"

"She told me she loved me!"

AN: And cue Albus to burst Scorp's bubble by asking if she meant it as a friend or not.