AN: Hi friends! I've now seen HP6 a total of 3 times! Yay me! My twin thinks I'm obsessed with Draco Malfoy. LOL. Lily is currently the only person who knows about her brother and Scorpius's little "thing".

Cyber-high-fives for any and all males readers out there. You're not alone, dudes.

Disclaimer: Don't own any of the characters or anything even remotely related to the Harry Potter Franchise, except my own copies of the books and some merchandise.

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The two teens would kiss occasionally. Fortunately their friendship was the kind that meant that could enjoy doing anything together, even boring things, so they spent time doing regular things too. They went to Hogsmeade together, they played Wizard's chess, they studied (although sporadically) and they just hung out, sometimes in an amicable silence and sometimes chatting away the hours.

Sometimes they would fool around on one of their beds in the dormitory, never going very far though. They didn't get past toplessness; not wanting to lose the innocence of their friendship. Neither of them seemed to realize that normal friends didn't usually make out with each other, and not for extended periods of time.

Sometimes they would kiss other people. Girls. It was only normal that they should have romantic experiences with the opposite sex. They were teenagers, after all. And anyway, neither Albus nor Scorpius considered their "pastime" as they called it, to be out of the ordinary, nor did they take it to mean more than what it was: a fun way to spend time together and an expression of affection and appreciation.

One day, Scorpius got a girlfriend. Albus was more hurt than he expected to be. He'd always been number one in Scorpius's life. Would that change? He feared so but hoped not.

Scorpius still cornered Albus and kissed him. Things would get heated and they'd stop before they went too far.

"Shouldn't we stop this?" Albus asked once. "Now that you're in a relationship, I mean"

It was Scorpius's turn to feel unexpectedly hurt. "You don't want to do this anymore?" he asked quietly. The look in his eyes was a mixture of sadness and fear.

"No, no, you misunderstand me, Scor" Albus reassured, taking Scorpius's hand. "I do. Merlin knows, I do want to keep. . . doing things with you" Albus sighed. "I just wonder if your girlfriend wouldn't mind. If she knew"

Scorpius, for some reason, looked relieved. "I wouldn't lie to her, Ally. If she found out, or if she asked. . . I'd tell her the truth"

"But what is the truth? That you like to suck face with your best friend sometimes? What do you even need me for, now that you have her?" Albus asked, the hurt and jealously coming through in his voice.

"That's not all we do, Al. . . You know you're number one" Scorpius said quietly and calmly. "And if you asked me to, I'd drop her in a minute. I just didn't know you had a problem with her"

Albus looked horrified. "No! I never meant. . . Gosh, Scor, I wouldn't ask you to do that! I don't have a problem. . ." Albus wanted his best friend to be happy. And anyway, he didn't have a say on who he dated; it wasn't as if he and Scorpius were together. They were just best friends, who were confused about what exactly friends do or do not do with each other.

"You should get a girlfriend too" Scorpius suggested, not really realizing his uncharacteristic tactlessness. "That way, you can hang out with her when I'm hanging out with my girl" he said.

Albus was, once again, hurt. But he didn't say anything; he just nodded, fearing his voice would falter if he tried to speak.

AN: This is so sad! Sigh. I'm really sorry for slipping back into a short chapter. I'll make another exxxtra long one to make it up to you, 'kay? (^^,) and if I don't, I'll update real quick instead.

Hope you're still enjoying the story. . . I haven't decided on a definite length yet. I think there'll be another time-skip soon. I need them to be in fourth year.

Thanks so much for reviewing, sugars! It really motivates me.

Don't worry, I don't think MJ and PJ will be "friends with benefits" forever. I really can't wait to write more on Harry and Draco's friendship. Ron will be an asshole, which is mean, since I decided that I like him since watching the last movie.

Anyways, I'll post the next chapter on Friday or something. Love always!

Next Chapter: Lies

"You're either very blind, or very mean, Scorpius Malfoy" the girl said unkindly.

. . .to be continued!