Chapter 4

Rose woke up dreading laying her eyes on Scorpius. She decided she would avoid him, possibly for the rest of her stay at the Potter home. She knew it was impossible, but she can dream, can't she?

She had always been an early riser. She quiet went over Lily's sleeping body, grabbed her towel, and slipped through the door, shutting it quietly behind her. She turned around, only to see Scorpius look at her curiously. She jumped; she hadn't expected him being up so early.

"What are you doing up? It's not even ten, yet." She narrowed her eyes.

He pointed at himself; she realized he was naked, with just a towel around his waist. Her eyes went back up to meet his and he looked at her, cocking his head, "Shower," he stated.

She put her lips together, nodding, "I see. Now if you'll excuse I have to shower…" She tried not looking at his body, because, well, Scorpius was fit. Now she knows why girls swoon over him.

"Actually, hold that thought," he said, stepping into Albus's room and stepping back out with white briefs.

Rose crossed her arms, looking annoyed, but actually trying not to drool. He smiled slightly and when back into the bathroom. He was there only for a moment. He came back out wearing his briefs, and his towel around his neck.

"Liking the view?" He asked, smirking as he caught her studying him. She glared at him, pushing him, and stepped into the bathroom, shutting the door. He chuckled, shaking his head before going back to Albus's room.

An hour later, Rose was finished getting ready. Her hair was up high in a perfect bun. She wore shorts and a white and red striped, quarter sleeve shirt. She headed down the stairs as everyone else began waking up, only to see Scorpius in the kitchen making coffee.

"Care to share that?" Rose asked, reaching for sugar, which was all the way in the back of the cabinets.

Scorpius came around and easily plucked the sugar from the cabinets and handed it to her. She didn't say anything as she took it and headed for the table. She put milk in a pot and began warming it up.

The two stood in silence. An awkward silence, too. Rose was fuming inside, she planned to ignore him, and he's the only person that she's been seeing since she woke.

"Rose?" She heard him say.

She was surprised; he actually used her first name. "Yes?"

"I'd like to apologize," he stated, scratching the back of his neck. For someone who doesn't apologize, he's been doing it more than he ever wanted to. Rose raised an eyebrow at him. He sighed, "I didn't mean anything I said… I was just angry. And, honestly, I had no idea about Zabini… I shouldn't have told you that."

Rose considered him, "I'm actually glad you told me Zabini's real intentions… But, really? You didn't mean any of that? Is it weird I don't believe you?" She was being sarcastic at that last part.

He frowned, meeting her eyes, "I say things when I'm upset. I didn't mean all of it. You're obviously not anything I called you or assumed you were… I mean, despite the habit of beating me at every exam in Hogwarts, you're actually… nice, I guess…" he mumbled that last part.

Rose slowly smiled, "So, you admit it? I'm smarter than you?"

Scorpius rolled his eyes, "Is that all you got from what I said?"

She laughed, "Not really, just something I'd like to gloat on." Her eyes turned serious, "Do you mean what you say?"

He nodded, running his fingers though his hair and fixing his blue shirt, "Every word. You're not that bad, Weasley."

Rose cocked her head, smiling, "I believe we can be on first name bases," she said.

He raised an eyebrow, "Does that mean you forgive me?" He asked, smiling slightly.

She held out her hand and nodded, "Truce, then?"

He took it, smiling, "Alright. It's been six years, a truce is much needed."

"Good, now pass the coffee, Scorpius, it's done," She said, gesturing towards the pot.

He didn't say it out loud, but he was glad they were on good terms. He'd like to know Rose a little more. The two mixed the coffee and milk in a comfortable silence. Scorpius put about two spoons of sugar, and raised his eyebrows at Rose as she put about six. She rolled her eyes and sat down at the table across Scorpius.

"So, you really lost it to Zabini?" Scorpius asked, a smirk on his face.

Rose blushed, "Yes, I did. I don't know how he got me to… Yeah."

Scorpius has never really seen her get so embarrassed; he admitted he rather enjoyed it- Despite their newfound friendship. There was a bad feeling in the pit of his stomach, though. When she gets all flustered when talking about Zabini. He didn't recognize the feeling. Jealous, maybe? A small voice in his head asked. Scorpius threw that thought away fast.

Me? Jealous of Zabini for having Rose? Ha!

I mean, she's my friend and all now, but no way will we ever have any intimate relations!

Scorpius considered Rose. She was incredibly pretty, in a natural way. Her fiery, red-orange hair was a different shade of the other Weasley's. He actually liked the color of her hair. Let's not forget those bright blue eyes. When he met her eyes, he couldn't help but stare a little longer. And her sweet, calm voice, as well.

"Scorpius? You alright? You're staring…" Rose looked at him strangely.

He snapped out of it, "Sorry, I was just thinking," he replied, worried he was thinking these thoughts.

One whole day I spent with this girl and I'm attracted to her?

Ah, so you admit!

Scorpius shut his mind down, looking back at Rose, who looked amused, "What are you smiling at?"

She laughed lightly, sipping her coffee, "Nothing," she said, smiling.

Scorpius couldn't help but smile. It's just her looks- that must be it. I'm easily swayed by a pretty face, and that's just what she is. Just another pretty face. Hopefully.

"It's kind of weird," Rose suddenly said.

"What is?" Scorpius managed, trying to calm in conflicting emotions he had no idea he had.

"Us being friends. I could imagine going back to Hogwarts and everyone's like what? Those two? We have been exactly kind to each other in front of everyone," she said, smiling slightly.

Scorpius shrugged, looking at his coffee, happy to have a conversation to distract him, "I don't really care about what anyone at Hogwarts says."

"Really?" She asked, an eyebrow rose.

He glanced at her, "Do you?"

She thought about it. "I'm not sure. Everyone usually assumes I'm someone who cares more about her studies than her life. I like proving people wrong. I like letting people know that there's more to me than just studying," she confessed.

Scorpius smiled slightly, "I get it."

"Do you really?" She asked.

"May I remind you I'm second in our year and everyone is painfully aware because of our constant bickering? The only reason I'm behind is because I don't concentrate on my work as much as you do." He smiled at her.

Rose rolled her eyes, "So, you don't care most girls think you're a man-whore?" she asked.

Scorpius smirked, "Of course not. Wouldn't you be crowd is guys went chasing after you?"

This was definitely a touchy subject, he could tell as she looked down uncomfortably, "I guess, but they're not. If I was involved with several boys, I'd be called a slut, and that wouldn't make me proud."

Scorpius studied the redhead, "What I don't understand is, with a girl as pretty as you, why aren't guys chasing after you?" He muttered, and then froze, "Did I say that out loud?"

Rose giggled and tried hiding her reddening cheeks behind the coffee mug, "Yes, you did. I appreciate it though."

Scorpius didn't know what to say. He just confessed that he thinks she's gorgeous. He was immensely relieved when Albus walked down the stairs, drawing Rose's attention. Albus was dressed and showered, but he still looked half asleep. He looked confused when he spotted Rose and Scorpius sitting together.

Lily came down after him, and looked just as confused, "Friends now, are we?" she asked, going into the kitchen.

"I s'pose so…" Rose replied, smiling slightly in Scorpius's direction.

Scorpius was still slightly embarrassed of what he said to Rose, and nodded absent mindedly at Lily and Albus. He needed to get his feelings in check. There's no way he was becoming attracted to Rose Weasley. Scorpius sighed inwardly, even if he did fancy the girl, it's not like he was going to marry her… Right?

"What are we doing today?" Rose asked.

Lily sighed, "The boys are choosing, since we chose yesterday."

Albus grinned, "Amusement park about an hour way!" he exclaimed.

Scorpius frowned, "Another park?"

"This one's different, it has rollercoasters." Albus grinned, "I just really want to drive the race cars."

"I am aware of race cars… So, I'm in!" Scorpius agreed, giving Albus a high five.