Disclaimer: This is still not mine, sadly. This is not for profit, this is just the insane ramblings of a more than slightly obsessed teenage girl... Enjoy!
Chapter 3 -
Phase 2. Laugh at his jokes...
"Wow, that was really rubbish Scor," Rose said, she shook her head.
"What was?" Albus said running up to his friends and giving them both a quick hug, he held on to Scorpius for a beat too long and broke away blushing.
"His joke," Rose replied, Albus looked expectantly at his best mate.
"Don't listen to Rose, this joke is brilliant," Scorpius said indignantly.
"Who told you it?" Rose asked, rolling her eyes.
"James, but anyway Al, listen!" Scorpius said excitedly.
"Of course I'll listen Scorpi," Albus replied, smiling at his best-mate-turned-crush.
"Okay, here goes. A polar bear walks into a bar. Goes up to the barman and says 'I'll have a pint of...'" Scorpius said smiling. He paused for what seemed like an eternity to Albus, he was remembering 'the list', 'laugh at any joke he makes... even if it's rubbish'. Finally Scorpius continued. "'Lemonade please.' The barman replies. 'Of course, but why the big pause?' And the polar bear says 'Because I'm a bear!' Do you get it Al?" Scorpius was almost in tears, he laughed so much.
"I... I get it Scorpi," Albus replied, forcing himself to laugh, that joke was absolute shit. Usually Scorpius' jokes were quite good, and James' were usually slightly better than that. Scorpius gave Albus a strange look.
"I knew you would find it funny. Rose said you wouldn't but I knew you would!" Scorpius exclaimed, throwing his arm casually around his best mate's shoulders and pulling him close. Well, it would've looked casual to anyone who didn't know them and only then if you were very observant, Rose knew everything about them, they were her best friends, and Rose Weasley was also VERY observant! She saw both boys blush slightly and edge away from each other when their hips touched, Rose squealed and both boys looked at her strangely before turning back to each other.
Phase 2 - Complete!