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Lily could hardly believe that she was standing just outside the Great Hall in Scorpius' arms. He was so warm, and she felt safe in his arms. She hadn't realized how much she missed him, and she found herself snuggling closer to him. Before she knew what she was doing she wrapped her arms around his waist.

Scorpius found her reaction to him encouraging, so he pulled her closer, burrowing his nose in her hair. He loved her sweet strawberry scent, and felt like he could never get enough of it.

"I've missed you so much, Lily," he murmured in her hair.

She missed him too. But nothing had changed, so she found herself pulling away from him.

"Please," he said, bringing her back to him. "I need this," he spoke into her hair. "I need you."

The words affected Lily deeply, and she found herself less resistant than she would have as he put his hands to her face, pulling her to him. Their lips were so close, and she could feel his breath on her face as he spoke.

"We should be together," he murmured, bringing his lips to hers.

She pulled back on instinct, and immediately saw the pain she caused him, though he quickly recovered.

"What are you doing here?" She finally found her voice.

"After I wrote the letter I decided I had to see you. Al and I just finished a case up, so I have a little time off."

He was still holding her when the doors to the Great Hall opened and students rushed out. Teddy spotted them right away, looking confused and a little upset.

"I've got class right now," Lily said, breaking free of his grasp. "We can talk after I suppose." Lily finally set her mind straight, and tried to compose her thoughts. She rushed passed Scorpius and went toward her next class, potions, down in the dungeon.

Lily was distracted throughout her next class, thinking of Scorpius. She didn't give much thought to Teddy's reaction until he interrupted her Transfiguration class later that afternoon.

"I'm sorry Professor Bradford, I have a student that is in desperate need of Lily's expertise in Defense."

"Of course, Lupin." Professor Bradford gestured for Lily to join Teddy. Lily knew immediately that is was a hoax and that he just wanted to speak with her about earlier.

They walked silently to Teddy's office, side by side. Lily couldn't help but wonder where Scorpius was in the castle at the moment, and what he was doing there.

"Lily," Teddy finally spoke as he opened his office door, gesturing for her to go inside.

Lily walked in, feeling uneasy, although she wasn't sure why.

"Professor," she said, though she rarely addressed him formally.

He quirked an eyebrow, amused at her statement.

"I wanted to speak with you about your guest this morning."

Lily sighed dramatically, throwing herself down in the chair opposite his desk. "Oh professor, really I don't think that is your concern."

Teddy stood up and walked around his desk, leaning against it.

"I think it is," he said seriously. His eyes were hard, and Lily didn't like the way his lips were turned down.

"Teddy, we've been through this." She looked past him through the window that overlooked the grounds. It wasn't a lovely day, but Lily loved the way the sky turned the whole world gray, when the sky was covered in clouds. It reminded her of Scorpius' eyes. She turned back to him.

"I honestly don't know what Scorpius is doing here, and if I did I still don't see how that is any of your business."

Lily was tired of everyone invading her life. She was tired of being mad at her friend, and holding grudges against her brothers, when they didn't even know it. She wasn't sure when her life became so chaotic, but she wanted it to end. She wanted to worry about NEWTS, and graduation, not about who she was spending her life with. If she wanted to kiss Scorpius in front of everyone then she would do it.

"I don't want to turn this into a fight," Teddy said. "I just don't want to see you hurt again."

Lily wasn't sure if he was referring to the recent article or the way their own relationship ended.

"I appreciate that Teddy, but you have to realize that I am of age. I can take care of myself. If I do get hurt then I will handle it."

Teddy didn't like her response, but figured it was better to just accept it rather than fight her about it.

"Ok, flower. Just know that I am here for you."

"Thank you," she said, getting up from her chair, and hugging Teddy. "I should probably get back to class now."

Lily moved to leave, but was caught by Teddy. "Just one more thing." He paused, furrowing his brows. "Are you getting back with Malfoy?"

"I don't plan on it," Lily answered honestly. "But I never planned on you either." She smiled, before leaving Teddy to think on her response.

The truth was that Lily wasn't sure what would happen with Scorpius. She was still hurt from finding Beth in his flat, and then seeing the article. But a part of her wanted to give him a chance to explain.

Lily felt like she needed the day to sort things out. So she decided after her classes, rather than study she would take care of her loose ends and then talk to Scorpius.

The first thing she did was write to James. She told him she knew he was writing to Vera and that she couldn't believe he would do that to Albus. She told him that she would tell Al if he didn't. She also explained that she was friends with Teddy again, and that whatever she did in her life James needed to understand that she was an adult and he had no say over it.

Next Lily wrote to Albus, telling him he needed to get his act together or he would lose Vera for good. She told him that she wasn't upset at him for his outburst, and that she understood. She wanted to work on their relationship, and she hoped to see him soon so they could talk.

Lily then proceeded to hunt down Vera, needing to sort things out. She wasn't sure the two would be friends again, but she couldn't stand them not even being civil to each other. When Lily pulled Vera into an empty corridor Vera began speaking immediately, more nervous than Lily had ever seen her.

"Lily, I am so sorry, and I just want you to know that I was only writing to James as a friend. And I stopped right after we talked that night." Her words were out in a rush and she took a deep breath before continuing. "I am so so so sorry, Lily."

"I don't think I can just forget—wait, you haven't talked to James since last time we talked?"

"No, I promise! I couldn't bare to hurt you or Albus like that."

Lily looked at the other girl. Vera's deep brown eyes held no hint of deception. "So you didn't tell James that I was hanging out with Teddy again?"

"What? No, that couldn't have been me. Like I said I haven't talked to James. Give me Veritaserum if you don't believe me."

"Oh that's just rubbish. Of course I believe you, but then I wonder who told him." Lily was puzzled, but felt greatly relieved that her friend wasn't the one to betray her.

The two girls talked a bit longer before Lily said she had somewhere to be. They weren't back to normal yet, but Lily knew they were at least on the right track.

She wasn't sure where she was supposed to meet Scorpius, since she had rushed off earlier, so she began roaming the grounds. She finally ended up at the Quidditch pitch. She stood just off to the side, where she had so often, wished her brothers good luck, no matter which of them were playing. Sometimes they played each other, but Lily never felt pressured to choose a side, she had always just wished them both luck, and cheered for them both equally.

Lily looked around at the clouds swirling, menacingly. She knew a storm was coming although Spring should be there soon. She spotted someone flying, and knew that it must be Scorpius, because of the lack of uniform. She stood there watching him fly graceful across the sky. He seemed free up there, not stressed or unhappy. When he finally spotted her, he slowly descended back toward the earth.

"You seem so carefree up there," Lily spoke as he dismounted his broom.

"I do love to fly," he nodded his head. "I don't get the chance too often anymore."

"No, I suppose you wouldn't, would you?" Scorpius's eyes bore into her hazel ones. She met his gaze with her own fierce look. "What are you doing here?"

"I had to see you," he said still looking directly into her eyes. He took a step toward her. They were a few feet apart, but the heat of them filled the space between them.

"Yes, you said that." She looked at him, hoping to see something that could make her remember why she had broken things off with him in the first place. But as she stared at him, his platinum hair glowing even in the darkened daytime sky, she couldn't recall any shred of doubt she had once held. She used her doubt as a protection, not allowing herself to fully feel for him, what she knew she could. As her mind stumbled across these thoughts she pulled away. "I meant, why does the headmistress think you are here?"

As he spoke Lily focused more on the movements of his lips, rather than the words he spoke.

"I talked to the headmistress, explaining that I just wanted to make sure there were no students practicing the dark arts. We've had a lot going on at the Ministry, so she was more than happy to let me hang out a couple of days."

Lily nodded, but didn't respond. He would be there a few days, which made Lily's heart jump and sink at the same time.

"Scorpius." Lily was working up the courage to confront all of her doubts about him. "I saw an article in Witch Weekly," she started, but didn't need to finish as she saw the look of recognition on his face. She nodded slightly at his own acknowledgement.

"Lily, that wasn't what it was made out to be." He looked at her to make sure she was listening. "Will you allow me to explain?"

Lily thought for a moment before nodding. She deserved to know the truth.

"Beth means nothing to me. That day she came over I was in the shower and when I got out she was there. I figured the door hadn't been locked and she just let herself in, she is quite intrusive like that. Anyways. She didn't bother to mention that you had been by, and yes, she was there to see if we could rekindle our relationship. But I kindly explained that even when we were together I didn't feel any form of love for her. I saw her more as a friend. She seemed to understand that, and left without a scene." He paused, running his hands through his messy hair. "Lily, the only girl I have ever loved has been you."

Lily stared at Scorpius, her eyes wide from surprise. She didn't know what to say, so she closed the space between them, pulling him by his work robes to her, and crashing her lips against his.

Scorpius, was tentative at first, not wanting to ruin the moment. He moved his lips slightly, afraid she would change her mind. Lily nibbled at his lip, giving him all the encouragement he needed to put everything he had into the kiss. Lily forced his lips apart, taking the lead, and deepened the kiss. Scoprius slid his hands from her waist up her back and into her hair, pulling her closer to him. They continued kissing in the middle of the field as tiny droplets of rain began to fall. Even as the rain grew heavier they didn't pull apart. It wasn't until a loud crack of thunder shook the grounds that the two pulled apart, smiling widely at each other as the rain soaked them.

Lily pulled Scorpius with her toward the castle. The two stumbled through the doors, both feeling a sense of pure joy they hadn't since the split. Scorpius quickly pulled Lily back to him, placing his hands on both sides of her face.

"I love you, Lily," he said, pulling her into a kiss without waiting for her response.

They broke apart upon hearing someone clear their throat. "Ms. Potter. Mr. Malfoy," Headmistress McGonagall greeted them, a smile playing at her lips. "Perhaps the two of you should reserve that for anywhere, but here." Although her tone was serious, she was clearly amused at the two.

"Of course, Headmistress," Scorpius replied as she turned away. "I'll walk you to your common room."

As they began walking Scorpius captured Lily's hand in his. She didn't try to pull away. Their hands just seemed to fit together. Once they reached the Ravenclaw tower Lily invited Scorpius in.

Scorpius smiled, accepting her invitation. They took a seat in two blue chairs, surrounded by books. Lily picked on up, a book about potions, her favorite subject.

"I did want to ask one more thing," she said without taking her eyes of the book. "What was with that article?" She hadn't asked the question on the pitch, forgetting it when he made his confession of love. But now her head was clearing, and it would bother her if she didn't get an explanation.

"Oh, yes, well I told you that I told her she was a friend. So the day that picture was taken I was working on a case, and she had a lead. I cant really say more, because the case is still open, but it isn't under me, so I wont be dealing with her on that case. She just wasn't sure where to take her information, so I was helping her."

Lily finally felt a sense of relief, and decided to let the whole jealousy with Beth go. The rest of the evening the two talked about things of little importance. Lily also explained everything that was going on with Vera, Al, and James. When the evening grew late and Lily began yawning, Scorpius got up to leave. He walked her to her dorm, not wanting to let her go, even for the night.

"Since I am going to be here through the weekend I was hoping you would join me in Hogsmeade."

"I would love to," Lily said blinking up at him. "We could meet up after I have drinks with Teddy." Lily felt Scorpius freeze at the mention of Teddy.

"I didn't realize you two had already made plans," he commented coldly.

"Well we did." Lily placed her hand on her hip, waiting for Scorpius to challenge her.

"Let's discuss this tomorrow," he said. "It's late." He kissed her chastely before turning to leave.

"Yes, let's discuss this tomorrow," she commented.

AN: A chapter that began and ended with Scorpius, isn't that the best kind. I am working on another chapter for this story, and am hoping to keep updates coming out quickly since I am on break from school. I hope you all enjoyed it, and I apologize now if there are any mistakes. It is pretty late and I am fairly tired. Anyways don't forget to R&R (and thanks to those that did last chapter, you guys are the reason this chapter was finished so fast).