A/N: I do not usually right a/n at the beginning but I think I should warn everyone that this chapter contains some heated scenes. I don't think they warrant a higher rating, as I do not get too explicit. I felt the need to warn you all nonetheless, and if anyone thinks I should change the rating, please let me know. Enjoy!

Disclaimer: I do not own Harry Potter or the characters

The next morning Ginny woke the girls up bright and early to go search for their new home. Lily rolled out of bed, feeling extremely exhausted. She showered and dressed quickly, not bothering to see if what she wore matched. She met her parents, Vera, and James downstairs for breakfast. Her best friend, of course, looked impeccable as usual, making Lily feel like a toad. She didn't say anything at breakfast, still slightly upset that her parents were trying to rope the two girls into living with James. Her overbearing, overprotective brother, of all people!

She moved her eggs around on the plate, mixing them with the rest of her food, before disposing of the plate. Her mother noticed her bad mood, but chose to let it go, hoping she would come around, while James and her father seemed completely unaware.

They left the house in the family car, that they rarely used. Harry could drive, though they usually preferred apparating or using the floo. Lily sat in the back between her friend and brother. She hated sitting in the middle, but was almost always forced to growing up. The boys used the excuse that she was the smallest, and fit there better, which was still the case. The drive was quick though, and Lily didn't have time to wish she could have a window seat.

They stopped at a small row house that reminded Lily slightly of Grimmauld place, though this house looked well cared for, and was considerably brighter. There were potted plants near the doorway, and the windows were open, showing the empty inside of the house. There was a small, gated yard, that looked like it might be the perfect place for a garden of sorts, though Lily didn't garden and neither did Vera, at least that she knew of.

"This place is just lovely," Vera commented as they walked into the house. James didn't appear to be that concerned with the house altogether. He seemed to just be going along with whatever his parents wanted.

The floors were carpet, which Lily detested, though she didn't need to voice it. Her face spoke for her, as she glared around the small living room that felt like a cave. The walls were painted a dark color, and though Lily knew it was an easy fix she didn't care at the moment.

'This place is a hole," Lily said. Neither Harry nor Ginny argued with her on that, but they continued to look around, probably wanting to give the place a chance.

Lily moved on from the living room, and went up the stairs, which creaked loudly with every step she took. Even Ginny was beginning to look as though she wanted nothing more than to leave the place at that moment. Once up stairs the group took one look and agreed to leave. The rooms were small with wood paneling, and the bathroom would need serious fixing just to get it in working condition. They all agreed that the place would need months of renovations to be livable.

When they pulled up to the second house Lily felt even more reluctant to get out of the car. She didn't want to give it a chance, because she already found the place she wanted to live. For a moment she sat in the car, contemplating whether she should throw a fit and demand to go home, but concluded that she was probably too old to get away with that.

She got out of the car, and trudged up to the house. It was another row house, and to be honest it was quite unremarkable. There was a small porch, just the perfect size for a reading chair or a bench. Lily wasn't sure why, but Vera seemed excited at this prospect. Her eyes were wide as she took in the house. It did appear larger than the last one, and looked to be three stories.

Vera pulled Lily in the house after her parents and brother had already entered. "This place looks wonderful," she said quietly.

"Yeah, that's what you said about the last place," Lily reminded her. As soon as they entered the house, Lily knew Vera was right about this one. The hardwood floors ran throughout the home, and the fireplace in the living room appeared to be a working one. There were large windows in the front and back of the house, letting in plenty of natural light. The staircase led upstairs to the bedrooms, and downstairs to a basement, which doubled as an apartment. The kitchen and living room were on the first floor, and the second floor was where the rooms were. There were three, two large ones that would be hers and Vera's room, and a smaller one that could be a study. Their was an attic upstairs, which could be converted into a living space as well, with the potential of becoming a master bedroom with a bathroom. The space was large, but completely undone, and would have to be a project worked on in the future.

After two more flats and a house, the group was on their way back to the Potter house. Ginny and Vera talked excitedly about the second house they had looked at. Lily had to admit it wasn't a bad option. If James occupied the basement they wouldn't have to deal with him too often. Still, she wasn't giving up on their flat so easily. There were several things about the house that didn't appeal to Lily, though she could only think of the fact that she a Vera would have to share a bathroom, which they were planning to with the other flat anyways.

Lily didn't have time to worry over where she would be living next week as she packed her weekend bag, preparing to leave later that evening for the trip to the Malfoy's beach home. She stuffed her clothes in, not bothering to fold them, only to unpack them moments later and attempt to organize them. She was still packing when she felt a sudden warmth spread across her back. She stiffened slightly as strong arms wrapped around her waist, drawing her away from her packing and to the heat of a body.

"I've missed you." Lily relaxed as Scorpius' voice filled her ears.

"I'm almost done," she responded without turning around.

"Don't worry about that now," Scorpius said, turning her around to face him. He placed his hand under her chin raising her face to his. "You've still plenty of time. I'm early."

"Well I still have a lot to do." Lily wasn't purposefully being rude, she was just feeling stressed about the weekend and moving out of her parent's. Her patience was dwindling, and she just wanted to keep her hands busy, even if her mind wasn't.

"Hey," Scorpius said. The worry in his voice, made Lily stop to look at him. "Are you alright?" His eyebrows were drawn in and his lips were turned down as he looked directly at Lily.

"I'm fine," she said and then sighed heavily regretting her irritation. It wasn't his fault she was tired, and stressing over things that really weren't that important. "I am, its just there's a lot going on with the new place. And I don't want to live with my brother. I mean Al would be ok, but not James!" Lily didn't voice her concerns about the weekend. She wasn't even sure what she had to be worried about.

"Things will be fine. I'm sure it wont be that bad with James." He brushed her hair out of her face as he continued. "And if it is, you can always escape with me."

Lily finally cracked a smile and quirked an eyebrow. "I don't think Al would like that very much." She couldn't imagine her brother's dismay if he were to wake up and have Lily in his flat, knowing very well that she slept in the same bed as his best mate. It would definitely be an explosive situation.

"I meant the Manor. Mum said it was fine."

Lily felt the sudden rush of gratitude toward her boyfriend and his family (well, most of them). She pulled him to her forcefully, pressing her lips to his. He responded almost immediately, kissing her back ardently. She didn't let the kiss last as long as either of them would have liked, and pulled back before the kiss could deepen. Both were breathing a little heavier than normal when a knock sounded at her door. Lily looked at Scorpius, his eyes wide and beseeching, before reluctantly calling out, "Come in."

"Was I interrupting something?" James joked as he eyed the two. Lily noticed Scorpius' cheeks were slightly pink, though he was at least breathing normal again. Lily pulled at her hair out of nervous habit.

"What do you want, James?" Lily didn't hide the agitation in her voice at her brother. She looked at him defiantly, but he didn't seem to notice. He stepped in, nonchalant as ever.

"There's no need to be so grumpy, Lils. I know you don't want to live with me, but it wont be that bad, I promise." Lily softened a little toward her brother, who seemed a little hurt at her reluctance to live with him. She could hardly blame him in everything, he was just an innocent bystander in everything.

"I know," Lily said. "I just need a little time to get used to the idea is all. I'm sure it'll be brilliant." She tried to sound sincere, but it came out sarcastic, and James flinched slightly before quickly composing himself.

"Well I just came up here to tell you that Cassie is downstairs. I told her you had to finish packing and then you'd be down."

"Ok, yeah. I'm almost done." Lily felt bad for her rudeness toward James, but he was out of the room before she could even attempt and apology, which would more than likely come off sounding insincere. Throwing the remainder of the things in her bag, she let her mind wonder to the excitement she felt to finally see her friend. In the end her bag was a jumbled mess, but she didn't care. Scorpius followed her downstairs, carrying her bag over his shoulder.

"Lily!" Cassie screeched upon Lily entering the room. She ran towards Lily and threw her arms around her. She quickly rambled through the short story of how Hugo popped the question. Apparently he wasn't planning it, but it slipped out, and when she didn't reject him, he ran home and grabbed the ring. Lily was a little surprised that her friend didn't expect more from him. She seemed like the kind that would want a grand proposal and a wedding to match. Maybe she really was growing up.

Lily admired the ring Hugo had given Cassie. It was quite old fashioned, which again surprised Lily. Apparently the ring had been in the family for several generations, so that explained its old appearance.

"I'm so happy for you," Lily said as she continued to admire the ring on her friend's finger.

"I want you and Vera to be bridesmaids."

"Of course," Lily replied automatically, "I can't wait! When Scorpius and I get back, we can start the planning."

"Yeah, we wont have long." Cassie eyed Hugo. "We haven't told anyone yet, but we want to get married before the summer ends." Hugo moved to wrap his arms around Cassie from behind, holding her close to him. Lily couldn't help but look at the couple suspiciously.

"What's the rush?" She finally asked, as she saw her friend and cousin becoming increasingly uncomfortable under her scrutinizing gaze.

"I just really want a summer wedding, and we don't want to wait a whole other year." Lily wasn't completely satisfied with the answer, but she accepted it for the time being, not wanting to ruin her friend's big moment. She watched the way her cousin and Cassie interacted, and was happy they found each other. Their relationship would never be a dull one. Both were extremely fiery in their own ways. The suspicion didn't fade after the couple left, but Lily didn't let her mind settle on it. Seeing Scorpius, as he looked at her with a look of pure longing, her mind returned to the trip. She was worried for reasons she couldn't quite calculate, but decided not to dwell on those things, as the couple readied to leave.

Scorpius and Lily apparated to the land just outside the beach house, giving Lily a brief moment to take in her surroundings. Her nose filled with the smell of ocean water, and the evening breeze was cool, causing a slight shiver to rack through her body. She didn't have long to admire the beach setting as Scorpius turned to her surprising her by pulling her in for a deep kiss. It took Lily a moment to recover from the shock, but she swiftly fell into the kiss. He pulled her body to his, wanting to feel her small frame secure in his, which also helped to shield her from the chilly night air. His hand began to roam her body beginning at her back and working their way up to her hairline.

Lily wondered if the kiss was going to stop or if he would continue to kiss her until she combusted. She wasn't sure if she stiffened, but something caused him to pull back. He didn't speak at first as he just observed Lily with a slight smile tugging at the corners of his mouth.

"It's nice not to have to worry about interruptions," he finally said. Scorpius took Lily's hand in his and began walking toward the beach house that was alight, not far off in the distance. As they approached the house he paused and turned toward her. "My mum assumed we would be staying together, since that morning at the Manor and all." His voice was uncertain and he quickly added, "If you don't want to, that's perfectly fine. I can make other arrangements."

Lily thought about it for a moment. She trusted Scorpius and doubted he would try something she wasn't ready for. A small part of her mind argued that she was ready to take things to the next level. She tried to suppress thoughts of her and Scorpius tangled up in each other as she resonded. "No that's fine," she said as casually as she could.

"Are you sure?" Scorpius was always the gentleman, which was only one of the many things that drew her to him.

"Completely." She stood on her tiptoes and kissed his cheek quickly before he opened the door to the house. He smiled at the gesture and put his hand to his cheek, wanting to savor the feel of her lips on his skin. Once inside the house Lily took in the cool breezy feel. It was decorated in soft colors that promoted relaxation.

"Mum, Dad?" Scorpius called into the house.

"Yes, son," Astoria's voice drifted to them from the kitchen. "We're just making dinner," she said as the two entered the kitchen. Astoria was dressed more casual that Lily had ever seen her. She wore pale linen pants and a coral shirt. Lily almost laughed when she saw Draco. The man was in shorts. Shorts! Lily struggled to repress the urge to laugh, but Draco saw her reaction.

"Yes, my wife does have interesting taste when it comes to what I must wear." Gesturing toward his shorts and open toed shoes he smiled to show his own amusement as his wife looked as though she took offense at his words.

"I think you look fantastic," Lily said with as much enthusiasm as she could muster.

"I think we're going to get settled in before dinner is finished if that's alright," Scorpius said. He was still holding the bags, and Lily had to admit it would be nice to see their room. She followed as Scorpius led the way to their room.

"My parents stay in that wing of the house." He pointed to another side of the house that Lily hadn't even realized was there. The house was so much larger than it had appeared from the outside, and she was trying not to feel overwhelmed, as she often did at the Manor. They finally arrived at their room, and Lily felt at home as soon as she was there. She wasn't even sure she wanted to go outside at all. The bed was quite a bit larger than her twin size at home. She sat on the edge, and almost melted into it, knowing she would sleep well that night. The room was painted a soft green color, and there was an adjoining bathroom. She didn't have much time to study the room, but it was cozy.

"I love it," Lily said without thinking.

"I love you," Scorpius replied, causing Lily to turn to face him. He moved to sit next to her. He pulled her hand into his and brought it to his lips, brushing them across her knuckles. Lily didn't notice when he paused briefly on her ring finger, placing a deliberate kiss there before moving on. Scorpius groaned as he pulled back. "We could skip dinner, you know."

Lily breathed deeply and straightened herself up. "No, we cant."

"I suppose you're right." They moved their bags from to doorway, where Scorpius had left them next to the bed, so they wouldn't trip on them when they entered and exited the room.

Dinner was delicious, and although Lily didn't eat shellfish, she enjoyed everything else there was to choose from. She wasn't sure why she felt so exhausted by the time they were finished eating. She supposed she did have a long day, and needed a little time to gather her thoughts. Astoria and Draco made plans for the four of them to hit the beach early the next day for a little swimming, so she wanted to get a good night of rest.

The bed was so huge that Lily was sure she and Scorpius could sleep through the night with little or no contact, although that was far from what she wanted. When Scorpius climbed in next to Lily he didn't reach for her right away, and instead turned to face her. Lily couldn't help but admire his beauty for a moment. His stormy grey eyes probed her as she looked at him, trying to memorize the shape of his lips, and the curve of his nose. She brushed his blonde hair off his forehead, allowing her to see into his deep grey orbs.

"I love this place already," she said. It was the truth, she already felt the stress of everything melt away just by his presence and the place they were. She forgot her worries from earlier, and felt wholly there in that moment with just her and Scorpius.

"We can come here anytime, you know." He propped himself up on one of his arms, facing her.

"We should just live here," Lily said digging her back into the comfort of the bed. She laughed a little at the thought of the two of them running off and forgetting the world, though there wasn't anything very funny about that.

"I would live with you." His voice didn't falter the slightest as he spoke with a sense of utter nonchalance.

"What?" Lily looked directly at Scorpius. How could he say something like that so casually?

"I mean, someday. I would love to live with you." Lily wasn't sure he meant someday at first, but decided to let it go, not wanting things to get awkward. He seemed to register the weight of his words, and tried to alleviate some of the tension as a result. "As long as my grandparents never show up, we could live here," he joked, trying to lighten the mood.

"Where are your grandparents?" Lily asked, not fooled by his subject switch.

"Oh, grandfather refused to come. So my grandmother stayed behind with him."

"Because of me." Lily didn't feel responsible for the petty actions of the older Malfoys, but she couldn't deny that she hated being the cause of a rift in the family.

"Mum's much happier to have you. She doesn't really care for grandfather."

"I don't want to be the cause of family problems," Lily said. She was studying the pattern of the comforter when Scorpius pulled her face to look at his.

"You aren't, love, I promise. Grandfather and I have had our problems for a long time." Scorpius didn't elaborate, but Lily felt a little better. He pulled Lily into his arms, resting his cheek on the top of her head.

"What a terribly long day," Lily said as she yawned.

"I suppose it was for you. First the house hunting, and then Cassie coming to see you."

"I still can't believe she's getting married."

"Why?" Scorpius couldn't see Lily's face to know what she was feeling about the whole thing. "You think they're too young?"

"Well, no." Lily was struggling with her explanation, not wanting to come off the wrong way. "I've just known them for a while is all, and, well…"

"I know what you mean," he said, saving her from being forced to finish the sentence. "I saw them before. Remember our group date." It had seemed like a lifetime ago at this point. Back then she was still struggling with her feelings for Teddy.

"Oh yes. They break up a lot, but I suppose they have been doing well lately. I just don't get the rush."

"Yeah, it does seem a bit strange that it has to be so soon," Scorpius agreed. "But you don't think they're too young?" Lily was surprised that he continued with the question of their age. Sure they were young, but it wasn't uncommon for people their age to settle down, especially when you're in love. She thought about the question, but knew the answer well before she spoke it.

"No. My mum and dad were the same age. I think when you're with the one you want to spend the rest of your life with, well, you shouldn't hesitate."

Scorpius moved Lily in his arms so he could see her face. "I want to spend the rest of my life with you." There was no uncertainty in his voice as his eyes held Lily's steadily. His face was serious, but held a certain softness in it, that Lily saw often. It was a look Scorpius reserved for her alone, the girl that held his heart.

"I don't, I uh," Lily fumbled with her words, unsure of what her mind was trying to force her to say. She paused took a deep breath, and didn't think about the consequences as she responded. "I can't imagine my life with anyone else. I love you, Scorpius." She didn't care if they were young. Sometimes you just knew. She didn't care what her family would think, or his family either for that matter. All she knew was he was the only one for her, and she wouldn't let him go, not again.

Smilingly widely, Scorpius pulled her into his arms and kissed her fervently, not breaking the kiss when he pulled her on top of him. Lily placed her hands on his chest to steady herself as Scorpius continued kissing her. He broke the kiss and began brushing his lips on her neck and shoulder. "I love you," he said between kisses.

"Oh, Scorpius," Lily cried softly as his talented lips worked their way across her skin. She thought she might explode when he pulled back to look at her. He brushed his hand across her face resting it just above where her heart lay. She was sure he could feel her heat pounding beneath his palm.

"Lily Luna Potter," he said looking deeply into her eyes, "I want you to be my wife. Marry me, please."

She looked down at him. His hand moved up to rest at the nape of her neck and her hands were placed on his chest, supporting her. "Yes," she whispered. Scorpius held her face in his hands, staring intently at her silently before he brought his lips to hers. Lily tried to deepen the kiss, but he pulled back.

"I have something for you," he explained. He carefully lifted Lily off of him, setting her back on the bed as he got up. He went to his bag looking for something. Moving a few things around he returned moments later with a small box. Lily knew it was a ring, but couldn't help but wonder why he had it with him. "I don't usually carry this around with me, but, well, you never know when the time is right." He looked a bit embarrassed as he tried to explain his reasons for having the ring. He sat at the edge of the bed, and Lily moved to sit next to him, waiting for him to show her the ring. When he didn't open the box she looked up at him with a raised eyebrow.

He smiled shyly at her before getting up again, but this time kneeling in front of her as she sat on the bed. He nestled his way between her legs, so their faces were only inches apart, and opened the small silver box. Lily caught her breath as she took in the ring. The large marquise diamond was set between two smaller emerald stones on each side. Though it looked like white gold, Lily knew the ring metal was probably platinum.

Scorpius watched Lily's face as she studied the ring. He couldn't tell what she thought of the ring, and her silence was beginning to drag on too long for his comfort. "If you don't like it we can pick you one that you want." His voice was quiet and his face anxious.

"Scorpius, it's beautiful." Relief flooded his face as she looked at him with a large smile and held out her hand. He took the ring out of the box and slid it on her third finger on her left hand. He admired how it looked for moment, before giving her back her hand.

Scorpius placed his hands on either side of Lily's face, holding it for a moment as he admired her beauty. "You are so beautiful." He pulled her to him then, pressing his lips to hers. He took his time, kissing her slowly, moving his lips in a rhythm that she could match.

The kiss quickly heated up. Lily couldn't seem to get close enough to Scorpius as she clawed at his clothes. He reacted in kind, pulling her shirt over her head. She moved atop of him, straddling his waist. Scorpius rubbed his palms against her bare abdomen. She took in a deep breath, her heart racing at his touch. His hands moved, trailing further up her back, when he finally pulled her to him. The warmth of their bodies together created a fire in each of them. Scorpius pulled back a moment, looking slightly pained as he did so.

"Lily," he breathed huskily. "If we don't stop now…" he trailed off, desperate for her. Lily responded by brushing her lips against his. He placed one of his hands at the nape of her neck, holding her lips to his as his tongue traced the line of her lips, begging for entrance. She obliged as his other hand moved to where her bra was hooked in the back. She stiffened slightly, causing Scorpius to break the kiss.

"It's just, I don't, I'm not…" Lily struggled trying to explain to Scorpius that she hadn't had any experience with what they were about to do. Scorpius pulled back slighlty, concern etched on his features, as he studied her own worried face. He cupped her cheek, and tried to smooth out the wrinkled between her eyebrows with his forefinger.

"I love you, Lily. I can wait." Scorpius moved to pull away from her, giving her a little space. The last thing he wanted was to make her feel pressured.

"I want to," Lily said in a shaky voice. She didn't like the empty feeling that replaced the warmth that Scorpius had provided only moments ago. "It's just I've never—" Scorpius pulled Lily back into a kiss, stopping her from continuing.

"I'll take care of you, love." Scorpius breathed into her ear. "But only if you really want to." Lily trusted him, and only nodded in response, not trusting her voice. Scorpius lowered his lips back down to her, brushing them across her cheek until they found her lips. The kiss was soft, and full of the passion the two felt building in them for so long. He was gentle as he placed her under him, and looked down at her with an expression of pure adoration. He loved the girl, and she loved him.

Although Lily was nervous, her nerves were quickly forgotten and she would someday looked back on the memory, knowing there wasn't a thing she would change about it. Scorpius had taken care of her, and treated her body with the delicacy he thought she deserved.

Afterward, Lily lay perfectly content with her head resting against Scorpius' shoulder. Nether had spoken, not quite sure what would be appropriate at the moment. Lily knew the conversation that would soon have to take place between the two of them, but for the moment she wanted only the complete happiness Scorpius gave her as his fingers drew lazy circles on her bare stomach. She wasn't entirely sure what sparked Scorpius to feel a sudden rush of insecurity, but it was evident as he spoke her name tentatively.

"Are you awake, Lily?" His fingers had stopped moving, and it seemed as though his entire body stiffened beneath her.

"Yes," she responded without moving.

His movements were awkward as he shifted around beneath her, until she was no longer resting on his shoulder, but on a pillow. Her lips turned down into a pout as Scorpius took in her face.

"Are you ok?" He asked, when he could finally see her face.

"I was perfectly content, until you shoved me off of you." Lily pouted full on now, showing her frustration with the incredibly gorgeous man beside her. Brushing his thumb across her pout Scorpius visibly relaxed, no longer seeming as nervous as he had only moments ago, though the insecurity was not fully fogotten.

"Is it always like this?" Lily's voice was quiet as she asked the question shyly. Her cheeks tinged a light pink, and she wanted to hide beneath the covers. She hadn't had any experience with any form of real intimacy, and could hardly believe it was that incredible for everyone. A smile tugged at his lips, making Lily feel as though her face was on fire. She moved to pull the sheets over her face, but Scorpius stopped her, stroking her blushing cheeks with his fingers.

"I wouldn't know, love," he said simply. Lily tried to find any kind of deception in his eyes, but couldn't. Pulling her into his arms he began to play with a loose strand of her auburn hair. Lily thought about his words, wanting to believe them. She didn't recall him having many serious girlfriends, and it also seemed that the ones he did date for a period of time were never very serious.

"Really," She finally asked, doubtfully.

"Really. I would never lie about that." He didn't seem offended at Lily's disbelief, but he wanted her to understand the truth. "I'd gladly take Veritaserum, if that would placate you. You might be surprised at the things you'd find out about me, though."

Lily was mildly shocked at the latter part of his statement, but could clearly hear the teasing tone he was using with her. "That won't be necessary. I believe you." Lily placed one of her hands on his chest to steady herself as she moved to look him in the eyes and give him a chaste kiss. "But I am curious to know these things that would surprise me."

He laughed, running his hands through his hair. "Silly little things," he said, avoiding giving a real answer.

"Tell me." Lily wasn't going to let it drop, and she would prove to Scorpius just how persuasive she could be.

"Give me a kiss first." He was still playful, but Lily feared that things would heat up quickly if she gave in, and from the glint in his eyes that was exactly what he was planning. Lily leaned in, releasing a small breath as she brushed her lips across Scorpius' neck and up to his cheek, stopping just short of his lips. He closed his eyes, enjoying the sensation Lily created so seamlessly with such a small gesture.

"Tell me," she breathed as her lips traced his jaw.

"After the dinner with my grandparents, when I went to bed that night, I dreamed of little red haired children running around." His eyes were still closed, focusing on the feel of Lily's lips. She smiled against his neck at his admission. Moving her lips toward his she brushed them against his. When he tried to capture her lips against his she moved back.

"More," she said with her lips against his neck this time.

His eyes were still closed as he recalled memories from his time at Hogwarts. "I developed my crush on you during your fourth year. I went home that summer and thought of you, your hair, your beautiful skin, your infectious smile. I fell in love with you the next year, though from a distance, I was always there, hoping you would see me." He opened his eyes when Lily's lips were no longer against his skin. She was looking at him, her eyes wide.

"I only wish it hadn't taken so long," her voice was sad as she spoke.

"All that matters is now," he breathed. Lily was suddenly aware of their bodies, as was Scorpius. Her heart accelerated as Scorpius closed in on her lips, locking them together. Once again they were tangled up in each other, forgetting the world, becoming their own world.

It was late in the evening, or early the next morning when both were asleep securely wrapped up in the arms of the other. Lily woke before him, feeling exhausted, but also with a strange sense of exhilaration coursing through her body from the events of the previous night. She carefully lifted her hand from where it rested on Scorpius' chest to admire the ring. It was too beautiful, and Lily felt a pang of sadness run through her. She sighed unconsciously, as Scorpius stirred. He blinked his eyes, focusing on the beautiful woman next to him. He noticed she was staring at the ring he'd just given her. The sad look on her face alerted him.

"What's wrong," he mumbled, still a little bleary from sleep.

"Nothing," Lily lied quickly. Scorpius sat up, more awake sending her a pointed look. She took a deep breath, hoping he would not take offense at her next words. "I just, I think we should maybe keep this a secret for a little while," she said holding up her finger to make her point clear. Scorpius nodded, not revealing any sort of emotion on his face. "I just want to enjoy it, before all the interrogations begin."

Again Scorpius held the perfect poker face. "That's understandable," he said. "But I am not a fan of keeping secrets." The solemnity of his face, made Lily regret bringing it up at all, but it was an unavoidable topic, especially since they would be seeing his parents soon. Lily opened her mouth to speak, but Scorpius stopped her as he pulled her into his arms. "I want everyone to know that you're mind. I want to show off my fiancé."

Scorpius' words disarmed Lily, but she just wasn't as prepared as he was to tell everyone. "Please," was all Lily could say. She felt torn with the situation. Instead of debating the situation further, Scorpius conceded.

"I suppose there is no need to disclose our relationship immediately," he said, though Lily knew the subject was not closed. "You're right, we should enjoy it before letting others intrude." Although his words were what Lily wanted to hear, there was a distance to them as she spoke, and she worried that perhaps he would change his mind. After a brief silence Scorpius sighed and pulled Lily tightly against his chest. "You are right, love. We will revisit the topic later, but for now lets enjoy the weekend." He kissed her forehead, before the two got up and readied for their day swimming.

A/N: Sorry to cut it off there, but I had to end it somewhere! So I really want to know if that was all just too mushy. I was worried as I wrote it, but I just couldn't stop myself! Also I think I will be writing chapters of this length from now on, although they may come out a tad slower, I hope this is ok with you all. I received a really great response to the last chapter, and just want to say thank you to everyone that reviewed!