Hi again!How are you my darlings? I know you can't answer me but oh well... I can still strike up a one sided conversation, right?
Scorpius: No.
Rose: Hey, you git!Can't you see that you're hurting her feelings?
Me: Why did I make you so evil Scorpius? (starts crying because of Scorpius being so mean) :'(
Aliza: Awww, stop crying DarkChocaholic, or I'll start crying too...Sniiif! (hair turns grey)
Rose: See what you did you bastard! Now they're both crying because of you! And Aliza looks old!
Scorpius: Goood, like that they're paying less attention to us... What should we do gorgeous? (wink)
Rose: Ewww! Bugger off you disgusting pureblood!
Me: Anyway, (snif) enjoy (sob) this (wail) chapter! (Runs out of room crying)
Rose: Anyway, DarkChocaholic wants to thank everyone that has reviewed so far, and favorited the story! I guess I'll do it in her place seeing as she's crying in some corner : Thank you guys! She luvs you all! :P
Kiss and Make-Up
The kiss is sweet, lingering and fills me with warmth. It's even better than I had imagined... My fingers stroke his soft hair, and his tangle in my unruly locks, pulling my head closer to his. After a while, however, he slowly pulls away from me, and I am left looking into his magnificent eyes.
He bites his lip nervously as he looks at me, "I mean... I'll understand if you don't feel the same way... so many other guys are..." I just watch him, smiling slightly, and then interrupt his pointless rambling by kissing him again.
"Really Jun, why would I chose anyone above you?" I ask, snuggling against him, but he just shrugs bashfully before kissing me again, even more passionately than before.
Half an hour later, I'm sitting in the library, just staring into space. I came to study, but all I can seem to think of is Jun's kiss... I've been dreaming of that moment ever since the beginning of this year, about 3 months ago. Before, I just thought of Jun as a friend, but suddenly, when I saw him on the train again, at the start of our 4th year, all I could think of was how handsome he looked, and how much he had grown over the holidays. He was no longer simply cute and good-looking, but also incredibly handsome. And now, he has finally told me that he fancies me, and kissed me passionately. It's literally a dream come true.
I'm just sitting there, a big goofy grin on my face as I think of Jun, when I hear the door to the library suddenly slam against the wall, and Scorpius storms around the corner. I know, I called him Scorpius. Exactly one week ago, he and I made a truce, if only because it was too exhausting to hate each other when we hang out with the same people. Actually, he had begged me to talk to him, much to my surprise, and I had agreed, at least to see how it would work out. Over the last week, I've slowly started to realise that he's not quite as bad as I thought, and that maybe I've been a bit too prejudiced with him... That does not mean that I like him though, I just don't shout or glare at him every time I see him.
"Hi Scorpius!" I say cheerily, actually smiling at him. Only kissing Jun would get me happy enough for that.
He ignores me, and just storms forward to my table, then bangs his fists down on it, making me jump. I finally notice how angry he looks.
"Wha..."
"What are you bloody doing going out with Jun?!" He shouts at me, and everyone in the library turns around to stare at Malfoy.
I grab his arm and pull him out of the silent room, slamming the door behind us.
"What's it to you who I'm dating?" I demand, glaring at him and crossing my arms.
"No... nothing!" He stutters, though he still looks just as angry, "I just don't think that Jun is right for you." I'm slightly scared by the fury in his light grey eyes, but I refuse to let it show.
"I actually thought you were reasonably decent for a while, Malfoy." I say coldly, "Shame I was wrong. Did you just want me to be your friend so that you could control my life? And shout at me just because I kiss a guy? Why aren't you happy for me? I guess you really are just a stuck up bastard if you can't even be happy for someone other than yourself."
I then storm off, and for some reason I'm crying. I really thought that I could actually get along with Malfoy. I would even have been willing to confront my father for Scorpius' friendship, but he couldn't even be happy for me when I finally went out with the guy of my dreams. To me, that feels as bad as any betrayal.
"Wait! Rose!" Malfoy calls from behind me behind me, but I just keep walking, and wipe at my eyes angrily. I haven't cried since I was six! Why do my first tears in eight years have to be for Malfoy, of all people?
A hand grabs my wrist, and Malfoy spins me around roughly. He then stares at me, astounded at seeing me cry, and lets go of my wrist as if stung.
I glare at him one last time before turning around and running away.
Scorpius
I made her cry. I was finally getting closer to her, she had finally stopped murdering me with her eyes every time she saw me, and I had to go and make her cry.
I just stand there, shocked, as the girl I've been crushing on forever runs away from me, crying.
"Sh*t." I mutter to myself, my head falling down into my hands.
I had just been so angry when I heard that she had been kissing Jun. What's so special about that guy that he can charm Rose? Over the last four years, I've watched about a million guys fall for her, but she's never dated with any of them. I've been so stupid to think that it would last, that she would just stay single until I asked her out. And now, not only has one of my best mates gone and snogged her, but she hates me even more than before.
I just stand there for a while, and then briskly stride off towards the common room. If she must go out with Jun, I will at least make sure he doesn't do anything to hurt her.
I quickly say the password to the fat lady, and, for once, she doesn't try to tell me some pointless story about herself, sensing my barely concealed anger.
"Where's Jun?" I roar when I step through the passageway, and everyone looks up at me, shocked at me tone. Jun hesitantly speaks up.
"I'm here, Scorp... What's wrong?"
I almost hit him then, I almost threaten him within an inch of his life to stay away from Rose, but instead, I simply let out a breath I hadn't realized I was holding, "Rose is... upset, you should go see her, she'll be in the room of requirements." Jun nods, and starts to walk past me, but I put an arm out to stop him.
"Look after her." Is all I say, meeting his gaze. His dark eyes bore into my grey ones, and then he nods once before stepping around me to find Rose.
I slowly walk up towards the common room, letting my shoulders sag and my head drop miserably. Al follows me up, and for the first time since I've know him, I wish that my best friend would just leave me alone.
"Al, please just... I need to be alone for a while."
He nods in understanding, but doesn't move, "Before I leave, I just want to ask... you fancy Rose, don't you?"
I'm too worn out to argue with him, so I just nod miserably, collapsing onto my bed.
I hear footsteps descending the stairs, and then silence. I sigh, and a stray tear slides down my cheek as Rose invades my thoughts, again.
Rose
I'm sitting in the kitchens, clutching a cup of hot chocolate and staring at nothing as the house elves bustle around me. I'd considered hiding out in the room of requirements, but people would find me easily. Far less students know about the kitchens.
Even my appetite has fled, which just shows how upset I am. A large plate of chocolate chip cookies, my favorite, is sitting in front of me, but so far I have only nibbled at the edge of one.
Why am I bloody losing my appetite over Malfoy? I wonder, sighing. I finally move from my spot on the bench, and wave a halfhearted goodbye to the house elves. Browny catches up with me, however, just as I'm leaving the room.
"Mistress, do you want to tell Browny what's wrong?" She asks, and I'm touched to see how worried she looks.
"Don't worry Brown," I say, managing a small smile that doesn't reach my eyes, "Boy trouble." I then turn around and leave the kitchen.
The Common Room is completely empty when I walk in due to the late hour, save one figure sitting there in an armchair, staring at the fire. A figure with blond, slightly messy hair and thin features. Scorpius Malfoy.
My breath blocks in my throat, and I immediately stiffen, before trying in vain to sneak up to the dorms without him seeing me. I crash into one of the many armchairs that litter the room, and a thump echoes through the dark room. Malfoy turns round, surprised, and his eyes land on me.
"Rose." he says, after staring at me for a while. I almost roll my eyes at that. Oh I'm not Rose, I'm Merlin, isn't it obvious?
But instead, I just whisper, "Hey." feeling my mouth go impossibly dry.
There's an awkward silence, which I hasten to break, "Well, I'll just be going to bed. Night, Malfoy"
"Wait." his voice is slightly hoarse, and I hold back a groan as I turn around. He has risen from his seat, and taken a few steps closer to me, "I need to know... Do you hate me now?"
I bite my lip nervously at his question, considering it, "No." I finally decide, "I don't think I do... But we're not friends."
"Why not?"
"Because I say so. Goodnight, Scorpius." I answer shortly, before running up the stairs into the girls dormitories. I hesitate in front of the door to the fourth years' room, before sighing and entering the third years' one instead. I silently go through Lily's bag until I find Smoothie. I knew she still took him to Hogwarts, and am so grateful for it now. I take him into my respective room, and clutch the teddy bear to my chest as I fall into an uneasy sleep.
The next few months pass in a huge blur of lessons, quidditch practice, mischief, and silence between me and Malfoy. Before I know it, it's the day of the end of year ball, which only the fourth years and up can go to. Zaza and all the rest of the girls from my dorm obviously reserve the whole day to preparing ourselves. When they told me this yesterday, however, I had not been expecting to be pulled out of bed at 7:30 am, on a Saturday!
"Come on Rose!" Laila exclaims, yanking my blanket off of me. I don't react, and simply roll over onto my other side, curling myself up slightly, like a cat.
"Weekend... Sleep..." I mutter, drifting back off to sleep.
"Ugh!" Robyn groans, as usual complaining.
"Oh well..." Zaza sighs, sitting next to me on the bed, "We'll just start preparing without you... I'm sure Maddison will be delighted if you come to the ball looking awful, it will be easier for her to steal Jun from you..."
"I'm up!" I exclaim, swinging my feet over the side of the bed and leaping to my feet.
Magenta and Aliza high five, laughing at my reaction. "Okay! Let's get started girls!" Tania, the beauty expert says, clapping her hands delightedly.
So this is what hell is like. I think to myself as I am passed from girl to girl, each of them with some other thing to, apparently, make me irresistible. I spend an awful half hour in a face mask with which I can hardly speak, and another torturous one getting my legs, arms and armpits waxed. The rest is okay, at least I can chat to whoever is working on me as I get a manicure and pedicure, my eyebrows plucked and my makeup applied. Finally, at about 8 pm, it's time to put on our dresses.
I eagerly take my lovely gown out of my suitcase, and admire it a while before throwing it on. It's a magnificent, floor length, sea green dress. It's not too tight, but not too loose or shapeless either. It flows down to the floor, and a long slit at the left side shows off one of my newly waxed legs up to mid-thigh. My hair has been tamed, just for the occasion, and flows down my back in elegant, ruby locks. Tania did my make-up, and I have to admit, she really is good at it. She's outlined my chocolate brown eyes perfectly, so that they seem even bigger than usual. My lips are painted dark red, and the color suits me far better than I would have expected, and compliments my hair magnificently. I would never say this normally, but I will make an exception for tonight. I really am beautiful.
All of the other girls from my dorm also look magnificent, and we head down to the main hall to meet the guys, side by side, feeling like princesses as people (mostly boys) turn to stare at us.
The boys are waiting for us in the Entrance Hall, and their reaction when they see us is priceless.
All of their jaws drop open, and their eyes widen. Jun, Max, Leo, Nicholas and Colin all recover quite quickly, and Max drops into a dramatic bow, which makes Tania giggle, while Jun smiles at me disarmingly and takes my hand.
Al and Malfoy, however, stare a while longer, Al at Zaza, which makes her hair turn an embarrassed blue, clashing with her red face, and Scorpius at me. I simply glare at him though, and he blushes and drops his gaze, looking slightly... angry? Upset? I don't dwell on it any longer, preferring to kiss Jun.
"Hey Rose!" Lily waves at me, and comes to join our group, "You look awesome by the way."
"Er... thanks Lily... you too." I answer, looking at the ball gown she's wearing, slightly surprised, "You know the ball is for fourth years and up?"
"Shush!" She exclaims, hurriedly looking around to see if any teachers heard, "I'm sneaking in! Do you think you could help me, and distract the teachers? Pleeeeaaase!"
I laugh at that, "Oh no darling! You're on your own for this one!" I answer, ruffling her carefully styled hair. She slaps my hand away indignantly.
"Hey! That took me forever to do! Hi Max!" I roll my eyes as I realise her reasons for wanting to sneak in. Obviously she would have a crush on the good looking Max.
"Hey Lils." He answers, smiling at her. I swear she almost faints.
"Well, see you! Good luck getting in Lily!" I say, winking at her, before leading everyone away. I notice Max stays behind however, talking to her. How sweet!
We enter the ball room, which has been decorated beautifully in silver and white for the occasion, so that it gives the impression of a Fairy Tale palace, and Maddison, the gorgeous Ravenclaw who has been trying to steal Jun from me since the beginning of our relationship, immediately swoops over and claims him for the first dance. He shoots me an apologetic glance as she drags him onto the dance floor, but I just smile halfheartedly at him.
Thankfully, Al sees this, and immediately drags me onto the floor too, effectively managing to cheer me up by dancing the most ridiculous dance I have ever seen! It's kind of a cross between the Macarena and the chicken dance... James and Fred, my older cousins soon join us.
"You look absolutely spiffing Mademoiselle." James says, bowing and kissing my hand jokingly. Fred elbows him out of the way and takes the relay.
"Yo missus..." He drawls in a pathetic attempt at a New Zealand accent, winking, "I don't think I've seen you before... Care to join me for a drink, lovely?" I burst out laughing at that, and the two boys high five, grinning.
In all the night really is fun, although, as predicted, Maddison keeps my boyfriend the whole time. I am just sitting at the side, exhausted, around midnight, when the music becomes slow and romantic, and Malfoy walks up to me.
"Care to dance, Rose?" He asks nervously, holding out his hand.
I stare at him as if he had just announced that he wanted to marry a banshee, and then hesitantly take his offered hand.
"This does not mean we're friends, Malfoy." I warn, following him onto the dance floor.
He just chuckles, and puts his arm around my waist for the dance. I hesitantly place my arms around his neck, and we sway, rather awkwardly, to the music.
"Why did you want to dance with me?" I ask curiously, in an effort to break the awkward silence.
"I just... I don't want you to hate me Rose, I want you to realise that I'm not as bad as you seem to think."
I sigh, "I've actually already realised that..." I admit, looking down at our feet, "I see how you help Max with his potions homework, and tidy the common room every night so that the house elves have less work... You're really more of a decent person than me, yet I'm the one that insists on giving you the cold shoulder." I feel my cheeks go red, a blush. How... I never blush!
"Why do you keep hating me then?" he asks, his voice lowering slightly.
"I don't hate you, I just don't think that us being friends would work out."
"Then I'll prove you wrong."
I look up slowly to meet his gaze and see that he is smiling slightly, but his eyes burn as they look at me. I feel myself blush at the intensity of his gaze.
"Prepare yourself for a lot of work then." I say, smiling wryly.
"What do you say to the first Hogsmeade trip with me next year then?"
I'm taken aback by his proposal, but consider it, biting my lip thoughtfully. I look over at Jun, who is laughing with Maddison, and then turn back to Scorpius.
"Deal."
"I can't wait." He grins at me, and I can't help but smile back.
We dance together through all of the songs until the end of the ball, and chat as if we haven't been hating each other for the last four years. Remind me why I hated him again? I must have been mad to ever not like Scorpius Malfoy.
