~What Am I Feeling?~

~Chapter 34- An Affair Can't Last Forever~

Scorpius and Albus lay by the lake, limbs entangled in a soft mess. Their books were scattered around them, after Scorpius attempted to make Albus study, but of course had failed and the boys got too absorbed with each other once again.

It was now nearly a year since Albus and Scorpius got together. They were looking forward to their Easter holidays which would start at the end of this week.

The transition from fifth to sixth year had gone quite smoothly. It had been easy enough, with the only choices they had to make being their subjects for NEWTs but they already knew exactly what they wanted to do so it was not a problem for them. Scorpius had chosen Defence Against the Dark Arts, Charms, Potions, History of Magic and Transfiguration like he said he would, still set on getting into a wandlore course. After having many discussions with his parents, teachers and Scorpius, of course, Albus had decided he wanted to be Healer. To be a Healer, the subjects he had to choose were Herbology, DADA, Potions, Charms and Transfiguration. He was disappointed because he wanted to take Care of Magical Creatures, but it would have been too much for him.

They still hadn't developed their physical side much more to a bit of touching through clothes. It wasn't much, but they found it more than satisfying. At the same time, they did want more. They imagined what it would be like to see each other completely undone and they wanted that. They weren't ready still though.

Scorpius was still nervous about completely giving himself to someone and trusting them like that. Even though he trusted Albus with his life, with his heart and soul, the last thing would be to trust Albus with his body.

Albus still wasn't ready, simply with the fact that he wasn't sure he was completely comfortable with it yet and comfortable with himself. Scorpius was the only boy he had ever been attracted to, although now he didn't look at anybody else at all, girl or boy. But that was still nerve-wracking. He never expressed his doubts about sexuality to Scorpius as he was worried he would scare Scor, but it wasn't a big issue. It was something small and he was sure that when they did have sex, all those doubts would be thrown out the window.

As for George and Teddy, well they weren't really sure what was happening there. They spoke of it from time to time and when they were around them, sometimes Scorpius would discreetly take his necklace off to see if they were still together but it was always the same. George and Teddy were still very much having and affair but they were also completely in love with each other. Scorpius and Albus just wondered: What would come of them? What would happen to them and their relationship? Would it change their lives?

And that day, their questions happened to be answered.

Louis came rushing down the hill leading to the lake, knowing it was a place Albus and Scorpius loved to go to. He and Martino were still very much together as well of course. He teased Albus and Scorpius endlessly about their relationship, Martino and himself still being the only two people who knew about their relationship.

"Albus! Scorpius!"

They heard the loud blonde and almost groaned at the sound. Exchanging one last soft kiss, they lifted their heads to watch Louis almost tumble down the hill.

"Oh Albus, something rather terrible has happened!" Louis said extravagantly, collapsing next to them, "Not terrible… well, I don't know whether it's terrible or not really! Just something strange and… something disruptive? I don't know the right words!"

"Okay, okay… Tell us slowly…" Albus chuckled.

"Uncle George and Aunt Angelina have split up…" Louis said between breaths, "Apparently Uncle George was caught having an affair wi- with Teddy…"

They pretended to act surprised but really they weren't… They knew something like this would happen soon enough. An affair can't last forever, especially a one which the adulterers are in love.

"Oh Merlin…" Albus mumbled, feigning shock, "Really… Teddy?"

"It's weird, no?" Louis exclaimed, "Teddy! Teddy Lupin! Twenty years younger than Uncle George, Teddy Lupin!"

"I know… but there must be something more to it?" Albus hinted, glancing at Scorpius to make sure he wasn't making it too obvious.

"Uncle George has moved out and run away with Teddy somewhere… Apparently they've bought an apartment together. Not many of the family know where it is… some are really angry at him…"

"Who's angry?" Scorpius questioned.

"Uncle Harry and Aunt Ginny for starters," Louis shrugged, stunning Albus, "Your dad's Teddy's godfather, remember Albie? He's being overly protective about Teddy and has taken Angelina's side. They're blaming George entirely. They said he's taken advantage of Teddy being young and foolish… Uncle Ron is very angry about it as expected because he's very strictly against cheating. Though, apparently Aunt Hermione hasn't reacted too badly and has even defended them… turns out she knew about them for a while. She says they're in love and all…"

"W-well… I don't know what to say." Albus nibbled his lip.

"Fred and Roxanne are really upset… everyone is in the Gryffindor common room. They told me it would be best to fetch you…"

They made their way up to the common room, Albus and Scorpius clutching onto each other's hands for as long as possible before they had to let go, not wanting to risk anyone seeing them. Louis didn't say much more, just jittered down the corridor in front, anxiously.

They entered the room and all the Weasleys seemed to be congregated in one of the corners, sitting on the sofas.

Roxanne was sitting on Lily's lap, her eyes obviously red from tears while the Potter girl stroked her cousin's hair soothingly. Fred was next to them, one hand gripping his sister's as the other supported his chin. For once in his life, Fred didn't have that cheeky grin painted across his face.

Albus approached them immediately, giving a warm hug to Roxanne who let out a blubber and slapping Fred's shoulder then taking a seat next to the younger boy and slinging a supportive arm over him.

"I'm so sorry about what's happened…" Albus muttered, no other words he could think to say.

"I-I just can't believe dad would do something like that to mum…" Roxanne cried lifting a shaky hand to her eye.

"And with Teddy of all people!" Lucy Weasley exclaimed.

"My dad said he took advantage of Teddy," Lily nodded, "He said it's not Teddy's fault."

"-B-but why would he do that?" Fred yelled, though they all shushed him immediately, "Our dad isn't a bad person! He wouldn't take advantage of Teddy! He just wouldn't! He loves Teddy! A-as a friend! He wouldn't do that! It can't be true-it just can't be!"

"They say he loves Teddy in not so much of a friendship way…" Hugo whispered to himself a little too loudly.

Fred jumped out of his seat, "Shut up! No! He loves my mum! Not Teddy! Not Teddy!"

"Fred stop it!" Roxanne protested, "He obviously didn't love mum otherwise he wouldn't have done this to her!"

"Then why would he marry her?"

"Fred! Stop…" Rose said softly, pulling her cousin into her arms, "This isn't helping…"

"It's all his fault!" Fred sobbed into her shoulder, "It's Teddy's fault! He's tearing our family apart!"

"You can't blame anyone until you know exactly what happened…" Scorpius said rationally, regretting saying it as soon as the words left his lips.

"You're only saying that because you're Teddy's cousin," Fred hissed, "And it's none of your business anyway! You're not part of this family!"

Albus spoke up to defend Scorpius, "Fred, he's just trying to help. And it does involve him too because Teddy's his cousin."

"I just think you can't blame anyone at this point until you know more…" Scorpius said quietly, "We don't know who's fault it is; it might not be anyone's at all…"

"I just can't believe it…" Roxanne repeated.

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A/N: This chapter ended up being a lot shorter than I expected, but I didn't really feel the need to add anymore to it. Think of it as a brief introduction to the upcoming chapters...

Sooo, are you Team George or Team Angelina? If I was just reading this story, up until now I would be Team Angelina, buuuut I'm the only one who knows what's going to happen so... we'll see soon...

So I'm going to have a lot of exams up until the end of June and I'm not sure how much of this story I'll be writing! Hopefully I'll get a bit done, I have written some of the next chapter already so I'm hoping that will be done soon!

There's a character development thingy at the bottom of this page by the way everyone, thought you were due one ;)

So thank you to mynephewwalfonso, lordsteinman, Words of A Feather, Satary, Japanese Sinister, NekoAkitsuki and Aldastan for reviewing the last chapter! Lots of reviews so I was a happy bunny :)

Next chapter:: The Easter holidays have approached and it means Albus will have to face the family's scandal more head on.

~X~

Christopher Daley

Scor's first boyfriend. Hufflepuff. Depicted as very friendly, kind and caring. Does particularly like Scor.
Doesn't get on well with Al, despite his initial effort to get on with Scor's best friend. End up almost fighting a few times but do argue.
Accidentally gets a bit full on with Scor, more comfortable with his sexuality and for longer. Doesn't understand when to stop and doesn't always listen.
Will make another appearance later on...
Quote: "Christopher, Christopher Daley," A flirty smile and a sudden attraction toward Scorpius spilled through the air, "But you can call me Chris."