~What Am I Feeling?~
~Chapter 45- A Reunion~
Albus squirmed anxiously on platform nine and three quarters, looking over heads in order to see that one person he had being dying to set eyes on all Summer.
This Summer had not been easy for Albus nor Scorpius. Since they had first met six years ago, they had not spent nearly that much time apart from each other. It had been almost unbearable. As more time went on, the more they missed each other. The more they missed each other, the more they just wanted to run away, where they could finally be together.
Mr Malfoy's reign on Scorpius had slipped a little over the Summer. He let him go out, though only when he was with either him or his mother. They only went to Diagon Alley or around the town Malfoy Manor lay in. Unfortunately, he had never bumped into Albus. For the rest of the time Scorpius just sat in the library, reading or studying, trying to pass the time. He would think about Albus a lot; how much he wanted to see him and how he couldn't wait to be reunited with his lover. In good time it would happen, Scorpius knew he had to be patient for the time being. Teddy came to visit a lot, being the only one of his friends Draco would even allow near the Manor.
Albus hadn't done much either. He had spent a lot of time warding off the paparazzi when he went, though they had died down towards the end of August, but that meant he avoided going out if possible. He spent a lot of time with his family who cheered him up a lot and had been unbelievably supportive but at night he was lying in bed, despairing and crying into his pillow. It gradually became worse.
Harry and Ginny had sent numerous letters trying to plead with Draco, though none of them had been answered. The resentment towards Draco had only been growing and right now, when Harry clapped eyes on him across the platform, daggers were sent in Draco's way. Draco returned the glare, narrowing his eyes at Harry.
"Albus," Harry pulled his son, who had actually overtaken him in height now, into a hug so he could whisper into Albus' ear, "Get Scorpius back."
Albus instantly grinned and patted his father on the back in a manly manner, "Thanks dad."
"You must owl us when you talk to Scorpius and everything, we just want to know that you're both okay and that you're happy again and together." Ginny said quietly while stroking Scorpius' cheek affectionately.
"I will Mum…" Albus glanced over his shoulder, "I just want to get on the train now so I can see him at last…"
"Listen…" Harry said firmly, "You must tell Scorpius that if he… decides that he doesn't want to hide again and that means his father disowns him… he is welcome in our home. More than welcome. Just make sure he knows that is an option… because at this point, you deserve to be together and if Mr Malfoy doesn't accept that, then he doesn't deserve Scorpius."
Albus guessed that would be a good option if Scorpius agreed. He knew Scorpius didn't want to be disowned but he deserved to be with a family who loved him for who he is and who he loved too. It wasn't fair for him to be disowned for that and he should always have another choice, "Yeah, I'll definitely tell him that."
"Honey, we love you and we hope you have a great final year." Ginny smiled warmly, embracing the boy.
Across the platform, when Draco turned back to his son, he was glad Scorpius was considerably shorter and couldn't see the Potters over the crowd. His mother was keeping him occupied by fussing over him anyway.
"Scorpius," Scorpius' head shot up at the sound of his father's voice, "You must keep away from Albus."
"I know, father." Scorpius said, resisting the urge to roll his eyes.
Draco didn't know what else to say to his son, there really wasn't anything else to say, "Good luck in your last year, Scorpius… work hard."
Scorpius scurried onto the train as soon as possible, finding a compartment all to himself. He shut the doors and quickly pulled down the blind of the window overlooking the platform. After waiting for a while with a book in front of him, the train started moving and he breathed a sigh of relief. He was on his way to Hogwarts, on his way to home. He would finally be somewhere where he was accepted and free and more importantly, be with Albus again.
It only occurred to him there that he was on the very train Albus was. For the first time in over a month, he was in the same proximity as Albus and there was nothing stopping them from being together.
Just as he was about to get out to find Albus, a form rushed past his compartment, dark hair being the thing Scorpius noticed straight away. But the form backed up almost immediately and Scorpius realised, it was Albus... There in front of him, was Albus, looking right back at him with those emerald eyes which he so easily got lost in. He forgot everything his father had demanded of him, on the spot.
A beam widened over Scorpius' face and he rushed to open the door. Albus seemed to freeze for a second; seeing Scorpius' face was overwhelming. It felt like forever since he had seen his boyfriend and the happiness welling inside his head made him feel like he was about to burst.
Once the door flew open, Albus enveloped Scorpius in the tightest embrace, burying his face into the younger boy's neck. Scorpius giggled in happiness and threw his arms around Albus' shoulders.
Tears prickled their eyes, tears of pure joy and relief. Albus lifted Scorpius off the floor slightly, getting carried away, earning only a squeal and another chain of giggles from the blonde.
"I've missed you so bloody much Scorpius Malfoy!" Albus sobbed.
Scorpius couldn't stop himself from crying either and managed to choke out, "I've missed you too… I've missed you too…"
Frantically, Albus joined their lips together in a kiss of passion, holding Scorpius' cheek firmly with one hand. He ran his fingers over Scorpius' neck, still carrying Scorpius. He blissfully spun Scorpius round in his arms as they kissed, until they tumbled down onto the seat, their lips still not leaving the other's.
"Never ever leave me Scor… I couldn't stand it… no way…" Albus mumbled while scattering hot kisses down Scorpius' jaw line.
"No… not now, not ever Al…" Scorpius moaned, arching his body into Albus'.
A surge of lust took over the two boys next. Curtains were closed, silencing charms set and clothes torn off. They hadn't been together for a month so that added to it, but the desperate love-making on the seats was a reassurance of their infatuation and dedication to each other. They needed it, they needed each other. And the best way to give yourself to your partner was to give them your body and soul.
The sex had been so raw and fiery it had left them gasping for breath for around ten minutes after. Albus lay on top of Scorpius, their legs twisted together in a position that would be considered uncomfortable at any other time. They didn't speak, only listened to the sound of each other's panting.
Finally, Albus spoke, "Well… wow…"
"Wow." Scorpius repeated, chuckling slightly under his ragged breath.
"Bloody… bloody hell," Albus rolled off Scorpius, reaching to give Scorpius his shirt, "I actually had this whole speech planned out in my head… like to tell you how much I love you and everything but… I've kinda forgotten it all now."
Scorpius ran his fingers through Albus' sweaty hair, smirking, "I think what just happened spoke for itself."
Albus nodded proudly, "I guess it did."
They slowly dressed each other again, exchanging sweet kisses in between. Albus even reopened the curtains and took off the silencing charms. They didn't have to be careful about other people seeing them anymore. Of course they weren't going to let them see them having sex, but they could now be affectionate in public, with the exception of around Scorpius' father.
Scorpius curled up in Albus' arms, closing his eyes while his head was leant up against Albus' chest. Albus dragged his fingertips over Scorpius' hipbones, nuzzling his nose into the smaller boy's temple.
"You're more beautiful that I remember." Albus kissed Scorpius' forehead, smiling against the pale skin.
"Al… it's only about a month since we saw each other, I hope you didn't forget what I looked like in that time, because I'm just the same." Scorpius said sceptically, making a face at Albus.
"Merlin Scor," Albus groaned but with a chuckle, "That was supposed to be a romantic comment but you just had to be all technical with it, didn't you?"
"I'm sorry." Scorpius said bashfully, burying his face further into Albus' chest.
Two girls walked past the compartment, glancing in and noticing the two boys cuddled up on the seats. They smiled and started whispering among themselves, "It's really weird having people see us…" Albus mumbled as he watched the girls walk away.
"I actually rather like it." Scorpius said, nibbling on his lower lip.
"Same, I can finally show you off." Albus grinned.
"Al…" Scorpius sighed, lacing their fingers, "I don't think I can do this again."
Albus furrowed his eyebrows, "What on earth do you mean?"
"Hiding it… from my father. I've had enough of these secrets."
"But… if he finds out we're back together he'll either disown you or send you to a different school," Albus raked his fingers through Scorpius' blond locks, "I don't want that to happen to you…"
"Yeah… you're right," Scorpius wriggled closer, "I just… I thought about running away so many times this Summer… Running away with you so we could be together, no matter what anyone said or did to try and stop us… I nearly ran away so many times…"
Albus didn't know what to say to that. Should mention the offer from his parents…? No, it wasn't the right time. Both he and Scorpius were still overwhelmed about seeing each other and weren't thinking straight. So for now, Albus just held Scorpius in his arms.
~X~
Albus and Scorpius walked down the corridors, hand in hand. They noticed the people staring at them, but not with the disapproval that they were scared of, more just with curiosity and some with approval. It was strange being so open and having everyone watching them like this. But it was a unusually liberating feeling too.
There weren't many questions from others. Only Rose and Lily had approached them after dinner to ask them about their relationship and what was happening. They clearly told them that they weren't hiding it within school, just out of school where Scorpius' father could catch them.
Despite having to hide out of school and everything they had suffered over Summer, they were happier than they had been in a long time. They were together and until the holidays, they didn't need to worry about being apart again. They could finally tell people about them and talk about it with others openly. Albus' parents knew and were so supportive. All and all, for the time being they were good.
They arrived at their dorm and although Scorpius told Draco he would move out of his and Albus' room immediately, they made themselves comfortable and fell onto their bed, kissing without restraint.
Scorpius reached up to start to unbutton Albus' shirt when Albus sighed and stopped Scorpius' hands from moving again, pinning them to the side of the blonde head. Scorpius looked shocked but stayed still for Albus.
"I have to say this now… just to get it out in the open and make sure you know it's an option…" Albus gritted his teeth as he said, "My parents have said that if you want to come back to Grimmauld Place during holidays… then you're more than welcome. I know that means your dad will probably disown you but… it's a choice, if you want…"
Scorpius' mouth gaped for a moment before he closed his lips again. Staying with the Potters…? Why did the thought of that actually seem quite tempting? He would be with a kind, warm family… A family which would accept him for who he was and not separate him front the one he loved. A family who actually talked to him. It sounded… nice. But then again he couldn't just leave his own family… because that would mean his father would disown him… and he wanted to be a Malfoy, he wanted to be his father's child, "Um… I'll have to think about it really… but th-thanks… I know I can't be apart from you again s-so… I'll think about it."
Albus smiled and for the first time in months said, "I love you."
Scorpius returned the smile, "I love you too… and I'm never going to leave you."
"Well we're a good match then, because I'm never going to leave you either. You're stuck with me."
"I don't think I mind that."
~X~
A/N: So I've finished the next few chapters and will be posting them in a few days too! I'm really on top of it at the moment!
I've been throwing the word 'deserve' around a lot in the last few chapters, in the context that Scorpius deserves more and Draco doesn't deserve Scorpius etc... But I do think it's an important point in the story and what a lot of people would think... I myself think that Scorpius does deserve more so that's why I've been saying it a lot.
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