After getting home from Diagon Ally I'm exhausted, though excited that I now have a great dress to wear tomorrow. I stink after a day full of sweating but I can't have a shower as somebody filled my shower up with dung. You would think that I'd have cleaned it up by now but I'm determined to get Hugo to do it as a form of payback. Great. Now I'm stuck here with nothing to do but smell. I remember that Scorp is still out with some friends, so I quickly grab all of my things and slowly make my way to his room as if someone is following me.

When I do make it to his room, I quickly undress myself and get in the Shower. His shower smells just like him. I pick up the shampoo and squirt it on my hand to put in my hair. I start scrubbing my hair and thinking about the past day. I tilt my head back so that my hair rinses. I suppose Tom McLaggen's quite good looking and all the girls seem to think so but he seems like he could be a bit of a bad guy to be around. Maybe he's changed since the whole divination thing.

I do wish Dom and Leo would get together again, but that's a wish I've had for a very long time and still doesn't seem to come true. I remember when they were dating Dom would just happy all the time. Leo would always be there for her. And then they just stopped dating. They never told us about what happened or anything. It turned into a failed secret mission trying to find out why.

And I wish Ellis would find a boyfriend- but then again I don't want her to get hurt. Ever. I'm probably too over protective of her but once in 4th year she went out with a douche from Tom McLaggen's group and he broke her heart. She was crying for a week and I ran out of things to comfort her. It was horrible. The problem is she is too perfect for anyone else. Anyone else wouldn't understand her, she's- fragile. Now that I think about it though, I don't remember who she dated or his name.

Fred hasn't had a girlfriend in a while but that's because the last one happened to be using him to get her way to Al. He did seem to be in love with one girl in 5th year called Clarisse but she randomly moved away to be home schooled. Fred was really upset about it but he moved on, especially after Lena told him if he kept crying he would look like a girl dressed as a guy. The girl ended up coming back last year but by then he was over her. She was over him too and I think they just generally moved on. I really wish he would date somebody so then I would at least have one thing to tease him about.

Then there's Lena. She's loved Al since we were young. You could call it love at first sight but then again the opinion would only really be shared from one side. I reckon Al is just too cool to admit he loves her. And I do see him looking at her. He doesn't even know how much it hurts Lena when he's going out with some random bimbo. I used to think Lena was some rock hard person with no worries or regrets but that was until I found her crying over Al one night. I love Al, he's my cousin but sometimes I really just want to kick something up his arse.

And what about Scorp? Girls are always coming up to me asking me if I've ever kissed him and what it was it like. I used to wonder if there was something wrong with me for not being attracted to him, but then I realised that he was really just a friend. It's crazy though because there's nothing that puts me off about him. There's nothing that really gets on my nerves about him. He'll always just be Scorp and I guess I'm okay with that.

It's not like I've never thought about it before, what with the constant reminders from Dom about how we are perfect for each other. I swear, loads of girls want to kill me because I have the opportunity to get into his pants but don't. But then again if I did they'd hate me even more. Sometimes I catch him looking at me, in a way that isn't how friends look at each other- it's something more, and I'm afraid of that.

The shower is really steamy now and I realise I've been in here for ages, probably 20 minutes. Scorp will be back soon, so I finish off washing myself. I try doing it sexily like they do in those movies but then laugh out loud at how stupid I must look. I put all the bottles back to exactly where they were so no one will know I was here. I turn the tap off and I can see the steam coming off of my body. I already know how painful it will be to get out of the shower but I march on like a soldier. I stretch a little facing the wall trying to crack my back. I hear a creak behind me, so I turn around slowly, naked, to see Scorpius standing there with his mouth wide open.

"SHIT- SCORP!" Oh fuck- fuck-fuck WHERE IS THE FUCKING TOWEL? I dive bomb for a towel while Scorp just stands there motionless looking off into the distance with a sort of horrified look on his face. I land painfully on my boobs after missing the towel. I grab for it and wrap it around my body.

"WHAT THE FUCK SCORP!" I scream at him. He doesn't reply so I leave the bathroom fuming. Seriously? Not only am I incredibly angry but extremely embarrassed. Oh shit- what have I done. Ok Rose- think it over. You were in the shower having deep thoughts about your friends relationships when you turned around and Scorp was standing there looking at you- naked. How does this make you feel? Should you be fuming because he just stood there and didn't say anything or sad and depressed because your friendship has undoubtedly ended, only to be replaced by awkward stares and cringing.

"Shit Rose" I murmur to myself. I can feel tears coming on which is stupid. Other people would laugh it off or just let it go but me- no I have to cry like an insane maniac every time something remotely interesting happens. I run back inside my room and sit on the bed crying. It's not really crying. It's just tear by tear. I'm so stupid. Sure have a shower in Scorp's room- that will be just fine.

"And I mean the ministry shouldn't be allowed to do this. I can't imagine what the muggle prime minister would be thinking, so helpless. So, erm Rose are you alright- you seem a bit distracted…" Astoria finishes looking at me. I should feel bad considering I wasn't at all listening to what she was saying- rather staring off into the distance.

"Er- Yes- I'm fine" I say giving her a not-so-reassuring smile. No I'm not Ok! I haven't talked to Scorpius in what feels like ages (even though it's only been a couple of hours.) This whole dinner time I haven't even spoken a word to him- what was I supposed to say? 'Hi, remember that time you walked in on me in the shower and saw me fully naked- yeah that was great'-no- the wounds haven't healed yet. All I can do is hope they do some day.

"Rose how was your day?" Draco asks looking for an excuse to get away from Astoria's rant.

"Erm- yes it was great" Scorp doesn't look up "I- um- well we went shopping for dresses to wear tomorrow and I got to see some other friends from school." I finish awkwardly.

"Who did you see?" Astoria says as if she really wants to know.

"Oh-well- Ciara Baynes and Tom McLaggen." Scorp looks up then when he catches my eye he blushes and looks back down. Why is he embarrassed! He is not the one who was seen naked.

"Right well we need to get organised for tomorrow- Draco I called up Madam Malkin and she said your dress robes are finished, though she thinks that the stitching might be a little off seeing as she is so shaky. Scorpius I had a young lady named Ciara Baynes call. She wanted to talk to you about the ball though she sounded awfully giggly so I wasn't sure if the message was genuine." Hugo and I stifle a laugh, and I think back to Ciara in Diagon Ally. Poor girl, never stood a chance. "Hugo- another young lady by the name of Imogen Creevey called and asked to talk to you about tomorrow." This time Scorpius and I laugh but then quickly stop after looking at each other.

"It should be a great day- and of course tomorrow morning we will open gifts" shit- should have I have gotten Draco something? No, it's only his flipping birthday. "so yes- it should be a great day." She finishes looking down on all of us proudly.

"Wow, Astoria that sounds great" I say and she looks so happy that someone appreciates her work. The servants bring in desert and my mouth starts watering- it's mint ice cream with a side of cookie. Hugo digs in as soon as the plate settles on his place mat. He takes a huge bite out of the ice cream but as soon as he swallows he goes red in the face. At first I'm worried that he's choking but when he starts breathing in and out through his mouth I realise he has a very bad case of brain freeze.

I start laughing as he bangs his head on the table repeatedly and Scorp looks like he's about to join in when he holds himself back. He looks at Hugo with a look that I've never seen before. It's a look of longing and wanting something that you can't have, but also he looks happy. He is one confusing guy. Dinner ends after a few minutes of awkward silence so we all split up. We all go to our rooms so I lie down on my bed and immediately fall asleep.

I open my eyes and look into a bright light that is my window. I groan and turn over in my bed, not wanting to get up but slowly the memories of yesterday come back to me and for the first time in my life, I would rather hang out with Hugo than have the most awkward conversation on earth with Scorp. I sit up and look around the room; In the corner my new dress is hanging on my door. Crap, the ball is today.

I finally get out of bed and drag myself downstairs where Draco is sitting in a pile of birthday presents. He looks at me and smiles with a very toothy grin. He looks like this is his favourite day and for some reason I expect him to rise out of the presents and start singing a song. He doesn't (thank god) and instead ushers me over into the seat next to him.

"Happy Birthday" I say smiling groggily at him. He smiles but looks like he's expecting something more. "Accio present" I say half rolling my eyes. He looks at me with eyes wide open, full of excitement as my present for him comes zooming in. I ended up just giving him an old Bulgaria quidditch T-shirt that dad tried to burn once. Draco jumps up and down in his seat like a baby.

"Rose, you shouldn't have" He says even though he is already half way through opening his present. I raise my eyebrows and sit down next to him. Hugo enters the room with no present and Draco looks upset. I can't figure out who is the bigger baby here, so instead I grab a bowl of cereal and eat slowly. Sometime during my bite Scorpius walks into the room. I had forgotten about yesterday, so when he walks in the room my mouth drops and food slowly dribbles out of my mouth.

He gives me a worried look and sits down. Oh god. You would think that after a boy see's me naked he would look at me differently or seem a little more interested, but no, I'm stuck with Scorp, who looks at me like I'm about to pull out my wand and curse him with everlasting diarrhoea. I sigh take another spoon full of cereal. Why. Why me?

Sometime after breakfast I run upstairs and take out my homework; no wonder I'm single, I'm probably the only person in the world to do homework 5 hours before a ball. I sit at my desk and begin writing who my number one goblin role model is but pretty soon, I'm out of ideas. I start playing with my quill when I hear the doorbell ring. I get up so fast, I stumble and fall. Ouch. I get up once more, straightening myself then sprinting towards the door.

I'm out of breath by the time I get to the front door where Dom and Fred greet me, looking very worried for my social health and well-being.

"DOM" I scream and practically fall into her arms. It's been less than a day since I saw her last, but so much has changed since then. Yes, Scorpius walking in on me in the shower IS a big change. "BYE!" I sort of scream to a very puzzled looking Fred before grabbing Dom's hair, and storming off towards my room. As I walk through the doorway Scorp passes me and I wince as my shoulder touches his muscular chest.

"Hey Dom" He says to Dom, but I don't let her reply and drag her away before she has the chance to even say 'What the hell is going on'. I finally reach my room before pushing her onto the couch and shutting the door.

"What the Hell was that?" she says sighing at how annoying I am.

"Scorp walked in on me in the shower." Dom looks like someone as smacked her in the face. There is a bit of awkward silence before she finally contemplates it and screams.

"WHAT!"

"Scorp walked in on me in the shower"

"I know!" She says flicking me on the head. "I mean are you Ok. Did you kick him in the arse. You should. Wait no you shouldn't. Wait- what?" she finishes looking really exhausted. We sit there for a minute before, out of nowhere, Dom walks out the door and towards Scorp's room. I chase after her but even power walking she is way faster then me and that is the result of way to many pumpkin juices. She reaches his room and throws open the door, going out of sight as she storms into his room.

I catch up and I walk into the room hesitantly, to see her beating up Scorp with a book.

"You-COMPLETE- IDIOT. YOU- DON'T- WALK- IN- ON- GIRLS- IN- THE- SHOWER!" She screams as she beats Scorp to the pulp. I feel sad that Scorp has to go through with this and a bit guilty that I didn't happen to tell Dom that I was using Scorp's shower without telling him. Fred is sitting on a chair nearby looking at them like he's just visited the best wrestling match EVER. I roll my eyes and grab Dom, trying to pry her off Scorp, but after countless attempts she is still beating up Scorp and I am still on the sidelines, looking on helplessly.

I join Fred on the coach and sit back, blowing hair out of my mouth. Fred conjures up some popcorn and we sit back watching the show, laughing every time Dom manages to give Scorp a wedgie.

"Scorp walked in on me in the shower" I say to Fred helplessly looking for some cousinly advice.

"I gathered as much." He replies looking at me with a of-course-he-did look. I roll my eyes and look back down at the Dom and Scorp rolling around on the floor. "I suppose I have to pull her off him- don't I." He says looking at me with a pained expression. I nod sadly. As guilty as I am its pretty great to see Dom beat the crap out of Scorp. Fred gets up and pulls Dom away, putting her next to me. Before she has the chance to jump at him again, I drag her out of the room and into mine.

"ARE YOU CRAZY" I scream at her and she looks at me guiltily. This doesn't make sense. I'm the one who should be guilty.

"Is who crazy" Ellis says from the doorway.

"ELLIS" Dom screams pushing me aside to give her a hug. I follow after as Ellis but Dom keeps trying to hold me back with an extremely annoying kicking routine. I roll my eyes as I grab Ellis from the other side giving her a hug. She hugs Dom but I can tell she's having a hard time trying to hug me because she keeps flinging her arm back at me trying to reach around my shoulder.

"Well as much as I hate to intrude on this lady get together- and believe me I don't- I need to speak to Dom alone." Fred says around the door way and I can see Ellis go bright red.

"2 thirds of the girls in this lady get together are your cousins and if this talk is some 'you can't go around beating up boys older than you' I swear to God-"

"I honestly don't care if you beat Scorp up- it's actually quite pleasing" Fred finishes smiling. Ellis and I roll our eyes pushing Dom out the door with Fred. He shuts the door leaving Ellis to ask me

"Why is Dom crazy?" Ellis asks looking at me with a concerned look. Honestly who doesn't love Ellis- she is always worrying about how you're going. I remember when her grandpa died, she asked us if we were Ok with it.

"Scorpius walked in on me in the shower so Dom went in and attacked him."

"He walked in on you in the shower?" she says in a voice that is practically yelling for her.

"Well I was using his shower- because Hugo dung bombed mine." I look at her guiltily.

"Ewwww Rose that's disgusting! You used his shower- he's been NAKED in there!" I can tell she is actually repulsed by the idea.

"Gee that thought never crossed my mind"

"Well my sarcastic friend- you shouldn't have used his shower and that's that." She says looking at me. I look towards the ground sighing. "Now what are we going to do with your hair. I mean we can put it with a nice low bun but that wouldn't bring out your features."

"Gee thanks" I say sarcastically.

"I'm sorry Rose, but it's the truth." She says.

"'SHIT OUCH ELLIS" I scream while she continues tackling a knot in my hair. At that moment Fred and Dom walk in the room. Fred gives a worried look than pretty much runs away. I distinctly hear him say "Girls". I roll my eyes.

"What was that about" I ask Dom.

"Oh he was just asking me about something." She replies but she gives a very suspicious giggle.

"What!?" I squeal. God I'm annoying.

"It's nothing really."

"Bull-shit"

"Fine- he wants girl advice."

"WHAT" This time it's not me who screams but Ellis. I should be the one who's annoyed! I'm his favourite cousin after all or at least that's how I think of myself.

"Why do you care Ellis" Dom asks with curiosity but not with any hatred. Ellis goes bright red.

"I don't I'm just- surprised" she finishes. "Where's Lena anyway." Eugh. What a subject changer.

"I dunno" Dom says and instead sits down at my desk and empties out the bag she was holding. Out comes about the most makeup I have seen at once in my life.

"So Dom are you planning on starting your own makeup line or should we do it for you?" God I'm funny.

"Oh shut it." She hisses at me rolling her eyes.

"Yeah Rose, maybe she just wants us to show up at the party like cake faces." Ellis retorts laughing at the hurt but-not-really look on Dom's face.

"Ellis!" Dom wails flicking her long blond hair in my direction.

"No need to get touchy…" I say smiling at myself. Dom rolls her eyes and starts spreading out the makeup.

"I suppose it is a bit much" Dom said looking down at the desk as if she didn't know what to do in life.

"You think?" Ellis says but then walks over to the desk and picks out half of the things putting them back in the bag. "The bag is for Rose and everything else is for you, I'll help you put it on, but you need to stop freaking out." Ellis finishes.

"Why are you freaking out?" I ask Dom. She turns bright red.

"George is going to be there." She says quietly but I can so tell she is lying.

"Remind me who George is again?" somebody says though it's not me and it's not Ellis.

"Lena!" We all scream and run to her. She looks taken aback and runs out the door, right in to Al. Oh shit.

"Oh- hi Al" she says patting down her hair giggling a little. That is so not Lena. She giggled. I swear Al makes her weak in the knees so I don't even know how she's standing.

"Hey Lena" he says and looks at the rest of us all standing in a very awkward embrace. Ellis gives an awkward cough and there's a bit of silence before Lena finally speaks up again.

"Right well is there something you're here for because we kind of need to get ready." She says looking at Al.

"Oh- right- yeah- no-um… I was just here to say hi to Rose and Dom. I have a message for them." He says looking at me with a smile. Lena looks sad.

"Well what is it then?" Dom says impatiently.

"Yeah what was it?" I reply giving back up.

"Oh my cousins, the nicest of them all."

"Do you have a message or not you retard!" Dom sighs impatiently. Al rolls his eyes and lands on Lena who looks nice in some skinny jeans and a t-shirt. He smiles at her.

"James is coming tonight." He finishes looking at me. "So bye" he says and walks off down the hall way. Lena looks disappointed and walks back into the room so we all follow.

"Well that's good- that James is coming" says Ellis looking at me with a smile. We all give grunts when Lena speaks up looking at the pile of makeup still on the desk and in my bag.

"Were you planning on wiping out the makeup industry?"

"Oh shut up!" Dom says and sits on my bed while Ellis and I try to hide our laughter.

"So who is this George guy?"

"Oh he lives in France and he is a friend of mum's son. I met him last summer after Leo and I… well anyway we both had to go back to school so we couldn't really go anywhere."

"Planning on going anywhere tonight?" Lena says with a smirk. Ew.

"NO! I mean- just- no." Dom finishes looking up from unpacking her bag. "I'm going to have a shower." She says and walks towards the door, not knowing what will be inside. A second later she walks back out the door. "Rose you have got to get someone to clean your shower."

"Tell me about it."