Chapter 4

Rose's Room

The sunlight streamed in through the gaps in the curtains, casing Rose's room in the brightness of the morning light. Alison rolled over, in the make-shift bed that she slept on when she stayed over at the Weasley's; in an attempt to shield herself from the light and get some more sleep. Rose opened her eyes. She stretched her arms above her head before sitting up. She got out of bed and much to Alison's annoyance opened the curtains that covered the glass double doors that lead out onto her small balcony, letting in all the light from the sun rising out the window. Alison let out a little groan as she pulled her pillow over her face.

"Rose, how in the world did you get the room, out of this whole house, that has the most sun in the mornings?" Alison mumbled from behind her pillow. Rose just laughed at her best friend. Usually, Alison was up before Rose but last night really got to her. They had only gotten back to Rose's house just after midnight because Alison didn't want leave Albus. Rose's parents had left with Hugo a couple of hours before, but allowed the two girls to stay as long as they promised to wake up on time for them to leave for Kings Cross the next day.

So that is why her best friend wasn't up, already showered and dress, on her way down to help Mrs Weasley with breakfast. Rose opened the doors and letting the cool breeze wash over her, and sighed with contempt as she stepped out onto her balcony. Rose wasn't fussed that her attire wasn't really what you'd want your neighbours to see because the only way anyone could see her was if they ran around to the field at the side of the house. She was wearing silky, pink, poker dot boxer shorts with a white, low cut, close-fitting tank top. She stepped forward resting her hands on the wooden balcony railing before closing her eyes taking in another deep breath. She could hear the birds and the wind in the trees, she could feel the heat of the sun on her skin and she could smell the bacon and hash browns coming through the kitchen window below her. She always missed this when she went to Hogwarts; home, peaceful mornings.

Interrupting her peace was the sound of someone wolf whistling. "Nice pj's Weasley." Rose's eyes shot open at the sound of the familiar cocky voice. Her eyes nearly popped out of her head from the shock as she looked down to find Scorpius Malfoy looking up at her. His usual cocky smirk splashed across his face and amusement dancing in his eyes. He was wearing jeans and a tight-fitting, black tee that showed off his muscular arms and chest. Rose froze, until Scorpius' crossed his arms over his chest and raised an admiring eye brow as he got a good look at her long uncovered legs and bulging bust. She turned as red as a tomato and ran back into her room, not even noticing Albus appearing behind Malfoy.

"Rose what's wrong?" Alison said when Rose ran back in the room and flopped face-down onto her bed. Rose's answer was muffled by her bed covers. "What?"

Rose turned her head to the side and said, "Malfoy is outside."

"Okaayy," Alison replied skeptically and a little confused by what the problem was.

"And he saw me," Rose sat up on her bed begging her friend to catch on; "in this" she added gesturing to her current attire making in completely obvious.

"Oh" Alison stood up and rapped her robe around her avoiding Rose's mistake before stepping out on to the balcony. She had the full intention of scolding Malfoy but all thoughts of Rose and Scorpius were whisked away when she saw Albus smiling up at her. He was wearing black denims and a dark blue and black checkered shirt, opened revealing a white undershirt.

"Hey, what are you doing here?" she asked as she smiled down at her boyfriend.

"We decided to have breakfast at the Weasley's today," Albus said before back tracking and making sure he wasn't overstepping considering they saw each other less than 7 hours before, "if that's alright with you?"

Alison smiled at his nervousness; however she never got the chance to answer.

"No!" Rose yelled from inside her room.

"Oh come on Rosie, I'll be on my best behaviour," Malfoy replied mockingly.

"No!"

"Albus, Scorpius what are you doing standing out there?" Rose's mother called from kitchen window. Although Rose couldn't see her mum, she knew she had a delighted smiled on her face. Making Rose feel sick; everyone liked Malfoy and Albus was her mothers favourite nephew.

"Oh you know just trying to convince Rose to let us stay for breakfast," Scorpius said "I'm afraid we're not having much luck but it was a pleasure to see you Mrs Weasley," he added turning on the charm, causing Rose to roll her eyes as she laid back down on her bed in a huff, knowing that her mother would cave.

"Nonsense, of course you can stay. Come in."

"Thank you Mrs Weasley."

"Thanks Aunt Hermione."

Scorpius ran around the back and though the back door, straight into the kitchen, pecking Mrs Weasley on the cheek in greeting. Albus looked up at a still smiling Alison. "I'll see you at breakfast, Mr Potter," she said in a cheeky tone. He winked at her, and she giggled as she turned around and walked back into the room to get ready.

Ron was a little surprised but pleased to see Scorpius and Al in his kitchen helping his wife sit the table. "Scorpius, Al what're doing here? Ginny given you the boot." He said with a chuckle before rapping his arms around his wife while she flipped bacon in the pan. He held her close and kissed down her neck earning him a smack.

"Ronald!" Hermione scolded, though she couldn't hide her giddy smile.

"What?" Ron said innocently as he retreated, sat down at the head table and began to read the Prophet with a cheeky smile gracing his lips. Albus and Scorpius shared a look and a quiet laugh as they also sat at the table. Hugo strolled into the kitchen, already showered like his father, wearing blue denims and a light maroon and white, checkered, button-through shirt. He had rolled up the sleeves so that they only reached his elbows and his messy, red hair was obviously still a little wet from his shower.

"Morning Mum," he said as he gave her a light kiss on the cheek.

"Good morning, dear," she said as she handed him a full plate that he knew was for his father, "sleep well?"

"Yeah," Hugo replied with a nod, as he placed the plate of food in front of his father before retrieving his own from his mother. All the boys were discussing Quidditch while they ate their breakfast when Rose and Alison emerged from upstairs. Alison was sporting a simple yellow summer dress, a beautiful smile across her lips as she glanced at Albus. Rose was wearing jeans, a light blue tank top and a deathly scowl as she gazed at Malfoy. They took the remaining seats at the table, Alison at the end of the table next to Al and Rose between her and Hugo.

"Good morning girls," Hermione said as she placed a full plate in front of Rose, "sleep well?"

"Yes, very well. Thank you Mrs Weasley." Alison said as she received her own breakfast.

"How 'bout you Rosie?" Ron asked, taking a sip of the tea that his wife had gotten him, still reading the paper.

"It was fine," she said through her teeth.

"What about this morning? I know how you love to see the rising sun from your balcony; it would have been a real sight today."

"Yes well, the view would have been amazing if it wasn't obstructed by a pigheaded asshole," Rose said with bite, glaring across the table at Malfoy.

"Aw, I don't know about that, Rosie," Scorpius said smirking as he cut his sausages. "The view I had was brilliant," he added looking up at Rose wriggling his eye brows suggestively. Ron had a confused look on his face while Rose's face turned red, either out of anger or embarrassment, no one knew. Hugo was trying hard to hide his laughs from his place next to her as Rose stood up, and walked out the back door into the backyard. However, before anyone could comment Rose silently walked back in and picked up her plate of food and walked back out the door again ignoring Scorpius and Hugo's chuckles.

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