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Chapter 13

One hour before the Wedding

In his room, on the level above, Albus was getting ready. He should have been ready at least half an hour ago, with the rest of the groomsmen but he had been outside helping set up. From the window you could see the first guest arriving. He turned to the mirror as he struggled with the burgundy bow tie. The click of the closed door alerted him and he turned his head to see Alison entering the room. His jaw drop slightly. Alison was wearing a similar dress to Rose; only hers was violet and was accompanied with a black sash tied around the mid section. Her hair flowed down her back but was pinned back around her face. She giggled at his reaction and his horrible effort at the tie.

"Wow, you look… amazing," Albus said with a sigh, as Alison approached him. She smiled at the complement.

"Thank you, you don't look to bad yourself," Alison replied, blushing. Albus beamed at her, he always like how he could make her blush. "Would you like some help?" she asked, nodding to the bow tie.

"Ahh yeah, thanks." He dropped his hands to his side as Alison reached up and undid his attempt to start again. Alison noticed Albus was nervous. He was breathing a little heavier and fidgeting.

"You have nothing to be nervous about, you look great, you'll be brilliant," she said reassuringly. Albus looked down at her adoringly as her hands worked on his bow tie. He caught sight of the ring on her finger as she finished.

"You know, I am so lucky to have you," he said, resting his hands on her waist as she fixed his collar. Alison smiled, smoothing out his black shirt around his shoulders before sliding them up around his neck. He pulled her close.

"I know who else would help you with your bow tie?" she said with a mocking tone. Albus chuckled. Alison could feel the rumble in his chest as she stole his lips for a kiss. Albus returned it as he ran his hands up and down her body.

"I love you," he whispered against her lips as she pulled back, leaning against his forehead.

"Dido," she said before giving him another kiss.

In the living room, Scorpius could see the first of the guests arriving. He walked around the room as he tied his black tie, looking upon all the family photos. He somehow found himself staring at one in particular. It was of a 13 year old Rose as she held the family cat, Crookshanks. A large bright smile occupied her features, as she cuddled into him before lifting him up to look at his face. It reminded him of another memory that they had both agreed to forget.

Scorpius was walking up to class straight from the common room. The boys had thought it would be a little payback not to wake me after his big night out with a 5th year. They were just jealous because Scorpius, a forth year, had managed to get some snogging time in with the very popular and pretty, Slytherin Prefect, Claudia Harvey. He had missed breakfast and was late for class. Most corridors were deserted at this time, so he didn't expect to run into anyone or for anyone to run into him. However, as he turned the corner, he was knocked straight of his feet as someone slammed into him.

"Argggh" he groaned, "Bloody hell." He made it to his feet in enough time to realize it was Rose Weasley who had ran into him. "Weasley, what the hell is wrong with you!" he snapped as he bent down to help her with the pile of books and papers she had dropped. All he heard from her was a sob. At this point he looked up from the books and actually looked at her. She was a mess. He only caught glimpses of her face because her hair was mostly shielding it but he could see she was crying and had been for a while. He immediately regretted his tone. As she stood, with her books she tired to get the ones he was holding in his hands. However, he just grabbed the ones she held and tucked them under his arm. "Rose, what's happened?" he asked sincerely. After there was no reply, he lifted her chin so that he could look into her eyes. "Rose, what's wrong?" he asked, staring deeply into her watery brown eyes, searching for the reason. She stared back, wondering why he was being so nice to her. He used his thumb to gently wipe another tear that had escaped and was running down her cheek. He continued to caress her cheek, not wanting to pull away as they gazed into each others eyes. Scorpius could see the realization, of what was going on, in her eyes. She took a step back from him.

"Can I have my stuff back…please," she mumbled, not meeting his gaze.

"Are you going to tell me what's wrong?"

"No"

"Then no"

Her eyes snapped to lock on his. He could see a part of her old self come back; the anger that he was so used to seeing flashing in her eyes. Then suddenly it was gone.

"I don't have the energy to fight you Malfoy," she said sounding defeated. He had never seen her this way, this vulnerable.

"So don't," he said in a matter of fact tone. He stepped forward, wrapped an arm around her and guided her towards an empty classroom. "Come on, it's okay I'm not going to hurt you," he added reassuringly, when she tensed at his touch.

Once inside the classroom, Scorpius locked the door and sound proofed the room with a couple flicks of his wand. Rose stood numbly by the door while Scorpius placed her stuff on one of the desks. He turned to face her; she was still looking numbly at the ground, tears slightly running down her cheeks. Slowly he made his way across the room to her, hesitantly. When he was in reach of her he stopped, not really sure what to do, how to comfort her. Then, before Scorpius could react, Rose crashed into him. Her arms hugging him around his mid section, Rose buried her tear streaked face into his chest. Nervously, Scorpius wrapped his arms securely around her as she began to sob softly into his shirt. 'She fit there perfectly', he thought as he rested his chin on the top of her head and hugged her closer. He thought it would be awkward but it felt surprisingly natural, holding her against him. Scorpius rubbed light circles on her back in what he hoped was a comforting way.

"Just let it all out Rose," Scorpius whispered. Rose continued to sob into his chest, soaking his shirt with her tears. After a while, Rose's sobs died down but she still snuggled further into his embrace, holding on to him for dear life. Scorpius gave her a final squeeze before leaning back slightly so that he could talk to her. "Rose," he said to get her attention. Rose lifted her head off his chest and looked up at him. However, she kept her arms around him, not wanting to leave the comfort of his arms. "Is there anything I can do to fix it?" he asked sincerely, his eyes never leave hers.

"No," she croaked, releasing her hold on him and taking a small step back looking at her feet.

"Are you sure? I have a great many hidden talents," he said trying to lighten the mood. He was very pleased to hear a small giggle and see a smile on her face, when she looked back at him again.

"Oh, I am sure you do Malfoy." Scorpius wriggled his eye brows suggestively and was rewarded by the sound of another adorable giggle leaving her mouth. He couldn't stop the infectious smiled that spread across his face, even if he wanted to, as he watched her. She beamed back at him, before walking around him to gather her things from the desk. He moved to one of the closer desks and leaned on the edge. He just watched her, hoping that she wasn't really going to leave, his hands in his pockets.

"I feel much better," she said, her back still to him.

"Good, because after that beautiful smile you just gave me, I do too."

She turned around, locking their gaze. She bit her lip in thought as her brows knitted together. Scorpius wondered what internal battle was going on inside her head as she tucked her books under her left arm and ambled over to him. Rose stood right in front of him, because of his leaning, she was nearly eye level with him. Simultaneously, she leaned forward and kissed his right cheek as her right hand caressed his left. The kiss lingered a little before she pulled back, still caressing his cheek. Staring straight into his eyes, she gave him another beautiful and sweet smile.

"Thank you," she said earnestly before removing her hand and walking around him towards the door. He was still in shock and continued to stare straight ahead. He touched the spot were her lips had lingered, as a silly grin stretched across his face. He stood up straight and whipped his body around to ask her to wait, only to find she was already gone.

That was the day Crookshanks had died; he had found out later from Albus. Rose and Scorpius didn't clash for a few months after that; many thought that they had really put all the arguments to a rest. They were wrong. They had never brought up or discussed what had happened that day. Rose had tired a couple of times but Scorpius would either just up and leave or completely dismiss her. He didn't know how to act around her or what to say. Scorpius was so confused about his feelings; he would often seek out more snogging associates then usual to stop himself from thinking about Rose. It wasn't really working, so he just tired to avoid her or at least any conversation with her. Rose took it as a rejection, especially when she found him wrapped around Rachel Lin, after dinner one night. They soon fell back into their old ways and quickly forgot all about that day; or at least it seemed that way to each other. 'We seem to have many things we have to forget, to stop this relationship', Scorpius thought.

Just another piece to their back story. I wanted to show that there is more to their will they won't they relationship than physical attraction. Scorpius really does care for her and I wanted to show a bit more of the reason why Rose disliked Scorpius. This is an important moment that will come up in later in the story.

I know it was a bit random at the beginning. To those who would like to see more Al and Ali, it wont be for a little bit :( sorry

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