Chapter 25

Muggle Club in London

"Okay everyone, just remember that he is a Muggle. So be careful about what you say," Zoe said to the group, raising her voice over the music as they made their way to the corner away from the loud music and dance floor.

"Zoe, we heard you the first 100 times," Louis said teasingly to his girlfriend. Zoe lightly smacked him, as the rest of them laughed. The large group consisted of Albus and Alison, Teddy and Victoire, Jesse and Molly and Louis and Zoe; they were gathered around a table in the corner adjacent to the door. The group casually talked as they waited for Rose and Nate, who were yet to arrive.

"So Albus, I heard you got the run down from your future father in-law," Victoire teased.

"Oh really, I wonder who told you that," Albus said, glaring suspiciously at Teddy. Teddy had joined him and Scorpius for a boy's night the night before in which they discussed many things.

"No broken furniture or bones?" Victoire asked Alison.

"No, it went well," Alison replied, looking beside her and smiling up at her boyfriend as he held her hand.

"Good, you're in the clear then," Victoire said as she nodded and raised her cocktail glass in salute.

"Count yourself lucky Albus," Jesse spoke up. "At least she doesn't have a dozen quick-tempered males in her family that you have to deal with." The group all laughed as Teddy and Jesse clinked glasses in agreement.

"But she does have a best friend who can cause serious harm if you hurt her," Rose said as she approached the group and wrapped one arm around Alison's shoulder, giving her a small squeeze.

"Love you too, cuz," Albus said as he reached around Alison and hugged Rose in welcome. As Rose pulled back she, caught sight of Nate standing off to the side awkwardly. She completely forgot about him.

"Oh, I am so sorry," she recovered quickly. "Everyone, this is Nate. He works with Zoe and I." Rose continued to introduce Nate to everyone individually, lastly Victoire and Teddy.

"And this is my oldest cousin, Victoire, and her new husband, Teddy. The new Mr. and Mrs. Lupin," Rose said as Nate shook their hands.

"So, you're the annoyingly cute newlyweds," Nate said. Rose playfully smacked his shoulder, as he chuckled.

"Rosie's just jealous," Victoire replied, with a cheeky smile. "But who knows, you might be able to change that," she added giving him the once over.

"Vic!" Rose warned, her eyes threatening.

Just down the road, Scorpius was finishing his meal with his date, Ava. She was gorgeous with long, flowing, dark hair and beautiful, full lips. However, all night he had been trying not to look at her lips because of her Rose-red lipstick. It just made him think about Rose; he was certain he had seen her wear the exact shade to the Christmas Ball in 6th year. He asked the passing waiter for the bill as she finished her wine.

"So, it's still early, do you want to go somewhere else?" she asked him.

"Sure, do you know any good places?"

"Yeah, there's this club just down the road where we can have own corner for some alone time," she replied suggestively as she winked at him. It was obvious to Scorpius that his definition of 'alone time' was completely different to hers. At least he hoped it was. If it wasn't, then he was in trouble. 'How am I supposed to change, if the girls still want the same thing from me', Scorpius thought. They both stood up and left the restaurant. Ava latched onto Scorpius' arm as they began walking down the street.

"So…when are we going to hear the pitter patter of little feet in the Lupin house?" Molly asked with a cheeky grin. Everyone turned to look at Teddy and Victoire. Teddy looked like he had seen Voldermort, his face was so pale. Victoire, on the other hand, masked her shock and unease about the question and answered.

"Now, I know you all can't wait to be Uncles and Aunts or Godparents but let's not give Teddy heart failure, otherwise you will never get the chance," She answered humorously, squeezing Teddy's hand and pecking him on the cheek. Teddy seemed to regain some colour as the group laughed.

Nate and Jesse went to get the next round of drinks, giving everyone else time to grill Rose.

"So, what did you talk about on your way here?" Alison asked.

"Not much," Rose answered. "A little bit about you guys but…" she paused, deep in thought. "He seemed very nervous or even…regretful about tonight."

"Of course he would if you told him he was meeting half your family on a first date," Victoire said.

"No, it was from as soon as he picked me up, and I only said that stuff as a conversation starter in the car. It didn't even work; he just stayed quite or gave me closed answers," Rose replied, confused.

"Well, he is gorgeous," Molly voiced, trying to lighten the mood.

"In total agreement, Molly," added Victoire.

"Hello, I'm right here," Teddy said from his spot beside his wife. Rose laughed along with the rest of the group, happy to have a distraction. Alison shuffled closer to Rose while the group discussed Nate among other things.

"I know you're not comfortable around him," she whispered.

"There's just nothing there," Rose admitted.

"And that's fine," Alison comforted. "It doesn't have to go any further, but at least now you know and you got to have a night out."

"Yeah, you're right," Rose smiled at her best friend. "Thanks for being here."

"It's my pleasure," Alison returned the smile and hugged Rose.

When Nate returned, Alison noticed what Rose had said. She could see his unease; something had put him off tonight. She was just about to voice this to Al when something caught her eye. She watched as the handsome Scorpius entered the club with a gorgeous, dark-haired beauty on his arm; the panic began to set in. Alison nudged Albus with her elbow in the ribs, drawing his attention.

"What?" he asked in a whisper.

"What the hell is Scorpius doing here?" she said gesturing to where the blonde was making his way across the dance floor to the lounges, in the corner opposite the door. She could see the panic in his eyes; he definitely did not expect this.

"I don't know."

"If Rose sees him, this could turn ugly very quickly," Alison whispered.

"I know."

The two of them didn't know what to do; they had no idea how Rose would react.

"Maybe she won't see him," Albus said hopefully. Alison just gave him a look.

"Really? That's your plan; maybe they wouldn't see each other."

"What? There are a lot of people in here, it's a possibility," Albus defended. Alison let out a frustrated sigh but conceded that they didn't really have much of a choice. Unfortunately, they weren't so lucky. Rose unbelievingly recognised his familiar charming voice, even over the music and all the other people talking in the tiny club.

Sorry, I has been a while longer then usual but I have been super busy. I was going to have all the drama from Friday in one chapter but I haven't finished the other half. So,I decide to upload this half for you guys. Hopefully, I will be able to get the next half finished soon and upload it.

I hope you enjoy this but I guess all the mega juicy stuff happens in the next one so stay with me; I am doing my best.

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