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Chapter Twenty

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Tuesday, November 19th

I know I said I was happy that Scorpius and I have finally kissed (cut to Tamara jumping on my bed and screaming "YES!"), and I am happy but I also have this ominous feeling. I can't really explain it but here the thing: it has been almost four days or so since it happened and yet I have not seen or have been approached by Scorpius. Granted, I did not initiate any contact as well but I also have not seen him in any of the meals so far, which leaves tonigt's supper or a late night detour to the kitchens as an opportunity for me to actually see and perhaps talk to him.

"Are you sure he's not sick or anything?" I asked Al earlier today.

"No," he answered and rolled out parchment on the table. "I think he said something about being in the library most of the afternoon because of this Charms assignment." He pointed at his neatly written essay. "Why are you looking for him anyway?"

"I need his help with potions," I was always a fast liar. "and don't offer Rose because I am not speaking to her."

"Wasn't going to," he shrugged. "Where's your Ravenclaw other half? It's almost disturbing for me not to see her by your side."

"She's probably at library herself." I rolled my eyes. "Since when do you care where Tamara is?"

"I don't." he said. "I'm only pointing out that I have noticed that you're as thick as thieves these days."

"and?"

"And she seems pretty nice, Lils." He rubbed his eyes. "I'm just glad you befriended someone outside the family. I think it's healthy."

I gave Albus a warm hug and bid him goodbye before heading to the library (which is where I am). It's kind of a relief to see him all normal again, sure he's on loads of potions and has to see a special healer but still, I always found sane Albus much more tolerable then loopy Albus.

While currently sitting next to Tamara, who is immersed in her own school work of the upcoming week, I get a good view of the back section of the library which is as you may know the quietest part of the library but so far no sign for a certain snogging Slytherin.

If there's no sign of him in the next hour I'm going back to the tower. Or send him a cursed note…

Wednesday, November 20th

Scorpius made an appearance! No, I didn't catch him at library but rather he caught me after I gave up and told Tamara I was going to head back to the common room. I was on my way when someone yanked into a deserted classroom in the Transfiguration corridor.

Once again I was pinned against the wall by Scorpius Malfoy. He was staring at me for a while. It was getting on my nerves.

"Take a bloody picture," I bellowed in frustration.

"Lily…" he said in his warning tone.

"Scorpius…" I mimicked him.

His shoulders dropped a bit as he looked at me. "If you give me a chance, I'd like to explain."

I sighed and shook my head. "Malfoy, I really don't know what there is to explain."

"A lot, actually."

I narrowed my eyes at him. "Alright," I huffed. "Enlighten me."

Next thing I knew, his lips covered mine and his hands were on my hips pulling me closer to him. In any normal scenario I would have probably kissed him back (I kind of did slightly kiss him back but really only a little) but at that moment I pushed him away and gave him a ringing slap.

"Oi!" he rubbed his reddening cheek. "What was that for?"

"You can't just kiss me whenever you liked it!" He just stared at me. It annoyed me even more. "Stop looking at me! Why in Merlin's name is wrong with you?!"

"I-"

"No!" I cut him off. "I want to know what is up with you. Why do you always get to do the hiding or the finding or the kissing?! Who died and made you in charge? Is this your way to drive me over the edge? I can't wrap my head around what version of you am I getting today and most of all why do you-"

He clapped a hand over my mouth. I tried to talk through while removing his hand, but Scorpius wouldn't budge.

"Before I'm forced to commit you to St. Mungo's where you for sure give Al a run for his money, may I do some of the talking?"

I nodded reluctantly, his hand still on my mouth.

"One – you're not the only one confused here. Sure, I can see why avoiding you for the past few days may get on your nerves but did it ever occur to you that I might need some time to process?"

I lowered my eyes and shook my head.

"Two – I'm better at keeping it together than you which is why it seems like I'm in charge to you most of the time. And three – I want to be with you, Lily. I want to be your friend but I also want to be your boyfriend. I'm not perfect and I'm pretty sure I'll still annoy you, as you me, but I'll be damned if I won't get the chance to be with you."

He slowly removed his hand but even so I just gaped at him, stunned. I lost the ability to say or do anything and I really needed a few minutes to comprehend what Scorpius just said. However, I said the first thing on my mind.

"Thank you."

Scorpius burst into loud bark-like laughter. "You're welcome." He continued laughing. I think he didn't know how to stop because the more he tried to calm down the more his fit got louder and louder.

"Are you done?" I asked tartly.

He sighed and chuckled softly and then he wrapped his arms around me and brushed his thumb at the nap of my neck. He pressed his forehead against mine. My eyes fluttered shut with each caress. I relaxed and buried my face against his chest (his strong, well build chest mind you) and ever so softly his lips brushed my forehead.

"Lily," he whispered.

A small smile crept across my face. "Scorpius."

"Are you still mad at me?"

I tilted my head a bit. "Why do you ask?"

"Because I'm about to kiss - if you let me. I noticed how you dislike my uncanny ability to 'pucker up' whenever I feel like it, as you suggested mere moments ago." He kissed the tip of my nose.

"Is that it?" he made such big deal for this?

"Not at all." Scorpius said with a smirk. Before I had the chance to answer him, his lips found mine and my whole body tingled with sensation as he pressed me even closer to him. I curled my fingers in his hair and he release a soft moan before kissing me a bit harder. It was a kiss filled with words, promises and emotions and I knew that I would never be kissed like that ever again by anyone else.

I pulled back, needing some air. "Scorp," I whispered and brushed my thumb delicately on his slightly swollen lips. "We're real?"

"Absolutely, completely, totally, perfectly real." He was so willing to take this step for me, with me – it felt so surreal.

"What if you wake up tomorrow and change your mind?" I asked. "There are so many factors to consider: Albus, her family, this sudden rise of her popularity and him graduating."

"It will never happen."

"Scorpius…"

"The only thing I care about, Lils, is how much I want to make you happy." He tilted my chin up so I'd look him in the eye. "If you would let me."

"I didn't plan to fall for you." I blurted.

He chuckled and wrapped his arms around me again. "Would it make you feel better if I said I feel the same?" I nodded and he gave me a chest kiss. "In all honesty, Lils, you scare the shit out of me."

"What a great way to start a relationship." I laughed and flung my hands around his neck.

"Just promise one thing, Lils." He pulled me closer, holding me tight. "Never dye your hair blond." He gestured at my purple loose ponytail.

I burst into an uncontrollable laughter. Clutching his shoulders for support I buried my face against his chest once again, snoring and trying to calm myself down. He joined me after a few seconds and slowly our loud laughter dissolved into giggles. I took a deep breath and suppressed the next fit. "I can most definitely promise you that."

I rose on the tip of my toes and met his eager lips with mine. He pushed me up against the wall and his hands brushed the side of my ribcage. He deepened the kiss as I opened my mouth and allowed his tongue in. I pulled his hair and edged him closer, wanting to feeling his entire body against mine. It went on like this until we really had to stop to breath.

"I like this." I whispered and stole another soft kiss from his lips.

He nodded. "Yes. I can see why," he gave me another kiss before I could protest.

I knew he's a right prat most of the time, and that I'll never hear the end of it when he'll boast on how he finally got me to settle down and agreed to be my boyfriend (which will only earn him a right smack in the face), but in all truth even a smarmy git like Scorpius Malfoy deserve to get the girl (and proving that they worthy of her every single day).

Tamara will have kittens once I tell he we snogged in the Ravenclaw common room later that night (and in Hufflepuff… and in Slytherin…and in Gryffindor) while everyone where down in the Great Hall for dinner.

Good thing there's always the kitchens for free pies and supervision free kisses.

A\N: well, I kind of think this is the end for this fic. I might post an epilogue of sorts in the near future to answer some unresolved questions if anyone feels like they need it.

Thank you for reading and for commenting and mostly for sticking around.

SnowFlakeGinny