Harry Potter One-Shots

Rumors (Scorbus)

**Scorpius Malfoy x Albus Potter

    All seemed like a normal day thus far for the 5the year boys Scorpius and Albus. There wasn't much special happening, so the two were walking around the Hogwart's grounds. It was a nice day out, not to hot, not too cold, but a slight breeze blew over the land. It was quite peaceful really.
    "Rumors are going around that you fancy someone, Albus, care to shed some light on this?" Scorpius said as they approached the Black lake. Albus looked up at his best friend, raising his eyebrows.
    "Oh, there are?" He acted like he had no clue about what Scorpius was talking about, bit it was clear that Rose had 'accidentally' told someone that he does in fact fancy someone. I'm just glad she did say WHO it is... If he ever found out I like him, Scorpius would probably laugh in my face...  Albus thought, a slight sense of relief flooding over him.
    "Yeah, there are.... So? Is it true?" Scorpius asked, cocking an eyebrow. Albus hesitated, debating on if he should say yes of no.
    "..No... "
    "Alright, spill the beans, who is it?" Albus's eyes widened a bit.
    "What? How'd you know?"
    "You hesitated, so that gave me the idea, and you just confirmed the suspicion. Now, are you going to tell me?" Albus mentally face-palmed at his stupidity.
    "... I can't say.. " he began to fiddle with the sleeve of his shirt, hoping Scorpius would drop the subject.
    "Why not? Do you think I'm going to laugh or something? I promise I wont-"
    "I don't want to... Besides, it's not like they would ever like me back anyways.."
    "Aww, c'mon, sure they will." I know I do. Scorpius thought.
    "Wait..  What?" Albus cocked his head to the side a bit.
    "Wait....  Did.. Did I just say that out loud?" Scorpius threw his hands over his face. "Ahhhh, I'm so stupid, why did I do that? I didn't mean to say that out loud-"
    "..... If it makes you feel better, the person I fancy I you-" Albus tugged Scorpius's hands away from his face. "It's okay, stop covering your face... "
    ".......... So now what..?" Scorpius asked after a long silence. Albus shrugged his shoulders in response.
    "I dunno..."
    "We can act like this conversation never happened.. " Albus shook his head after Scorpius said this.
    "Can't do that, I don't think I'll ever be able to forget such an awkward conversation.. " Scorpius nodded in agreement. There was a long silence that stretched on for many minutes, but was broken by none other than Rose.
    "So... Is this a thing now?" She asked, grinning.
    "..I guess it is... " Scorpius said, and Albus nodded.
    "Yeah.. Guess it is.. "