Sex Education // Scorbus

Chapter 10 - Childhood Home

As the owl's started entering the Great Hall, Albus watched his parent's owl swoop over the tables towards him. He gave the bird a chunk of his muffin and it flew off after dropping the letter.

Albus opened it and read,

'Al,
I would like to invite you to invite you home for dinner this Saturday. Nothing fancy, just causal. There's something I want to talk to you about. Feel free to bring Scorpius if you'd like, he's always welcome at our house.

All the love,
Mum'

Albus reread it again to make sure that his mum really was inviting Scorpius. He then leaned over to the blond next to him and handed him the letter.

Scorpius read it over and smiled, "That's sweet, would you like me to come?"

"Of course, but I just find it odd that my mother willingly invited you, my boyfriend. She's never been supportive of my sexuality," he explained.

"Maybe she's trying to be more supportive," Scorpius suggested hopefully.

"Highly unlikely," Albus sighed, setting the letter down and going back to his breakfast.

••••

"- and feel free to walk around the house by yourselves too," the agent gave a fake smile and held back in the kitchen with Catrin while Albus and Scorpius slipped back into the open bedroom to discuss.

"Are we actually doing this?" Albus asked. At first he was extremely hesitant, but after actually doing a tour of this quaint cottage in Hogsmead - that was about five kilometers from Main Street, so no curious students would seek them out on weekends - he was actually starting to fall in love with the idea. Who cared if they'd been dating for only four days, they were adults and could make their own choices. Besides, they'd practically been dating for a year anyways - if not two - with all the flirting they constantly did.

"Why not?" Scorpius asked, a hopeful smile playing at his lips.

Albus' heart fluttered at Scorpius smile and he was suddenly overwhelmed with the thought that this man was his now and he could kiss him whenever he pleased. He jumped slightly in excitement and stood on his tiptoes to press their lips together.

Scorpius chuckled as he stumbled slightly from the sudden extra weight on him and kissed his boyfriend back. "Is that a yes?" Scorpius asked after pulling away from the kiss, his arms still snugly around Al's torso.

"Yes, it's a yes," Albus smiled up at his boyfriend.

They left the room and told the agent that they were willing to buy the house. Catrin seemed happier than the boys at this news.

••••

Dinner was quite awkward. Scorpius and Albus kept giving each other knowing glances and trying not to laugh. Harry and Ginny were trying to be polite and make normal conversation but there was a stiffness in the air. Albus felt that his mum was being fake and nearly called her out until she awkwardly cleared her throat.

"So, Al," she started, "The reason I wanted you to come over is because I wanted to..." she sucked in a deep breath and glanced at Harry for support. With a half smile he gave a curt nod for her to continue. "I wanted to apologize."

Albus let his eyebrows furrow in confusion, "Apologize for what?"

"For not being supportive of you and your decisions," she explained. "I know I really struggled with coming to terms with your sexuality and I've made a lot of comments that were in the wrong and I'm sorry. I saw you at James and Kat's wedding and I realized how much happier you seemed with Scorpius by your side. I could tell that you two genuinely care about each other and I knew I needed to get over myself and just accept my son for who he is."