Hold Me While You Wait // Scorbus

Nine - Your Happiness

Ginny was right, for the most part. Albus and Scorpius were back on good terms within the first few days back at Hogwarts.

"Do you think the light blue robes are too much? Should I go with a darker color? I'm already so pale..." Scorpius huffed in the mirror, looking through it at Albus who was sat on his bed.

"Maybe," Albus hummed, "I still think the navy robes were my favorite, they help bring out the blue in your eyes."

Scorpius scrunched up his face and turned around to Al, "My eyes are not blue - they're definitely grey."

Albus nodded, biting back a beaming smile, "They have bits of blue, I swear. And the navy really makes them pop."

Scorpius fondly shook his head and slipped back around his bed to switch the robes.

Albus respectfully looked away while he changed, even though he hadn't asked Al to.

"Okay, what do you think?" Scorpius stepped back in front of the mirror, holding his arms out so Albus could take it all in.

And take it all in he did. The broad smile returned to his face as he gazed at his best friend. He had nice black pants on, with a soft blue button up underneath the mentioned navy robes. His hair was styled up and pushed back, much different than his normal style which he let his bangs just loosely hang over his forehead.

Albus' heart fluttered and he wanted so desperately to kiss him but of course, he refrained. Scorpius was going on a date with Adylinn for Merlin's sake.

Scorpius noticed the conflicted look on Albus' face and his smile faltered.

"I'm sorry. I probably shouldn't be asking you what I should wear on a... on a date," he said the last word in a hushed tone, as if that was going to help Albus.

Albus merely waved him off, "It's okay. I'm still your best friend, right?" Scorpius nodded eagerly. "Then this is part of my job. To make sure you look presentable on dates with hot girls," he gave Scorpius a genuine smile which flooded the blond with relief.

"You really are the best, Al. Now tell me what you think," he did a spin, letting his cloak flutter around him.

"Honestly?" Albus asked, standing up and stepping into the mirror behind Scorpius.

Scorpius turned back around to face him again, "Yes. Honestly."

"I think you look stunning. The navy is definitely the right choice. If I was Ady I would snog you senseless  - she'd be wrong not to," Albus chuckled and Scorpius' cheeks flushed.

"Thank you, I really appreciate your opinion," Scorpius reached out and squeezed Albus' hand. "I just hope this date goes well. She said there's some things she wants to talk to me about and I really hope it's nothing too terrible," he sighed, sweeping across the floor towards his bed to dig something out of his trunk.

"Ooh," Albus cooed, "That sounds pretty important. Should I wish you luck?" he teased.

Scorpius stood back up and gave him a big smile, "Always."

Albus' heart fluttered and then strained as Scorpius left. He so badly wanted to be the one Scorpius was dressing up to meet. He wondered if he'd ever get to experience that with someone because clearly it wasn't going to happen with Scorpius any time soon - or ever.

He flopped back onto his bed and stared up at the curtains for several moments before deciding to go for a ride on his broom. That always seemed to clear his head.

When he reached the Quidditch pitch he found it to be in use by a few Gryffindors. He was about he head back to the castle but realized one of them was his brother and decided to stay.