A/N Written for the lovely Just-A-K-d-1993

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Albus Severus sat under the old gnarled oak tree, one that had probably been around for years. He stared wearily across the lake slightly chuckling as the giant squid scared a poor old owl. As he looked closer, the owl was his. It did a couple of skilled loops before it landed on his shoulder, giving him a friendly nip on the ear. He had named the tawny bird Moony in honor of one of the marauders his dad had told him stories about. He untied the letter attached to the leg and scanned his eyes quickly across the ink.

Dear Al

We Miss you sweet heart. It's not the same Potter Weasley tradition with one our essential Potters gone. Hope to see you soon.

With all our love

Mum & Dad

&

James. S. P

Teddy L.

Albus was quick to notice the absence of his sister's name. She had been furious when he was sorted into Slytherin, possibly murderous when he announced he was gay. It must have been ten minutes before she finally calmed down and stopped shouting obscenities. His parents had taken it in a stride and eventually come to terms with it, James had been the most accepting and instantly shouted '"Awesome"' when Albus finally came out in third year. That had been a simple enough incident. He had figured it was just best to be blunt with it. So one day at dinner over the holidays, he simply said

'"Yeah, Slytherin's common room's a little cold, but the people are great, and by the way, I'm gay. Can you pass the potatoes Mum?" '

He still chuckled at he shocked faces of his family. Teddy, being there that day, had simply smiled. Later he alone found out that James and Teddy fancied each other. He still encouraged them to come out when the two finally got together.

But his most memorable day had been the day he was sorted into Slytherin.

The first years had just gotten out of the boats, a few soaking wet. Upon entering Professor McGonagall went about running off Peeves and then curtly ushered them on to the stage. He had met Scorpius on the Hogwarts Express, and the two had become instant friends. He was amazed by the boy. His slightly longer than usual platinum blonde hair, his pale skin, his full lips, and lean body, drew him in. his personality kept him there. They had talked about everything. Quiditch, houses, family's, the old battle of Hogwarts and candy. It had been one of the best hours he had experienced. He watched as one after

another put on the house. After two Ravenclaws, a Hufflepuff, and Three Gryffindors, It was Scorpius' turn. He held his breath until the hat shouted, Slytherin! Albus waited nervously as four more people were sorted into various houses until it was his turn. On shaky knees he made his way to the hat. He was shocked by the utter darkness as the hat slipped on over his house. His father had said the hat took the sortees' opinion into great consideration. All he could think of was being sorted into the same house as Scorpius, and was shocked out of his thoughts when the hat shouted Slytherin! He happily got up and walked to the table of cheering Slytherins and took his seat next to his new friend, despite the death glare from his sister.

He sighed, it was getting chilly out and he simply wanted to go inside. But alas, he just couldn't face it. He thought to earlier that day which had been, considerably, one of the worst days of his life.

Everyone that stayed over the holidays in Slytherin house usually broke into the remnants of their little groups and went about their own business. Among those groups were three particularly cruel minded boys. Landon, Arty, and Grey were the notorious trouble makers of the Slytherin house. Albus and Scorpius had been known to play pranks, but never as cruel as the threesome. They were known for pranks like, shaving girl's heads, snapping brooms, making people eat slugs, and odd yet very painful human transfiguration. Their latest conquest, veritaserum. Apparently, they thought it funny to slip a vile of the truth serum into his pumpkin juice that morning. They had casually sat across from him and Scorpius and made pleasant conversation. After a few sips of his juice, Albus began to feel the unusual warmth wash over him. He at first didn't understand the three smirks on the faces in front of him until he was hit with the wave of recognition. He thought he'd be sick at the idea. He was just about to bolt for the door when the storm of questions began raining down.

"So" Grey began "What's your most embarrassing moment?"

"When my mum and little sister caught me wanking" He said amidst giggles. Scorpius looked amused yet slightly shocked that he'd be revealing his deepest secrets to boys he hardly ever socialized with.

"Which teacher do you find the hottest?"

"Firenze"

By now Scorpius had a pretty good idea of what was going on and was just about to pull his best mate out of the situation before the fatal nerve shattering question was asked

"So, who do you fancy?"

"Scorpius" A horrified Albus said. Upon hearing that Scorpius immediately let go of his friend that he had been trying to pull away.

Mortified Albus sprinted from the great hall leaving four very shocked Slytherins to their thoughts.

He had spent the whole of his day under the tree. Now he wished he had gone home for the holidays.

He sat there pondering the possibility of ever having a normal friendship with the long haired blonde.

He had no idea how long he had been there, but he slowly began to lose feeling in his legs as the temperature dropped even lower. He was even more depressed when he couldn't stop himself from shivering, and his teeth from chattering. He jumped about a foot in the air when all of a sudden the freezing cold left him and was replaced with a jacket. He wearily turned to meet the clear blue the one person he was hiding from.

"Are you trying to catch pneumonia?" the long blonde questioned in bewilderment

"Doesn't really matter I suppose"

"Course it matters, I'd hate to see you not well or in pain"

"Why would you care?"

"Well why wouldn't I care?"

"You didn't answer my question"

"True, I suppose I care because you're my best mate, and so much more. I couldn't stand to see anything happen to you."

There was a thoughtful silence that filled the air after his sentence. Scorpius was the first to break it.

"Did you mean it earlier; you know when you said you fancied me?"

"I'm pretty sure it's impossible to lie while you're under the affects of veritaserum. "

"So it's true"

"Look Scorp, I fancy you alright, I know you're probably disgusted but. . . "Was all he could get out as soft lips brushed against his.

The kiss started out gentle and shy. Albus gasped giving Scorpius the opportunity to slide his tongue inside the other boy's mouth. Albus quietly moaned as Scorpius began to explore him and impossibly deepened the kiss further. Hands roamed freely hungrily exploring. Scorpius tasted of mints, cinnamon, and his favorite honeyduke's chocolate.

After finally breaking away for oxygen, and all that was needed to be said was said with one look. The two boys continued to snog under the oak tree the troubles of the world and the cold long forgotten.

A/N My first Albus/ Scorpius Fic. Please tell me if it was ok, I love reviews, they make me happy. So please make me happy and review!

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