Is This Really Happening?

Here's the next chapter. Scorp and Lils are going to the ocean! This is where Draco will prove to be an awesome ally and use his family's wealth to help Lily alone (much to Harry's shock.)

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Love always,

Avoline

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Lily slowly packed her stuff into the suitcase. Scorpius had said he had a way to cross number three off of her list, and she was more than curious, but trusted him. She couldn't help but trust him. The way he smiled at her, the glint in his eyes when he laughed, how soft his voice became when he wanted nothing more than to see her smile. She wasn't sure why, but everything about him made her trust him more than she would he own brothers.

"Lily," Scorpius called as he walked in. "You need help packing?" She smiled at him.

"Only if you want to," she answered. She giggled as he reached for a folded sweater and handed it to her.

"You know good and well that you won't need sweaters," he pointed out. "We're going to the sea. Why do you need a sweater?"

"Cause," she began. "The next few places we go might be cold. It always helps to be prepared." He shook his head.

"You are something else, Lils," he chuckled. She smiled again.

"So, where exactly are we going," she questioned. He smiled and kissed her cheek, making her blush.

"Just trust me, Lily," he said. "You'll love it. But first, we have to get you packed." She laughed and began packing the rest of her clothes. Soon, all that was left was a small, Gryffindor red string bikini.

Oh, Merlin, don't let him notice!

She reached for it, only to have Scorpius snatch it away and hold it where she couldn't reach it.

"Ooh, hidden vixen, are we," he teased. "Did you buy this just to impress me?" She jumped as high as she could, trying to take the garment from him.

"No, I didn't," she snapped. "Now, give it back!" He laughed and put it in the suitcase, then turned and started ticking Lily. She squealed and tried to twist away from him slender fingers.

"You like me, Lily," he intoned. "Admitted it, you like me and want to try and impress me!"

"No, I don't, Scorp," she laughed, tears rolling down her face. "Stop it! I can't breath!" He tackled her onto the bed and continued tickling her.

"Just admit it, Lils," he taunted. She took a deep breath and looking right into his eyes.

"Okay, okay, I like you," she confessed. She knew he wouldn't believe her, but some part of her wanted him to believe her. His fingers ceased their torment, and his silvery gaze stared at her.

"Do you mean it," he inquired. She nodded. "I like you too, Lily. More than you realize." She smiled and kissed his cheek.

"I know, Scorpius," she replied softly. "Otherwise, you wouldn't be here." They laughed, and he held out his hand to help her to her feet. She grasped his hand, grabbed her suitcase, and followed him to the front desk. Once they were checked out, they went out the front door and walked until they found the perfect spot to apparate. She took his hand, and felt the familiar feeling of being sucked into a tube.

The sight that met her eyes almost left her completely breathless. They were right on the beach, on a beautiful sunny day, with a gentle breeze ruffling her hair. The ocean was more beautiful than she had ever imagined, and she couldn't believe that her father hated the beach.

"Welcome to my family's private island," Scorpius stated softly. "The only island untouched by Muggles."

"It's beautiful," she responded. "Oh, Scorpius, how did you do it?" He smiled and wrapped an arm around her waist.

"I owled Dad and asked if we could come here for the trip to the beach," he whispered.

"There's a boat that'll come pick us up in a couple of days and take us to see Great Inagua lighthouse." She threw her arms around his neck.

"Oh, Scorp, thank you," she squealed. His laugh echoed in her ears.

"It's Dad you should be thanking," he murmured. "He couldn't say no."