The Wheel of Fortune
It was a nice and warm summer night. It was officially one week into the holidays, but going back to school seemed so far away that Albus wasn’t thinking about it. In fact, he wasn’t thinking about anything while the small fair roller coaster plummeted. He felt as Scorpius let his hand go and held it in the air instead. Albus imitated him, and so did Rose. Once the road was over, they climbed down their cart. Albus held his head tight, recovering for all the movement he had felt moments before, but he didn’t have much time before his boyfriend started shaking him from the shoulders, with too much excitement provoked by the noisy environment-
-That was bloody amazing! Can you both assholes explain why you haven't taken me to a muggle fair before? It took you both 5 summers and a week. I want answers- yelled Scorpius, releasing Al’s shoulder. He was beaming at his best friend’s excitement. and if they hadn’t been surrounded by a bunch of people, he could have just kissed him.
-Because we were too afraid you ate too much cotton candy and ended up having a sugar rush! Which was actually a fair fear. Look at you!- snorted Rose, smiling- Don’t know how to deal with him all the time, Albus.- the brunette boy blushed at the mention of his name. He always did when someone brought up something related to his relationship with Scorpius, even though they had been dating almost eight months by then.
-Takes practice, Rosie. Takes practice- he answered and slipped his arm around Scor’s waist.
-Hey!- complained Scorpius playfully.
-Well, however you do it, you will have to do it now. Sally finally finished all of her homework and invited me to have a slumber party with her.- Sally was Rose’s Gryffindor best friend. She was one of those psychopaths who did all of their homework in the first days to have more time to enjoy.- Will you two be fine without moi?- she blinked slightly to Albus while saying this, and he blushed like crazy. Scorpius might have noticed the gesture, because he was red as well. Not that they didn’t enjoy Rose’s company, but they were actually looking forward to a romantic summer. Their first summer as an official couple. Albus blushed more at the thought of it. Anyway, Rose was as always understanding, and apparently made plans propously to leave them alone.
-Yes, we will don’t worry.- Answered her cousin- D’you need us to walk you somewhere?
-Nah, we’ll meet at the cafe on the other street. Have fun!- she waved her hand and got lost between the multitude.
After some seconds of slightly uncomfortable silence, Albus spoke- So… We still have two attractions left to visit.
-You are the only attraction I care about- Scorpius said, meeting Al’s eyes. They looked at each other dead serious for two more seconds and then broke laughing. Albus stood in his tiptoes and kissed Scorpius’ cheek.
-Well see you are in a romantic mood, eh- they laughed- We can go to the Wheel of Fortune,then.
-Like the one in the poster?- Scorp answered, excitedly. Albus nodded, and took the blonde’s boy wide smile as a “yes”. He held his hand and they walked quietly to the attraction, entwining their fingers in each other’s friendship bracelet they had made almost 5 years ago.
They had to wait 10 minutes in the line. They sat in a really pretty light blue seat and held hands while it was being lifted.
-Wow, look at the moon, Al? Isn’t it really gorgeous?- Scorpius said, looking and pointing at the distance. Albus was staring at it as well, but from it’s reflection in Scorp’s big blue eyes.
-Indeed- he said, apparently sounding too dreamily because his boyfriend turned at him, and kissed his lips. Albus kissed him back, softly.
-Ahem- after some time that they were both too busy to track, a femenine voice interrupted them. The drive had ended and the girl that was attending the Wheel of Fortune was staring at them without any trace of emotion.
-Uh, sorry- Scorpius said, turning almost as scarlet as Albus. When they were far enough, they cracked laughing.