"So we laugh, and we smile, and we play our games of sweet denial- but don't tell me we're forgiven."- The Calling

He speaks and you laugh because it's funny and he's honest and there's no sin in laughter. So you smile as he rakes his fingers through his hair and you bite back unspoken truths because sometimes the truth isn't healthy. But you want to tell him and you want to adore him and his brilliant eyes are begging you to try. You smile, and you know it's radiant, because you glow.

Suddenly, his lips are on yours, crushing your perfect smile and igniting your pent up desires that are so imperfect. But flaws are his specialty and you can't help it, you're tired of excellence. So you kiss him back, and you can feel your father's heart break, but yours is finally soaring. You whisper your verities and hope he trusts to your sincerity.

"I love you. I need you, Scorp." His gray eyes hold all of the promise you imagined as he breathes your words back to you.

You know this is right and wrong, expected and unexpected, wicked and beautiful. Because he's Scorpius and you're Rose and it was always supposed to happen but it was never allowed. Yet, there's no stopping it, because you are one, and he's your hope, and you only have so much strength before you break. Except, this moment doesn't feel like breaking. His hand caresses yours and his lips touch your forehead and for the very first time, you feel whole. You're flawed, you're corrupt, and you are not forgiven. But you're happy.

A/N First drabble, first time I've published anything officially on fanfiction. Reviews are lovely :)