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Scorpius Malfoy (outofspite) wrote in the_love_boat,
@ 2009-11-05 14:19:00

Entry tags:

hugo, scorpius

Who: Scorpius & Hugo
Where: Bowling Alley
When: Midday
What: Reflecting on the pins.

With the beer, pretzels, and cigarette trays, the Bowling Alley had that seedy pub atmosphere to it. Scorpius liked it.

No one would think to look for him in such a place. He wasn't avoiding anyone. Not really. It was just convenient that no one who may or may not be pressuring him to make up his mind about a decision he didn't want to think about could find him. Especially when he didn't exactly know how to bowl.

The concept seemed simple enough: roll a ball, knock down as many pins as possible.

As for the execution.. Scorpius was getting there. He was still tying his shoelaces up and wondering why in Merlin's beard they had to wear ugly clown shoes.

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gogohugo
2009-11-07 01:46 pm UTC (link)

Hugo's relationship with Scorpius seemed perfect to him. They'd been together for awhile now (though if asked, Hugo couldn't tell you how long) and rarely did they have any major problems. Hugo was content with the amount of time they spent together and slowly, but surely, they were growing closer. He didn't spend too many evenings alone and Hugo liked that. He also liked that they still had their own rooms and space.

What he didn't like, however, was two weeks without knowing who his boyfriend was or being able to see him. And now that they were back to normal, Hugo wanted to make up for lost time. He had gone to Scorpius' room in search of him only to find he wasn't there. Hugo embarked on a search of the ship, checking all of the places he thought Scorpius might be.

The bowling alley was the last place he expected to find his boyfriend. He had popped his head in just to be certain he had looked everywhere. He hadn't expected to see a familiar blond head.

Furrowing his eyebrows together, Hugo walked over to the lane Scorpius was at and waited until he was done with his turn. "Bowling? Really?"

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	outofspite 2009-11-07 07:44 pm UTC (link)
	First roll ended up in the gutter. Scorpius turned back frowning, but stopped when out of no where Hugo was there. His boyfriend wasn't an unwelcome sight, just not one he expected. "Don't look too amazed," he said, perching his hands on his hips. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	gogohugo 2009-11-07 09:01 pm UTC (link)
	"How very common of you," he teased and stepped closer to Scorpius to brush a kiss against his lips. "Mind if I kick your arse? Mum taught me how to do this ages ago." Hugo flashed a grin at Scorpius, daring him to turn down a challenge. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	outofspite 2009-11-07 11:31 pm UTC (link)
	"Can you only kick the arses of people who don't know how to bowl?" Scorpius asked with a smirk, folding his arms. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

gogohugo
2009-11-08 09:07 pm UTC (link)

"It's a smart bet to take. That way I'll always be the best. See how brilliant I am?" Walking away to select a ball and transfiguring his trainers into bowling shoes, Hugo stepped up to the little computer and started a new game for the both of them.

Selecting himself to go first, Hugo threw the ball down the lane and knocked down six pins. Turning around with a triumphant grin. "You're going down, Malfoy."

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	outofspite 2009-11-10 02:41 am UTC (link)
	Scorpius schooled his features to calm indifference. He did not care if his boyfriend beat him at a daft muggle game. He didn't. "Won't you have the most satisfactory of all shoulder pats to give yourself," he said coolly, waiting for Hugo to finish his turn. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

gogohugo
2009-11-10 12:53 pm UTC (link)

Grinning, Hugo threw the ball down the lane again, knocking down another two pins. "I've always been my loudest fan," he said with a grin. Hugo didn't have an issue with patting himself on the back. He didn't pick up on Scorpius' tone. Hugo could be blissfully ignorant at times.

"Tell you what. If you beat me I will do anything you want. How's that for motivation?"

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outofspite
2009-11-11 06:49 am UTC (link)

Sometimes Scorpius didn't know whether to feel relieved or more infuriated when things went completely over Hugo's head. Try though he may, it was hard to keep angry when Hugo was grinning like that.

"You already do everything I want," Scorpius said over his shoulder as he picked up a completely different bowling ball, squatted down, and rolled it with both hands. The ball went down slowly and knocked over four pins.

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gogohugo
2009-11-11 03:04 pm UTC (link)

Hugo laughed so hard he thought his sides were going to split. "Wanker, that's not how you bowl. How do you expect to knock down the pins like that? There's a science to this, you know. You need a certain speed on the ball and the right angles. Think of it that way, you might do better."

As the ball came rolling back, Hugo took it before Scorpius could and exchanged it for one a bit heavier. He stood behind his boyfriend and adjusted his feet. "I can't stand to see you lose this badly."

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	outofspite 2009-11-11 06:47 pm UTC (link)
	Thinking in scientific terms did help, but thinking about angles and velocity became other worldly when Hugo stepped behind him. Scorpius leaned back against him and turned his head, smirking. "Now what?" (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	gogohugo 2009-11-11 09:43 pm UTC (link)
	One arm wrapped around Scorpius and Hugo grinned to himself. He still wasn't use to how much he enjoying having Scorpius this close. "Throw the ball, wanker. Push it out with your hand, drop your arm, swing back and then release the ball." Hugo kissed the back of Scorpius' neck before taking a step back. He didn't fancy getting hit with a bowling ball. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

outofspite
2009-11-12 10:51 pm UTC (link)

"Easier said than done," Scorpius muttered, turning back to face the pins. He tried not to think about how much he missed leaning back against Hugo.

Right. He could do this. It was just a stupid ball and a stupid lane and a stupid bunch of pins.

Swinging back his arm, he threw the ball down and..

Scorpius couldn't believe it. He knocked down all but one.

"Ha! Did you see that?" He turned around smiling with unbridled self-satisfaction.

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gogohugo
2009-11-12 11:42 pm UTC (link)

Laughing warmly, Hugo shook his head. Scorpius looked so damn happy. "Congratulations. You are on par with a ten year old Muggle girl," he teased. "This calls for food." Like he needed an excuse. Waving his hand at the waitress, Hugo ordered chips with chili and cheese dumped on top along with a pitcher of ale.

"So. You going to tell me what you're really doing here?" Hugo might be a bit thick sometimes, but he knew his boyfriend pretty damn well.

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outofspite
2009-11-13 01:30 am UTC (link)

Scorpius thwapped Hugo's arm but was otherwise too happy to care he was at a little Muggle girl's level.

"As if you need an excuse." Scorpius smirked, but secretly thought to himself that chili cheese chips sounded like possibly the most delicious thing ever made.

"Besides bowling like a little girl, you mean?" He sat down and looked at Hugo, wondering how he knew. "Now that everything's hunky dory--" Scorpius couldn't say those two words without rolling his eyes, "Father asked me to be the best man of his wedding. I haven't given him an answer yet."

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gogohugo
2009-11-13 03:26 pm UTC (link)

"I'll stop eating so much once I get fat." Which was never going to happen. His Dad ate constantly as was still thin as a rail. Hugo figured the same would happen to him. Grinning, he leaned in close and dropped his voice. "You can look everywhere later to make sure I haven't gained an ounce," he suggested.

Hugo's eyes darkened at the mention of Scorpius' father. It took a lot of self control not to tell the wanker off simply for upsetting Scorpius. Self control wasn't something Hugo had a lot of in the first place. "Asshole," he spat out.

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	outofspite 2009-11-14 06:57 pm UTC (link)
	So much for flirting. Scorpius sat down and pinched the bridge of his nose. "He's a selfish prick is what he is, but.." He looked up, worrying his lip. "He did say it would be all right for you to be there. Which means he's trying for blast if I know what reason." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	gogohugo 2009-11-15 02:57 pm UTC (link)
	Hugo snorted. "Right. Because I'm such a fan of pureblood weddings." Maybe he was too much like his father, but the idea of attending Draco Malfoy's wedding made him a bit ill. "Sorry, but there's no way I'm going to that." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	outofspite 2009-11-15 09:42 pm UTC (link)
	"Not even if I want you to go with me?" Scorpius looked at Hugo seriously. If he was going, he was not going alone. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	gogohugo 2009-11-16 02:08 pm UTC (link)
	Hugo opened his mouth to say no, but for once he thought about what he was going to say before actually speaking. And that lead him to really look at Scorpius and consider how he must be feeling. His shoulder sagged and Hugo relented. "If you want me to go with you, I will." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	outofspite 2009-11-17 05:20 pm UTC (link)
	Scorpius stared up at Hugo. That.. hadn't been the answer he expected. "You're going with me." Smirking, he took a hold of Hugo's wrist, tugged him down to sit, and kissed him deeply. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	gogohugo 2009-11-20 08:42 pm UTC (link)
	Kissing Scorpius back, Hugo had to admit to himself he liked that they were a bit more public with their relationship than they had been in the past. "Does this mean I need to buy a suit?" (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	outofspite 2009-11-21 04:25 am UTC (link)
	Now that his parents knew, Scorpius couldn't be arsed to care who saw his snog Hugo. He'd be as affectionate as he bloody well liked. "Think you can manage that alone?" he asked, half-teasing. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	gogohugo 2009-11-21 04:54 am UTC (link)
	"Uh..." Hugo reached up to rub the back of his neck. Truthfully? He hadn't worn a suit since some Muggle funeral he had to go to five or six years ago. And even that one had been an old one of his Dad's. "You might want to help," he said sheepishly. "I mean, bad enough you're bringing a Weasley, right? Wouldn't do to have me looking all wrinkled." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	outofspite 2009-11-22 12:47 am UTC (link)
	It wasn't a smirk or a sneer that turned up on his face. Scorpius looked down and smiled, taking a hold of Hugo's hand. "Thank you," he said, squeezing his hand. (Reply to this) (Parent)