Albus" face was pale as he lay in the bed cradled up against Scorpius, who was running his hand through his brunette curls and massaging his fingers into his scalp. It was hard for him to keep his eyes open, and he was fighting back the tears that were threatening to spill over. He was embarrassed and ashamed of himself for letting James’ proposal get to him, and he couldn’t explain it to anyone, but it hurt so badly.