Maybe it's Scorpius" closeness, maybe it's his laughter, but something eases Albus" resistance. He looks at him doubtfully, then sighs deeply. "If you want me to kiss someone other than you so badly, I will. And for me, I'll promise to stay and not accept Eyvind's offer - as long as you never do something like this again, Scorpius," he stresses. "But as soon as your stupid idea hurts anyone, no matter who, I'm gone. Even if you try to force me into anything again."