[ He moved away from the wall as she neared him, taking in the vulnerability of her face. He listened as she spoke and his expression --

-- softened.] Rose. Graduation isn't the end, it's the beginning. The start of a new adventure. Look, I get that it's scary. You know what--

-- helps me through it? You. The idea of having you at my side and being able to take you out on proper dates. To do shit that normal --

--people do. [ He closed the distance between them, a hand reaching out to let the pads of his digits caress her cheek.] It's gonna be okay.

[ This Friday. His place or Jordan's, depends.]

[ He could understand why she would be frightened, things wouldn't be the same. While they were at the castle, they saw each other --

-- every day. They were away from their families especially their father's influence. Things would be different. He released a sigh.] --

-- Rose. Nothing's going to change. We'll see each other. I'll get an apartment and you can visit whenever you want. You have my word.

[ She's his girlfriend. She doesn't need an invitation.]

Too bad. It isn't their choice. I have my own money, and I can rent a flat if I want one. [ He curled his arms around her, pulling her --

-- against him. His lips found hers, pressing a quick peck to her lips.] We'll have all the fun that you want. The summer is ours, to do --

-- whatever we want. [ His brows wagged upwards and downwards in a suggestive manner.]

[.. She's never been to a party? That's bullshit. They made out at a party.]

Scared? The word you're looking for is relieved. I need my own space and besides, I've lived on my own.. True, it was only for a --

-- few months but it still counts. [ He grinned as he heard her questions, hands moving to caress her sides.] I have a few ideas.

I suppose it could be but it's just moving. It's not like I've decided to move to the moon or something like that. I just need my own --

-- space without parents hovering about. [ Graduation was synonyms with freedom for the youngest Malfoy. He craved the day that he get to--

-- take off the green and silver tie for good. He wanted to start his life already. He dipped his head to nuzzle her neck, his --

-- voice muffled when he spoke.] Traveling.. You and me. Christening the rooms in my apartment. Going to art shows or book fairs or --

-- concerts. Whatever you want.