He shudders before he can help himself. This is possibly the most electric kiss he's ever had, but- why? Because this is taboo? Because they've both been drinking? Couldn't be because of a legitimate attraction, couldn't be because he was actually fond of boys.

If Al was, then... Sure. That was fine. But not him, right?

James's hand begins to rub soft circles into Scorpius's lower back, fingers skirting the hem of his shirt, just briefly touching bare skin. Merlin, he was warm.