Lies of protection
"I don't love you", Harry's voice rang out bitterly through the cold night.
"You don't mean it, I know you don't", Draco whispered back, his beautiful silver eyes were glistening as tears began to fall.
He knew it was a lie, he had always and would always love Draco Malfoy but he could not risk hurting him. Their relationship was reckless and the consequences lay heavy on both their hearts. Harry would not bring more unneeded pain into his life, he deserved so much more. Yet again he forced himself to say the words.
"It won't work between us, Go Home Malfoy". His eyes were now blinking back tears but he knew Draco understood.
"Always playing the noble Gryffindor", he said shaking his head. "I love you Harry and nothing you say or do will ever change that".
Those were the last words he said before walking into the distance and out of his life.
