Nerves
12 hours.
720 minutes.
43200 seconds.
Until my audition, until my life could change forever. I need an A* to get into the university I want. It also meant all the more to me because of how hard I've worked to get here. You see I didn't want to remain in the wizarding world anymore; yes I know it's hard to believe, pure blood Draco Malfoy wanting to live in the muggle world but it had always been my father who altered the way I was perceived in society. After the war I had finally given into my desires due to the fact that I was nearly killed by a flying spell and I succumbed to desire, my desire to have a career in musical theatre. When it got around Hogwarts I guess it hadn't been much of a surprise because of how posh I come across, maybe I appear the artsy type? But my family on the other hand were not pleased. They disowned me but did give me my share of money that was owed to me, but I reclined. I wanted to earn my own living even if it was the harder option, but truthfully if it hadn't have been for one person I might have accepted…Harry Potter my current boyfriend. My current boyfriend who was sitting at an empty table reading a newspaper whilst he waited for me to finish my shift; which was over…right about…now.
"Right come on you…you do know you look peculiar just sat there alone right?"
"Well if someone didn't take so long…" teased Harry as he hastily got up and grabbed my hand to lead me out of the shop; luckily my flat was only around the corner.
"Are you staying over tonight?" I enquired.
"If you want me to"
"Of course I want you to! I always want you to…"
"Ahh sweet Draco…I like it when the sweet version appears! He rarely appears anymore"
"You do realise me and this 'sweet Draco' are the same person right?"
"Woah really?" Mocked Harry as he pulled me into a gentle kiss before I felt his hand swoop into my pocket to pull out my keys; when we had arrived at my flat door was unknown to me.
"Harry…can I go over my audition to you?"
"I thought you said you'd show it to everyone but me because my opinion is void?"
"Well…I love…I mean you're the only one still here because you're a pest…a massive pest…" I would have kept going if not for Harry silencing me with a kiss.
"Yes I know Draco I'm a massive pest"
"I'm glad you agree. But will you see my audition?"
"I'd be honoured baby"
"Thank you Harry…and never call me baby again!"
I walked over to my CD player and inserted my backing track and it felt the same as every time I had shown someone this song but as I turned to see Harry sat cross legged on the sofa with a beaming smile on his face I felt nervous. Not because I thought that I would fail my audition…but because I was afraid of disappointing him. No going back now though, my cue was getting closer and the music wouldn't stop without my interference.
I don't know why I'm frightened The whispered conversations in overcrowded hallways I've spent so many mornings just trying to resist you I'm coming out of make-up I don't want to be alone And this time will be bigger The whispered conversations in overcrowded hallways
I know my way around here
The cardboard trees, the painted seas, the sound here...
Yes, a world to rediscover
But I 'm not in any hurry
And I need a moment
The atmosphere as thrilling here as always
Feel the early morning madness
Feel the magic in the making
Why, everything's as if we never said goodbye
I'm trembling now, you can't know how I've missed you
Missed the fairy tale adventure
In this ever spinning playground
We were young together
The lights already burning
Not long until the cameras will start turning...
And the early morning madness
And the magic in the making
Yes, everything's as if we never said goodbye
That's all in the past
This world's waited long enough
I've come home at last!
And brighter than we knew it
So watch me fly, we all know I can do it...
Could I stop my hand from shaking?
Has there ever been a moment
with so much to live for?
So much to say not just today but always...
We'll have early morning madness
We'll have magic in the making
Yes, everything's as if we never said goodbye
Yes, everything's as if we never said goodbye...
We taught the world new ways to dream!
As I hit the last note I felt tears threaten to fall. The song suited me and I felt on that particular go I had nailed it but…Harry was crying. Tears were streaming down his face as his body was wracked with loud sobs.
Was it that bad?
Was I that much of a disappointment?
"Harry?" I whispered as I ran over to him to hold him in my arms which to my surprise he didn't pull away from!
"Draco…I'm so…so…sorry" I felt him mumble against my neck. Sorry? For what? I pulled away to just stare at his tear stained face with awe to how he had come to the conclusion he needed to apologise for anything.
"Why the hell are you sorry?"
"Because that was the most breathtaking performance I have ever seen! You connected with me on every emotional level but the reason I'm sorry is because…I should have made more of an effort to see you in your last musical; do you realise we have been dating for 9 months and that's the first time I've heard you sing?"
"Harry…I…I love you so much. And you were working it isn't your fault you couldn't come and see me, I never felt any resentment…I understand. And I should probably apologise for not letting you hear me sing more often…it's just I'm scared because I care about your opinion more than anyone's"
There was no more to say so I leant in to capture his lips in a sweet kiss. The kiss deepened as my tongue was allowed access to Harry's mouth which I eagerly took. His lips still amazed me; never chapped, always soft and so, so addictive. The position we were in was awkward as our knees kept hitting together as we were now both sat cross legged. Our arms tried to pull each other closer with every second and I finally found the strength to break the kiss.
"Ohhh no come back" moaned Harry as I stood up.
"Bedroom now. But were not having sex not tonight or I'll be to tried for tomorrow"
"Really no sex? But…"
"No Harry, don't pull that face…we can still cuddle"
"Okay!" exclaimed Harry instantly perking up and running past me to the bedroom. I chuckled to myself as I went to follow him on how he could perk up so quickly? The sight I was met with was beautiful; Harry was laid in bed trying to snuggle deeper into the pillow.
"You do realise that pillow's not me right?" I laughed as I started to strip my clothes.
"I wish it was though! I also wish you didn't take so long folding your clothes!"
"Neatness takes nothing"
"Yes it does… it takes time! Time that could be spent with me cuddling!"
"Okay I'm coming" I chuckled as I climbed into bed only to be engulfed by Harry snuggling into my chest.
"Harry…come on love" I whispered as I laid down so we were facing each other; we were so close our noses and foreheads were touching.
"Love you Draco" muttered Harry as his eye's began to droop.
"I love you to Harry" I whispered capturing his lips in one last kiss before I felt the world fade to black.
Really hope you liked it, I'll continue if I get good reviews… I promise! xx
Inspiration for this story is because I really wanted to write a story that showed pre audition nerves as I have to audition for a musical soon.