Awkwardness Chap. 1

Disclaimer: I don't own HP, I only own the plot. This is my first ever challenge. This fic is dedicated to Neko-Mimi123. She challenged me to write a Harry/Draco fic. Hope I do ok, I hope I stuck to plot alright. I see this as being like maybe 4 or 5 chapters in length. Also I'll be posting up another challenge by Neko and it's a Fred/Hermione fic. It'll be longer I promise. I'm sorry for those who read my other stories that I don't update them regularly. It's kinda hard to update a lot at once and I try my best to shuffle it up so everyone will be happy. Enough of my rambling and enjoy this story. Plz review, I'd appreciate it.

Summary: After Voldemort is defeated, Draco finds himself in the awkward position of comforting Harry and they finally see the real person behind the enemy.

Prompts: kitten, nail polish, tennis (idk how I'm gonna put that) and a skeleton

Lines: "it's just a revolving door, don't get so excited"; "as soon as I saw your eyes, I knew I was in love"; "I didn't do!" and "oatmeal cookies make the world go round"

The war was finally over. All the hocruxes were destroyed along with the Dark Lord. It should've been a glorious day for the Order, especially for Harry, but instead it was the complete opposite. The people who lost their lives during the war saddened Harry. He was glad that the nightmare that has haunted him for 17 years are finally over. He looked at the lifeless body of Tom Riddle, the cause of his parents' deaths and countless others. Harry looked around and saw numerous bodies; which brought a sickening feeling in his stomach. He bolted out the Great Hall doors as tears slid down his face.

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Draco felt the Dark Mark on his arm burn for a little bit and saw a scar. The war was finally over. He fled the Forest and ran into Hogsmeade, catching his breath near a set of trees. Draco was scared; scared at the possibility of going to Azkaban. That's where Lucius should've been, but he put the end of his misery with the quick and painless Avada Kedavra. He should've made him suffer a slow painful death in Azkaban; making him wish for death. He felt tears roll down his cheeks as he remembered how Lucius tortured his mother in front of his own eyes before killing her. The only person who cared for him, died by the hand of his bastard heartless father. Draco furiously wiped his tears away as he heard hurried footsteps coming closer to the area where he found solace.

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Harry sat on the stump that he had sat on in 3rd year when he heard his godfather being responsible for his parents' demise. Unbeknownst to Harry, a blond Slytherin was watching from the shadows.

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Draco saw to his surprise Harry EFFING Potter. Potter had his face in his hands, body shaking as he let out his pain. He felt awkward about being in the same space. He's been having a crush on the raven haired boy since god knows when. Draco was mentally berating himself for the images that entered his head. He was debating whether or not he should comfort the man of his dreams or not. 'This may be my only chance' Before taking a step toward Harry, a faint meow was heard. A small kitten walked towards Draco and looked into his grey eyes. The little kitten purred while rubbing against his leg. 'is this a sign to actually comfort Potter?' He mustered up some courage and slowly and cautiously approached Harry. Draco hesitantly placed his hand on the trembling boy's shoulder. Harry looked at the blond man before him. He didn't know if he should be shocked, or angry that he was with the enemy.

"Shouldn't you be with your deatheater friends" Harry said with rancor and the coldest glare he could muster.

"Same for you. Shouldn't you be partying with the stupid Order members." Draco glared back with the same intensity.

"DOESN'T THE WAR EVEN AFFECT YOU AT ALL?! YOU KNOW HOW MANY PEOPLE LOST THEIR LIVES FOR ALL THAT PUREBLOOD BULLSHIT YOU BIASED PEOPLE HAVE? OH I FORGOT, THE DEATHS OF INNOCENT PEOPLE DON'T FAZE YOU, MALFOY!"

"YOU DON'T KNOW A FUCKING THING ABOUT ME POTTER! I DIDN'T DO!" but was cut off by Harry.

"I BET I KNOW MORE ABOUT YOU THAN YOU KNOW ABOUT ME! YOU'RE A SPOILED RICH KID BRAT OF LUCIUS AND NARCISSA MALFOY, WHICH BOTH OF THEM ARE DEATHEATERS. YOU'RE A SELF CENTERED, ARROGANT PRICK WHO CARES ABOUT NO ONE BUT HIMSELF AND FOLLOWED THE FOOTSTEPS OF HIS BASTARD FATHER!"

"You know very little about me then Potter." Malfoy sneered. "Such a shame, the "Boy-Who-Lived." He scoffed. "Lets see Potter, your parents are James and Lily Potter. You're a part of the Golden Trio who hangs out with Weasel and know-it-all mudblood Granger. Oh, did I mention, you love playing the "hero"?"

"At least I have something to fight for, unlike you."

"How would you know?"

"Cuz, no one gives a rats ass about you."

"You don't me, Potter. Someone does care about me." Malfoy crossed his arms.

"Who, a ferret?" Harry said sarcastically.

"My mother you idiot. The only reason why I joined is so my mother wouldn't get tortured. Seems my efforts paid off cuz instead she got killed!"

Harry remained silent. So the war did affect Malfoy after all.

"I try to comfort you and this is the thanks I get."

"Never knew you had a heart."

"Never knew you had a backbone."

"What is that supposed to mean?"

Draco's body moved of its own accord toward Harry, embracing him. Harry stood there shocked. Somehow, he felt comfort in Draco Malfoy's arms.

"I'm a changed man. With all the death I witnessed, I didn't have a choice but had I had to deal with it." Draco said in Harry's ear. "I killed those people because I had to. I didn't want to, but I did it for survival, for my mum."

This was a side of Draco, no one saw in Harry's mind. Malfoy being nice is tantamount to the apocalypse coming.

"The trials are tomorrow. I'll help you the best I can."

"Thanks Harry." Draco smirked at Harry's reaction. "Is everything alright, you seem a tad flushed." As Draco tilted Harry's chin so he could have contact with the Gryffindor.

Their eyes locked. Before they knew, their lips unconsciously moved closer so they could meet. It was a slow kiss. A shy, slow kiss, almost like the first time you've been kissed. They pulled apart after 30 seconds. A word was not uttered between them. Instead, the same kitten that Draco saw earlier approached them and looked at both with her cute eyes.

"Well, I'll see you at the trial." Draco broke the awkward silence.

"Yeah." And they went their separate ways.

A/n: I wonder how this is. Hope its better. The trial is going to be in the next chapter. Hope this fit the summary, Neko. Plz, review. Ja ne! Till next time!