"I'm going to bed"
Draco looks up from his book and for a moment just stares at his one time lover. These are the first words he's spoke since arriving home from work. Draco wants to scream. To ask why?
Why won't you touch me? Why don't you speak to me? Why? Why? Why?
But instead he just nods and murmurs a soft goodnight. Harry turns and leaves the room and does not kiss Draco.
Draco's skin aches for wanting him as he stares at the empty doorway where his lover no longer stands. He wants to follow, to throw himself at his lover's feet and beg.
It has been weeks since Harry touched him and longer since he sought him out for anything other than the swift couplings that speak more of necessity than desire. Draco still burns but Harry is like ice and he doesn't know why.
Draco knows if he follows Harry will take him and for a few brief shining moments it will be as it was before but after Harry will sleep and Draco will lie next to him colder and more alone then ever.
Draco wants him but he is a Malfoy and he will not beg.
A/N: Was thinking about this tonight and thought I might as well post it. Would love to hear your thoughts.
