"I don't want to speak to you" Draco sniffled wiping the tears from his eyes and walking toward the ocean near Hogwarts.
"I didn't mean to hurt you, Dray. I'm sorry" Harry yelled out catching up with the Slytherin. A few months after the triwizard tournament they had become friends. Harry was stricken with grief from Cedric's passing and Draco was just there. So they became friends. Secret friends, that was. Obviously for the sake of each of their reputations. Draco was currently upset because they had an argument in the hallway where Ronald said Draco was a pathetic excuse for a wizard and a terrible person and Harry added that's probably why he didn't have many friends. He was just playing the part obviously. He didn't really mean it. Now after chasing after Draco outside. It left them here. With Draco crying. This was new to Harry as he never seen him like this before.
"I expect things like that from Weasley. But not you... We're friends" he said his bottom lip quivering.
Harry really began hating himself. He couldn't stand seeing Draco so sad. And because of him. All this to look "good" in front his friends. He was such an ass. He should of just not said anyhing. "I know. It's just we agreed to keep it a secret. So I thought - I don't know. I'm an idiot. I'm sorry" he whispered walking up closer to Draco.
Dracos heart started beating faster as Harry got closer to him and his cheeks started to flush. He looked down embaressed. "No shit, Potter" he mumbled out quietly.
Now over the years Harry would assume Draco hated him but after being friends with him these few months he almost felt like Draco fancied him. Which made him feel like more of a prat for making the boy jealous. As he was inches away from Draco's face "Well what was said was wrong. You're an amazing wizard. You're not a terrible person. And you do have friends. I am one of them. Im sorry what happened earlier. I didn't mean to upset you babe..." he said then moved a piece of hair from Dracos face. "I really am sorry". Just at that moment Ron and Hermione was walking their way towards them. Probably to see where Harry was off to. Draco looked nervous so Harry took his hand in his and his friends approached.
"Harry we've been looking for you everywhere! Why'd you take off like that?" Ron asked looking down and noticing they were holding hands. He gave Harry a confused look.
"Because you guys were being massive gits to Draco and I had to see if he was okay because he is my FRIEND" he states boldly not letting go of Dracos hand who was still silent.
"Looks more than friends to me" Hermione mumbled and smirked.
"And if it is? What are you homophobic?" Harry said, clenching his jaw ready for a good argument.
"No, no" Hermione replied quickly, now feeling bad.
"Good. Now apologize to Draco" Harry said looking at both his friends.
"Harry stop. They don't have to" Draco said finally speaking up. His voice was a little shaky but only because Harry was holding his damn hand.
"Harry is right. We owe you an apology. Im sorry Draco. We shouldn't of badgered you like that" Hermione apologized even though it was Ron who said the mean things along with Harry. "Ronald" she warned.
"Sorry" Ron said a looking a little pained to do so.
Draco smiled "Thank you. It means a lot" and with that the two friends made an excuse to leave.
"Why'd you do that?" Draco asked now that they were gone.
Harry smiled "Because I can't stand seeing you hurt" he tightened his hold on Dracos hand.
"So... mind telling me why you're holding my hand?" Draco teased.
"I'll let you take a wild guess" Harry grinned and that made Draco laugh, leaning forward and kissing Harry on the cheek. "Thank you for being my friend".
"Sure thing" Harry smiled looking forward to what was in store for this new friendship or potentially more.