Disclaimer: Sadly, I own none of the characters or places mentioned.
Warnings: Slash.

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Harry stared blankly for a moment at the book in his hand. He knows he shouldn't and didn't mean to really but just the thought of seeing what his longtime rival was thinking was too much and so he slowly turned the page and began reading.

Harry read and read not able to stop himself. He was fascinated.

The first chapter was about Draco's family. About how Draco didn't want to be like his father, didn't want to follow the Dark Lord. Didn't want the constant pressure he was under but at the same time didn't want to upset his family. Didn't want them to feel ashamed of him. Everything was just kinda expected of him but he didn't want it. Oh, how he wished he could change everything. Sure he had a ton of money and any material thing he could wish for but it wasn't enough, he wasn't happy.

Harry was shocked to say the least at this. He never imagined Malfoy thinking/feeling anything like that. Harry closed his eyes when a small bit of guilt hit him. He sighed to himself and continued.

The second chapter was about Draco's friends. Pansy, Blaise, and even Crabbe and Goyle.

Pansy, he read was his best friend. He loved her. They were like brother and sister as Malfoy described it. He confided in her when no one else would or wanted to listen. Fierce and loud or calm and loving when need be. She was there for him when he needed her most and for that he was forever grateful.

Blaise, "The pretty boy" took longer to get ready than any girls Draco knew. Took even longer than he himself did. As fussy, vain, and self-centered as Blaise was he was still one of his closest friends.

Crabbe and Goyle, though they sometimes got on his nerves and they weren't the brightest students Draco semi-sorta liked them. Mostly liking the protection they gave him though.

Then the third chapter Harry saw was apparently about a crush Draco had. Swallowing past the sudden lump in his throat he read on:

"He's beautiful but he doesn't really notice me. He sees me for my money, heritage, and what my family has done. He never sees just me." "He's somewhat of a goody-goody and thick headed but he's got the most amazing eyes. A smile that could melt an ice cap. He's brave but somewhat foolish. He's sweet, genuine, modest, and perfect in every way. He's everything I'm not and yet I want him. I want him to be mine and no one else's. I call him SH."

"Draco's gay?" "Who's SH?" "Draco obviously has it bad for this guy, whoever he is." Harry thought and jealousy suddenly went through him, "Why?" he thought, "Why am I jealous?" "I don't like Malfoy." "No, I despise him." "So then why do I feel this way?"

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Author's note: How was that?
I always get super nervous before posting.