A/n: Hey, everyone! This is a short chapter for you guys. I don't have as much to put in this chapter, mostly because ch. 1 and 2 were long, and ch. 4 is probably going to be pretty long. I have a lot of ideas for it. Therefore, a needed a shorter chapter as a transitional chapter. Enjoy! Also, I have over twenty people subscribed to me, and only three people reviewed last chapter??? Hopefully y'all will review more. Especially with constructive criticism. Every tip helps!

And sorry this is two days late…. I didn't realize it was Sunday until really really late at night. Sorry you guys!

Disclaimer: I now own the HP series, because J.K. Rowing is my wife and she loves me very much, and she gave me the series for our anniversary. (I wish.)

Ch. 3

"Good morning, Harry," Ron said as Harry sat up in bed. Harry squinted his eyes tightly, the room blurry until Harry grabbed his glasses and put them on.

"What time is it?" he asked groggily. He pulled his covers back, shivering as his feet hit the cold wooden floor. He had forgotten to put socks on before he went to bed. Again.

Ron glanced at the muggle alarm clock next to his bed before answering, "It's 9:00. Oh, and a letter came for you." Ron pointed to the bedside table where a light gray envelope was residing. Harry picked it up and began to read it.

Harry-

Feel like hanging out today again? I have nothing better to do, and I think Pansy was planning on going over to the Burrow any way and seeing if Ginny wanted to chill with her for a few hours. If you'd rather hang with Granger and Weasley today, that's fine with me, I'm sure I can find something to do by myself. Owl me back either way.

-Draco

Harry paused for a moment before getting out a piece of parchment to respond to Draco. He wanted to see the other boy again, but he was a little nervous that his confusion over the boy would show in his actions. He was willing to risk it. Harry dipped his quill in some ink and started to pen his answer.

Draco-

Sure! That'd be fun. Ron and Hermione are probably going to want to be alone again today, anyway. What time and where do you want to meet? And should I tell Gin that Pansy wants to see her?

-H

"Here you go, Hedwig," Harry said as he gave the snowy avian a treat. "Can you take this over to Draco, please?" The owl hooted her reply and stuck out her leg patiently. Harry smiled. "Thanks, Hedwig." He petted the owl's head affectionately before sending her off with the creamy parchment. He sat leaned back on his pillows and let his mind wander, closing his eyes. His thoughts were immediately drawn to the previous day. Draco looked so cute playing Quiditch... Harry thought. His eyes shot open as he sat up. No! he chided himself, Draco Malfoy is NOT cute! Stupid mind, stop thinking that! He jumped as he heard a knocking at his window. He quickly opened the window, the warm summer air coming in and filling the air with its flowery scent. He breathed in deeply, taking in the comforting feel of summer. It always calmed him.

Harry was pulled from his sanctuary as Hedwig nipped at his finger, reminding him why he had sent her out in the first place. He looked at Hedwig, and the bird locked her golden eyes with Harry's emerald ones as she stuck out her leg and shook the letter towards him. Harry unrolled the parchment as Hedwig fluttered back to her perch.

How about at that one spring in the woods? Meet me there around noon. See you then, Harry.

-D

P.S. You might as well tell the Weaslette that Pans wants to hang out with her so she's not as shocked when Pansy randomly shows up over there.

Harry nodded to himself before putting the letter onto the nightstand, and stood to go downstairs. As he walked down the steps, he thought about what it would be like when he went back to Hogwarts. Would he and Draco keep on being.... what exactly were they now? They weren't enemies, but they weren't exactly the best of friends either. Maybe just friends. Yeah, I guess I'd call us friends, Harry thought to himself, cocking his head to the side as he thought about it. Hm . Friends. I like the sound of that. Harry looked into the kitchen as he got off of the steps. Ron and Hermione were sitting at the table eating, while Ginny was leaning against the counter drinking a glass of orange juice.

"Morning, Harry," Ginny said as she sipped her orange juice. Harry smiled at her.

"So, Harry, what're your plans today?" Hermione asked as she looked up from her biscuits and fruit. Ron nodded at him before continuing to shovel food into his mouth. Hermione looked at him. "Honestly, Ron, eat like a civilized person, not like a starving pig." She made a face as he stuck his tongue out at her, bits of food clearly visible.

Harry laughed at his friends. "I'm meeting up with Draco at noon. Oh, Ginny," he said, looking at the red-headed girl. "Draco told me to tell you that Pansy wants to hang out with you today."

Ginny blushed and tried to hide her smile. "Did he say what time?" Harry shook his head. "Oh well, I guess she'll just show up or something then. Are we still planning on the sleepover this weekend?"

"What are you planning this weekend, Ginny?" Mrs. Weasley asked as she entered the room. "Arthur and I will be visiting Charlie, remember?"

Ron took a gulp of water to swallow his food before asking, "Do you think that Malfoy and Pansy could stay the weekend? They'd come over sometime tomorrow and leave on sunday." His mother looked at him for a minute before nodding.

"I don't see why not. Just don't destroy the house, or you will all be in big trouble," she warned. The teens nodded. "Do you four need anything today? Arthur and I are going to go to Diagon Alley and get some last minute supplies for our trip." She looked at Hermione, Ron, Harry, and Ginny, who all shook their heads. "Okay, then. We'll be back in a few hours."

Harry glanced at his watch. 10:30. He stood up and said, "I think I'm going to go on down to the spring now and just observe nature." The other three nodded, and he walked upstairs to grab his guitar before wandering over into the woods.

Harry heard someone as he got to the spring. He opened his eyes in surprise when he saw someone else there already. "Draco?" he said, looking at the blond boy in front of him. "Why are you here already?"

"I could ask the same thing of you," Draco chuckled, smiling lightly at Harry. He glanced at the bag on Harry's back. "You brought your guitar?"

Harry nodded. "I was going to come out here and just play guitar for a while, but since you're here already I'll just hang with you."

"You sure?" Draco asked, looking slightly worried. "I could go back to the house for a little bit if you want to play guitar by yourself for a bit."

Harry shook his head. "Its fine, really= I want to hang out with you," ," he assured Draco. He sat down with his back against a tree trunk, letting the chiming of the water hitting the rocks soothe him. He beckoned Draco over. "Come on, sit by me." Draco strolled over, leaning against the rock adjacent to Harry.

Draco looked at Harry. "Hey, Harry?"

"Yeah?"
"Thanks."

Harry turned to face Draco. "Thanks for what?"

Draco's eyes glinted playfully as he started to blush a pale rosey pink. "For giving me another chance. I can't tell you how much that means to me." Harry smiled at him.

"No need to thank me, Draco," he answered, moving over to hug his friend. When Harry was back at his own tree, he said, "It means a lot to me too that you're giving me another chance. I wasn't the nicest person to you either."

It was silent for a few minutes before Draco suddenly sat up. "Hey, I have an idea! Do you, Weasley, Granger, and the Weaslette want to come back out at midnight with Pansy and I?"

Harry cocked his head in confusion at Draco. "What's going on at midnight?" he asked.

"There's a meteor shower!" Draco exclaimed excitedly, throwing his hands in the air. "It's supposed to be really pretty. Pansy will probably be trying to get Ginny to come down anyway seeing as she's in lo-" he stopped. "I mean, umm...."

"Where you about to say that Pansy is in love with Ginny?" Harry said, cutting off Draco.

"Uh... course not," he said in a rush.

Harry rolled his eyes. "If you say so. Sure, we'll try and be here to tonight. Can't make any promises, though. Oh! Do you two want to stay the weekend at the Burrow? Mr. and Mrs. Weasley will be in Romania, and they said you guys could stay with us until Sunday night."

"Sure! I'll talk to Pansy about it but I'm sure she'd be thrilled," Draco answered, smiling.

"Awesome," Harry answered, and he leaned back against the tree as he and Draco continued to talk.

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Several hours later, the youngest two Weasleys plus Harry and Hermione were trekking their way back to the spring, Harry and Ginny in front with Ron and Hermione following close behind, their fingers interlaced.

"Remind me why Malfoy has to be here?" Ron asked bitterly. Harry felt a small surge of anger go through him at Ron's obvious hatred towards Draco, but he brushed it off quickly, determined not the let his feelings for the blond show.

"He's my friend, Ron. Get used to it," Harry retorted. "Plus he's friends with Pansy. They kind of come together."

"Eh, fine," the redheaded boy answered, quieting as they reached the clearing. Draco and Pansy were already there, and they had put blankets on the ground to make it more comfortable.

"Hurry up!" Draco shouted. "It's about to start!" The teens ran over the blankets and lay down. Harry glanced at Draco before lying down next to him. Harry looked up into the sky, amazed at what he saw. Streaks of color shot every which way all over the sky, making everything appear a different color than it really was. As the sky shot bright streams of color, Harry watched Draco out of the corner of his eye. The blond boy's silvery blond hair was luminescent against the nighttime sky, and his skin reflected the glow of the moon, making him appear angel-like. He's beautiful, Harry thought, his heart racing. He continued to watch the body next to him, shocked at the emotions that were arising in him from looking at another male. I guess I'm bi...Shit, I am starting to get attracted to him. This can't get past an attraction. Harry sighed to himself before looking back at the sky, wondering how he was going to keep himself from falling for the former ice prince.

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A/n: hope y'all enjoyed it! The next chapter will be fun :)