A/N: Okay for those of you who I told, as promised here is the next chapter. This will probably be it for awhile of spoiling you all as I have got to get back to reality :) I hope you enjoy this chapter. I sure enjoyed writing it. Don't hex me for the end though ;) Enjoy!
Chapter 4
Astoria awoke at noon the next day. She was surprised that she had slept so long because usually Draco came in and woke her up or even Scorpius, but today neither one did. She looked around the room and noticed that the house was strangely quiet. She climbed out of bed and threw on her silk robe that she got in Singapore. She exited her room and listened again, but heard nothing.
"Draco, darling? Scorpius?" She called. She received no answer. Have they gone out without waking me? I wouldn't put it past them, she thought angrily. She looked in all the rooms on the upper floor and then all the rooms on the lower floor. She did not see them anywhere.
"Tilly?" She called angrily. A little house elf popped into existence in front of her and bowed lowly to her.
"Yes, Mistress Astoria?" She asked in a squeaky voice.
"Where are my husband and son?" She demanded.
"I does not know madam," Tilly replied.
"You are supposed to be keeping an eye on them. Where have they gone?" She demanded again in an icy voice.
"I am not sure. They was gone this morning. Maybe theys at Malfoy Manor?" Tilly questioned. She knew exactly why they had left, but was ordered to keep it a secret from both Master Draco and Master Lucius.
Astoria glared at her and stormed into the lounge area and flooed over to Malfoy Manor. When she stepped out of the fireplace she was greeted by the steely gray gaze of her father-in-law.
"Good afternoon Astoria and what do I owe you for the pleasure of your company?" He drawled. It was no secret that Lucius couldn't stand Astoria and the feeling was definitely mutual.
"Where are Draco and Scorpius?" She demanded angrily.
"Well, they are not here. Maybe Draco got smart and left you?" He asked with a hopeful raise of a perfectly sculpted eyebrow.
Astoria crossed her arms over her chest and tapped her foot in annoyance. "I highly doubt that," She replied.
"Really? Well Draco is quite the intelligent young man and when he sees that he's going nowhere in life in his current circumstances, I imagine he'd change them," Lucius pointed out.
"Draco knows that if he ever leaves me he'll regret it," She replied with a glare and a scathing tone.
Lucius quirked an eyebrow again and suppressed the fearful look that was threatening to appear on his face. "Well, be that as it may, he is not here. I'm sure he'll turn up eventually. Why don't you go busy yourself doing something productive? Surely you haven't hit up every store in the world."
Astoria narrowed her gaze. "Remind me again why I put up with you?"
Lucius stood up abruptly which sent Astoria cowering slightly. "You better learn some respect young lady. I still know people who owe me favors and would gladly take care of you if I requested them to. Do not underestimate me or my son. Now get out of my house and take your disrespectful attitude elsewhere," Lucius warned.
Astoria stared him down for several moments before she regained her confidence. "Are you threatening me Lucius?"
"Child I do not threaten, I make promises," Lucius responded.
"Let me tell you something, Lucius, I have more power than you think I do and I can promise you this, if you or your son cross me, I can guarantee you will regret it," Astoria warned. She glared at him one more time before she stood tall and stormed out of the room.
Lucius sat down heavily in his chair and took a sip of his drink. He stared into the fireplace wondering if Draco and Scorpius had made it to Harry's home. He considered who Draco may have contacted for Harry's address and figured he had a very good idea who it had been. He stood and left the room walking into his study. After setting the necessary privacy spells he sat at his desk and penned a letter to the friend he assumed Draco went to.
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Draco was sitting atop his broom floating high above an unfamiliar Quidditch pitch. He wasn't afraid, but felt rather calm. He appeared to be alone and it was quite a beautiful day out for playing. He scanned the skies looking for the familiar golden snitch and caught a glimmer of something sparkling in the distance. He pushed his broom forward towards the object and as he got closer he found that it was not the snitch, but a pair of shimmering emerald eyes. He knew those eyes and he instantly slowed his movements lost in the sight of them. He felt a twitch in his nether regions at the mere sight of those beautiful eyes. He felt his broom moving closer and closer to them without his permission and then his broom stopped and the eyes disappeared.
Draco frowned at the loss of eye contact and looked down at his shaking hands. When he looked up again he gasped. The green eyes were back, but they were in body. Harry was watching Draco giving him a lopsided grin. He wasn't in full Quidditch gear. He was in a pair of track pants and a lose t-shirt and it made Draco's cock jump at the sight. Harry gestured towards his broom beckoning Draco to climb on and fly with him. Without hesitation Draco agreed and carefully climbed on the broom his arms wrapped tightly around Harry's middle. He felt the ghosting of fingertips across his linked hands and his eyes fluttered at the touch. When they took off at a high rate of speed, Draco's body was pushed into Harry's back pushing his fully erect cock into his back. Harry merely chuckled and continued flying.
They flew over the forest and dipped down in between trees, Harry never faltering and Draco never feeling scared. He felt completely safe on the back of Harry's broom. They shot up quickly and then hovered over the tops of the trees. Harry pointed outwards and Draco looked over his shoulder and gasped at the sight. The sun was setting casting beautiful golden light across the water of the nearby ocean. Draco nuzzled into Harry's neck and placed a gentle kiss there. With ease Harry reached around and pulled Draco in front of him so that his back was to the setting sun. Harry's eyes were shining brightly and his skin looked extra golden from the sun's rays.
He was the most beautiful thing that Draco had ever seen. Harry smiled again and Draco sighed and smiled back. Then without warning Harry brought his hands up to his face and ran a thumb down his jaw and across his lips. Draco watched with bated breath, his eyes wide in expectancy and then Harry leaned forward and placed a warm, tender kiss to his waiting mouth. Draco was shocked beyond belief and he didn't respond at first, but his cock gave quite the jumping; reminding him that Harry was kissing him. He brought his own hands up and increased the kiss, but all too soon he felt wetness in his nether regions and he found himself spiraling back to reality.
Draco awoke suddenly sweating with a healthy flush to his cheeks. He stared around the darkened room wondering where the hell his dream came from. He shifted and felt coldness in his groin area. His eyes widened in shock as he lifted the sheet and looked down to see that he had come in his sleep. He threw the blanket off and his eyes went to the open door. Oh god, oh god, please tell me I was quiet during this dream. Please, Draco begged. He stood and quickly closed the door and ran into the attached bathroom. "What am I fifteen years old again?" He chastised himself as he turned on the shower and stripped before getting in. He took a quick, cold shower washing away his desire and lust for Harry from his dream.
When he stepped out he wrapped a towel around his waist and realized that all his clothes were gone. He didn't hear anyone come in, but then again his mind had been elsewhere while he was in the shower. He stepped out to find the bed neatly made and his bag sitting on top. He hoped beyond hope that there was a house elf here that he hadn't seen yet. He dressed quickly and glanced down at his time piece. It was nearly noon. He had slept for almost five hours and he felt much better, despite the dream, than he had before. He silently thanked Harry for taking pity on him and left the room to see what they were up to.
He didn't find them inside and he glanced out the window to see if they were playing outside somewhere.
"Sirs they are out in the stables," a squeaky voice was heard from behind him. Draco jumped and whirled around. He saw a wide eyed elf looking up at him fearfully no doubt having heard some rumors about Malfoy men through other elves.
"Thank you. What is your name?" Draco asked kindly after his heart beat had calmed down.
"My name is Blinky sir," She replied.
"It's nice to meet you Blinky. My name is Draco. Did you make the bed and bring my bag up?" He asked hopefully.
Blinky smiled brightly at him for telling her his name and speaking to her kindly. "Yes sirs I did. I put your dirty clothes in the wash and changed the sheets," She replied with a smile. Draco blushed and nodded kindly to the elf. She bowed slightly and then tottered away into the kitchen. Draco walked out the side door from the kitchen and walked down towards the stables. He could make out the gleeful cries of his son and smiled.
When he rounded the corner on the pasture he saw Harry walking protectively along Scorpius' side. He was riding a small horse and Draco found himself grinning at the sight. When they both turned in his direction Scorpius let out a joyful cry which surprised the small horse. It reared up slightly and Scorpius began to totter over the side. Draco leaped over the fence to come to his son's aid, but stopped short when he saw that Harry had caught him quickly with his seeker like skills and calmed the horse at the same time. Scorpius was blushing profusely.
"Sorry Harry, I know you said to not make any startling noises," He apologized. He reached up and patted the horse on its hip and it turned to nuzzle his cheek in forgiveness. Scorpius grinned as he wiped his face and then turned to run over to Draco. He jumped up into his arms giving him a big hug.
Harry watched the two interact and smiled fondly at the sight. Jamie and Liliana were coming out from the stable with another horse. He turned and smiled at them helping them both get up onto the large horse.
"Daddy, Aqua isn't feeling very well I don't think so I don't know how we are all going riding," Liliana told him. Aqua was Ginny's horse and it was named after its beautiful aquamarine eyes.
"Well, I'll go check on her then. I think we can extend the saddle and put all you kids on one and we can figure out something else for Draco and I," Harry suggested.
"If she's not up to it, you guys can ride together," Jamie suggested innocently. Harry blushed slightly at the thought. Draco looked up in surprise at hearing the suggestion.
"Let's go see, shall we?" Harry replied as he glanced over at Draco and motioned for him to follow. Draco set Scorpius down and followed behind Harry. When they got into the stable Harry went straight to Aqua's spot and peeked in on her. She slowly cantered over and bowed her head. Harry reached up and petted her. He was talking quietly to her as well. Draco hung back unable to hear what he was saying, but imagined what it was.
"I don't need to ride. You can take the kids around and I'll find something else to do. It's no big deal," Draco offered after awhile.
Harry turned to look at him and shook his head. "No, Scorpius has been talking about it all morning wanting you to come along. Besides it might be good for you to get your mind off of things for a couple of hours," Harry replied.
"Well, how can it work if we only have Belle to ride?" Draco questioned.
"You'll just have to ride with me, if you can handle it that is," Harry teased. He gave Draco the same lopsided grin from his dream and he felt himself coloring deeply at the memory. Harry quirked an eyebrow at his blushing and grinned further. Draco shook it off and narrowed his gaze slightly.
"Oh I can handle it alright. Think you can handle having me wrapped around you?" Draco teased back. He smirked at Harry before turning and walking back out the stable doors, but not before he saw the surprised expression on Harry's face and the pink blush to his cheeks.
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Draco sat behind Harry, his arms locked around his waist in a vice like grip. Draco had ridden horses a few times, but never like Harry was riding them now. He zipped in between several trees, Jamie keeping up with ease. Harry had extended the saddle to securely hold all three of the kids and they had a protective bubble around them just in case something went a little haywire. He could vaguely make out the gleeful cries of all three children behind them, but that did nothing to help alleviate Draco's nervousness for the ride. He kept his eyes tightly closed the entire time. He barely registered that they had stopped and was surprised to hear a roaring ocean in the background, the same one it seemed from his dream. He opened his eyes and lifted his head off of Harry's shoulder and looked around.
They were in a clearing that was surrounded three-quarters around by trees and the opening was at the edge of a cliff that looked out over the ocean. Draco gasped at the sight before him. Draco turned around and looked at the kids who were climbing up into a tree house that was set back into the trees, just on the edge of the clearing.
"Harry, this is amazing," Draco said in awe. He looked over at Harry who had a wistful expression on his face.
"Yeah, it's a great place to relax and just get away from it all. It's still on my property you know so it's still much protected," Harry responded. Harry dismounted from the horse and turned to face Draco who realized he was feeling rather unsteady despite being stopped for a few minutes. He started to get off the horse, but his foot got caught and he lost his balance and for the second time today Harry's seeker skills came in handy in regards to catching a Malfoy. He landed just so in his arms that it appeared that Harry should be carrying him over the threshold. They stared at each other for several seconds both equally blushing, but making no move to change their situation.
Draco finally snapped out of it and smiled sheepishly. "Sorry about that. I guess it's your day for rescuing Malfoy's then," Draco said in embarrassment as Harry set him down.
"I guess it is. I never expected the Malfoy men to lack grace. You put on a good show," Harry teased. Draco narrowed his gaze and smacked his arm.
"We are graceful, you've just caught us on a rough day," Draco replied in a haughty tone. Harry chuckled and walked towards the edge of the cliff and sat down, his legs hanging over the side. Draco watched him for a moment wondering what in the world was happening between them in such a short amount of time. Harry was stirring up things within him that he hadn't felt in many, many years. It didn't make any sense to him. He had never dabbled in the same sex before so what could possibly explain what he was feeling about Harry? He walked over and took a seat next to Harry.
"I'm usually not this distant you know?" Harry commented. "I don't typically space out or look all forlorn."
"I know you're not. You're dealing with a lot right now and I can't begin to imagine what its like," Draco replied.
"I'm not dealing with nearly the same things as you are. For once in my life I don't have someone threatening my life or those I love," Harry said back. Aside from one, he thought. His eyes widened at the thought. Where did that come from?
"Well, yes I suppose that is the case, but we are still dealing with crazy wives so that's something and keeping it together for our kids," Draco pointed out.
"That is true. I suppose we do have a few things in common then don't we?" Harry asked. He looked over at Draco who turned and met his gaze. Silver eyes bored into green and for the first time Harry noticed that there was an underlying shade of blue in Draco's eyes. "You have blue in your eyes," Harry whispered.
Draco's eyes widened. No one, aside from his mother, had ever noticed that about his eyes. He searched Harry's eyes seeing nothing, but an endless sea of green. They both leaned in towards each other, the electricity between them sparking and just as they were about to take the final push forward….
"Daddy! Look at me!" Scorpius cried joyfully. Draco and Harry both halted and leaned away from each other both blushing profusely at what they had almost done. Draco turned and looked over at his son who was hanging upside down on the railing outside the tree house. In a moment of panic Draco jumped up and raced over to stand underneath his son. Harry got up as well and sauntered over.
"Scorpius Hyperion Malfoy! Are you trying to get yourself killed?" Draco demanded as Scorpius flipped gracefully and landed in his arms.
"Daddy, Jamie says there are cushioning charms all over underneath the tree house," Scorpius replied.
"Potter, what are you teaching your kids? Are you teaching them to dare others to nearly get themselves killed?" Draco demanded whirling around to face Harry.
Harry looked taken aback and glanced up at Jamie and Liliana who were standing on the balcony of the tree house.
"Draco there really is cushioning charms on the ground. See watch," Jamie said as he leapt over the side of the railing, causing Draco to gasp, and landed with a comforting hop and bounced back up to land on his feet outside the charms. Liliana did the same and Draco watched in surprise and shamefulness for yelling at Harry.
"Um, sorry about that," Draco said to Harry sheepishly.
"Not a problem," Harry replied without the warmth that he had before. "Let's go guys, I think it's nearly lunch time," He continued as he turned and followed his two kids to their horse. He placed Jamie in the front and Scorpius came over and sat in the middle. Then he picked up Liliana and stuck her on Belle and hopped up behind her, taking the reins. Draco looked up at him feeling the hurt radiating off of him. Without a word he climbed on behind Scorpius and they took off after Harry at the same rate of speed as before, but this time Draco kept his eyes open and on Harry the entire time, noting the tenseness in his shoulders that he had put there.
