Harry and Demetri were walking out back in their yard. There wasn't a fence to show boundary lines so they continued to walk holding hands. They had finished unpacking all of the clothes that they, meaning Harry, had bought in Paris and had decided to go for a walk to see their property and set up the basic wards, such as anti-apparation, intruder alert, and a ward that Harry designed his self, the unfriendly ward. This little baby was a doozy, those that weren't classified as a friend or weren't invited in were thrown onto to their asses and a farting hex was placed on them, a second time offender was charmed to tell the truth, and a third time offender, well everyone has learned their lesson form the first two times that no one knows what happens only Harry does.
"You know Dem that Aro has given us two weeks to get step up," Harry casually mentioned while looking at the trees.
Demetri glanced to the side to look at his mate as he tugged Harry's hand to bring him closer and wrapped his arm around Harry's shoulder.
"Oh?" Demetri asked playing along.
"Yep," Harry popped the 'p' and snuggled into Demetri's side.
"So I take it you have plans?" Demetri asked with a smile.
"Mmmm," Harry answered.
"Are you going to explain?" Demetri questioned with a nudge.
"You. Me," Harry started.
"I like this already."
Pinching Demetri who acted along and flinched, "Prat,"
"My apologies beloved, please continue," Demetri waved with his hand.
With a mock glare, Harry continued, "You, me, naked, only stopping for my human needs," Harry finish with a blissful sigh.
"While that sounds wonderful, wouldn't we need a week to start searching for a coven? Plus time to prepare for the travel?" Demetri asked, smiling at Harry's put out expression.
"True, fine. Our nights will be you, me and naked. During the day will plan and investigate except for on Tuesday and Thursday we are exploring our home base. Deal?" Harry compromised.
"Deal. Now where are we really going? Our direction hasn't changed and I know that our property was only 50 acres."
"Damn those tracker instincts," Harry said with a teasing glare. Demetri just smirked.
"One of the reason's you love me," Demetri replied groping Harry's ass. Harry laughed and threw a leg over Demetri's hip and pressed closer, softly nipped on Demetri's neck causing him to shiver.
They were about to kiss before they heard footsteps and a chirpy, "Hello".
"Damnit," he muttered laying his forehead against Demetri's, Harry called out, "You know for being a seer you have crappy timing Alice."
"For being omnipotent you should have known Harry," Alice stated with her hands on her hips.
"I was distracted by my ultra-sexy mate. He has thee most amazing hands," Harry quipped still leaning against Demetri. Harry press his lips against Demetri and mouthed two words, 'play along' making it seem like a kiss.
Alice frowned, "I didn't know you had a mate? He has never been shown to me. Weird."
Harry smirked and turned to stand in front of Demetri and faced Alice and her mate Jasper who was standing there awkwardly.
"While my life has never been my own, I endeavor to make sure that my mate has his privacy and his life isn't open to scrutiny."
"Touché," Alice answered and continued, "This is Jasper, I'm sure you know since I can't do the same for my boyfriend as you have done for your mate," Alice said teasingly.
Harry has been staring at Jasper since he had first turned around. There was something familiar about that struck a chord with deep within him. It wasn't until Jasper met his eyes that Harry knew what it was.
"It's nice to meet a fellow war veteran," Harry greeted, stepping to the side, Harry pulled Demetri forward and slipped an arm around his waist and rested in Demetri's pants pocket and Demetri did the same. Harry introduced his mate, "This is my wonderful mate, Demetri. Demetri the short black haired pixie is Alice Cullen and the taller blond is her mate Jasper."
"Charmed," Demetri said lifting an eyebrow, a war veteran?
"Likewise," Jasper added.
"Harry, are you planning on coming over to meet the rest of the coven?" Alice asked.
"You should know the answer," Harry answered.
"Well you are of two minds currently, you either are meeting them or having a sexathon here in the forest," Alice replied.
"Harry," Demetri warned. While he didn't mind having sex outside, it would be a new experience but he knew Harry was just messing her head.
"Fine," Harry muttered and Alice clapped her hands, "Excellent! If you'll follow us?" and Alice and Jasper started walking to their house with Harry and Demetri following them.
"Harry?" Demetri asked/demanded.
Harry looked towards his mate and saw the anger and confusion. Pulling them to a stop, Harry turned and faced Demetri. Stepping closer, Harry laid his arms on Demetri's shoulders and Demetri rested his hands on Harry's hips.
"Love, we have to keep an eye on them so we have something to report back, and meeting them would be a better choice than spying on them. Plus I think Jasper is having a tough time being a vampire."
Demetri frowned and asked, "What makes you say that?"
Harry was thoughtful for a moment before he answered, "You accept that you are a vampire correct?"
"Yeah?" Demetri answered drawing it out not knowing where this was going.
"And you just travelled with hundreds of muggles and did any of their smell tempt you?" Harry questioned looking deep into Demetri's eyes.
"Only a once or twice but it was like seeing something cool but not really wanting it," Demetri replied still confused.
"Exactly unless you are desperate to feed but even then you are able to curb your urges, right?"
"Yeah, but you are also near most of the time."
"So we're mated, you accept that you are a vampire and you don't have that much of a problem correct?" Harry summed up.
"Your point beloved?" Dememtri said getting annoyed.
"My point is that Jasper is mated but he looks like he is constantly in pain, which means…" Harry trailed off hoping his smart mate caught on.
"That he hasn't accepted his vampire side. What would be holding him back?" Demetri pondered.
Harry gave a sad smile and whispered, "Because his first years as a vampire he was used as a weapon. It's holding him back until he can overcome his beliefs that he is still a weapon and that he deserves to be free and live his life. Alice has helped but he needs to talk. He needs friends that he can relate to."
Demetri understood what Harry meant. Harry himself was used and trained as a weapon before he finally broke free of his own courage and stubbornness and Demetri knew what it was like as well, until he met Harry.
Demetri brought their foreheads together and gave a slight peck and said, "We'll help him, love."
Harry gave a half smile and whispered, "I love you Dem. You are first in my heart always. You before anyone, remember that."
"I know," Demetri whispered back and he did know. Harry always made sure that Demetri was fed and his clothes were always set out and waiting. After a tiresome day with the other vampires, Harry was always right by the door waiting for Demetri to walk through and take him into his arms.
Harry placed a sweet and gentle kiss on Demetri forehead than his mouth before wrapping an arm around his shoulder and guided him to the Cullen household.
When they finally made it to the backyard, Alice was inside and Jasper was waiting for them.
Quirking an eyebrow, Harry said, "And what have we done to deserve your fine company to wait for us?"
Jasper looked around from a moment and walked closer to Harry and Demetri. When he was just a few inches away, Jasper asked in voice just high enough for them only them to hear, "How did you know I was a war veteran? And how did you know that I was having problems?"
Demetri could see that it was hard for Jasper to ask and took a closer look seeing the pain lurking in those amber eyes. He understood what Harry didn't mention.
Harry smiled but Demetri beat him to it and answered, "We've been together for 50 years and I still don't understand how he knows things. I don't question it. You shouldn't either. It'll just give you a headache as he spins in circles through his explanations."
Demetri offered a small smile and Jasper returned a wan smile. Harry had a gentle smile and poked his mate, "Don't give out my secrets, love. To answer your question, anyone can see the pain in your eyes and you carry yourself as a veteran, very much I did and to some extent still do."
Jasper smile turned to a frown and asked, "Is it that obvious?"
Harry smile turned sad and replied, "Only to those who understand."
Jasper turned to look at Demetri and Demetri gave a sad nod.
"So does Alice know?" Jasper questioned looking frightened and nervous.
"She and others believes it due to blood lust you feel not that actual memories and inner turmoil," Harry answered softly, he knew what it was like to try and hide your troubles.
Jasper sighed and rubbed his hands over his face.
"Hey, don't despair we can help you through it, after we went through it ourselves," Harry told him in a cheery tone, clapping a hand on Jasper's shoulder.
Jasper looked at him like he was crazy.
"It's true, he helped me and if there is anyone out that could help you it would us," Demetri stated in neutral tone.
Jasper eyed the two before wearily reaching out his hand saying, "So friends?"
Harry took the hand and replied, "One better: war buddies."
When Harry released Jasper's hand, Demetri took it and said, "Don't mind my mate, one too many knocks to the head but I love him."
Releasing hands, Jasper laughed saying, "Comes with the territory I believe."
Harry laughed and draped his arms around Demetri retorted, "Jeez, no sympathy from my mate and none from my new friend. Unbelievable," Harry muttered that last part into Demetri neck.
"C'mon you need to meet the rest of the family," Jasper said shaking his head as he walked into the house.
Harry still had his head on Demetri's shoulder when Demetri told him, "C'mon it was your idea."
"Fine but you have to carry me," Harry mutter jumping up onto his mate's back and wrapping his legs around Demetri's waist.
Laughing Demetri just grabbed his own arms under Harry's ass and walked inside.
AN – The person i originally made this for was torn between Harry/Dem and Harry/Dem/Jazz, so i made this alternate one as well. Plus i think it will be interesting to how the characters grow from a friendship bond and romantic bond. SO let me know how you like it!