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Warnings: Just the tiniest bit of Yaoiin this chapter and most likely more to come in future chapters. If you'd rather not read completely understood but I hope you give it a shot.

~ Chapter Nine ~

Tears

Harry leaned over the sink, holding his head in his hands. He had a killer head ach and was starting to feel sick. Sighing he started to splash water on his face, when a hand started to smooth back his hair. "Harry are you alright?" Harry almost let go a sigh of relief. Taking a moment to dry his hands and face before answering. "Yeah, just another head ach."

Soft hands gripped his shoulders and pulled him against a strong chest. Harry did sigh this time in contempt. Gentle fingers started to rub circles at his temples. "You push yourself to hard Harry." Harry turned around wrapping his arms around the small waist and placing his forehead on the other's shoulder.

Draco changed his ministrations from Harry's temples to his back. "You've got to start taking it easy. You're exhausted I can see it in ever line of your features. You're going back to bed and I am not taking any answer but okay or yes."

Harry pulled up his head with a mischievous smile on his face. "How about sure." Draco rolled his eyes. "Yeah, yeah, yeah you impertinent…" What ever it was Draco was going to say drifted away as the arms around him tightened and Harry buried his face into the crock of Draco's neck.

"Harry what's the matter?" Draco new he had let his voice sound his worry. Harry gave no answer but merely shook his head. "Come on…" Draco bit his bottom lip as Harry moved away but took his hand in a fierce hold. Even when Harry was hurting he tried to put up a brave front.

Hermione gripped Ron's arm as Draco and Harry passed. "OUCH! What Hermione?" She waited a few minuets. Making sure that Harry and Draco were both a good distance away. "Harry looks awful. I know he's been having nightmares again, but you know him. He's not going to say one word." Ron and Hermione's worried eyes followed Harry and Draco till they were out of sight.

Shie was working on some unfinished homework at the table in the common room when Harry and Draco came into the room. She studied the two for a minuet taking in the clasped hands and the watchful eyes that never left her brother.

Harry noticing her in her little corner smiled and walked toward her leaving Draco in the center of the room. Peering over her shoulder he glanced at the paper she was working on. "How is it coming?" He sounded generally interested. Looking over her shoulder she took in his features. That hadn't really talked since that morning. They'd sat in the tree until Harry had announced that the others would be waking up soon.

She hadn't noticed it then, but now she could see the purple lines under his eyes and the paleness of his skin. I guess it wasn't all that noticeable unless you were close, but the sight kind of startled her. "Pretty good almost done." He nodded and smiled. "If you need any help just let me know if I can't help you I'm sure I know some one who can." He patted her shoulder and stared back toward the blond. "I'm going to go lay down for a bit, wake me if you need me."

She raised her brows as the two entered Harry's room and closed the door behind them. She watched and waited for some time expecting Draco to come back out. When he did she shook her head and concentrated back on her work.

Now that they were alone Draco let his worry show on his face. The moment the door was shut he watched as Harry's shoulders slumped and his hands started shaking. Taking Harry's shoulders he turned him so that they were now facing each other. Draco's heart cried out in pain as he watched a single tear trace its way down Harry's cheek.

"Love what is the mater? Come here." Harry let him pull him close. Draco could feel Harry's shoulders start shaking as he started to cry in earnest. "I'm just tired Dray." Despite his tears Harry voice was clear and strong. The statement didn't help dispel Draco's worry however.

Draco waited till the flow of tears had subsided then laid down opening his arms waiting for Harry to curl up in them. He didn't wait long, he gave a small smile as Harry placed a small kiss on his cheek and snuggled close against his chest. He wrapped his arms protectively around the small boy.

I know not exactly what you were looking for, I'm going with the flow here… I have absolutely no idea what is coming next any suggestions will be taken into consideration.

This chapter is soully dedicated to a very persistent reviewer Akito17! I told you I'd get around to it. Tell me what you think, and sprout some thoughts for what happens next!! (I mean it or I'll tell Celestial Reign on you! See if I don't!!!)

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