AN: This was my absolute favourite chapter to write. I hope you all like it ^.^
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Chapter 11

Sugar

Dinner was over and as the group dissipated, Draco decided to go and visit the 'Sugar' garden. He wandered past the hip-high hedges until he reached his destination and entered the beautiful area.

The special thing about the 'Sugar' garden was what grew on its trees. The apple trees were actually toffee apple trees, the strawberries grew with sugar covering them and there was a chocolate bush. These magical plants would always be Draco's favourite.

He settled down next to the strawberries and chocolate, picking off one of each and taking the time to savour them both. He was able to push all thoughts away, just relaxing within the sweet surroundings. Until he heard voices, of course.

"... sick of your moping, you know? Like, you'll smile at him and he'll smile back and you'll be all happy... but if you don't see him for a couple of hours you'll be all down. It's as if being happy depends on him smiling at you." Draco heard Ron's voice.

"Oh, sure Ron. I'm not that dependant." Harry's voice answered.

"But you are. You don't even realise." Ron accused.

"I'm not!" Harry answered.

"You are. Admit it. Hermione thinks it's adorable. Heck, even I can confess that it's kind of romantic in a way... but you know how I am with that stuff." Ron said.

"Yeah." Harry laughed a little.

"You know, you should just tell the bloke how you feel." Ron told the other man.

"Oh, I'm sure that'd go over well. He'd probably freak out. Call me a loser. Tell me to leave him alone. How do you think that would be a good idea?" Harry said sadly.

"Look, all you can do is try, mate. No matter what his answer is at least you'll know. There won't be any more 'What if's floating around your head because you'll know the truth. Both me and 'Mione think you have a good chance, so just go for it." Ron coaxed.

"But... what if he says no?" Harry asked timidly.

"Don't think like that. He won't say no. No one can resist Harry Potter. You're the boy who bloody well lived. You're the saviour of the wizarding world. You're irresistable! All the ladies want you... not that you want them... but you get my meaning." Ron ended this rant with a laugh.

"Oh, shut up Ron." Harry sighed. Draco could just picture him rolling his eyes.

"Well, I'm heading to bed, mate. You coming inside?" Ron asked.

"Nah, I'm going to stay out here a little bit longer. Maybe investigate some of these gardens. Maybe pick an apple or something." Harry said.

"Alrighty. See you later." Ron's voice faded as he said this and he was soon gone.

The next moment foot steps seemed to be coming closer. Draco sighed, wishing people would stop walking towards his hiding spots after he eavesdropped on their conversations. Not that he was actually hiding this time, but he didn't want Harry to think he had been.

He saw the man enter the 'Sugar' garden a few seconds later. Harry was looking at his feet as he walked, completely distracted and not noticing Draco's presence. He wandered unknowingly towards the other man and Draco heard him mutter something.

The next moment, Harry flopped down on his back. The man sighed, staring up at the sky. Draco was taken by the forlorness of the figure in the grass. The moonlight lit his pale skin, making it seem as if he glowed. His eyes sparkled.

Taking a handful of sugar coated strawberries, Draco moved toward the other man. He wasn't sure what to say, but he settled cross-legged above Harry's head. Sparkling green eyes widened in shock as they noticed they had company.

"Hey." Draco stated simply.

"Hi." Harry answered.

"What's up?" He asked, leaning over the boy and gazing into his captivating eyes.

"Umm... nothing. What's up with you?" Harry countered.

"Ha, I overheard you talking to Ron. Want a strawberry?" Draco asked with a smirk.

"Sure. What exactly did you hear?" The ebony haired man asked, lifting his arm to take the strawberry. Draco ignored his hand, however, placing the strawberry in the man's partially open mouth.

"Mmm..." Harry sounded surprised.

"Bite." Draco ordered, still holding the green leaves at the top of the strawberry. Harry did as he was told, staring into mercury eyes the whole time.

"That's delicious." He finally said as he swallowed.

"I know. Anyway, I heard Ron teasing you about a crush. So, am I allowed to know who it is that has captured the heart of our... how did he put it... our saviour of the wizarding world? Our boy who lived? Our irresistable woman-magnet?" Draco laughed as he said the last one. Harry just blinked up at him.

"Oh, come on... I thought we were becoming friends?" Draco questioned.

"We are." Harry said with a smile and sat up. Draco had to lean back to avoid their heads bumping into each other.

"Tell me then." Draco requested with a smile.

"I think I'm going to bed." Harry said, ignoring the request. He turned and walked away and Draco watched every step. As he reached the exit to the 'Sugar' garden he turned and looked back, winking at the blonde.

"Good night, Draco." He said before leaving.


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