Disclaimer: Harry Potter and all its characters don't belong to me. They belong to J.K Rowling as far as I know. Speaking of which, I'm sure someone has written something similar to this (like someone hasn't conceived this idea). I don't plagiarize fics. I didn't copy this from someone else's work, so if it looks similar, don't email me with a 'You %#^%$&%*-ing copycat' message or something.

Author's Notes: I never thought I'd get so much feedback for chapter one! Wow, you sure know how to make me happy! ^_^ Many many thanks to Zeynel, Coro, Maeglin Yedi, EbonyKitsune, WednesdayGrammeray, Black Night, FehrKitten, Elizabeth, Dreamcatcher, Liaset, Shades, er...person-who-left-no-name, and Rings Of Saturn for reviewing!! Thanks very much for the encouragement! And I'll just ignore that I ever got flamed by...whomever. :P *glares and pouts* Anyway, here's chapter two. Please enjoy it. ^_^

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Watching -- Chapter Two

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In all truth, Harry hadn't been looking forward to the next Hogsmeade trip at all. Every time it was mentioned, Harry felt a distinct fluttering in his stomach. He also got the same effect when he caught eye contact with Draco. What was that Slytherin hoping to accomplish by going on a date with him? What was his ulterior move that Harry just wasn't seeing?

"Guess what?" Ron asked, excitedly, running into the Gryffindor Commons room where Harry, Hermione, and several other students were.

Hermione looked up, glowering at Ron for interrupting her while she was doing homework. Harry looked up from his work, trying to mirror Ron's happy expression.

"What is it, Ron?" he asked, curiosity seeping into his tone of voice.

"This weekend's a trip to Hogsmeade," Ron answered.

Harry felt his heart sink to his stomach. Ron must have noticed a change in his expression, because he too frowned.

"What's wrong Harry?"

"Uh...nothing," Harry said, and turned to Hermione, "Are you coming along?"

The girl tapped the stack of books next to her, shaking her head, and went back to working.

"You can't have gotten bored of that place," Ron groaned.

"I can't accomplish any of my work there," Hermione explained, not looking up to meet Ron's scowl.

"Well you've got two days to finish it anyway..." Ron told her.

"And I've got two days to get more homework to keep me occupied all weekend," Hermione answered.

"How boring!" Ron looked at Harry, "You will be going though, won't you?"

"Of course," Harry said, "Ah...but Ron, I'm not going to be able to come along with you. I'm going to be busy in Hogsmeade."

"Doing what? Not homework??"

"No...just...just something I agreed to go along with," Harry thought back to the scene in the library, and how Ron or Hermione would kill him if they found out he was going on a date with Draco. Not only did he not get along with Draco, neither did Ron or Harry. In fact, he considered that maybe those two despised him more than Harry did.

"Oh?" Ron said, breaking the silence.

"Yes," Harry nodded, "Please don't follow me."

Ron and Hermione exchanged looks.

"You're not going to get yourself in trouble, are you?" Hermione asked.

"Or get yourself killed?" Ron added.

In trouble and killed by his friends, Harry knew, if they found out.

"No," Harry told them, "I'm not." No promises, though, he thought.

By the look of Draco's expression, Harry knew to follow. He looked around for signs of Crabbe or Goyle...and even Ron. There were other Hogwarts students, but other than that, the coast was clear. He approached Draco, who stood rather relaxed and smirking.

"I'm not doing this for you, I'm only doing this because you left me alone," Harry told him.

"Good day to you too," Draco replied, sarcastically, "And I know you're not doing this for me. You have no reason to. But you do owe me, so to speak, and I'm glad you're at least honorable enough not to stand me up."

"I hadn't considered the idea," Harry admitted.

"A very good thing you didn't," Draco replied.

They started walking through the town. Harry walked a bit stiffly, while Draco remained casual and nonchalant. His hands were in his pockets, a smirk on his face, and he definitely had that air of authority. Harry glanced at him, from where Draco was walking beside him. He was a little cute, he had to admit.

Wait...Draco, cute? What the heck am I thinking? Harry scolded himself.

"Hungry, Potter?" Draco asked.

Harry followed his gaze, looking at the place known as The Three Broomsticks. He'd been there several times with Ron and Hermione. The first time he went there, he spent most of the time hiding under the table from the teachers who decided to go there that same day. That was before he'd had permission to go to Hogsmeade.

"I asked you a question."

Harry looked at Draco, whose eyes were now focused on him. He looked at the shop, then back at Draco.

"...I guess..." he said, weakly.

"Then we'll go here," Draco decided, heading for The Three Broomsticks.

Harry wished with all his might that Ron would stay away from this place today. He made a second wish, hoping that Ron would not already be there when they entered. The place was nearly empty. A few tables were occupied by other Hogwarts students, and some others were occupied by other customers.

Draco took a seat at a table near the back. Harry followed and sat across from him. A waitress came and took their orders, then left. Suddenly, Harry had an awful idea about Draco's intention.

"I'm not paying for your meal, you know," he spoke up.

Draco chuckled, "I can pay for my own, I'll have you know. And yours too."

"I'll pay for my share," Harry argued.

The blonde shrugged, "Suit yourself then. Excuse me for offering to pay for both our meals."

"I would end up owing you something again later," Harry told him, "I don't much care for being in your debt."

Draco shrugged again, "Who said you'd have to owe me for that?"

"You're just trying to trick me. Despite me going out with you, I don't trust you at all," Harry glanced around the room again.

"I don't suppose I'll ever gain your trust?"

"It isn't likely," Harry answered.

Their food came, and they ate in almost complete silence. The dark-haired boy was nearly completely wary the entire time. He found it odd that Draco had not thrown any taunts at him or any of his friends yet. In fact, if he didn't know better, he would almost think that Draco was trying to be...nice to him for a change. Harry didn't know whether to accept that, or be even more unnerved about the whole situation.

They paid for their respective meals and left The Three Broomsticks. Harry almost wished that he'd gotten some Butterbeer while they had visited the place, but then again, he didn't know if he wanted to drink something so good while with Draco. So far, he'd only had that drink with people he enjoyed the company of. It was bad enough that whenever he came here from now on, he would remember his and Draco's little...date.

"Are we done now?" Harry asked, glancing at Draco, then looking around to make sure Ron wasn't around.

"Desperate to get out of my presence, Potter?"

Yes. "Well how long does this date last?"

Draco shrugged, "If you want to go so badly, I won't keep you here."

Harry wanted to make a run for it. Instead he turned to leave Draco's side, but was stopped when he felt a hand grip his elbow. Draco pulled him closer, then leaned in, kissing Harry right on the lips.

Harry was so stunned by the motion that he didn't push Draco away immediately. He didn't respond to the kiss either, so when Draco's tongue ran along Harry's lips, he wasn't gained entrance into his mouth. Draco ended the kiss, and smiled -not his usual smirk- at him.

He left Harry there near The Three Broomsticks. Harry lifted a shaking hand to trace his lips with two fingers. He could still feel where Draco had pressed against them. And the fluttering in his stomach now felt distinctly lower.

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Authors Notes: Bwahaha... Well I tried. I know the both of them are a bit out-of-character now, huh? Stay tuned for the next chapter. And don't forget to review~! Encouragement works wonders with my muses.