A/N: this is probably gonna be a short chapter... i think. lol. i guess i should write it first, huh? muwhaha! here we go.

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Whispers In the Rain
Chapter 8: Owlery Incident
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Harry hummed to himself as he tied the letter onto Pigwidgeon's little foot. The minute owl bounced around a moment before flying off in great excitement. Harry watched until the small Pig was a little dot against the setting sun, which didn't take long considering his size. Harry walked over to Hedwig, who had woken up the moment Harry entered the owlery. He pet her softly, hardly noticing someone else walking into the room.

Draco didn't see Harry in the darkening light. He was too busy rolling up his letter and attatching it to his eagle owl to pay much attention. After setting the owl off into the darkenning sky, Draco leaned against the window and watching the stars appear. Harry, at this time, chose the moemnt to turn around and spot the pale blonde. Harry's heart caught in his throat as he watching the shadows dance on Draco's face.

Stepping forward, Harry cringed as his foot stepped on something that resulted in him being noticed. Draco slowly turned and looked at Harry. Harry couldn't exactly read the look on Draco's face. There wasn't any shock, it was as though Draco knew Harry was there, without seeing him. Harry walked over to Draco, completely blocking his way to the door of the owlery.

Draco held his breath as the last bit of orange sunlight played across Harry's face, lighting up his green eyes. He could only stare as the figure before his slowly turned into shadows. As Harry stepped closer to him, Draco nervously glanced past him at the door.

"H-Harry? I mean... Potter?" Draco whispered. Harry was now very close to the Slytherin boy. Slowly, Harry reached up and pressed his finger against Draco's lips, silencing him. Draco's steel eyes widened as Harry's other arm reached up and gently stroked his cheek. Harry looked up at the slightly taller boy and smiled softly in the dark. Harry's hands cupped Draco's face gently, as his thumb traced his lower lip.

Draco took a quick, deep breath. The smell of Harry's skin and scent attacked him. His scences darted around in his head as the smell of the boy near him filled his being. Draco felt his eyes waver slightly, starting to close. He felt the boy move closer to him, they were now inches apart. Draco whispered softly, "H-Harry? What are-?"

"Shhh." Harry interupted. Harry pushed away all of his insecurities and moved his face less than an inch from Draco's face. Draco stiffened slightly as their lips lightly brushed each other. It wasn't exactly a kiss, more like a tease. Draco's stiffness was released as a shudder waved through him. Harry smiled slightly at the reaction, then slowly pressed his lips against Draco's. Though the kiss only lasted for a few seconds, it felt like an eternity to both participants. Draco felt himself softening under the kiss. Harry wanted more.

"No." Draco said softly as Harry moved to kiss him again. Draco shifted a moment, then gently pushed past Harry towards the door.

"Draco, I..." Harry trailed off, not really certain on what should be said. Draco shook his head, not looking back.

"I can't do this, Harry." The words dripped with emotion, but Draco held himself calmly. "It's not right." With that he quickly left the owlery, leaving Harry to stare after him.

Ron looked up from his book as Harry entered the room. He opened his mouth to speak, but was immediately interupted by Harry's fumed anger. "Who the hell is he kidding!?"

"Who?" Ron asked, though he already knew the answer.

"Draco Malfoy." Harry practically spitting it out. "'It's not right.' He says. Bull-crap! I know he felt it, just as much as I did. He's so damn... Frustrating!"

"Harry," Ron said, after Harry had sat down on the chair across from him. "What happened?"

"What do you mean?" Harry said, looking at him accusingly. "You probably planned it!"

"Wha-" Ron stopped, thinking hard. He could come up with nothing. He knew he planned the meeting at the Quidditch feild, but he never thought they would cross eachother while Harry was delivering a letter. "Harry, I didn't plan anything."

"I know." Harry groaned. "I'm sorry... I'm so stupid! I can't beleive I did that! What came over me?"

"Could you please just tell me what happened?" Ron asked, getting slightly frustrated. Harry sighed, then relunctantly told Ron about the owlery incident. Ron's mouth remained open the entire time, causing Harry to blush even more. "Woah. I can't believe you did that! ...You sly dog you!"

"Ron!" Harry protested spotting the start of a grin on his friend's face. "What am I suppose to do now? I'll never have a chance after that."

"Don't think you've lost the battle that quickly." Ron replied, with a sly smile. "You just have to show him that he can't run away from what he's feeling forever."

"How in the hell am I suppose to do that?" Harry asked.

"I'm not sure." Ron said honestly. He sighed softly as he looked off into space. "But there has got to be a way."
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alright! Draco/Harry action at last! what do you think?