Author's Note:
Finally! Here's the second chapter! And it was a real pain to write, as my arm's broken, so don't be mad it took so long, okay? Big thanks to everyone who's reviewed. Review replies at the end of the chapter. I know, it was mean leaving a cliff-hanger at the end of the last chapter and not updating sooner, but as I said, it's not like I can help it…
Disclaimer: I don't own anything you recognise, JK Rowling does. And what a fabulous author she is! (The Order of the Phoenix is released June 21st…)
Anyway, onto the chapter:
Chapter Two:
Draco stood up, wiping the tears off his face. "Potter! What are you doing here?"
"Well, you just ran off…" said Potter, looking away. "You don't usually do that. So I was sort of…"
"What?" said Draco.
"Never mind…" Potter murmured. Then he looked back up at the blonde. "Say… Were you…? You weren't… crying, were you?"
"Of course not, Potter!" sneered Draco. "What are you, stupid? Oh… sorry, how silly of me…" He smirked again, hoping that the tears weren't really as obvious as Potter made them out to be.
"Listen Malfoy," said Potter. "I'm really sorry if I went too far… I guess that one about Crabbe and Goyle was a bit below the belt." Draco's mouth dropped open. Was he hearing this? Potter was apologising? What for? Oh, that's right. Pity. Potter thought Draco had been crying (which of course he had) and being the noble Gryffindor he was, he was apologising out of pity. Because Gryffindors are always nice to the less fortunate, people who are sad or alone.
Draco quickly closed his mouth again. He was a Malfoy, what the hell was he doing? Draco Malfoy was evil, everyone knew that. He was the "Dragon of Bad Faith". Heh… That sounded very cool, actually. He'd never thought about the meaning of his name before… Draco quickly snapped out of his thoughts.
"Oh, Shut the hell up, Potter!" he drawled. "I don't want an apology from you!"
No, said his mind. What I want from you is a nice, long blow –
Shut up! Draco told his mind. (This fic is only PG13!)
Draco proceeded to glare at the unbelievably good-looking Gryffindor. Potter glared back. Then he broke the eye contact and sighed.
"Whatever!" he said. "If you're not interested in an apology, fine. I'll just leave." He turned around, and walked back the way he came. Draco stood for a moment, a part of his mind telling him he should have done something slightly different.
No! he thought. No way! I don't like Potter! Wait, I do… But I couldn't tell him, ever! No, that's impossible. I wish my head wasn't this stupid!
If you can't tell him, then show him! said the voice in his head. You could, for example, kiss him, or do something different, like touch –
Argh, shut up, stupid voice! thought Draco. You are so perverted!
If I am, so are you… said the voice. I'm you, remember?
No, thought Draco. You are not me. You are a voice in my head, talking to me cause I'm going schizophrenic, now leave me alone!
Draco listened to the sound of Potter's retreating steps. "Potter?" he said. "Potter! Wait!" There was no answer. He probably couldn't hear him. Draco slapped a hand onto his forehead. "You are so stupid!" he said. "You idiot! This was your chance, and you blew it!"
Hah, I told ya!
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The next day was Saturday, and this was a Hogsmade weekend. Every student in the school above third year was going. That is, every student except Draco. Draco woke up that Saturday, with his head full of cotton balls. At least that was what it felt like. His nose was runny, and on closer inspection it was clear he had a fever.
It was also clear, in the eyes of Madam Pomfrey, that Draco could not go to Hogsmade. This made Draco even more depressed than he had been before. Crabbe and Goyle offered to stay behind with him, and usually Draco would've asked them to, but this was one of those days when he needed to be alone. So he asked them to go and they promised they'd get him something from Honeydukes.
Draco spent most of his day in the library, reading. There was nothing particularly interesting to read, so he decided to brush up on some spells, though it was boring. Very boring, actually. Draco must have fallen asleep over his book, because he had a dream. It was about Potter.
In his dream, Draco had fallen asleep over the book he was reading. He was awakened by someone softly kissing his neck. It was Potter.
"Draco…" he said, softly. "Wake up." Draco stood straight up. Potter looked him in the eye, his lips curled in a flirtatious grin. Draco backed, and his back hit the wall. Potter pounced and pinned him to the wall. "I know how you feel about me, Draco," he said. "And I admit, I really want you…" Draco froze as soft lips met his in a kiss. After a while he relaxed, his lips slipping apart, allowing Potter's tongue to enter his mouth. The kiss was deepening, intensifying, when —
"Malfoy!" said a voice. "Hey, wake up!" Draco's eyes opened slowly, and he could barely make out the shape in front of him. However, this being a shape he'd seen so many times in his dreams, quickly recognised the boy.
"Potter…?" he murmured. Then, "Potter?!" He stood up, quickly. This was just like the dream! Well, except that Potter hadn't been kissing his neck. He'd been shaking him, and quite roughly, one might add. "What are you doing here?" asked Draco. "Why aren't you in Hogsmade?"
"I was," said Potter. "But I have loads of homework, so I came back early. I came here looking for a book on Transfiguration. I have this essay… What were you doing, fast asleep and all?"
Draco blinked. "I… I was declared ill by Madam Pomfrey, so I came here to study as well," he said. Then he frowned. "Why do you care, anyway?"
"Cause you were asleep, and it was time you woke, so I decided to wake you up," said Potter nonchalantly. "Then I wondered why you were asleep, 's all."
Draco nodded. Then he looked at Potter, and found him staring back. His eyes were sparkling as usual, and his unruly black hair looked particularly messy today, just barely showing off the beautiful scar… It looked very nice, actually. To top it all off, his cheeks were slightly red so he must have just got inn. His red lips were smiling genuinely.
Draco could find no excuse later for what he did next. It was one of those spur-of-the-moment things.
"You're beautiful," he said. As soon as he had, he clapped his hands over his mouth. He did not just say that!
"What did you say?" asked Potter, his eyes wide. Draco couldn't answer. A series of thoughts went through his head. He figured that was either the bravest or the most stupid thing he had ever said. Well, then. Coward Slytherin or not, he might as well go all the way… No, he had to brush it off somehow! Say something to make Potter realise that wasn't real! It was just…
"Er… What I mean to say is… that is…" he stuttered. Nope. Not even Slytherin slyness could get him out of this one. The voice in his head was delighted.
Yay! You told him! Hehehe! About time, too…
Oh, sod off! thought Draco.
Potter just stared at him, shocked. After a short while, it finally sunk in, and he blinked. Draco looked away, blushing all over. There was nothing he could do. Potter was many things, (including hot and sexy) but he was certainly not stupid. Draco looked up once more, meeting the beautiful emerald eyes, and was surprised to see Potter's expression softening. And that was when Draco Malfoy decided to be stupidly brave and let his emotions take control.
He took a step towards Potter, placing a hand softly on his cheek. Potter just stared at him, and then did the same, closing the distance between them further. They were inches apart now. Draco took a deep breath, preparing for what he was going to do next. However, Potter beat him to it. He leaned in, and Draco's eyes fluttered shut as the soft, red lips meet his own. It was better than in the dream. His heart was racing, he could feel all the emotions build up inside him, and the kiss deepened. Draco's lips parted, and Potter's tongue entered his mouth. It was beautiful!
Draco slowly took a few steps backwards, his back eventually hitting the wall. The two broke the kiss for a second, their eyes meeting. Potter smiled, and proceeded to kiss Draco's cheek, his neck, his collarbone…
Suddenly he pulled back. "Oh my God…" he whispered. "Malfoy, I am so sorry!"
"No!" said Draco. "Don't be! I…" He wasn't sure how to say what was on his mind. "I really want this, Potter… I you don't we can stop, but…" He was silenced by Potter's finger on his lips.
"Not a chance!" he said, grinning. "And call me Harry."
Author's Note:
I know what you're thinking; it's too early for them to already be together! But let me remind you, if you've all read the lyrics of the song you'll know that this is a story about realising you have to get away.
Now, for the review replies (underlined = signed, italic = anonymous):
edgy wedgy: Thanks! ^_^
salazar slytherin (girly: You think it's cute? I'm so pleased with myself! I'm usually not the type that's able to write something cute, but I guess for once I've succeeded. However, you won't be thinking it's cute for very much longer…
Strawberry-sauce: Thanks, babe! You're too kind! I hope you're here to read this chapter… (You really think I'm that good at singing?)
Terri: Hey! Thanks for liking the story! Sorry I didn't update earlier, but here we are! I hope you liked this chapter as well. And it is a lot longer! (An entire page, actually.)
Zarah: A short, but much appreciated review! Hey did you know you have the exact same name as one of my characters i a story on fictionpress.net?
Just Someone: I'll definitely take that as a compliment! ^_^ Sorry the update's so late…
TaraAmber: I know, isn't it just so sad? The poor boy's a wreck! Who'd've thought that Draco Malfoy could be like that? And I'm really contradicting myself. See, I hate it when Draco gets so… cute! Argh, I'm stupid!
Krissy: Your reviews are always so much appreciated, girl! I'm really glad you like this story too. Read anything else good lately?
Beth Weasley: What are you talking about? You're a million times better than I am! I read the latest update of Bonds of Pain today, and it was great! Just read my review, you'll see… Anyway, you know how much I love your story! Thanks for reviewing; it makes me so happy!
Endovu: Thanks for reading and reviewing! Sorry the update took so long…
So, obviously, this chapter was a lot more funny than the previous. No, I will not change the genre to humor! Anyway, I hope you liked this chapter, and I'll update as soon as I can. But my arm will be in a cast for three weeks, so it might take some time. In the meantime, please review!
^_^ Rei-Chan