Lowly Beginnings
DISCLAIMER: Harry Potter et al. belongs to JK Rowling
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AN: Ok, please note, I don't play, haven't watched and don't know the rules of ice-hockey… please feel free to correct me. I'm on 10 (!) fave lists! It's truly one of the best feelings to think that people made the effort to put me on their lists, so thanks guys! Oh, and this is dedicated to ak-alterego for being my 100th reviewer!
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Chapter 9: Serpents, Sweet Cheeks and Sugar
Oh God, thought Harry, his senses being pushed to all limits. Draco's tongue was exquisite, and he could feel it circling his mouth, tracing and mapping it's contours. Finally, Draco pulled away, and looked Harry dead in the eye. Both his hands, which previously had been roving Harry's body, now cupped Harry's dazed but euphoric face.
'Is this okay?' breathed Draco in his ear causing Harry to shiver.
Thoughts rushed through Harry's head; he'd never been in a relationship of any sorts before, he didn't know what was expected of him, and he certainly didn't deserve Draco. But Draco's mouth was currently brushing his ears, nipping gently, and he sighed into the touch.
'Yes…' moaned Harry, too caught up in these new, wonderful sensations to deny them to either himself or Draco.
Almost effortlessly, Draco lifted Harry's slim frame onto the swinging seat, which rocked gently back and forth at the change in physics, and Draco left small butterfly kisses on Harry's lips, revelling in Harry's flushed delicate features. He then pulled Harry so that Harry was seated between his legs, Harry's back flush against Draco's chest, and his head tucked neatly under Draco's chin.
'Harry…' Draco spoke into Harry's mop of hair. 'I don't think you know how much time I spend thinking about you. God, you're in my head, I can't stop thinking about you!' He paused and felt Harry melt into him. 'Be my boyfriend… please…'
Harry tensed slightly, and Draco felt his heart plummet, before Harry turned slowly around, and gazed almost longingly into Draco's eyes, and… was that a trace of fear Draco saw lingering in Harry's eyes? It suddenly became inconsequential as Harry pressed his lips lightly against Draco's and looked seriously into his eyes,
'Just promise you won't hurt me.'
'I promise,' Draco heart sang, before he added, 'Is that a yes?'
Harry smiled shyly and clarified, 'That's a yes.'
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'Werewolves! Damn you! YES! GO WEREWOLVES!' shouted Harry at the top of his lungs, standing up to yell in his enthusiasm.
'Oh my God,' moaned Draco, head held mock shamefully in his hands. 'I can't believe I'm dating a Werewolves supporter. The shame!'
'Oh, shut up Draco.' Harry reprimanded gently, kissing Draco gently on the chin, as that was all he could reach with Draco too now standing, and yelling at his team, along with half of the spectators in the stadium,
'Serpents! Go Serpents! Whay… and they SCORE!' Draco thrust a fist into the air as the green clad ice-hockey team did a victory lap of the rink as the Werewolves had done just minutes previously. 'What are you smirking at? My team are ahead.' he added, looking down at Harry's smirking face. 'What?'
'Look around you Kartoffelkopf.' Harry gestured around Draco. Draco, still standing, looked around at all the spectators on their half of the stands. Looked at all the spectators decked out in midnight blue supporters gear. Gear that sported a powerful looking wolf and the word 'Werewolf' underneath it in jagged font.
Draco gulped audibly as nearly ever person in the vicinity glared at him in his green Serpents outfit. He looked around, looking for a speck of green amid the blue masses, but found no support, and sat down in embarrassment as Harry laughed at him loudly.
'Why the hell did I allow you to convince me to sit in the Away team stands?' Draco asked, pouting slightly.
But no one could pull the sulky pout off quite like Harry who jutted his bottom lip out, and looked up at Draco with wide eyes and cuddled up to him and planting a kiss on his cheek, 'Because wanted to make me happy, and if you hadn't I would have cried?' Harry suggested helpfully.
'Humpf- there was that reason I guess. You're lucky you're so cute.' Draco said grumpily as Harry smiled, happier than he'd been in a long time.
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'Ouch!' Harry let out a cry as he fell flat on his bum.
'Honestly Harry, you've been following Ice-hockey for nearly 2 years and you've never once ice-skated?' said Draco in exasperation, although he was actually quite glad he had found something Harry wasn't good at… he didn't think he could stand it if Harry turned out to be good at ice skating as well as being able to cook, dance, sing, play instruments, and pretty much damn well everything else too.
'But they make it look so easy…' Harry whined like a petulant child. Draco thought it made him look adorable. He held out his hand for Harry to grasp on to, and pulled him up, much to the amusement of the other skaters on the ice.
'It's not as difficult as you think Harry.' explained Draco as he manoeuvred himself behind Harry, holding Harry's slim waist in his firm hands. 'You've just got to move to the rhythm. Like dancing.'
'What rhythm? Dancing's different… dancing actually has music and a beat and you don't fall flat on your arse and get a wet bum whilst dancing!'
'Shh… just let me guide you.' Draco pushed off with one foot, his skates gliding gracefully over the ice, Harry being pushed along in front of him, still held by Draco's hands. When Draco had circled the rink once, avoiding the other people there, he let go of Harry's waist and instructed, 'Now, just do what I did.'
Harry pushed one foot in front of him, then the other alternatively. His eyes opened in surprise when he didn't immediately fall straight to the ground.
'I'm doing it Draco. I'm doing it!' he shouted excitedly. He did a clumsy turn, and started back towards Draco in a straight line. 'I can do it, I can do it, I can – oompf!'
Draco skated quickly over to where Harry once again sat on his bum. Big doleful eyes looked up at him,
'I'm never going to get the hang of this am I?'
Draco laughed and extended his hand for Harry to take again… and again…. and again…
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It was four days after the match and Harry and Draco hadn't spent much time out of each others company with the exception of work, and even this Draco didn't mind so much due to Harry's enthusiastic response every time he arrived home after Harry. Harry would arrive home at 3 and Draco would come home around 4, and as soon as Harry heard the car engine cut out, or the jingling of keys in the front door, he would drop whatever he was doing and run through the large house.
No sooner than the door would open the Harry would leap into a surprised Draco's arms- well, to start with, Draco was surprised although after a day or two, it was a willing and receptive Draco that was greeted by Harry. Harry would then wrap his legs around Draco's waist and then kiss him soundly which would normally turn into a full blown snog, occasionally with Draco pushing Harry's back up against the wall for better leverage.
These sessions left both Harry and Draco in a very good mood. Draco's good mood heightened by the thoughts of even better good times with Harry in the future; Harry's good mood marred by the thought of how long the good times would last before something went wrong- and as Harry had learnt from past experiences, they always did. Maybe not now, but soon. Soon.
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The next day was a Monday morning and Harry was already up and dressed for work by 6am. He left Draco lying in the bed they now both shared- they never went further than kissing but both felt immense pleasure in falling asleep, spooned into each other.
Harry grabbed a carton of fruit juice and a glass, and opened the back door and sat on the back porch. He put his hand in his pocket, and pulled out his cigarettes… he hadn't smoked in a while now and he was having mild cravings. He put on in his mouth and lit it, inhaling heavily with a sigh and then puffing out. Strangely enough, it didn't give him the same sense of calm he usually got from smoking. Then he realised that the same calm he used to get from smoking, he now got from being with Draco and he idly smiled at the slightly soppy though as he neared the end of his cigarette.
'Harry?' Draco's voice suddenly sounded from behind him. 'What are you doing?'
Harry sat there, holding just the butt of his cigarette, and glanced from Draco to the cigarette and back again before dropping it and stamping it out.
Draco looked at Harry, brow creased,
'I didn't know you smoked.' he stated.
'You never asked.' replied Harry. He wasn't sure what response Draco wanted.
'Please quit Harry.' Draco pleaded suddenly, eyes boring into Harry's with sincerity. 'Please Harry, smoking is bad for you… I don't want you to get sick. I couldn't bear to lose you. Quit. Quit for me.'
Harry considered. If he had been asked to quit a month ago, he would have refused. He wasn't desperately addicted, but cigarettes were his relief. But now he realised, as he had earlier, he had Draco now. Draco was his relief and release. He didn't need them anymore. He smiled at Draco, and answered simply,
'Okay. I'll stop.' Then he added with a kiss to Draco's nose, 'For you.'
Draco beamed, pleased to know he meant something to Harry. He hugged Harry tightly, 'Thank you. Now… hadn't you better be going to work.'
'Ah, pooper scooper!' Harry exclaimed, looking at his watch and jumping up. 'Gotta go, gonna be late.'
He ran to his room, threw the remaining cigarettes carelessly into the bottom drawer of his dresser as he pulled out a black jacket to put on over his sunny yellow T-shirt he had acquired from a rock concert the previous year with a Greenday logo on it. Then without further ado- besides a quick hug to Draco- he ran out of the front door.
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Harry was busy sweeping up the floor of the café when the glass doors of the building opened and Draco entered. Harry immediately put the broom to one side and ran to hug Draco tightly, and they shared a brief but passionate kiss.
'I thought you had work today…' said Harry breathlessly.
'I did, but we had an early lunch break, so I thought I'd come and see my favourite boyfriend.' Draco teased.
'Hey!' said Harry indignantly, 'I'd better be your only boyfriend!'
'You're the only one I want Harry.' Draco said seriously, looking into Harry's eyes trying to convey the message fully… he wasn't sure why he had this feeling, but he felt Harry was a little insecure, a little scared. This train of thought was cut off as Harry kissed him again. Just as it was getting hotter,
'Cut it out you two. Anyone would think you were connected at the tongue,' came Josh's voice from behind the counter- it was in a joking tone that sounded strangely strained. The tall sandy blonde had come from the kitchens in the back of the café and a most unwelcome sight had greeted his eyes- his crush locking mouths with a tall aristocratic blonde. 'So Harry… I didn't know you had a boyfriend.' Josh said, almost accusatory.
'Oh, sorry. Josh, this is Draco. Draco Malfoy. Drake, this is Josh Riddle. He works here with me.' Harry introduced them, oblivious to the tension between Josh and Draco. Draco had only too well noticed the predatory way Josh had looked at Harry, and Josh was equally fuming at how Draco was holing Harry's waist possessively.
'Josh? Josh Riddle? No relation to Thomas Riddle Sr? He's a share holder in Malfoy Inc.' questioned Draco, glaring at Josh.
'Actually, he's my father.' Josh said smugly.
'I had heard his son's name was also Tom.' Draco asked suspiciously… he had made it his business to check the credibility of the shareholders in his company.
'Yes, Tom's my real name, Tom Riddle Jr., but I use my middle name; Josh… if that's all right with you.' Josh sneered at Draco. Harry was looking between the two bizarrely, confused as to the exchange going on.
'Surely you're well enough off. Why are you working in a café? Is it really necessary?' Draco asked tersely, the unspoken message being 'If you're working at the café because of Harry, back off. He's mine'
Josh, equally tense answered back,
'Actually, my father considered it a good learning experience... you know, to earn something for yourself. Of course, you probably wouldn't understand; everything's just been handed to you. So why's Harry working here- surely you're able to provide for him too? Or maybe not- maybe there's something here that you just can't provide for him.' Josh raised his eyebrow suggestively, and smirked at the reaction he got from Draco. Draco clenched his lip into a harsh thin line, and his grip on Harry tightened.
'Uh…' Harry spoke up weakly, 'Draco. Could you release my arm… you're hurting it a little.' Sure enough, when Draco looked down to his hand, he saw it was grasping Harry's wrist tightly. He relaxed his hold, but didn't release completely. He spun Harry round so his back was facing Josh, and kissed Harry. Harry's eyes shut as he melted into the kiss, whereas Draco kept his eyes open to glower over Harry's shoulder at Josh. Josh looked stonily back, before some customers called for his attention. He ignored them until Draco stopped kissing Harry,
'Josh, isn't that a customer over there trying to get your attention?' Draco said in a sugary voice. Harry glanced suspiciously at both the older and taller men; he wasn't sure what was going on between them, but he had an inkling they didn't like each other.
Josh stormed away, and Draco smirked.
'Draco, what's wrong?' Harry asked?
'Nothing. Nothing at all. All right sweet cheeks, back to the old grind I go.' Draco announced, giving Harry a peck to the cheek, giving one last look to the kitchen area where Josh was. He didn't trust another handsome guy, especially not someone as slimy as Josh, to be around his Harry. He wouldn't put it past Josh to try something.
'Sweet cheeks?' Harry cried indignantly, 'You'd better come up with a better name than th-' said Harry, but Draco had already laughed and left the café.
Harry sighed, before grabbing an ordering pad and pen, and walking up to an unattended customer who was holding up an empty cup of coffee,
'Would you like that with or without sugar?
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A/N: Thanks for the reviews. I appreciate them like you wouldn't believe! The chapter after this is probably the last one I'll have out for a while, and it's gonna be pretty short, like this chapter. Sorry, but what can I do? I can't believe I've only been posting for 4 or 5 days- I actually started this story in early January during prep time at boarding school and just saved it to disk, and now it's finally out there! W00t W00t!
Orlin- Lol, glad you liked Blaise- I wanted to put a little comical relief in, and people liked Blaise, et voila! Lol, glad you liked the chapter dedication- you deserve it… I can't believe people have put me on their favourites list; makes me all warm and fluffy inside.
AmethystAquamarine- Lol, I think I like this chapter better. Yep, Harry still got a little pick pocketing from his past. Hope you like how the relationship progressed from the kiss… tell me it wasn't too bad : S.
Lampshadesrgreat- Lol, glad chef Harry was up to your standards! I LOVE My Chemical Romance… I was going to see them in concert in Köln; I had a concert ticket reserved, a train ticket reserved and a place to stay overnight, and the damn ticket centre overbooked my reservation! I was so mad! I sulked for well over a week, and then all my friends went and told me how great it was- it wasn't appreciated! Um, sorry, a rant there… Harry… push ups… drag…. lol… I don't think that'll be going into my story (maybe a one-shot side story after I finish this one? Or not…)
Naia- No, I love questions- they let me see what I've missed or forgotten, and they're fun to explain… I think I said in chapter one that Sirius and Remus (Harry's godfathers) were killed in the same car crash as his parents. Um, in one review response to someone, I said that Dudley just didn't exist (I truthfully forgot about him, so I just ignored him… just nod and go along with it). Harry's sentence would go down on a criminal record/background check, but it wasn't actually a jail sentence, just juvenile- I don't know anything about Law, but I just figured something you did at 10 wouldn't stop you becoming a doctor (just nod and go along with it). There will be some Malfoy parent/Harry interaction soon and hope you enjoyed. I figure the scandal wouldn't be so great, after all, Draco may be very rich, but it is a real estate company so nothing in the lime light really… lets face it, how many real estate director's son's –and their boyfriends- can you name? I'm glad you like it and thanks for the long review- I LOVE them!
Wiccan-one- Lol, before the holiday, I hadn't slept in for ages. Even on the weekend I needed to be up at 7am… GAH! I'm sooo glad you liked this chapter, and your review made me laugh. There's definitely more kissing now- I hope I'm not taking it too fast, but they are dating, they feel strongly for each other, and it's not like they've gone past kissing. And they've been dating for over a week now. Hope you do come back to review… I love them!
Lena- You are insatiably crazy! Lol, I can't say whether it'll be romantic or heartbreaking… you'll just have to come and find out- there will be a few twists and turns though. I don't know whether to be amused or scared by your review… I'll go for amused. Please don't hurt me.
Ura-hd- Glad you like- hopefully this chapter shows whether Harry enjoyed it or not.
MoonLightKiss- Oh, I know- they're meant to be in the US, but I keep putting way too many Briticisms in, but I think America is warmer/nicer, it's away from Harry's past and one scene is gonna require a nice beach (and nice beaches NOT exist in England!) After this story is finished, I'll get it beta'd and the Briticisms taken out. BTW, your No-Magic, AU stories are AMAZING! Please update!
Mistress Vamp- Lol, you ROCK my 80 cotton, 15 polyester and 5lycra socks! Glad you liked Blaise… lots of people wanted more of him, so I put more in; he was just gonna be a side small character. Hope you enjoyed this chapter.
Burnt Reflections- Glad you liked the last chapter- this one is a wee bit fluffy in places, but what the hell? I'm so pleased you think it's real, and that the characters work. I like the lyrics too- I didn't want to put the whole song in because some people put full songs in their fics and I end up just skipping reading the songs (unless it's a one-shot song fic) because they're too long. So I just put in the appropriate lyrics. You are so awesome! Lol… I just extended the story by another chapter- I don't think this will be longer than 20 chapters though (I hope not for I fear it will get long winded). LOL! I'm on your fave authors list? Aww Warm fluffy feeling inside! Love you too!
Xanthofile- Glad you're still enjoying. It's weird, people seem to enjoy the little things I put in (like the air guitar) and they're always the things I just think of in the spur of the moment whilst writing. So glad I made you laugh; I don't want it to get dull.
Master-of-Wind- Hey, if you have problems, I really don't mind hearing them- it's the least I could do in return for you reviewing. Glad you like the shower scene, and I'm so happy people like Blaise; I was trying to add a little light relief. Thanks for reading :D.
Demitria Miriam- I'm really glad you liked the chapter, especially as I was kinda wary about it. Thanks for reading.
TeeDee- So no pressure then… : ). I hope you enjoyed the reaction to the kiss.
TheSlytherinGoddess- Yay- long review : ). Good luck on your exam by the way.
Glad you liked the dedication- you deserve it- you put me on 'Faves', and lets face it, there's no point me writing, if it's not liked/appreciated. Lol, yep, music gets the best of Harry… I love My Chemical Romance too- I was sooo close to seeing them in concert too (see Lampshadesrgreat's review response). Yep, the pick pocketing I put it to remind people that Harry still does have a past, and also I thought it was kinda cute. Lol, glad you don't mind the story longish- I just can't stop adding chapters. Guilty grin
Nyoka- Glad you like the portrayals of Blaise and Draco- I really like Blaise for some reason- I wish he was more in canon. Oh well…
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Arwyern- Lol, I'm glad you're able to picture crazy dancing Harry, and I'm glad this chapter was lighter… pity there's gonna be some angst soon though. Oh well. I'm author so there :p. Lol, sadistically, I'm glad you're gonna be dying for updates- makes me happy. Whoops? I think after this story, I may write another but not a sequel, but I'm not even gonna start it before this is done or I'll get side tracked. Thanks for reviewing- you rock!
Yana5- Here's the chapter you wanted. The next chapter will be out soon, but after that I'm only able to update once a month or so. Sorry.
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