"Oh I know you belong inside my aching heart"

- Meat Loaf (For Crying Out Loud)

"Then get to breakfast, both of you!" Harry and I take off running at the same time, through the large doors and into the Great Hall. As we walk inside Harry walks away from me, towards the Gryffindor's and I, in turn head for the rowdy Slytherin table. I slot myself in between Crabbe and Goyle and am nearly swallowed up by their large frames. Breakfast is pushed in front of me and slowly I pick through the meal. What would normally be delicious felt like sludge sliding down my throat. I look up and survey the table across the hall, the Gryffindor table. There is Harry, finishing his meal. I gaze intently at the top of his tousled brown hair and remember those gorgeous words that he had earlier uttered. He liked me, he really did. This thought bought about a whole new wave of possibilities which I was intent on exploring. But no sooner had these thoughts arrived that my whole world stopped spinning. He was looking at me; his green eyes were staring straight into my mine. My world stopped at that moment because for the first time it wasn't animosity reflected in his eyes. For the first time in the seven years that I had known him his entire manner had softened completely.

I stayed looking at him as long as I could, I didn't want to look away, just in case he wasn't there when I looked back. And he too, did not look away, instead holding my gaze. Breakfast finally was over and I moved out of my seat and headed out the door with the rest of the school. I needed to talk to Harry; I needed to know that this was not just going to end with his revelation. I pushed past the moving crowd in search of the raven haired boy and finally managed to locate him, heading off down a deserted corridor on his own. I pushed once more through the crowd; dodging any Slytherin's who might pull me back. Finally I am out of the raging crowd and heading down the same corridor that Harry has taken just moments before. I begin to rush, in the hopes of catching him, but I can see no-one in the corridor in front of me, yet no obvious doors either. I slow my pace, realising that he is no longer there. All that is ahead is an empty corridor. I stand still, looking ahead, wondering why this isn't easier. "Following me for a reason?" Comes a voice from behind me. I turn quickly to see Harry, standing in a small alcove that I must have just moments before run past.

"I stepped aside because I thought you were going to barrel straight into me, rushing around at that pace!" For a moment I believe that he is angry, but after a closer inspection I see that there is a small smile pasted on his lips. I walk towards him, covering the steps between us in mere moments. And then I am next to him, I tilt my head slightly and kiss him on the lips. His warm, soft lips press against mine and I can't remember ever feeling so calm, so deliciously happy. I stand and enjoy the moment, the feel of our lips together, not wanting to ever pull away. I remove my lips from his without taking a step back. Now that I am no longer following such strong instincts I realise just how close we are standing. I can feel his warm breath tantalising my skin, feel his heart beat, speeding through its beats. And I am sure that he too, can feel mine, meeting his hearts rhythm.

We stand like this for what seems like a wonderful eternity, until Harry speaks. "I'm sorry Draco" I look into his eyes and see that tears are brimming there. My mind flickers over the possibilities for this apology but no reasons surface. "Harry, why?" He takes a deep breath and continues. "I'm sorry for running away last night, for making you think I didn't care" I look at his red face, his messy hair and his tear filled eyes and I see that he is being completely honest with me. So he really does care for me, utterly and completely. "I shouldn't have left you up there, you were going to jump and I just left you…" His words trail off and the brimming tears start to fall. "How could I do that?" He sobs. Harry's body slides down the wall and slumps in a depressing heap on the floor; I kneel beside him and wrap both of my arms tightly around his shuddering torso. "Don't break down on me Harry, please, I need you." These words seem to comfort him as his body is able to remain still, and his heavy sobs subside.

"Do you like me Draco?" His muffled voice is surprisingly calm now. I take a deep breath, this is it, seven years of pent up emotions all have to be condensed into one powerful word. "Yes" I breathe. Harry raises his head and I see that although his eyes are red rimmed, they look more hopeful than I have ever seen them. I lean towards Harry and I find myself once again with my lips pressed against his. Harry leans also into the kiss and soon our kiss is deepening. Our mouths merge into one beautiful entity, our tongues dance together in happiness. I let my eyes flutter shut and I enjoy this ever more passionate kiss. It deepens still and the ferocity with which we move our lips, our tongues increases. I pull away, breathless and amazed. This is really happening, Harry and I. My long hidden feelings are returned.

A/N: I thought I'd thank everyone personally for their reviews. Don't worry, new chapter is below! So I'll start with…

'BewareoftheTornado' I took your advice, and am now using paragraphs!

'Sinsoftheflesh98' Thanks! I like that line too!

'meisme' I am continuing, don't worry! Just took me a while to get writing!

'aphrodisiac bliss' Thanks for reviewing!

'kurai' Done! Story is in paragraphs, thanks for the suggestion!

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'MagicChic82' It's in paragraphs now! Thanks for suggesting it!

'MadleyTassida and BlazeSplinder Froste' Thanks for the review, I'll try and find time to read your fic as requested! I'm glad you know Meat Loaf! Many people don't! You just want to give Snape a good slap don't you!

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'Elfangor89' Lol, Harry's well on his way, don't worry.

So in all, thanks everyone, please keep reviewing, I need suggestions on how to improve, what you like/don't like. If you don't tell me then nothing's going to change. So, review, review, review!