By: Hiki-chan
The last few days were shocking for Harry. Why? Because Draco treated him so differently. Almost romantic-like. He hasn't been fighting with him and everything. Okay fine, so they did fight a bit here and there. It was weird really, instead of their usual fighting, it was more of like teasing and flirting.
People have been noticing of course and Harry heard that there was even some kind of bet going on. He heard it last Thursday during breakfast but didn't think much about it. But now, he heard it was something like how long he and Draco would get together or would Seamus and Blaise beat them to it first. Or how long it would take for them to get together.
Yes, Blaise has been acting kindly towards the Irish boy too. As usual, many people noticed it as well. Not many Gryffindors were actually happy with the whole thing as Blaise and Draco were from Slytherin but they finally got used to it after awhile.
Harry sighed and put his book down onto his bed then lied on his bed and put two arms around at the back of his head and closed his eyes.
However, being Gryffindors, they soon decided what their friends would want and need, they would support them all the way. The Slytherins were shockingly calm when they found out that Harry was going with Draco and Seamus was going with Blaise. It seemed that they had their own little bet going on there.
Since the wager snowballed all the way to Ravenclaw before heading to Hufflepuff before landing at Gryffindor. Ginny seemed very enthusiastic about the whole deal. She actually placed 10 Galleons on him and Draco getting together after the ball. She made the bet against Dean.
Harry laughed slightly as he remembered Ron telling, or yelling in this case, something like, "Ten Galleons Harry! TEN GALLEONS! What, does she think galleons could be duplicated with a charm?"
From Ron, that's where he found out that there were wagers going on about him and the rest of them. Surprisingly, it seems like Hermione had bet around the same amount as Ginny and that Pansy bet around 5 or 6 galleons. And all of them were on Draco and Harry getting together at the end of the ball or during the ball.
What he could not stand, however, Draco seemed fine with it. He ignored everything that was going on just below his nose, pretending nothing was happing while Harry was getting all flustered and panicky. It just wasn't fair.
And since Harry was allowed to call Draco, Draco and vice versa, every time he called Draco, all the girls around him would start giggling and would stare at him and Draco. Harry would only shake his head sadly and tell his companion, "I never knew what their problem was."
During the first week, Snape had paired Harry with Draco in potions. That was something he had always done hoping it disturb Harry terribly. Impious teacher! 'He's just out to get me! I swear…' But Draco was most helpful and patient during potions as he tried to help Harry. Harry never knew he could be so… chivalrous? Was that the word?
It seemed that if Draco was around, he'd help Harry open doors and everything. And this, freaked the hell out of Harry.
However, because of the potions project Snape gave them, he and Draco grew closer and Harry did notice that Draco seemed to scoot closer to him now and then. Surprising himself, he didn't mind the whole fact. He knew he was gay and he knew that he liked Draco. But still, that doesn't mean Draco likes him back. Right?
Harry then imagined how it was like if he and Draco were like the romantic couples in his books and would tell each other almost every day that they loved one another and…
Harry shook his head vigorously before he sat up. He shouldn't be thinking things like that! It might not happen. But… it wasn't his fault he fell for Draco. The boy clenched his fist and did the only thing a teenage would do, he glared at the romance novel lying helplessly on his bed like it was its fault.
He sighed before he buried his head in his hand, "This is so screwed."
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Draco Malfoy walked through the halls ignoring all the stares given to him. Around him he could hear the murmurs of the many girls.
"That's him! That's Draco Malfoy!"
"Goodness he's so hot!"
"Get your mind out of the gutter girl. Isn't it obvious he's gay?"
"He's wooing Harry Potter right?"
"Uh huh, I heard they were call each other by their first name!"
"Ahhh, they were rivals right? It just makes it so much sweeter!"
"I placed 4 galleons on them in the wagers going around."
"I placed 35 Sickles and 22 Knuts on them getting together during the ball!"
"Harry, I bet he still doesn't know what the hell is going on."
"He's so oblivious."
"That just makes him yummier!"
"Them being a pair would be a very nice sight."
"I couldn't agree more. A steaming hot couple."
Draco walked into his room and closed the door. Ah yes, the life of being sexy and hot. It was just a few days away from the ball. Around 5 or 6 days… Many things have happened during the week, he got paired up with Harry in Potions. How… predictable of his Godfather. Snape always wanted to make Harry's like a living hell.
Which reminds him, he was suppose to go to the library with Harry and go do some researching on some potions. Part of their project. The rumors said that he was treating Harry better and better. Well, he couldn't help it. Everything he looked at Harry, the Gryffindor seeker seemed to get cuter and cuter.
'What Severus would do if he found out that I actually LIKE being paired with Harry.' Draco chuckled, oh yes, the fun of it all. And the fun of getting much closer to the boy. He found Harry unbelievably blur in potions. It was a good thing being a Malfoy taught Draco to be at least patient. Though it was fun to see the boy try to crack his head over what to do in potions. "I'm not surprised if he actually fails." Draco said softly to himself.
Of course, he won't fail. As long as Draco was his partner he won't anyway. Draco seemed to notice the things the Gryffindor would do when he was blur or didn't know what to do. He would adorably chew on the end of his quill before spitting out the feathers or he would adorably tilt his head to one and while his eyes narrowed trying to understand or he would adorably chew on his bottom lip.
Fine! So he does a lot of adorable things and Draco noticed. So what! 'I'm sure many people notice those things too. I can't be the only one.' Draco frowned, he wasn't obsessed! It's all the Gryffindors fault for being so damn cute, and hot… and yummy.
Hmm… it seemed about time to go to the library. Draco stood up from his bed and took his necessary items and proceeded to the library only to find Harry sitting at their usual table (they had their usual table!) and he was looking through some book.
Draco laughed softly, 'I'll be darned if it was a romance novel.' He took his place opposite Harry and was shocked that the boy didn't notice him. Hmm… it WAS a romance novel. This one read, "Vampire Love." Draco rolled his eyes before an idea crept into his head.
A smirk placed on his face, he silently crept behind Harry and leaned down to his ear, "Hello Harry."
His reaction was most satisfying. "Gah!" Harry jumped almost a foot into the air. He spun around while holding a hand to his chest. "You scared the hell out of me Malfoy!"
Draco's smirk grew.
"Do you know that I was reading a vampire love story! Having something like that creep up to me is most… startling." Harry's face was flustered as he tried desperately to breathe.
Draco laughed, "Unable to resist."
Harry glared at him for a while before he shrugged, "Fine, fine, come on now, let's do this stupid project." He sat back down and patted the chair next to him, "Come on now." He turned to the books on the table, "I found some books on our potion that I think would be most helpful in our research."
Draco pulled the chair out and scooted nearer to Harry who opened the huge book. He and Harry were very close but Harry didn't seem to notice, yet. His huge green eyes were busy skimming through pages of the book. "Say Draco…"
"Yes?"
Green eyes blinked, the voice sounded like he was so close. His eyes still on the book before he turned to face Draco. They were face to face and their faces were inches apart. Harry could feel his heartbeat accelerate and he could feel Draco's hot breath on his skin.
For the second time that day, "Gah!" Harry almost fell out of the chair.
"What's wrong Harry?" Draco asked almost sweetly.
Harry blinked fast before he stuttered out and turned to face the book again, "N-Nothing, nothing at all. You just shocked me that's all."
Harry tried to process what just happened over and over again in his head. Nothing seemed to make sense. Dammit! He knew Mal… Draco was smirking at his displeasure. 'Insufferable git!' Harry cursed inside his head.
Draco Malfoy enjoyed making Harry all hot, bothered and flustered and Harry knew this as a fact, and hated it and himself for reacting which was obviously the thing Draco wanted him to do.
To be continued.
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