A/N: MERRY CHRISTMAS!
Warnings: Strong language at the end
"Potter" Harry heard a voice come from behind him, and he turned around to see the face of Blaise Zabini. He didn't really know Blaise that well, all he knew was that he was Malfoy's best friend, and a Slytherin.
That was basically it. Overall, he had no problem with him.
"Blaise? What are you doing here?" Malfoy asked, and Harry saw that the two shared a knowing look with each other, as if they had some big secret.
Which, knowing Slytherins, they probably did.
"Well Draco, I was merely concerned for Potter here" Blaise smirked at him, and Harry felt himself blush as those dark eyes locked onto his.
Draco's hand clenched into a fist.
"Why were you concerned? You can clearly see that he's fine" Draco grit his teeth, and Harry frowned. What was wrong with Malfoy?
"I don't think so, Dray" He said, looking at Harry worriedly "Have you been feeling well lately? Sleeping well? You have dark circles under your eyes, and I don't see you in the Great Hall these past weeks, are you sick?"
He placed the back of his hand on Harry's forehead like a mother checking a child for a fever, and Harry blushed.
"You're warm" Blaise frowned "You should get some rest"
Harry nodded, refusing to look at Blaise in the eyes. Blaise noticed.
"Why won't you look at me in the eyes?" Blaise asked, and Harry winced at the hurt tone.
"I-I'm sorry I-" Harry didn't want to drive Blaise away, he liked him a lot.
"Sshh, it's okay little one" Harry blushed at the nickname, and bit his lip, an annoying habit that he had when he was nervous or feeling shy.
"You like it when I call you that?" He sounded amused, and Harry nodded shyly.
Blaise chucked "Alright then. I will continue to call you that, little one" Blaise teased, and Harry blushed again.
Draco, meanwhile, clenched his hands into fists.
He's losing.
"Did you ever think that the reason why he won't look at you in the eyes is because your face is too horrible for him to look at?"
Blaise frowned.
"Come now Draco, don't be like that. I'm sure Harry disagrees, right Harry? I may call you Harry, correct?" Blaise asked, looking at Harry for permission.
"Yes, you can" He mumbled back, but Blaise still heard it, and he grinned.
"Then you may call me Blaise"
"Still doesn't answer whether or not he finds you unattractive" Draco said with a sneer, and Harry frowned at him.
"I do find him attractive actually. Why are you being so mean to him anyways Malfoy? He's done nothing to you that I know of" Harry demanded, and Draco grinned at him.
"Call me Draco"
"No thanks" Harry said with a scowl, and Blaise smirked at Draco, who clenched his jaw.
"Well?" Harry asked, placing a hand on his hip, and Draco gave a tight smile as Blaise smirked at him from behind Harry.
"It was a friendly banter"
"Mhm. Anyways, I really appreciate your concern Blaise, but I'm fine, really" Harry turned and the smirk was wiped off of Blaise's face quickly as the raven-haired teen grinned at him.
"I should really be going" Harry said, and attempted to walk away from the two, when Blaise grabbed his wrist in a gentle hold and pulled him close to his body so their chests were touching.
Harry blushed "B-Blaise-"
"Where are you going?" He asked, placing a hand on Harry's cheek, and smiled softly when Harry leaned into the touch.
"I- They're probably looking for me-"
"Trust me, Harry. No one's even noticed that you left. Your supposed 'best friends' were too busy snogging in an empty classroom like animals. They didn't even put any privacy spells" Blaise scowled.
"Oh." Harry felt a pang of hurt that his friends were more concerned with each other than him, but he quickly shoved that feeling down. He should be happy for them. He shouldn't be acting like an attention-seeking teenage boy.
"Oh, Harry, did I hurt you? I didn't realize, I thought you knew. I'm sorry" Blaise said, and bent down to nuzzle Harry's neck with his nose affectionately. Harry pulled away.
"Why did you do that?" Harry asked, confused, and Blaise grinned at him.
"It's a method that Veelas use to calm their mate down, make them feel better, soothe them, that kind of stuff" Blaise shrugged, and Harry was confused.
"But Malfoy told me that I was his mate. Why is it working for you when you're not my mate?" Harry asked, and Blaise raised an eyebrow.
"Harry, you're not his mate." Blaise stated, and Draco had the very strong urge to hex Blaise into the next century.
"What nonsense are you talking about now, Zabini" Draco drawled out "My Veela knows that he is my mate, and he has no choice in the matter-"
He was cut off as Zabini burst out laughing.
"HA! That's hilarious! You actually told him that, and he believed you? Oh!" Blaise wiped his eyes as if an invisible tear was there.
"Wait, was he lying?" Harry asked, stepping away from Draco and going towards Blaise.
"Yes, Harry, he was" Blaise looked at him in the eyes "You're not his mate. My Veela can tell. His Veela just thinks that you're his mate because you have much potential. Malfoy's Veela thinks that you're perfect for him, so you obviously must be his chosen mate" Blaise rolled his eyes.
"Veelas can choose who their mate is, but most of them can already tell. Whether it be from first glance, touch, hearing, you can tell who your mate is. Draco is trying to court you before your inheritance, so when you become submissive, your Veela will recognize Draco's power and knows the dominance he holds. You know nothing about me, about my power or dominance, so your Veela is most likely going to choose Draco to be your mate. But Harry," Blaise came closer to him and placed a hand gently on his cheek "I won't force you to do anything. If you wish for me to be your mate, I will accept. If not, I understand, but I will fight for you until my very last breath"
Blaise took a step back, and bent down, taking Harry's hand in his and placing a gentle kiss on his knuckles, making Harry blush.
"Until we meet again, little one" Blaise smirked, and Draco glared at him with hatred.
'Fuck you, Zabini' He thought venomously 'I will get Potter, no matter what. After all,' He smirked.
'Malfoys always win'