Harry didn't remember falling asleep. He awoke to the light pink rays of the sun rising slowly across the lake, cutting through the vapors drifting across it. Shifting slightly to try and loosen the stiff muscles in his back, Harry realized that there was a heavy weight snuggled into his side and laying on his shoulder. Looking down, Harry saw the pale strands of Draco's hair glowing in the rays of a new day.
Harry had never seen the sun rise before, and he thought he should wake Draco to watch it with him. Nudging Draco gently so as not to startle the blond sleeping on him, Harry brushed a wisp of hair from in front of Draco's eyes, watching as they slowly fluttered open. Draco blinked a few times bringing the dawn into focus, shifting so that he was no longer buried in Harry's side.
Harry tilted his head glancing at Draco, "Are you ok?"
"I'll be fine," Draco replied.
Harry turned and gazed back over the lake watching as the sun climbed higher into the sky. He didn't know what to say, and knew if Draco wanted to talk he would make the first move. Harry sat up and leaned his back against the tree trunk, running his fingers through the dew dampened grass. As more colors of the sun began to show Harry wondered why he had never done this before. Or was it because he never had someone to share it with, and enjoy it beauty.
The two sat in silence watching as the day began, neither wanting to break the peace surrounding them, but knowing at the same time something had to be said before they left.
"I'm sorry." Draco began, "I should have said this a long time ago, but I never thought you would listen to me, not after turning down my friendship first year."
"I'm sorry too, and after last night I realized we are more alike then different. Neither of us has been shown love, so we both feel like something is missing." Harry said, trying to explain what he felt but not quite finding the words. "Something brought me to you last night, and I know I never want to see you in that kind of pain again." Running a hand through his black hair, Harry dropped his head forward he knew he was starting to sound like a fool.
Harry looked up as felt Draco place a hand on his arm, blue-grey eyes focused on him, drawing him in, "I know what you mean, so does this mean we are friends now?" Draco asked unsure of where they stood with one another.
"I would like that." Harry said, standing to stretch out his legs. Leaning down he put his hand out to Draco to help him up. "As much as I would love to continue this little chat we need to get back before they realize we are gone."
Draco lingered a few seconds longer, "Will you come back tonight?" The words were out of his mouth before they could be stopped.
Harry tilted his head to the side to view Draco's expression. 'He really wants me to come back,' Harry thought to himself reading the Blonds eyes. "Yes, same time as last night."
Harry started the trek up to the castle with a slight limp, 'sleeping on the ground is never a good idea.' A smile swept across his face, thinking things are finally looking up.