A/N: You guys are lucky :) I almost wasn't going to be back until Saturday...I was at a music camp... too bad the people there were all super mean and I hated it.. along with the fact that a grandfather figure of mine passed away, my mom pulled me out of the camp... so I am drowning stress and sorrow in my angsty slash writing! I hope you guys like it...
Also, big hugs and a dozen cookies to a Miss IvySnowe. Cool friend, great beta, awesome person... fun to throw breakfast foods at... heh heh heh... looong story...anyway...
Disclaimer: Everything is owned by J.K. ... oh gosh... book 7. I will cry. A lot. Be kind to us, J.K...
Warning: Alrighty, friends. This is SLASH. Male/Male. Hotness...oh yes.
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"Uhhh. Draco? You alright?" Ron asked hesitantly, seeing the look on Draco's face.
Draco's eyes widened briefly before the shocked look was masked by a scowl. "I'm fine!" he snapped, before adding "And what did you just call me, Weasley?"
"Whatever, Malfoy." Ron's voice went ice cold.
"Alright, Weasley. It's bad enough that I have to be partnered with you, but you can stop the bullshit fake concern. I'm not buying it, although I probably could. More than I can say for you..." Draco scoffed.
"You get this through your over-inflated head, mister 'high and fucking mighty'. If we're going to work on this project together, we're going to have to tolerate each other on some level. You didn't look well there and I was just asking." Ron growled, and added softly "Asshole."
"Excuse me, Weasley? Wha-"
"Is there a problem, boys?" Interrupted Professor Flitwick. "You two are going to be late for dinner."
It was then that the pair noticed they were the only ones left in the classroom, with the exception of Professor Flitwick. Ron quickly got up to get out of the classroom. He was almost out of the door when he heard a voice drawling from behind him.
"After breakfast tomorrow. In the library, Weasley. I want to get this done as soon as possible."
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Ron shuffled to the Great Hall the next morning. Usually, he slept in on Saturdays, but 'sleeping in' generally entails sleeping first. He figured if he was going to be working with Draco Malfoy all the time on this project, he was going to have to stop these dreams one way or another. It was too embarrassing to look at Draco and think of those erotic dreams.
Ron sat at his new 'normal spot' at the edge of the near empty Slytherin table. He slowly nibbled on a piece of toast, thinking about how he'd sell his soul for a Pepper-Up Potion. His mind wandered lazily as he stared at the grey morning ceiling. It looks like his eyes. The redheaded boy thought. Staring mindlessly at the ceiling, he let his daydreams take him wherever they liked. He was unceremoniously pulled back to Earth when the piece of toast dropped from his hand, landing on the table. Shaking his head vigorously, he looked around the now empty Great Hall, wondering how much he must have looked like an idiot for all that time. He sat for a bit longer, finishing his toast when an unpleasant thought came to him. Library. Malfoy. After breakfast.
Angling his way through the groups of students littering the halls, Ron rushed toward the library. He hurried toward the study tables in the back when he almost ran into someone, stopping about a foot in front of them. He looked to see that it was Draco Malfoy, expertly balancing a pile of books in the air with his wand.
"Good for you to join us, Weasley."
Ron rolled his eyes and grabbed the pile of books and headed toward the study tables. He had almost turned the corner to get to the study area when Draco ran in front of him.
"Weasley. I wouldn't go over there if I were you .You won't like it." Draco's eyes were mostly cold and stony, but if you looked deep enough, hints of concern were visible.
A scoff emitted from Ron's mouth and he started towards the tables when Draco's hand physically stopped him. The books toppled to the floor as Draco's hand moved from Ron's chest to cover his mouth. Surprisingly, Ron didn't fight it. Draco silently led Ron closer to the study area, just close enough to hear what was going on, when familiar voices reached Ron's ears.
"I don't understand what his problem is." Hermione's voice rang out.
"Don't let it get to you, babe. He's just being selfish." Dean's voice answered.
Ginny's voice came next. "I've lived with him for 16 years. Being this angry isn't like him. Something is wrong."
The next voice sent Ron over the edge. He was expecting it, but the words that came cut like a blade. "He's just jealous." Harry said coldly "He needs to get over himself or he won't have any friends left."
"Right, mate." Dean answered.
Mate?!? Ron thought. So Harry had replaced him already. Just great. Ron wriggled out of Draco's grip, picked up the pile of books, and walked briskly out of the library. Draco appeared next to him.
"Weasley, where are you going? We are supposed to be working on this project."
"Malfoy, for once, just shut up." Ron said irritably "Follow me. I know somewhere quieter to work on this."
"You do know that Dumbledore blocked the Room of Requirements because of kids snogging in there, right?"
"I know that, Malfoy. Somewhere else. Just follow me and shut your trap." Ron snapped. He had no idea why he was taking Draco to 'his room', he blamed this temporary insanity on his former 'friends'. He had to get out of that library and his room was the only place quiet and private enough to do anything.
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Malfoy looked around the tidy room. "Impressive, Weasley."
"It's mine, Malfoy. The only reason you are here is to work on this. I have locks set up on the door so that no one can get in unless I let them."
"Nice lie, Weasley."
"Well...it's not a bad idea." Ron mumbled. He grabbed some parchment and a quill and took the book off the top of the pile, ready to take notes. He read the title, "Obliviate. Symptoms of the Memory Charm and How to Tell if You've Been Cursed." by Keagen Dawkins. Ron had just opened the book when it was ripped from his grasp. "Malfoy, what the hell are you doing?"
Malfoy looked nervous for a split second "I wanted to take the notes on this one."
Ron shrugged, confused. "Whatever." He grabbed the second book. "The History of the Memory Charm" by Alex Middleswarth. Ron had flipped through the book, trying to find something interesting. The Obliviate Charm can only be completely performed by a very powerful wizard or witch. If a less capable witch or wizard attempts the charm, it will result in the memory only being partially erased, making the event seem like a hazy dream. It is still effective in this manner because the event could be passed off as just a figment of one's imagination. Ron wrote thoughtlessly on the paper, still thinking about what Hermione, Dean, Ginny, and Harry had said. It stung so much to think that they could see him as selfish when all he wanted was support from his friends when he told them about his true self. His quill stopped, leaving an inky blot on the paper.
Ron looked up to see Draco staring at him. "What do you want, Malfoy?"
Draco stood up and situated himself on the couch next to Ron. Gently, he ran a pale hand down Ron's cheek. "You." was the soft response.
Without thinking twice, Ron pushed Draco backwards so they were both laying on the couch, Ron's tall lanky body atop Draco's slightly muscled, yet soft form. The world exploded when Ron pushed his mouth into Draco's. Tongues dueled, hands wandered, moans rang out, and within five minutes, two uniforms lay crumpled on the floor in front of the couch. The two flushed, aroused males that were currently entangled on the sofa stared at each other for a few seconds. "Yes." the blonde whispered urgently as the redhead took this as his cue to keep going. He kissed his way down the pale chest, nibbling randomly along the way. A groan escaped both their lips as the redhead traveled further and further down-
Ron opened his eyes with a snap and looked around the empty room. His hand was barely holding on to his quill that was sitting in the middle of a giant ink blot that was beginning to dry around the one note Ron wrote on the parchment. His book was still opened to the first page, but a note was sitting on top of it. Ron picked up the note that read:
Weasley,
I would appreciate it if you wouldn't take naps while you are supposed to be taking notes. I finished my notes on my first book. I have them with me. I would appreciate if you would at least finish yours before Monday. I have a free period at 11:30 before lunch. I am pretty sure you do too. I'll meet you in this room. You'll have to let me in, though. I figured Potty and the Know-It-All might come looking for you, so I put up the wards you were talking about. I don't want them invading what could be a very promising study area. However, if you keep sleeping and making me do all the work I'll probably take them down.
-D.M
P.S. If you do happen to fall asleep in my presence ever again, try and keep the moaning to a tolerable noise lever. It was rather loud and obnoxious.
Ron's face turned crimson with embarassment. He'd never be able to look at Draco again. How would he be able to finish this project when he kept having these dreams. At least this last dream felt less realistic than the others. The others, he felt like he really was there. This one, he could tell it was definately a dream even though it left him with one hell of an uncomfortable problem.
After relieving this 'problem' in the bathroom, Ron sat back down at the couch and reopened the book. He crumpled up the old blotchy note paper and got a new piece of parchment. He frustratingly scratched a title on the top of the note page and underlined it several times.
Obliviate
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A/N: Yes, folks, that time it actually was a dream. Bummer. Anywayyyy...all the reviews for the last chapter made me really really happy :) So...here's some love for those who totally rock!
HalfBloodPhoenix: I'm happy you like it :) I just did my graduation project for school this past year and I wondered if Hogwarts students have a graduation project of sorts...so there came the final project idea :)
FrayedSoul: To be honest, before I started writing this, I didn't really think about Ron/Draco...it kinda just happened :-P I'm glad you like it :)
Sarah: I hope this temporarily satisfied your craving :-P I totally wish I had a purple hat... They are quite the rage nowadays...
Carmela Sweetblood: I have realized I have a sort of love for trio fights... they provide necessary angst :-P I'm glad you like the story, though :) I'm glad you liked the ending of that chapter, I wasn't sure about it, so it's nice to know someone likes it :)
Acid Rain 13: Hehe Ron will get some idea soon, don't worry.
Arisu's Smile: Thank you so much :)
KoryMisun: I'll try to write in more 'steamy goodness'...I don't know how good I am at it, but I'll try.
ByakkOfTheMist: Something like that... perhaps. Probably. I don't quite know yet, I'm kind of taking this chapter at a time...
HRH2013: No, that wasn't the end... hah. I loved that review, though. I'll see...maybe.
TheCrazyOneInTheCorner: I'm happy you like it :) Here's an update for ya :-D
JaceDamian23: I'm so happy you like it :-D I'll think about bringing Blaise in later...I hadn't really thought about it before, but Blaise is my all time favorite character... Draco just doesn't want to admit he has feelings for a certain Mr. Ronald Weasley... hehe :)