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Draco had never enjoyed being somewhere as much as he enjoyed being with Harper in their cabin. He loved falling asleep next to her every night and waking up next to her every morning. Even if she didn't read as much into it as he did. Everything was picturesque and perfect. You know… except for the whole "hiding from a sociopath" thing. But he hadn't gotten up the courage to tell her how he felt.
He'd never had this problem before. Usually he had no problem making his feelings known, but he'd never felt exactly like this before. Harper made him nervous.
He walked out of their small bedroom to see her reading a letter she had just taken from the mouth of the owl sitting on their window. Her pretty face was illuminated by a huge smile. "They're coming to visit next week," she said excitedly, waving the letter at Draco. "Harry, Ron, and Hermione. They're coming next week!"
Draco frowned. Of course Potter would barge in on their happy life together. "Excuse me if I don't sound as thrilled as you are," he grumbled crossly. Harper's smile was unfailing. "C'mon Dray, you have to be getting bored of just seeing me all day," Draco grew more and more frustrated, this couldn't be farther than the truth.
"Oh yes," he said sarcastically. "And Saint Potter is just the break I need" he radiated bitterness. Harper's smile melted into a frown. "Draco, don't be an asshole. Can you at least to pretend to not hate him,"
"Why should I? I do hate him. You should write them back and tell them not to come and focus on finding the Dark Lord," Draco hissed, slamming down the peanut butter on the counter a little too hard. "It's not your decision," Harper pointed out, desperately trying to keep her cool. She didn't want to fight with Draco. He was one of the few people she had left in her life. Draco was showing no such control.
"I don't want Saint Potter here with his band of merry men! They should be focusing on protecting you! Not throwing slumber parties," Draco was furious. Harper was getting there.
"The rest of the order can do that! I want to be a normal person for once! Hang out with my friends and not worry about anything!" Harper was determined. She would enjoy herself and there was nothing Draco could do to stop it. "You're not normal! One night of recklessness won't change that," Draco pointed out angrily. They were inching closer and closer together, getting in each other's faces.
"It's not recklessness! It's a visit! Just one night! The only reason you don't like the idea is because of some stupid childhood rivalry you still hold against Harry!" Harper screamed in his face. They were inches apart now. Draco could feel her hot, angry breath on his face.
Then, all of a sudden, he pushed his face to hers and kissed her. He couldn't have controlled the impulse even if he wanted to; it came as quick as lightning. He instantly tangled his fingers in her hair, holding her still. She was too stunned to react for a moment, but eventually began responding with a kiss of her own. They remained like this for a while; kissing and forgetting what they were even arguing about.
The need for air soon overcame them and they were forced to break apart, just looking at each other. Neither of them wanting to be the one to end the moment. "What was that for?" Harper asked softly. Draco just kind of shrugged. "I've been meaning to do it for a while. It seemed like a time as good as any."
Harper just smiled. "Why? Haven't been laid lately?" Draco smiled back. "No" was his only answer before he started kissing her again. They soon lost themselves in each other, aware of nothing but tongues, lips, and hands.
"Think you two can pry yourselves from each other long enough to say hello?" Came a voice from the doorway. Both jerked away, startled, and looked to the front door There stood Harry, Ron, and Hermione. Harry looked rather disgusted, Ron bemused, and Hermione simply embarrassed for walking in on such an intimate moment.
"Harry!" Harper exclaimed with a huge smile, running up to hug her friend. He hugged her reluctantly, clearly uncomfortable with the concept of his newest friend snogging one of his oldest enemies. Of course, he hugged back all the same.
"You weren't supposed to get here for another week," Draco snarled, very put out that their moment had been interrupted. "What are you talking about? We told you one week in the letter you dolt," Ron snapped back.
"We only just got that letter," Harper said, finally pulling away from her hug with Harry. "I told you we shouldn't have sent Errol," Hermione snapped at her husband. "He's hardly reliable,"
Harper quickly made herself busy making room for their new guests, making the couches and an extra cot suitable for sleeping on. "Where will you sleep, then?" Harry asked, noticing only one bed and three other sleeping arrangements were set up.
"We've been sharing a bed since we've gotten here, Potter." Draco said smugly. "You don't expect that to stop just because you lot are here," he had grown a rather nasty looking smirk on his face. Harry looked like he might puke.
"I-it's not like that!" Harper protested, smacking Draco upside the head. "Don't be a git!" she hissed under her breath, finishing making up the couch. "I'll start getting dinner ready," she said cheerfully, heading into the small kitchen, leaving the trio and Draco in a very awkward position. Without Harper as a buffer, the air in the small mountain cottage became heavy with discomfort.
"So… it seems you and Harper are getting on well," Hermione said conversationally, making a valiant attempt at brightening the mood of the room. "A little too well, if you ask me," Harry grumbled. "I liked it better when she hated you," Draco just smirked at him. "Getting jealous Potter? Hope I don't tell Weasley's baby sister. Hear you two are getting awfully cozy," Harry simply glared.
"Oh stop it you two," Hermione scolded quietly. "If you have to fight, save it for after the one night you need to spend under the same roof. Besides, you're upsetting Harper," Draco and Harry both knew she was right but they continued to glare at each other anyways. They'd behave, but reluctantly.
A Concluding Note: I just want to make one thing very clear. THIS IS NOT A LOVE TRIANGLE! Harry is not interested in Harper, at all! They're just friends! Just wanted to make that very clear :) Hope you enjoyed it!
