"Tongues always pressed to your cheeks,
While my tongue is on the inside of some other girls teeth,
Tell your boyfriend if he says he's got beef,
That I'm a vegetarian and I isn't fucking scared of him."

Don't Trust Me—3OH!3

Chapter 4—Tongues Always Pressed To Your Cheeks

: Zabini Estates December 24, Christmas Eve, 3:54 p.m.:

For the past few days Blaise had showed Harry the wonders of Italy. He had taken him to the Leaning Tower of Pisa, to the city of Venice, the ruins of Pompeii, and of course an extensive tour of his estates. Harry couldn't have been happier. If you had told him a few months ago that he would be spending quality time with someone that he had formerly associated with one of the few people in life that the loathed, he would have undoubtedly questioned their sanity. Now, Harry could not imagine spending his holidays every other way. For every second they spent together Harry found himself becoming more and more infatuated with Blaise.

That afternoon found the pair curled up in front of a fire. Although most of Italy was usually very warm, the remote location of Blaise's estate was in the north near the Alps, thus partial to copious amounts of snow. After spending the day walking through the gardens both grew tired and decided to spend the rest of their day inside. Harry lay on the couch in front of Blaise, as Blaise lazily ran his fingers throughout Harry's locks. Harry began to doze off when Blaise stopping running his fingers through his hair and sat up. "Harry love, what day is it" He questioned.

"It's Christmas Eve"

"Oh hell, I've forgotten, we're expecting Draco today."

"Oh..."

"You don't mind do you, I mean he's open to being civil with you I think" He's open to more than that, but I'm not going to be the one to tell Harry that.

"No, of course I don't mind, he is your best mate. I've just been enjoying all of this time we've been getting to spend alone together."

"You know I feel the same way love, and we'll still be together" Blaise reminded him, before kissing Harry.

Slowly Blaise pushed Harry against the arm of the couch; instinctively Harry reached up wrapping an arm around Blaise's next pulling him closer while the other rested of his chest.

Blaise crawled further on top of him pressing his lips hungrily against Harry's, his hand beginning to stroke the sides of Harry's chest.

Harry lay there, kissing Blaise back fervently, in his mind however he felt several emotions washing over him. He and Blaise had never really discussed the issue of sex other than the day before they left, when Harry had said that he wanted to wait. Harry being a virgin wasn't sure how far he was willing to go with Blaise. While he found himself growing closer to Blaise every day he still could not decide whether or not he was willing to give himself to Blaise that fully, or anyone for that matter. Until this point Blaise had never pressured him into anything. Sure they would snog occasionally, but due to them being in different houses and having hectic school schedules they had never gone further than that. This afternoon however, Blaise seemed different, hungrier.

Harry knew that it would only be a matter of time before the issue of them having sex was brought up again, but until then Harry did not know where he stood on the issue. Blaise's hands slipped up his tee-shirt, breaking off all previous thoughts that Harry had been thinking. Harry fell into the sensation of Blaise's hands on his chest, chilling him providing an exhilarating feeling that he'd never felt before. Suddenly there was a loud bang, causing Harry to jump up, throwing Blaise off of him and onto the stone floor.

"Hey Zabini" Malfoy said, smirking at the sight of Blaise sprawled out of the floor breathing heavily.

"Hey Dray, good to see you" Blaise said standing up, brushing off his jeans and walking over to greet Draco.

Draco reached forward and hugged Blaise, pausing to whisper in his ear,

"You didn't forget I was coming, did you? Seemed like you a bit preoccupied when I walked in"

"How little you must think of me," Blaise said, sighing dramatically "How could I forget that my best friend is coming to visit?"

"Well seeing as your brain and mouthseemed otherwise occupied the idea did strike me." Draco said coolly. Turning away from Harry so that he could not see him Draco mouthed to Blaise "what the fuck are you doing"Blaise smirked, "don't worry about it," Blaise mouthed back

"Long time no sees Potter" Draco said peering around Blaise to see Harry lying face up on the couch a hand covering his undoubtedly red face, he looked completely embarrassed . "I see you've been enjoyingyour stay here."

Harry blushed, how humiliatinghe thought to himself. Malfoy hadn't even been there for five minutes and he had already found a way to embarrass Harry.

Harry peeked out from behind his hand to see Blaise mouthing, sorry and Malfoy grinning from ear to ear. "Likewise Malfoy, Happy Christmas"

"Same to you Potter, now if you don't mind I think I'll go upstairs and unpack. I'll see you later then? Blaise, Potter."

Malfoy then levitated his bag and walked upstairs pausing before he turned the corner looked back and gave Blaise a scowl, before continuing upstairs.

After Harry had gone to bed Blaise left their room and walked to the opposite end of the hallway to Draco's. Draco sat Indian style on his bed, reading a book. Blaise didn't ask for entrance and sat opposite him on the bed.

"What are you pulling?" he asked,

Draco smiled and looked up then back down; he continued reading until the end of the page and then slowly set it down. He pulled his glasses off and finally looked up at Blaise.

"Are you seriously asking me what I'm pulling?" he said, "When I walked into here today you were snogging Potter, and you're asking me what I'm pulling?"

"You told me to be friendly with him, that's what I'm doing."

"Befriend him. Like play quidditch study together, be mates, not snog him. You're doing this on purpose."

"Even if I was what would you do about it? I'm with him, not you."

"Get out of here."

"I'll leave, but don't pretend that you didn't do this to yourself. I'm doing exactly what you told me to do Draco. You can't complain, this is what you wanted now take it."

Harry woke up on Christmas days, with the curtains in his bedroom drawn tight. He pulled out his wand and whispered "Tempus" The time shone against the far wall, 10:34 a.m.

Harry immediately jumped out of bed, he hadn't slept that late in years. He threw on his bed robe and ran out of his room and out of the east wing, towards the living room."There you are" A voice behind him said, he turned around to see Draco walking towards him. "Blaise thought you were going to sleep all day, I came up here to get you"

"Oh well, thanks Malfoy that was nice of you" Harry said, subconsciously noticing how Malfoy's eye were fixated on his chest which wasn't entirely covered by his loosely tied robe. "You'd be surprised to see how niceI can be, Harry" Malfoy said smiling, before walking downstairs, leaving a taken a back Harry behind. Resuming his normal arrogant tones Malfoy called out behind him while flouncing down the steps.

"Hurry up Potter, wouldn't want you to miss all the good fun" he said in a jolly tone before throwing him not a smirk, but a smile and walking out of sight.

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After many hours of gift giving, Harry Draco and Blaise were sitting in front of the fire. Harry and Blaise were sitting against the back of the couch, Harry leaning against Blaise. Draco was sitting in one of the large arm chairs facing them.

Suddenly, there was a loud crack and a voice called from the fire."Figlio mio, figlio mio sei qui?" Hearing the foreign voice the three boys turned their head instinctively towards the fire. The head of a beautiful of a woman was in the fire, her hair and skin dark, but her eyes shockingly bright. Harry assumed due to the similar looks that this was Blaise's mother. Hearing the worried tone in his mother's voice, Blaise stood and walked over to the fire, speaking in hushed tones so that Harry and Draco wouldn't overhear.

"Sì, mamma sono qui. Che cosa è"

"C'è stato un incidente, Blaise, Julian è in ospedale, è caduto al largo di una scopa, mentre

girando con i suoi amici. Ho bisogno di te per venire in ospedale con me, non posso essere lì da

solo. Ha sostenuto ferite alla testa e non risponde."

"Vorrei Mama, ma si deve capire che ho ospiti."

"Io non ti in vacanza, se non è stato importante il mio amore."

"So Mama, intendevo dire se il mio ragazzo è venuto qui per le vacanze e non voglio lasciarlo"

Blaise looked embarrassed he hadn't planned on his mother calling during the holiday, and wasn't sure how she would react to his bringing Harry over. On the contrary amidst the pained and worried expression she held was a fleeting look of joy.

"Il tuo fidanzato? Vergogna su di voi, non raccontare la propria madre, si aveva un fidanzato.

Sposta sopra in modo che io possa vederlo. Draco! Sei appuntamenti Draco? Ho pensato che ti

sono stati due amici?"

Draco, knowing some Italian from his long-time friendship with Blaise, laughed when he head Blaise's mother suggests that he and Blaise were together. Blaise's mother turned her head, waved and gave Draco a smile.

"No, no, no Mama il ragazzo accanto a lui, il suo nome di Harry, Harry Potter"

Upon hearing his name Harry looked at Blaise's mother, who gave a small sound of delight and started speaking in rapid Italian to her son.

Perché non mi dite? E 'così bello, una buona scelta per voi. Egli sembra piuttosto timido, è un

peccato che non si ottiene di incontrarlo di persona, si dovrebbe mi hanno detto in precedenza.

Non importa ho bisogno di te a venire con me, non posso immaginare che più di qualche giorno.

Blaise sighed, he knew that this was not a battle he would be winning. As much as he disliked his step father, it would be cruel to leave his mother in her time of need."Mama bene, sarò lì in cinque minuti, mi permetta di dire addio "

"Vorrei vedere poi, in studio, per favore. Fino ad allora,"

Blaise turned back to Harry and Draco running a hand through his hair.

"My Step-father's in the hospital. My mother needs me to go stay with her for a few days. I'm so sorry to be leaving you" Harry stood up and crossed the room wrapping his arms around Blaise, Blaise didn't look to be upset about the news, more annoyed. At the same time his expression looked worn and distressed.

"Is everything alright? You look annoyed"

"I'm fine don't worry about it, I hate dealing with my mother's thousands of husbands and their woes, it gets annoying after a while. You aren't too angry with me for leaving are you?"

"Not at all, you shouldn't be worried about me, you should go be with your mother I'll be fine."

Harry said before snaking his arms around Blaise's neck and kissing him, as a goodbye.

"Right" Blaise seemed distracted. "Well I guess I'll be off then, I'm sorry for leaving you two alone, I'll be back as soon as I can. Make yourselves at home won't you?"

"You don't want me to go with you do you?" Draco asked "I could help your mother or something"

"No, you should stay it's my family, you're on holiday. Stay and enjoy yourselves and for goodness sake be civil!" Blaise exclaimed. He hugged harry tightly and clasped Draco on the back before walking to the fire, taking a pinch of Floo powder and calling, "Zabini Estates, Yorkshire."

After the fire died down there was a long lasting silence in which Harry and Draco stared at the floor, the ceiling, anywhere but into each other's eyes. Finally, after what seemed like an eternity, Draco smiled and stared right at Harry.

"Well, well, well, looks like we're all alone doesn't it Potter?"

Harry swallowed. Suddenly the room seemed much smaller.

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So I know that was probably very confusing with the Italian and all so here is a translation:

CONVERSATION BETWEEN BLAISE AND MOTHER:

"My Son, My Son are you here?"

"Yes, Mom I'm here. What is it"

"There's been an accident Blaise, Julian is in the hospital, fell off of a broom while riding around with his friends. I need you to come to the hospital with me, I cannot be in there alone. He's sustained head injuries and isn't responding. "

"I would Mama but you must understand I have guests. "

"I wouldn't bother you on holiday if it wasn't important my love. "

"I know Mama,I meant to tell you though my boyfriend came over here for the holidays and I don't want to leave him"

"Your boyfriend? Shame on you, not telling your own mother you had a boyfriend. Move over so I can see him. Draco!! You're Dating Draco? I thought you two were friends?"

"No, No, No Mama the boy next to him, his names Harry, Harry Potter"

"Why didn't you tell me? He's so beautiful, a good choice for you. He seems rather shy, it's a shame I don't get to meet him in person, you should have told me earlier. No matter I need you to come with me, I can't imagine it taking more than a few days."

"Fine Mama, I will be there in five minutes, let me say goodbye "

"I will see you then, in the studio please. Until then,"

If there's a hole in your heart you gotta pull it together
It takes the courage to start but now is better than never
It takes a push and a shove, somehow it's never enough
And it's alarming how quick you could forget that
Nothing's bigger than love

Bigger Than Love – My Favorite Highway