Disclaimer: -sits in a corner- they're mine..mine.. NOOOO!! … they're not mine.

A/N: Valentine's Day came and passed… now what is gonna happen? They're gonna graduate soon! So I guess that means exams are here! O.O

P.S. After this story, I think I might work on a Harry/Snape one. Any suggestions on what to do with those two? ;D SLASH all the way!

One… Two… Three! BEGIN!

Chapter 19: Mental and Emotional Overload

The Gryffindor common room was quiet. All you could hear was the fire cackling and rustling of paper and scratching of quills. Harry slammed his Potions book closed; the parchment he was writing on flipped over from the wind caused by the slammed book. Hermione looked up from her Arithmancy notes.

"What's wrong Harry?" Hermione asked while putting her notes on the carpeted floor. Harry glared daggers at the offending Potions book.

"Exams are three days away! Nothing from Potions is sticking in my head! I'm going to fail…" Harry complained miserably. Hermione clucked her tongue.

"I told you to start studying last week Harry, but no, you didn't listen." Hermione said pointedly. She picked up her notes and continued to study.

Harry looked down at his book morosely. There was no way he can understand all the concepts of Potions making in three days. Suddenly an idea popped into his head.

'Draco's good in Potions… he's second to Hermione! Obviously she's not going to help me… but Draco would.' Harry smirked as he stood up from his position on the floor.

"I'm… going to study upstairs… it's quieter up there." Harry bent down and took his book. "I'll see you tomorrow."

"Mmm… bye." Came Hermione's reply; she was too deep in thought to be paying much attention to what Harry said.

Harry ran up the stairs and went inside the boys' dormitories. Making sure that he was the only one in the room, Harry lifted his left hand to his face and looked at the silver ring.

"Bring me to Draco." Harry kissed the ring and immediately he can feel a pulling sensation and in a second Harry was gone with a 'pop'.

Draco was sitting on his couch reading a book. His legs were propped up on the coffee table in front of the couch; there was also a steaming cup of hot chocolate sitting next to Draco's feet. Flipping through the book lazily Draco became aware of a 'whoosh' behind him and then a 'thump'. Alarmed he turned his head back and was surprised to see Harry sitting on his bum with his glasses halfway off his face and a Potions book some two feet away from where he landed. Harry looked at Draco sheepishly and the blond smirked.

"Harry are you playing with the ring again? You know, everytime you apparated to my side you end up landing on your arse."

Draco put the book he was reading on the couch and he stood up and walked to where Harry landed. Draco kneeled down in front of Harry.

"You should at least try to land gracefully." Draco smiled and reached over to grab the Potions book. "And I suggest you to study hard as well." Draco stood and then held out his hand for Harry to grab.

Harry took the offered hand and stood up. He fixed his glasses and dusted his robes. Draco handed him the book.

"Thanks… and I came here because I was wondering if you can help me in Potions. I don't understand much…"

"What do I get for helping you?" Draco asked as he walked back to the couch and sat down. He patted the seat next to him. Harry came over and sat down; he placed his head on Draco's shoulder.

"I'll see… you'll only get something if you can actually help me remember the properties of all the potions we learned this year." Harry placed his hand on Draco's thighs and rubbed small circles.

Draco grabbed Harry's hand away before they can create further sensations on Draco's thighs; he was already getting slightly aroused. So instead Draco took Harry's fingers to his lips and placed soft kisses on each one.

"Do you know your skin is really soft?" Draco brushed his lips over Harry's knuckles.

"Draco…" Harry wiggled closer to the blond. "This isn't the time to compliment on my skin. I came here to ask for your help." Harry pressed his lips on the crook of Draco's neck.

"Okay love, let me go get my notes and you can study them instead. I'm sure they're not as complicated as the book." Draco stood up and squeezed Harry's shoulder. "Be right back."

As Draco walked away to get the notes, Harry stared at the cackling fire before him. It was March, spring officially arrived which meant that he and Draco had been together for three months. Harry had to let out a soft chuckle when he thought how they used to be rivals; the smallest things can lead them to an argument or maybe a hex or two fired at each other. But now everything went the opposite way; from rivals they now loved each other so much it's hard to believe.

'Draco's worth all my love…'

The Slytherin came back with a handful of papers. Since Draco was wearing slippers, his footsteps were quiet; Harry did not notice Draco walking back. As he stood next to the arm rest of the couch, Draco can see the glow of the fire reflecting off from Harry's emerald eyes; there was a faraway look in those eyes. Draco sat down and patted Harry's knee. Reality set in and Harry turned to look at the man next to him.

"Oh… I didn't know you came back." Harry gave Draco a crooked smile. Draco returned the smile and placed the notes onto Harry's lap.

"Well here they are, if you don't understand what I wrote you can always ask me." Draco then looked at Harry with concern. "Are you sure you can study all this in three days?"

"I'll manage; I'm not going to give Snape an excuse to fail me. You know how much he wanted to do that."

Draco had to laugh at that statement since it was so true. Ever since he could remember Severus Snape loathed Harry to the bone. Draco never heard Snape give Harry a good remark.

"My head is all jumbled up! Beside Potions I still have Defense Against the Dark Arts and Charms! All the information is going to be all mixed up." Harry cradled his head. Draco patted the top of Harry's head.

"Well aren't you the lucky one? We have all those classes together so I can help you study if you want." Draco took Harry's hands away and tilted Harry's head. "Don't push yourself too hard or you're going to have a mental overload."

"Mmm… more than a mental overload, my head might explode." Harry said sarcastically.

Draco laughed. "If that happens then I would lose my pretty boyfriend wouldn't I?"

Harry smacked Draco's arms and blushed. "I still have some time left before I have to go back. Help me with potions yea?"

For the next two hours both Harry and Draco sat on the couch going over everything they learned in potions this year. Draco began by going over the basics of the properties of brewed potions. Every now and then Harry would jot down some notes on a piece of parchment; he didn't plan on taking Draco's notes. Draco took the Potions book and began telling Harry about all types of ingredients used for making potions, such as what they are used for and what shouldn't be mixed together.

Harry put down his quill and stretched then put his hand over his mouth to stifle a yawn. Draco closed the book and placed it on the coffee table.

"I think we should call it a night. Go back before your Gryffindor gang notice you're missing." Draco wrapped his hands around Harry. "Although you're more than welcome to stay with me…"

Harry chuckled. "You would like that wouldn't you?" Harry queried. "I would too but like you said they'll notice me missing so I guess I'll go back." Harry turned his head and kissed the corner of Draco's mouth. "You should get some sleep yourself."

"Don't worry I will, now go." Draco smiled. Harry untangled himself from Draco's embrace and stood up.

"Goodnight Draco." Harry gave Draco one last hug before he gave his silver ring a kiss and disappeared. (A/N: ok I gave their rings apparation properties xD)

Draco continued to look at where Harry stood a second ago. He rolled his shoulders and walked back to the couch when Draco saw Harry's book on the coffee table.

'I can see Harry running around trying to find his book tomorrow…' Draco smiled to himself.

Draco grabbed the book and walked to his bed; he placed the text next to his book bag.

"The next three days are going to be hectic…"

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Harry threw his dirty socks aside and dug into his pile of soiled clothing. He rummaged through the pile until he hit bottom. Still no sign of his book.

"I was studying from it! Where can it-- I left it with…" Harry stopped talking when a 'pop' sounded next to him.

"Looking for this?" Draco's voice drifted to Harry's ears.

Harry turned around and was face to face with the blond. Draco's stormy eyes were filled with laughter. Harry was about to reach for the book when Draco took his hand away from Harry's reach.

"No… I want a morning kiss first." Draco tapped his lips. Harry rolled his eyes but he was smiling.

"You're such a prick."

"And you love it." Draco tilted his head down for his kiss.

Harry moved closer to Draco and pressed his lips on Draco's. Harry gave the bottom lip a lick before he started to nibble on them gently, but hard enough to make them red and swollen. Draco moaned into Harry's mouth and snaked his arms around Harry's slim waist, then let them travel down and rest on the small of his back. Harry continued to nibble then probed his tongue into the warm cavern of Draco's mouth. Their tongues clashed and dueled for dominance. Harry pulled away when air was needed; Draco was slightly pink in the face and was panting.

"How's that for a morning kiss?" Harry reached back and gave Draco's arse a squeeze.

"Not bad." Draco smirked then kissed Harry's nose. "We better get going; Double Potions with Snape."

Harry groaned. "What a way to ruin my morning."

Draco let out a hearty laugh. "Don't worry love you have me."

Draco took Harry's hand and they made their way towards the dungeons.

"You know Draco… You could've just taken my book with you to class and give it to me then." Harry looked up at the taller man.

"I know."

"Then why did you--"

"Because I miss seeing your pretty face." Draco smiled down at Harry. Harry looked away as he felt his face flush and remained silent the rest of the way, but retained a smile on his face.

As they neared the doorway to Snape's class, Draco stopped in front of it and turned around abruptly. Harry skidded to a stop before he can crash into Draco's chest.

"What's the matter Draco?" Harry looked at the blond in confusion. "Why did you stop all of a sudden?"

Draco pulled Harry hard against his body; he rested his chin on Harry's shoulders. Instinctively, Harry wrapped his arms around Draco.

"I love you…" Draco murmured.

Harry blinked in surprise. "Draco? What's wrong love?" Harry started to panic. "Is something wrong?"

"No… Nothing's wrong."

"Draco…"

Draco took a deep breath and moved away. "Let's go in now shall we?" Draco opened the door to the dungeon and stepped inside.

Harry stood watching Draco walk in.

'What happened…?'

Draco sat down at his seat and dropped his book bag on the ground. Snape wasn't in yet and the class was only half filled. Draco laid his head on the table and closed his eyes.

'Harry never found out what happened two months ago when my father came… I can't tell him. All I can do is protect him…'

His father's words swam in his mind.

'…I will get rid of Potter if that is my last resort!!'

Draco opened his eyes again and saw Harry slowly walking to their table.

'My father will be stopped. All this constant worrying will end… I'm not going to lose Harry.'

Before long Draco will see his father again; soon everything must come to an end.

The question of when is for Draco to decide.

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A/N: done:D so just how soon will Draco see his father? When is this going to end?! Maybe two or three more chapters and I'm gonna hit the end of this story. After this one, it's on to Snape and Harry's love haha. Please Review:D