Draco woke up to the bright sunlight entering through his heavy curtains. He rolled over and picked up his phone. No missed calls from Harry. Draco had no idea why he was expecting a phone call anyway. Harry was not the type to call and make a scene. Like Draco had said before, Harry most likely didn't even read the paper. Draco shut his eyes and tried to get some sleep. Suddenly, he was interrupted by steady knocking on his bedroom door.

"Come in." He said, groggily.

"What's the meaning of this?" Narcissa dropped the newspaper on his bed.

"What are you going on about?" Draco quickly snatched up the paper. He had made the front page with Cedric. They were pictured snuggled up in the Italian restaurant with the headline 'Main Dusk Star Gets New Dish, and We're Not Talking Pasta'.

"You're really making a mockery of yourself." Narcissa crossed her arms.

"Oh I don't know about that. You seemed fine with me dating Cedric last night. Does it bother you that the paparazzi were there?"

"That's not what I'm talking about." Narcissa sat on Draco's bed. "You're doing all of this to try to get Harry Potter back, aren't you?"

"I have no idea what you're talking about." He glanced at his mother and then away at the wall. She was cleverer than most people thought and she could sniff out his plan.

"Funny…" She traced the picture of Draco. "On the left side on this photo, I can see Harry and some other woman sitting at a different table. I'm sure it was purely coincidental." Narcissa narrowed her eyes at Draco.

"Is it wrong that I'm having a little fun?" Draco buried his face in his pillow. "It eats me up to see Harry with someone else. Why shouldn't he feel a little pain?"

"While your argument is legitimate, I think you're doing it for the wrong reason." Narcissa patted Draco's back. "So you plan on making Harry jealous and then get him back? What happens after that? In three months, you will be crawling back to me in shambles."

"It will be different."

"Insanity is repeating the same action and expecting different results."

"Mother…"

Narcissa smoothed Draco's silky hair. "If you continue to do this, maybe you should enjoy your time with Cedric."

Draco rolled over. "What do you mean?"

"He's handsome and eligible."

Draco scowled. "Not my type. Anyway, I don't think he's open to making me more than just his call boy." Draco looked up to see Narcissa face mixed with anger and disgust. "I didn't mean like a prostitute. He calls me and we go out...Umm...nevermind."

"Well just think about it. Cedric may be open to more things than you think."

Draco sighed. Too bad Cedric was already on his mind.

"When they come, we will be ready to fight." Cedric stood against the fading sunlight, the wind tousling his perfect hair. He turned to the brunette woman beside him. "I'll protect you."

"Cut!" The director shouted. "It's a wrap for the day. Thank you."

The brunette smoothed back her unruly locks and gave Cedric a quizzical look. "So when are you going to talk to me?"

"Kirsten, I have nothing to say." Cedric said, with a slight smile on his face. Kirsten and Cedric played lovers in the Dusk film series. Over the years, they had grown up together and became best friends. If anyone knew Cedric, Kirsten did. She knew what made him tick.

"Is this some of publicity stunt?" She followed Cedric back to his trailer. "I can see it now. 'Dusk: Invasion of the Aliens starring Cedric Diggory, famed actor and gay rights activist.' That could open us up to a different crowd."

"For once I'm not thinking about the movie." He leaned against the wall of the trailer. "I'm doing this strictly for my own pleasure."

"And since when are you gay?"

"I'm not gay."

"So you're…" Kirsten motioned her hands for Cedric to say more.

"Try-sexual." Cedric said, a smile growing on his face.

Kirsten narrowed her eyes. "I've never known you to try anything."

"Let's just say I have good motivation behind it."

"I saw the picture in the paper. He is rather dreamy."

Cedric chuckled. "I'm glad you approve."

"I just thought you would take things slower. You know, since your relationship with Cho blew up in your face."

"You have such a nice way of putting things."

"I didn't mean to offend you, I just don't want you to get hurt again."

"I don't plan on it. Who knows? Draco might end up being the one for me." Cedric chuckled internally. Yeah right...

Draco grumbled to himself. It was almost 8:30 pm and he hadn't received a phone call from Harry nor Cedric. He was reluctant to admit that he didn't mind spending time with Cedric. It was the only thing that took his mind off of Harry. He glanced over at his laptop and saw his instant messenger blinking. His heart jumped up to his throat when he saw the message from Gryfseek00.

Gryfseek00: Hello.

He was hesitant to respond but he forced his clammy hands to type.

TheDignifiedDragon: Hi. How are you?

Gryfseek00: I'm doing great. The real question is how you are doing?

Harry seemed aloof and it was bothering Draco down to the core.

TheDignifiedDragon: Fine.

Gryfseek00: Did you enjoy your dinner?

There was his proof. Harry must have seen the paper.

TheDignifiedDragon: It was agreeable. It wasn't a bad place to eat.

Gryfseek00: It's funny how he can get you to try new things but I never could.

TheDignifiedDragon:What?

Gryfseek00: You drank Moscato. You told me you hated it.

Draco's mouth felt like cotton. Harry had been paying closer attention than he thought.

TheDignifiedDragon: I was feeling adventurous that night.

Gryfseek00: What other things did you feel 'adventurous' about that night?

TheDignifiedDragon: That's really none of your concern.

Gryfseek00: Draco…

This was what he had been waiting for. Harry would scold him for trying to make him jealous and then welcome Draco back with open arms. Draco sat on the edge of his seat with anticipation.

Gryfseek00: I changed my password to this account so you won't be hopping on to spy on me anytime soon. You're a sick person and you need to get over our breakup.

Gryfseek00 has signed off.

Draco's fingers hovered over the keyboard in shock. He reread the instant message and blind rage consumed him. He slammed his laptop shut and bit his lip so hard it began to bleed. Taking a few breaths, Draco stilled his trembling body. He picked up his phone and dialed a now familiar number.

"Hey Cedric. Mind if I come over to your place for a bit?"

A/N: Oh my goodness! Sorry for the long wait between chapter updates. I had writers block plus I moved half way across the US. So I've been a bit busy but I hope you guys enjoyed the latest chapter in this saga. I'll try my best to update sooner than I was doing before.