A/N: Thank you all for being patient with me and continuing to provide support with the continuation of this story. You guys are the best! Oh yes, I do not own the lyrics in this chapter. Property of Gloria Gaynor.

"All I need to defeat them is…" Cedric paused. "Er…I'm sorry I forgot my lines again."

"Cut!" The director yelled. "Cedric what's going on in that brain of yours? You've been lost in a fog all week."

"I just need a little break. Can we break for a bit?"

"Take ten then I want you back on the set." The director sighed. "You're wasting time. Time is money. Get it together Cedric."

After being scolded, Cedric grabbed himself a cup of coffee and let the burning liquid slide down his throat.

"Foggy memory hmm?" Kirsten sat down next to him. "What's going on with you?"

"Lack of sleep."

"You're the guy who partied in Vegas all night, caught a 5 am flight and was ready to work by 9 am. You don't even need sleep."

"Perhaps there are other things on my mind."

"Thought so…"

Cedric stared off into space. "In this entire world, do you believe there is one perfect person out there for you?"

"Oh don't get all mushy on me." Kirsten scrunched her brows. "I don't think there is one marked person for you. You just have people that you tolerate more than others."

"And how do you tell?"

"The moment you are willing to forgive all their imperfections, they are perfect for you in your own eyes."

"You're a smart girl."

"Hey, if the acting didn't work out, I was going to fall back on Psychology. Whatever is bothering you, you have to confront it."

"Thank you. I know what I have to do to clear my mind."

Draco fiddled with his cuff links before throwing one last passing glance at the mirror. He had rehearsed that night for the past week. All his dance steps were drilled into his head and his mouth churned with words he would say to Cedric and Harry. He was ready to have his old life back and his one and only true love back in his arms.

Cedric arrived promptly on time with a limo. He knocked on the door and was greeted by a grim faced Draco. "Please tell me that you feel better than you look." Cedric examined Draco's face.

"Wonderful compliment. Nice way to start off Cedric." Draco grabbed his coat. "I just want you to know that I haven't budged from what I said before. What happened between us is in the past now."

"Hey I didn't mention anything about it. I'm just here to take you to the ball."

"I'm glad we have an understanding. Shall we?"

"Lets go."

The fast ride to the ministry of magic was grueling for Draco. He didn't want to look at Cedric's face but he knew he would have to be staring at those grey eyes all night.

They arrived at the ministry of magic promptly and Draco took a deep breath.

"Are you prepared to put on a show?" Cedric eyed his date.

"Like my life depended on it."

The driver opened the door and the duo stepped out onto the red carpet affair. The cameras started flashing immediately and Cedric pulled Draco in close for some intimate pictures.

"Cedric! What brings you to the ball this year?"

"I'm just here to give some support to my lovely community and have a good time with my date." Cedric smiled one more time before walking through the double doors with Draco.

Draco shuddered as he felt all the eyes upon him. "I don't think this in my type of environment."

"They mean no harm. They are just more curious more than anything. This is more than a fundraising benefit. It's for the rich and famous to show off their assets and let loose."

Draco lowered his eyes. "Well I'm neither of those."

Cedric chuckled as he pulled Draco closer. "You must have forgotten who you're with. You don't need to be rich or famous. You're with me and that's enough to make you the talk of this whole ball."

Draco muttered under his breath. "Arrogant bastard."

"What?"

"Let's have some fun."

They headed over to the bar and took a few shots. They were approached by an olive skinned man in a dapper suit. "Well hello gentlemen. Never expected you to bring your boyfriend, Cedric."

Draco passed a quick glance to Cedric before crossing his arms. "I'm not his-

"Really…" Cedric interrupted. "Do I sense a hint of jealousy, Tyler? I mean if you wanted me to be your date, you should have asked me months ago."

Tyler smirked. "Quit being an jerk. Be nice and introduce me."

Cedric nodded his head. "Draco, this is Tyler. He plays my arch enemy in our movie series."

"I see you guys take this rivalry off the set too." Draco raised his brows.

"All in fun you see." Tyler heartily smacked Cedric on the back. "You two should go dance. This place is dead and Ced here has all the moves."

Cedric nodded his head to the beat as he bit his lower lip. "Draco can't keep up with this."

Draco grimaced. "Don't ever make that face again. By the way, I don't even know what kind of music they're playing. I thought you said it would be ballroom dance."

Shrugging his shoulders, Cedric sighed. "Maybe I got mixed up. This definitely sounds like 70's disco. It's certainly less boring that way."

"I don't disco."

"I'm sure your parents did."

Suddenly the image of Draco's mother in white bellbottoms doing the hustle in the middle of the living room flooded his brain. He shook his head. "It's not my thing."

Cedric grabbed his hand. "Come on." They rushed to the almost empty dance floor.

Looking left and then right, Draco coughed nervously. "Cedric, people are staring."

"Yes that's what people do. It's good for your eyes." He smiled and jiggled with excitement. "I know this song!" He mouthed along the lyrics.

"First I was afraid
I was petrified
Kept thinking I could never live
without you by my side
But I spent so many nights
thinking how you did me wrong
I grew strong
I learned how to carry on."

All the blood drained from Draco's face as he watched Cedric dance around him. "You're embarrassing me. Stop!" he whispered viciously.

"No. I've got disco fever baby." Cedric shook Draco's shoulders. "Loosen up and stop caring about what people think about you. You're perfect just the way you are."

Taking a deep breath, Draco followed Cedric's advice. He moved his hips to the beat slightly and snapped his fingers.

"Yes Draco. Sing the song!" Cedric twirled around him.

Draco built up the courage to carry on the tune.

"and so you're back
from outer space
I just walked in to find you here
with that sad look upon your face
I should have changed my stupid lock
I should have made you leave your key
If I had known for just one second
you'd be back to bother me"

Cedric thrust his hips to the beat.

"It took all the strength I had
not to fall apart
kept trying hard to mend
the pieces of my broken heart
and I spent oh so many nights
just feeling sorry for myself
I used to cry
Now I hold my head up high
and you see me
somebody new
I'm not that chained up little person
still in love with you
and so you felt like dropping in
and just expect me to be free
now I'm saving all my loving
for someone who's loving me"

Draco thought of Harry and really got into the song. He placed a hand on his hip as he pointed towards the door.

"Go on now go walk out the door
just turn around now
'cause you're not welcome anymore
weren't you the one who tried to hurt me with goodbye
you think I'd crumble
you think I'd lay down and die"

They both started hip bumping and sang together.

"Oh no, not I
I will survive
as long as i know how to love
I know I will stay alive
I've got all my life to live
I've got all my love to give
and I'll survive
I will survive"

Before Draco realized, the entire floor was full of people grooving along with them. He was laughing until his sides hurt as Cedric twirled him around. A smile curved on his face. He couldn't deny the fact that he was having fun. In fact, it was the most fun he had ever had.

After boogieing for the majority of the night, Draco and Cedric took a break to get a drink. They sat down at their table and sipped their martinis.

"You lied." Cedric turned to Draco. "You're an amazing dancer. You've given me a run for my money but you still can't beat the king."

Lightly blushing, Draco averted his gaze. "I do alright."

"All eyes were on us tonight. We are a true dynamic duo."

Suddenly it dawned on Draco that he hadn't seen Harry or Cho all night. "What about the others? What about Harry?"

"You mean you didn't see?"

Draco didn't want to admit that he had been completely wrapped up in having fun with his date. "I didn't have my contacts in."

Cedric gave him a sideways glance. "They showed up about an hour ago. Honestly, Cho looked irritated and Harry looked like he wanted to vomit when he saw us together."

Draco exhaled a breath of relief.

"That's what you wanted isn't it?"

Draco nodded his head. "I suppose you're right."

"Then we can call it a night."

Caught off guard by Cedric's statement, Draco choked on his drink. "What?"

"There's no sense in us wasting each other's time. We accomplished what we came here for." Cedric fished a photo out of his coat pocket. "Here. It's a picture of us that they snapped earlier. I don't have any use for it."

Draco felt his heart sinking lower and lower. He knew that he wanted Harry back, but at what cost? He had a panicky feeling that he would never get to have Cedric in his life again. "Cedric…"

"Hey. It's okay." Cedric interrupted. "I called a cab for you. Thanks for everything." Cedric turned around and quickly walked through the doors.

Draco sat at the table in shock. He could feel his eyes burning but he kept a stoic appearance. He wouldn't let the rich yuppies see him break down. Crumpling the photo in his hand, he headed outside to get his cab. This is what he wanted. He had told Cedric to leave him alone, but now he felt like he had made the biggest mistake of his life.

By the time he opened the door to the yellow taxi, his eyes were blurred with tears. Sitting down in the seat, he wiped his eyes with the back of his sleeve. "227 West Avenue, please sir."

"That won't be necessary." Harry Potter's green eyes flickered in the darkness of the taxi.

Draco had failed to notice that his ex boyfriend was sitting right next to him. His mouth opened and closed like a fish out of water.

Harry turned to the driver. "He's coming home with me."

A/N: DONT PANIC! This isn't the end of the story. I promise that my next update will come much quicker than the last one. Again, I thank you for being patient and I hope you're enjoying the story thus far!