Author: HatefulRodeo
Story: Worth More Than That
Notes: The awaited date happens in this chapter and some other things; Enjoy Lovelies! Thanks to all who reviewed, fav'd and followed!
Disclaimer: I do not own Harry Potter. I will make no money from the posting of this fic.
Previously:
"Are you ready to go gorgeous?" Theo's question brought a grin to Draco's lips, instead of answering Draco moved to slip his arm into Theo's and guided them to the large hearth. The blonde grasped some floo powder from the ornate bowl next to the fireplace once they stepped into the hearth.
Theo wrapped a strong arm around his lithe waist and nodded letting Draco know he was ready to go. Dropping the floo powder the grey eyed male called for their destination; "Segreto's, Out-of-the-Way Alley, London."
With a flash of green flame and a heartfelt prayer spoken to magic herself that he would not screw this up Draco was swept away toward their destination, held tightly against Theo's broad strong body.
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Draco and Theo strode into Segreto's hand in hand; Draco was thrilled that the man beside him did not seem to mind showing the world they were here as more than friends.
Upon reaching the maître 'd's stand Theo, in the deep voice Draco was becoming addicted to, announced their reservation time as well as Theo's last name; quickly the two of them were swept off to a private corner table topped with several small tea light candles around a lovely arrangement of Calle lilies.
After they were seated and Theo was ordering their drinks Draco took the time to examine the restaurant they were sitting in. It seemed the place underwent a bit of updating, it was still the same dark wood walls and stone floors but the accents were brighter then he remembered them being.
The blonde approved of the lighter table linens and drapes on the windows, as well as the fresh flowers and the more laid back air. The last time he went to Segreto's was before his fourth year; the restaurant then had been dark, forbidding as if all the secrets in the world were being discussed behind its walls.
Smiling internally for his thoughts the blonde cast his eyes over to his attractive date; "So other than your work what else have you been doing with yourself Theo?" The blue eyed male smiled before detailing how he spent the first year after school working for Gringotts, learning about finance and the way money moved around in the wizarding world.
After his year at Gringotts Theo was heavily recruited to work for the Ministry's new Financial Crime's Dept. Theo of course accepted the position, Draco quite agreed with the Ministry's wanting to have Theo in their ranks; the Nott Lord was intelligent, sly in an understated way that toke many by surprise when they realized that behind those blue eyes and quiet demeanor was a ruthless tactician.
Draco was privy to seeing Theo's intelligent and cunning since they were roommates for over eight years; both boys returned to repeat their seventh years over again. Soon Theo was done with his answer and turned the question back onto Draco, with a deep breathe the blonde just spilled, completely at ease with Theo; "Well as I told you I am pursuing my Mastery in Potions and it is going well.
I enjoy it very much and my Master is one of the most respected in his field; someday I would like to expound on Maestro Buenaviglio's nerve regenerating potion. I think there is so much I can do to improve it not only to work better on nerves but even to regenerate the damaged sections of the brain.
We both know how damaging some spells can be on the psyche not to mention some of the war victims who fell to the Dark Lord's Legillimency. But let's not talk about that now; other than my Mastery I have been trying to comfort mother. After father was sent away it became hard for both of us but more so her."
Sighing, Draco pushed onto the hard part; "As I mentioned before I was in a very complicated and damaging relationship for over six months. I ended it not too long ago since it was not making me happy anymore. Other than that I have been staying out of the public eye for a bit, hopefully things have calmed down some."
Theo nodded; "Things have calmed down Draco and no one blames you for the things you did in the war. you were a child being threatened with his death and the death of his family; you did what any of us would have done.
So don't be afraid to go outside and mingle with society again; tell you what the next time the Ministry has a party you'll be my date." Draco could not help but smile at Theo, already making another date and they were not even done with the first. The blonde went back to paying attention to what his date was saying.
"As for the man you were involved with and was too stupid to hold onto you it is his loss Draco. You are a good, beautiful person who deserves more than what you have been given. I'll never be ashamed of you or hide you away, I want everyone to know that you are mine and I'm yours; if we get that far."
Draco just nodded numbly, grasping his wine glass and taking a steadying sip before he answered; "I think I would like that very much." Deciding they talked enough about the serious things Draco steered the conversation to lighter topics; Quidditch, work and anything that took their interest.
The blonde was having such a great time he did not even notice the black, narrowed eyes looking at him through the window.
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Theo escorted Draco toward the floo in Segreto's, his strong arm around Draco's lower back. The blonde allowed the taller man to guide him to the floo so they could return to Malfoy Manor.
With a flash of green flame both men were stepping out of the floo in the well decorated receiving room in the Manor. Draco knew Pansy and his mother were lingering around the corner even though it was already ten at night; both women wanted the details of the date and far be it from Draco to refuse them.
He had a keen sense of self-preservation and stopping Pansy from getting the details she wanted could end painfully for the blonde. Smiling he turned to look at Theo, stepping forward Draco slid his arms around the taller male's neck, pressing his slim form against Theo's broader body.
It felt wonderful when Theo's arms rose to wrap around him and hold him tighter to him; it had been too long since Draco shared an intimate embrace with someone and it felt so right that it was with Theo.
Leaning his head back the Malfoy heir pressed his plump lips against Theo's, savoring the moment when the other man's lips began to press back. Draco moaned softly when he felt Theo's tongue brush against the crease of his lips; compliantly he opened his mouth to let other's tongue in.
The blonde was swept away by the feeling of Theo's tongue intermingling with his as the taller man mapped out his warm cavern. Draco felt himself melt against Theo's body even more, throwing himself into the kiss as he tightened his arms around his date's neck.
He was drowning in the scent, taste and feel of Theodore Nott; he knew he would be lost if he did not pull away soon. When the need for air became known Draco withdrew slowly and placed a chaste last kiss to Theo's swollen lips; "Thank you for a lovely time Theo. I look forward to seeing you again."
Theo's blue eyes were clouded with want and his voice husky; "I had a good time as well and I will be seeing you again quite soon Draco." Draco nodded dumbly and sighed when Theo pressed their lips back together before he pulled away from Draco and stepped into the floo.
The blonde stared dreamily as his Theo left him; his heart and body felt light and excited for what was to come for him and Theo. Giggling brought him out of his romantic and saccharine thoughts, turning he was greeted with the happy sight of his mother and Pansy smiling at him.
"So Draco how did it go? Hmmm when are you getting lucky?" Draco was about to scold Pansy for saying something like that in front of his mother only to gape when he mother simply laughed; "Oh Draco don't look so scandalized! You're a young single man you should enjoy yourself."
Draco once again nodded dumbly and wondered if his mother was being Imperius'd or if she had really lost her mind. Deciding he liked his mother better when she was smiling the young blonde just rolled his eyes and went into the juicy details of his and Theo's first date.
The two women led Draco to his bedroom while he talked so he could undress and become comfortable; once he was in his night robe the three of them sat in the chairs around the fire in his room. The grey eyed man spoke about their date with what he was sure a besotted grin on his face but he did not care.
As a matter of fact his besotted grin and glazed eyes seemed to please the two women in front of him even more. When he was done with his post mortem his mother smiled softly at him; "I think Theodore will be a good match for you Draco. You deserve someone to love you and care for you; I support you no matter what."
Pansy smiled brightly and nodded her agreement to Narcissa's caring words; "You know I love you Draco, Blaise and I will back you up no matter what. We all just want you to be happy."
Draco's grey eyes filled with happy tears, he felt so loved at that moment. He did not care that he should not be crying as it was unbecoming of his station or that there were people to see it, all that mattered was he was surrounded by people who cared for him; "Thank you, both of you. I don't know what I would do without the two of you and Blaise."
Both women nodded before rising; "Well Draco Pansy and I will leave you so you can get some sleep." Draco rose as well, giving each of them a kiss on the cheek, once they were gone he crept into bed only to be shocked out of his skin when he heard that damnable voice caress his ears; "Did you enjoy your date Draco?"
Snapping his head to the side his grey eyes widened when the fell upon the sight of Severus Snape standing in a dark corner of his bedroom. Draco scurried up to the headboard, curling in on himself against Severus who at this point was stepping toward him.
"Why are you here Severus?" He was pleased that his voice came out steadier than he thought it would. Snape's voice snapped his attention back onto the older man; "Now Draco I asked you a question did you enjoy your little date tonight?" The blonde did not answer, not knowing what to say, he was scared though.
Scared as he did not know what Severus would do to him; damn it how had he forgotten to change the wards to make sure Severus could not some back?! His forgetfulness was going to cost him it seemed but he would not allow Snape to hurt him anymore.
Drawing in on an inner strength he did not know he had Draco spoke, his voice clear and biting; "I did, I had a wonderful time with Theodore. He makes me happy; he makes my blood boil and my cock ache. He wants the world to know I'm with him, he isn't ashamed of me or use me for his own gain.
Why are you here Snape? Realize that your little Harry can't give you what I can or are you jealous that someone else is with me, touching me, kissing me and making me scream their name?"
Draco knew Theo had not done any of those things besides the kissing to him but Snape didn't and Draco was drawing an unnatural pleasure at seeing the jealousy and anger flood Severus' eyes and expression. Before Snape could reply Draco called for his house elf; "Kaya!"
When the little creature popped in Draco looked hard into Severus' burning black eyes, his grey orbs steady and hard; "Kaya, please escort Mr. Snape out and adjust the wards and password so he cannot return here unless invited. Good night Mr. Snape."
With that Draco turned his body on the bed to show his back to Snape, he heard Snape try to lunge toward him, to no doubt hurt him for his words, but Kaya was quicker it seemed and with a pop both of them were gone.
Draco collapsed back onto the bed, the adrenaline and strength leaving him now that he was alone and safe; that was too lose. He knew Severus was a possessive man but Draco had never expected Snape to give a damn about him now that they were not fucking.
Apparently, he was damn wrong. Severus must have seen him and Theo at the restaurant and become angry that Draco was seeing someone else. The blonde laughed incredulously, it was truly ridiculous!
Severus only wanted his body and now he would not have that, he never cared for Draco in the least so why did it matter if he was moving on with Theo? Obviously the man did not know how to let go, as evidenced by his over fifteen year mourning of Lily Potter.
Well the onyx eyed man would just have to get over it; Draco wanted nothing to do with him. He wanted to be happy and loved in a normal relationship not used as some side piece to sate someone's sexual needs.
Snuggling into the mattress the blonde quieted his mind and reinforced his Occlumency shields until he was calm again. Sleep came easily after that, thoughts of Theo flittered through his subconscious bringing a happy smile to his sleeping face.
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