Romantic Enemy
Chapter 2: Contemplation and Advances

A/N: Hey everyone! Sorry that it took so long to update this story! I have had some serious writer's block for this story but hopefully that is done with! Anyway I hope you enjoy this chapter!
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Could this really work? Harry thought as he made his way across the grounds. Thoughts of Draco had been plaguing him ever since the conversation that he had had with Ron. As of now it had been two weeks since then and still the dreams and thoughts were just as strong as they had been before, if not stronger. Harry wanted to believe that there was no way that this could work, but part of him desired it. There was a part of him that yearned for the romance that he had been thinking about every minute of every day. What had Harry concerned more than anything else was the fact that he didn't know how strong that part of him was. It is so easy for me to see myself with him. It's like we are meant to be together…like I want this just as bad as he says that he wants this.

Over the course of the two weeks multiple things had presented themselves to Harry. He had thought of all the good things that could come from being with Draco. There was the idea of spending holidays with him. The exchanging of gifts during Christmas and Valentine's Day. He could see the smiles that would be exchanged as they tore at the paper and boxes that covered gifts. The scent of cookies and the distinct scent that was Malfoy drifting through the air and filling his nose. Then there was the thoughts of the exchanges of "I loves you" on Valentine's Day. The images of seeing him being doted on and cuddled by Draco were strong and potent.

As time progressed the thoughts of the things that Harry could do with Draco increased. He had a fantasy in Potions one afternoon. He could see Draco and himself spending time together by the lake. Harry was sitting looking out at the water with Draco's head resting in his lap, the other boy's eyes closed as he drank in the heat that emitted from Harry. The scene was beautiful as the water rippled gently because of the breeze. The trees swayed softly and there was the distinct sound of birds chirping in the distance. Harry could feel Draco's eyes on him and when he looked down Draco leaned up slowly to place his lips on Harry's. But before their lips could meet, Harry was aroused from his daydream by Snape hitting him on the back of the help with a notebook. The Slytherins had erupted into laughter and as Harry blushed and looked around he noticed that only one snake was not laughing-Malfoy. He quickly averted his gaze. It took constant restraint to avoid meeting the eyes that he knew were trained on his face. As soon as class was dismissed Harry was out of his seat and gone from anyone's view.

Dinnertime had been a time to escape into the possibilities of opening himself to Draco. He could see him and Draco sneaking around the castle at night when they were supposed to be in bed. Avoiding the watchful eye of Filch and hiding in abandoned rooms. The image of camping out in the Room of Requirement also presented itself. A place where Draco could kiss him without worry of being caught or mocked. A place where Draco could focus on Harry and only Harry like he deserved. But soon enough the pleasant visions ended.

Draco became bolder as time went on. By the time that the winter was arriving Harry had witnessed many glances from Draco. Looks of longing and lust covered Draco's face and Harry had to look away as he blushed. Several times Hermione and Ron asked what was going on and every time Harry told them it was nothing. He didn't want to admit to them that he was really thinking about the blonde boy that he had believed he had hated for so long. He didn't want to let them in on the thoughts that he had been having when he wasn't sure what he was going to do.

Harry and his best friends were in the Gryffindor common room on this chilling night. They sat around the fire talking quietly about the day and all the things that had presented themselves. It was Hermione who bought up the topic of Draco.

"Harry did you see the smiles that Malfoy was giving you today?" He had seen them, but he wasn't going to let her know that. He wasn't ready to give in to the snake yet.

"What are you talking about Hermione?" She smirked knowingly, but avoided his question and asked another one.

"What could it really hurt to give him a chance?" To that Harry did have an answer and he was ready to share it.

"Well aside from us being complete opposites and totally hating each other, there are plenty of things that could go wrong." The thoughts seemed to swarm around Harry as the impending dooms of chasing this thing with Draco presented themselves. There was the minor problem of being separated constantly because they were in different houses. That one was not a big deal but could they really deal with being constantly separated? Then there was the ridicule that they could possibly face and the stares that were sure to come their way. Harry was already always being gawked at he really didn't need another reason to become the center of attention.

Harry also didn't know how Draco would feel about Harry not having a family for him to meet. Harry certainly couldn't take him home to the Dursleys. Mainly because that wasn't home and because they hated all things unusual. Besides Draco had an even bigger problem than Harry did. What would they do about Lucius? He would certainly be livid about his son being not only a boy, but Harry Potter, home as his partner. There were just challenges that seemed to loom over their heads before they even started so why try at all?

"It's complicated Hermione. I'm just going to go to bed now." Harry went to sleep that night with a clouded mind and a heavy heart.

A/N: Well there you go! The next chapter has already been started and it is going pretty well! Hopefully it will be up soon! I would love to hear from you so please leave your reviews! Thanks for reading! See ya! :-D