Thailand was beautiful above and below. Harry's camera definitely got used. They had taken advantage of everything from the spa and pool at the resort to the sub ride through the caves, and scuba diving trips. Harry had a chance to swim with some incredible sharks in the area. They had also done some boating and parasailing even, the closest Harry had ever imagined to seeing his husband flying. Lucius laughed and told Harry he had actually played quidditch in his day. He had been a chaser but he never had the skill Harry or his son had. Harry realized there was a lot about his husband he had never known. He knew Lucius had been hoping that this trip would help Harry become more comfortable with him sexually. But while Harry was still not responding even to gentle kisses, Lucius was not discouraged. He found he could find a great deal about his husband talking to him. Harry still refused to talk to him about what he had suffered as a child. He knew if he was ever to be intimate with his husband Harry needed to open up to him about that. He knew Harry's reluctance was a sign still of the distance between them.
A few days before they left he decided to take Harry on an experience. He had heard about some bamboo rafting and an elephant sanctuary. He had seen how Harry delighted in the monkeys they had seen at one of the temples and thought Harry would definitely enjoy this. He realized during this trip how much he thought that. He wasn't sure that question ever crossed his mind when he was married to Narcissa if she would like it or not. Though she had offered no better in return. Harry had thrown how unhappy Narcissa had been in their marriage in his face when he first cam to the manor. It was not all his fault. But he would do better by Harry.
Harry beamed when he heard what they were doing that day. "I saw the brochure the other day when we were waiting for lunch."
Lucius smiled and lightly kissed him. "You thought I didn't notice? I meant it when I said I wanted to make this a trip you would definitely remember."
Though Harry would remember Rome too he knew Lucius meant for good reasons. Rome and Italy had been incredibly beautiful. And he had enjoyed part of it. But those were not the memories he would keep. The memories he would keep was his husband's comments about portkeys. The terror of the first night in the bed. The constant talk about a proper honeymoon at Christmas. Harry was not sure he ever wanted to return to Rome. His husband had a beautiful home there. He assumed it was his now as well. But he was not sure it would ever hold any real good memories for him.
But Thailand would be different. They had been to Cambodia as well. It was actually where he had seen the monkeys, at Angkor Watt. He did not need the pictures or souvenirs. Though he enjoyed the camera and would like to be able to share them. He would have good memories and laughs to remember.
Lucius it turned out after the bamboo ride when they got to the elephant sanctuary was full of surprises. "You know this is not my first time riding one."
Harry raised an eyebrow. "I know you have done a lot of travel for work but I always assumed it was more the opera and fine dinners like Italy."
As they were getting on one of the elephants for a ride and tour of the grounds he explained. Often for business associates he had to do some odd things. He had road an elephant when he was in India a few years before. Usually the odd things h had to do were tame like eating odd foods but from time to time he had some incredible experiences. It was one of the things he loved about his business. And one of the reasons he thought both Harry and Draco would work for him. He had so many different branches he thought they both could find something they enjoyed.
Harry surprised him a bit when he a bit nervously mentioned. "Blaise was telling me his dad's firm does a lot of security and treasures like Bill works in."
Lucius was a bit surprised but he nodded. "They do. And with your charms skill you would likely be an asset. I will introduce you to Carlos this summer."
Harry was definitely surprised. His husband was actually considering allowing him to work for Blaise's family. He wondered if Lucius meant it. He had a feeling that the man might just be trying to keep the good mood going. He would likely forget by that summer. Harry assumed there had to be something at Malfoy he could enjoy. But he had really been interested when Blaise talked to him about it. And it would include some travel. He pushed aside the thought and reminded himself he was trying to get closer to his husband and work on this relationship and bringing this up would just cause more issues.
Lucius watched his husband taking photos. It was incredibly beautiful in the forests and watching the herd. There were some babies down along the water. His mind for a moment was on Harry's question. He would prefer Harry working with him but if he was interested genuinely, he would keep his word and introduce him to Carlos. It definitely was a good position for his husband. And maybe one day Harry would work with him. But that was this summer. He wanted to focus on today instead.
Harry thought the day was definitely complete when they got to feed some of the babies. "I saw some in a zoo before but this is amazing Luc."
Lucius drew him back into his arms. "I thought you would enjoy it. They are pretty tame since it is a sanctuary but it is definitely a step up from zoo cages."
Before thy left they made a stop at a muggle souvenir area. Lucius was surprised when Harry bought a little stuffed elephant. He did not say the words but Lucius knew who the elephant was for. He knew his husband's heart and mind were on his dads since Christmas. As pained as h was about what happened he had a hard time shutting that off and he could not deny he had always wanted a little sibling. Before the contract he had been excited by the prospect of his dads having a baby. And though he had accused them of having a baby to replace the fake son thy had sold, deep down there was a part of Harry that wanted that baby in his life as well.
Harry put the little elephant in his bag thinking. 'Maybe one day I can give it to you.'
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Lucius had trouble coming up with the perfect last night for them in Thailand. They had been having an amazing time. And sharing quite a few laughs. Harry had returned a few kisses ever so lightly though he was far from ever initiating one. But Lucius had some hope for the future. Away from school and everything Harry seemed to be able to relax around him. He knew here other then the stuffed animal Harry could forget about the problems with his dads and with Ron, the second of which would be waiting for him when he got back to school, and could just try and focus on Lucius and having a good time. Lucius thought maybe at Easter they would take Draco and take a trip some where. He did not want to leave Draco again and he was sure Harry would again feel less pressure.
He arranged for the two of them to have the full spa treatment the last morning. There were facials and massages and mud baths, and they both felt amazing when they came out of it. They had done a mix of above and below. They had taken three excursions, the elephants, Cambodia and after a day of swimming with the sharks they had gone to Bangkok for fireworks on New Years. Lucius arranged a very special surprise for Harry the last day.
Harry was amazed when they went to take one of the little subs. They had done it their first morning before they went snorkelling but not for very long. Lucius had thought they could see more diving and snorkelling. He knew his husband had something up his sleeve. What ever it was riding in the sub through the incredible under water caves was breath taking.
He was surprised when they eventually surfaced and were in a secluded cove. "Where are we?"
Lucius pulled him in gently. "No where. A deserted beach with one of the best views for sunsets in Thailand. I thought we could have dinner here."
Harry was expecting a picnic but found an actual candle light dinner on bistro table with chairs. A beautiful centerpiece of Tai fruit carving to look like flowers sat in the middle and there was fresh lobster and muscles for dinner. Harry even allowed his husband to feed himself some of the lobster and Lucius found no protest when he drew Harry up for a dance as music had appeared. They returned via a portkey back to the resort for their last night there.
Lucius led him to bed that night and lowered him against the bed but did not straddle him but simply kissed him tenderly on the lips t first but on the neck a bit as well. Harry did not protest but he could feel Harry go rigid and he stopped.
He did go back and draw his husband into a proper kiss. "I hope this vacation has shown you my green eyed lion that I am not some scary monster."
Harry surprised him by lightly kissing him, the first time he ever initiated but barely a brush. "You have Luc. Thank you for such a lovely trip."
As they drifted off to sleep Harry was thinking. He had meant it. Lucius had been so sweet to him while they were gone. For just over a week he could forget what he left behind. He wished his husband was his only concerns. He knew Ron waited for him back home. And he once again thought about the stuffed elephant in his bag.