Chapter 16 Theo Didn't Mean Any Harm
Harry was standing in an alcove just outside the entrance to the Slytherin common room when Draco found him. He was staring at the stonewall on the opposite-side of the corridor, his green eyes dark as he shivered, his arms wrapped around himself defensively.
"Harry?" Draco said, reaching out to touch his cheek with gentle fingertips. "It's okay, love. I'm sorry about that. Theo didn't mean any harm. He was only teasing you. I know sometimes it's hard to tell the difference with Slytherins because of our sharp tongues. Come on, come back inside with me and get warm. I promise that they won't bother you."
Harry moved to put his arms around Draco, the hand on his cheek moving to rest on his shoulder, then stroking through his black hair when he laid his forehead against his left shoulder and closed his eyes.
"I know, Draco. It's just embarrassing…"
"I didn't tell them before, but they know now."
"It's okay… I don't want to be a virgin anymore, now that I have you. Or you have me, I suppose. But I'm afraid… I know that it will be wonderful, but I'm still afraid… I mean, this is all I know…"
"I know, Harry. I'm not going to push you about this. When you're ready, you come to me and tell me. Not before, alright?"
Harry nodded, shivering with cold as Draco put his arm around his shoulders and led him back inside.