Disclaimer: Anything you recognize belongs to J.K Rowling, anything you don't is mine – although I wish Draco belonged to me, as does my beta Twisted-Kitten 90! I am not making any money off of this, it is just for entertainment. K
New A/N: Here is the next chapter of this story. Sorry it has taken me so long to update, I'm now eight months pregnant, have a toddler, husband and household to look after so can get a bit distracted with life. Only one month until I have a crying, pooing and adorable newborn to take up all my time – Yikes!
This chapter is yet to be beta'd and most likely will contain errors – sorry about that.
The Boy Next Door – Chapter 5
Many people in a new relationship would be alarmed by the fact that they were so settled and in an established routine so early on – not Harry. He liked the fact that he and Draco seemed to have settled into an easy relationship, it made it simpler for the children and gave them time to be with one another.
Harry knew that his relationship wasn't boring, far from it – just a mature grown up relationship. Harry and Draco both had jobs, children and everyday life to deal with they couldn't drop everything to be with one another all the time. But as they were both in the same situation they understood – it was refreshing.
However Harry did sometimes wish he could drop everything and just take Draco away somewhere and be with him and him only. No kids, no dog, no work colleagues, friends, family or ex-wives. Even though they were being sensible and responsible Harry still felt the spark, the passion and most of all desire flare up inside him whenever he looked at Draco. It was torture sitting down at dinner, making polite conversation with Draco, the kids and occasionally an extra guest. He craved the moments when the kids were in bed, a time when he could have Draco all to himself.
Tonight in particular seemed to be going extremely slowly. They were all around Harry's house eating their dinner. James was once again defending his behaviour at school and claiming it to be anyone else's fault but his own.
"How was I to know Ben was allergic to peanuts! He should have told me. Stupid idiot didn't want to refuse me, he so desperate to be in our circle of friends. He's such a ….."
"James!" Harry warned, "Be nice. That poor boy looks up to you and admires you, he will do anything to be your friend and you take advantage of that by making him do humiliating and silly things. It's cruel. If you don't like him then don't be his friend." He chastised.
"I like him, he's alright – just a bit of a loser but not everyone can be as cool as me." He clarified arrogantly.
Draco chuckled, "I cannot wait until you go to Hogwarts James – the teachers will not know what has hit them."
James beamed, "I know it will be epic."
Harry shook his head, he knew by the time James had graduated from Hogwarts he would most likely have gone grey. He suspected Al would be just as troublesome but not in a flashy, in your face way that James was, but in a quiet sneak up on you way – which was probably worse. He hoped that Lily would be studious, quiet and not as popular as her mother was. Harry really wasn't looking forward to a time when Lily started dating, thankfully that was years away.
James frowned, "Zara called me a...um what was it..." He trailed off in thought.
Al grinned, "A gormless, insensitive tosser." He gladly reminded James.
"Oh yeah that was it. Stuck up cow." He grumbled.
"I like her, she's very creative with her insults and she kind of has a point." Al calmly told his brother.
"Way to take sides Al. I'm your brother!" He protested.
"You only play the brother card when it suits you, half the time you deny we are even related. Besides you are gormless – that's just fact." James shoved Al and Al shoved him back.
"Boys, stop that and finish your dinner." Harry said flatly, he was always breaking up squabbles.
Lily looked up at Draco, "What does gormless mean?" she politely asked.
Draco looked to Harry to see if it was okay to tell her, Harry shrugged he knew her brothers would tell her anyway.
"It is what you call someone who lacks common sense – as in James." He explained, gesturing towards James as he said his name.
Lily nodded, "Oh fair enough."
James folded his arms, "I see no one is disputing the fact I have been labelled gormless – that's slander."
Harry snorted, "Where did you learn that word?" Harry suspected Draco and his suspicions were confirmed.
James glanced to Draco, "I overhead Draco on the phone the other day. Slander was probably the only non-swear word in his whole rant. It was cool, I've learnt so many new swear words."
Draco made a point of looking at his dinner, as Harry turned to watch him. When he looked up Harry was still watching him.
"What! James was listening in on a private conversation." He defended himself.
"You could have put silencing spells up or something." Harry suggested.
"I didn't know that the conversation was going to take a bad turn." Draco grumbled.
James felt guilty, "Sorry dad. I was being nosy. Draco never told me what slander meant, I looked the word up in the dictionary, and you always say I should expand my vocabulary."
Harry laughed, "You have an answer for everything."
Harry sometimes forgot about Lily and Scorpius, they were well behaved – ate their dinner in silence or their conversation was polite and quiet. James and Al were loud, boisterous and they often bickered or fought.
Al was currently trying to confuse James. It was a trick of his, he would ask James a question, or a riddle and James would then go silent for the rest of dinner trying to either answer, or think up a smart ass response.
"If you're so clever tell me, can people cry under water?" Al asked James.
James frowned and lapsed into silence. Harry could almost hear his brain working. Scorpius smiled at Al and Harry was pleased he could enjoy the rest of his meal in peace. The peace didn't last long.
James gave up, "Shut up Al, I bet you don't know the answer."
Al looked smug, "It is possible to cry underwater, but only to a certain depth. Once deep enough the pressure would be too much and your tears wouldn't be able to come out of the tear ducts." He retorted.
James grumbled, "Alright smart ass, what is triskaidekaphobia?" he had heard it on a random programme he watched on TV the other day.
Al looked stumped, "You made that up!"
"Didn't."
"Did!"
"Didn't – you're thick, you're thick, you are thick." James chanted.
"Enough." Harry called and they went silent.
Scorpius shook his head and quietly told Al, "triskaidekaphobia. It is quite simple when you break it down. It is Greek, trismeaning '3', kai meaning 'and', deka meaning '10' and phobos meaning 'fear' or 'morbid fear', put together it is fear of the number 13."
Harry stared astonished at Scorpius and Draco had to tell him to close his mouth.
Later that evening, Lily in bed asleep, Al and Scorpius were in Al's room playing and James was on his laptop in his room no doubt trying to find new riddles to out smart Al.
Harry accepted the glass of wine Draco handed him, "You know Scorpius will definitely be in Ravenclaw. That kid is crazy smart."
Draco rolled his eyes, "He is no different than I was at his age and I wasn't in Ravenclaw." He pointed out.
Harry knew Draco wasn't lying he really was smart, "Yeah but you had pressure to be in Slytherin and all that. But Scorpius may get the choice between Slytherin and Ravenclaw, and he has no pressure from you so he may choose Ravenclaw." Harry pointed out.
Draco shrugged, "Better a Ravenclaw than a Gryffindor." He teased.
Harry shoved him lightly, "Twat. Gryffindor bashing gets old and boring fast."
"But it is such a favorite pastime of mine." He sulked.
"I know it is, but maybe it's time to move on. I'm sure you can devote your skills to a more worthy cause." Harry calmly responded, ignoring Draco's sulky, pouty lips.
Harry knew what would remove that pout, well he knew a few things but for now he had a method to remove the pout that didn't involve naughtiness.
"So a few of the Weasley's are going away for a long weekend and have offered to take the kids." Harry casually informed him.
Draco didn't appear all that interested, casually responded, "That's nice of them. Poor Scorpius will be lost without Al but I'm sure we can keep him entertained."
Harry grinned and added, "Oh I meant they offered to take all of the kids – Scorpius included. So if you agree, that means we will have four whole days, kid free and alone together. I might even be able to convince Molly to take R.D. All that country air will be good for the dog after all."
Harry noted that Draco was no longer sulking or pouting – he now looked interested, Harry would even say pleased and maybe calculative. Most likely planing what he and Harry would be doing for four days alone.
"I think I could spare Scorpius for a few days. He knows the Weasley's – all of them very well by now and will be happy to spend time with them. Besides I trust that at least Granger is grown up enough to make sure that nothing too bad befalls the children." He summarised.
"Hermione is no longer a Granger, and yes she will make sure Scorpius stays safe." Harry agreed.
"She will always be 'Granger' to me. Shall we go away somewhere also, or have a staycation at home?"
Harry frowned, mouthed 'staycation' in confusion, and answered, "Um I wasn't planning on going very far. Most of my time will be spent between the kitchen, bathroom and bedroom – mainly the bedroom." He saucily informed Draco.
Draco smirked, "Planning on becoming intimate with your hand? Or you neglected the most important part of your plan. Inviting me to stay with you."
Harry played dumb, "No all has gone according to my plan. By the end of the four days me and my hand will be extremely intimate."
Draco was pouting again, "You lie Potter – and badly at that. Why go to the trouble of making sure Scorpius is going away too?"
"You have made a valid point Malfoy. How do you feel about spending four whole days with me and only me." He asked pleading slightly.
Draco sipped his wine, and leaned back against the sofa, "Hmm I'll have to check my diary and see if I can free up some time for you."
Harry nudged him with his elbow, "I'll be naked the whole weekend and I'm sure I have some whipped cream somewhere." He bartered.
Draco grinned, "Naked the whole weekend," He pondered out loud. "Okay if you stick to that promise I will gladly accept your invite. However I will make sure you stay naked the whole weekend Potter. If someone knocks on your door, you can't get dressed or even put underwear on – you promised naked the whole weekend."
Harry groaned, he really had to watch what he said in front of Draco. He took everything literally and Harry would have to weigh his words before speaking them out loud in future.
The weekend couldn't come quick enough for Harry, as much as he loved his kids he rarely got any time away from them to miss them. It's funny really since having children, a trip alone to the supermarket was like a vacation. Those blissful childless moments – however more often than not one of he kids would tag along on the grocery shop. So the prospect of having a whole four days child free, and to have a gorgeous boyfriend to enjoy that time was almost too much.
Hermione laughed at him by the time Thursday night came around. She arrived Thursday evening, the kids were staying at their house overnight so they could leave early Friday morning.
"Anyone would think it was Christmas eve – you're completely on edge." She teased.
"I know I haven't been able to concentrate on anything all day. I hope I have packed everything the kids need." He worryingly voiced his concern.
"I'm sure you have, and if you have forgotten something I am sure between the many Weasley's going we can sort something. Stop worrying. Enjoy these four days." She kindly told him, smiling over her cup of tea.
Draco arrived with Scorpius, he handed Hermione a bag of, "Scorpius' things. Thank you for inviting him."
"No problem. Al would have whined the whole time about missing Scorpius, and I think Scorpius has won over everyone else too." was her reply.
Harry gathered up his kids and said goodbye, making sure he gave James his usual warnings about behaving and no pranks, or bets. He knew it was pointless but he still felt that he should at least give the warning.
Hermione had a silly grin on her face when she left and Harry knew she was thinking about what he and Draco would be getting up to now they were alone.
Draco turned to face Harry, waiting for him to say something – anything. Instead he was wrapped up in Harry's arms and kissed enthusiastically.
"Shall we make plans for dinner?" Draco suggested sensibly.
Harry looked put out, "No way. Dinner can wait – if you're that hungry I am sure I can find something that could combine eating and what I have planned." He cheekily replied.
Draco couldn't help but smile at Harry, he was acting like a sex starved randy teenager. Although he himself was getting impatient and was looking forward to take the next step with Harry. However he wasn't being so crude about it.
"How so?" He could guess the answer but he liked watching Harry try and be seductive.
Harry took Draco's hand and pulled him towards the kitchen, "Well I'm sure I have the standard whipped cream, strawberries and chocolate knocking about somewhere."
"That's hardly a decent dinner Potter. Why don't we eat dinner like civilized people and save the dessert for afterwards." He knew that wouldn't be happening as he liked the idea, he just enjoyed winding Harry up.
"Well eating steak and chips off of different body parts is hardly sexy Draco." Harry protested, exasperated.
Draco held back the laughter, "I wasn't suggesting we eat a hot meal off of one another. I was suggesting we eat our dinner as usual, at a table like normal adults. Then we can eat dessert as we wish."
Harry huffed, "Why can't we eat dinner after?"
Draco had to admire Harry he wasn't giving in and wondered how long it would be before he snapped. Draco smiled, "Let me just use the bathroom and I will think about it." He reasoned.
Draco didn't need the bathroom, he decided he would surprise Harry. Make Harry think he was serious about having dinner first, but in actuality he planned on skipping dinner in favour of something much more delicious.
Draco made quick work of removing his clothes, stripping down to his underwear. He pulled out a picnic basket he had filled earlier with various foods, as he suspected Harry wanted to experiment with food and foreplay.
Draco had never used food before, it sounded like a messy and funny situation but he was sure it could be sexy and sensual at the same time.
Draco walked to the door and called down to Harry, "Harry I can't find any hand towels to dry my hands." He lied just to get Harry to come upstairs.
He could hear Harry grumbling as he climbed the stairs, "You're a wizard for crying out loud just use your wand to dry your hands. You think I am some toilet attendant – well think again."
Draco smiled, Harry caught sight of Draco and stopped his rant.
"Quit your bitching and feed me." He joked.
Harry shook his head and started to strip, "Unbelievable – you had me going for a moment then."
Harry climbed on the bed and kissed Draco, "You're not allergic to anything are you? I could imagine the stick we would get if one of us had to go to St Mungos for an allergic reaction."
Draco chuckled, "No I'm not and this is meant to be sexy not an open discussion."
Harry rolled his eyes, "Then begin." He demanded as he stretched out in front of Draco on the bed.
"No you don't Potter. I think you should start."
"No you're the one banging on about food and being hungry." He countered in a teasing tone.
"I may bite!"
"Okay I'll start." Harry quickly confirmed.
Harry looked over at the array of foods on offer and was surprised in the effort that Draco had actually gone to. Chocolate, honey, cream, fruits – lots to choose from. Not to mention the hot/cold aspect of it. Harry zoned out thinking about licking warm honey off of Draco.
"Potter! Before my next birthday if you please." Draco said irritability.
Harry refocused and grabbed the honey and his wand. He needed to warm it slightly. He was about to make his little fantasy a reality.
- TBC -
A/N: Next chapter might be a small, quick naughty chapter full of smut. Depends if people actually want those scenes or have them skipped?