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Chapter 23

Harry's heart was hammering on his chest. He had just professed his love for the other boy and he didn't know if Draco was angry or something. Draco just stared at him without smiling, without even acknowledging that he had heard. Harry was actually wondering if he had said it out loud.

"Um, Draco?" Harry asked uncertain. Draco seemed to have been woken up from a trance by the way he suddenly snapped his head as if hearing for the first time.

"Uh, I love you, too." Draco said swallowing. Harry smiled. He really cherished every second he spent with Draco and he had bought a special diary as a gift for Christmas. It would be something where when Draco wrote a question Harry would be able to answer as it was somewhat connected to another diary which Harry would be keeping in his pocket. It would be definitely faster than using an owl and it delighted Harry. They could speak with each other through writing just by whispering the password which would enable the other to read what one was writing.

"But Harry-" Draco began "There'd be a lot of rumors and it'll surely reach Skeeter and that might cause you some trouble- no a lot of trouble and I wouldn't want that and-"

"Draco, stop." Harry cut Draco off. "I told you, didn't I? I don't care what they say. All that would ever matter to me is you and your happiness, okay?"

"Okay." Draco said, turning a shade of pink.

"Oh, Draco, if you don't mind me asking, why were you in such a hurry?"

"Well, um, y'know..." Draco said fidgeting. Draco did not fidget, what was happening?

"Are you alright? Is anything the matter? Can I help?" Harry asked quickly, concern flooding his mind.

"No, no, its all alright. I just needed some help with History of Magic and I thought I might ask Granger-"

"You'd ask Hermione for help?" Harry asked surprised. Since when did Draco become friends with 'Mione?

"Well, yeah, I mean-"

"Well she's not there, I also went there. Just go back tomorrow. Let's go back to our dormitory, for now." Harry suggested wanting some more time with the blonde. Draco nodded and held onto Harry's hand which made Harry's stomach do a somersault. They walked slowly back to the dungeons and Harry couldn't help but smile. How long had he fantasized about being able to walk in the corridor while holding Draco's hand. When they entered the common room Harry expected their housemates to stare or ask why they were walking that way but to his surprise they all didn't seem surprised. It was as though they expected Draco and Harry to be together which made Harry wonder. Were they really obvious or something? Draco tugged at Harry's sleeve silently asking to go to their room and Harry walked after Draco.

"Draco?" Harry called out as he closed the door behind him.

"Yeah?" Draco answered as he was fixing his bed. Harry walked towards Draco and hugged him on the waist.

"I love you." Harry whispered behind Draco's right ear then leaned his head on Draco's right shoulder. Draco craned his neck to look at Harry. Harry met Draco's lips which took both their breaths away. Harry pushed Draco towards the blondes bed and slowly pushed him down. He held Draco's face with his left hand and held his back with his right. He kissed Draco's neck and sucked hard, knowing it would bruise in awhile. Draco moaned and Harry couldn't stop himself; he trailed kisses down Draco's body and loved the sensation of having the blonde writhe beneath him.

"Harry, I love you so much." Draco whispered.

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