True love is not something that is obtained overnight;It is not simply about finding your destined partner and believing that with that you already have a guaranteed partner.It's about trust, commitment and dedication.Work every day, every minute of the day to demonstrate that this is what you want.
The time has come to start the second stage.That related to the courtship of the air element.
At this stage it was mandatory for the alpha to invite the omega to eat.And he could choose a closed place or do it in an open place.
Harry planned to do it in an open place, since spring had finally started, he felt that they could enjoy the fresh air and the warmth of the sun.So he got a portkey to travel to the Ardennes Forest.
Another important point was that all the food had to be prepared by the alpha to show the omega that he was capable of providing sustenance for the family.
— It is said that in ancient times alphas used to hunt animals such as unicorns, hippogriffs or ramoras.They handed the dead animal to the omega who took a big bite of the raw meat and swallowed it while allowing the animal's blood to cover his body, face and hands.
Hermione made a disgusted face.
"They were very wild," he mentioned.
Ron just shrugged.
The three of them were in the kitchen of Grinmauld Place, the two friends to provide support and suggest snacks he could bring to Draco.
- Very good!"I'm done," Harry exclaimed with a big smile.
— Wow, everything looks delicious.Ouch!—Ron complained as he received a strong slap from Hermione who prevented him from putting his hands into the basket where Harry was arranging the food.
—It turned out very well, Harry, how did you learn to cook like that?Hermione questioned after giving Ron a warning look.
—Every time Aunt Petunia scolded me for not knowing how to cook properly I tried a little harder, then I simply noticed that I had learned to do it well.
Both friends became serious.
But that's in the past, so you don't have to be sad because of me.
— It's Mione who gets sad... Ouch!—This time the blow was on the head.
Harry just shook his head while laughing.
Then she took an oatmeal cookie out of the basket and handed it to Ron.
"Mate, forget Malfoy and marry me," he said before taking a big bite.
Harry laughed loudly.
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When they reached the forest, Harry hurriedly laid out the blankets for Draco to sit on so they could begin to enjoy their afternoon snack.
Every so often, he glanced at Draco out of the corner of his eye, wondering what was wrong with him.In recent days their relationship had improved significantly, but now it seemed that all that ground gained had been lost overnight.
Since he met Draco that morning, the blonde seemed serious, responded in monosyllables and did not look directly at Draco's face.
"Ehh... Everything is ready, sit down," he said hesitantly, despite the blonde's apparent indifference, he sat on the blankets and waited.
» Anything in particular you would like to eat?she asked.
Draco shrugged.
Harry huffed in frustration.
Can you tell me what's happening to you now?
Draco looked directly at him for only a few seconds before looking away again.He denied with his head.Harry snorted.
Are you going to be with that attitude for the rest of the afternoon?Because if that's the case we'd better go, I don't want to be here if it's just me talking like a fool all the time and pretending like I don't notice that you're mad at me for something I have no idea what it even is.
You have no idea? Harry wanted to applaud himself for getting Draco to say more than one word, however, instead, he shook his head.
The blonde snorted, laughing at the situation as if he found it surprising that the alpha had no idea about anything.
"I should have imagined it," he said suddenly.
Could you speak clearly, please!she asked.
Yesterday, before you took over the fireplace.
Harry was confused, not understanding what she meant.
You were with Ginevra Weasley!
Harry looked confused for a bit longer before it dawned on him.However, his brow furrowed as he tried to identify what exactly had happened at that moment.
He remembered when Ginny called him.
— ¡Harry!
Ginny was running in his direction.She looked agitated, possibly she had been running for a long time, because her cheeks were very red making her look like a cherry.
—What's wrong, Ginn?—He asked when she was close.
—I'm looking for Luna, I sent her a note, but she doesn't respond. Have you seen her by chance?—the girl asked with heavy breathing.
-Oh yeah!She said that he would go to the Spirit Division.
—NowI understand why he didn't respond.Thanks Harry!"She," she exclaimed gratefully and hugged him briefly.Then she said goodbye, running towards the elevators.Harry smiled and shook his head, turning to continue on his way, but Draco was there.Arms crossed and with a serious expression.
He waved goodbye to him, but it was his time to enter the fireplace, so he was rushed by the workers behind him and did not have time to see the blonde saying goodbye too.
But… What is it that has made you so angry?She just asked me about Luna and I answered.
The omega did not respond immediately.
— ¿Draco?
—You're courting me, but you let thelittle weaselhug you?
- That?—Harry was surprised.
—I can't believe it, Potter, allowing such a shameless act...
- You are jealous?—She interrupted, feeling a huge smile forming on her face.
- That?No!I'm not jealous!"You wish I were jealous, but I'm not," Draco exclaimed, blushing."I only mention it because it seems inappropriate to me," he added, trying not to be stunned by the alpha's assertion.
—It seems to me that you are.
- No!"And don't change the subject," she denied as the red color rose to her ears and spread across her neck.Moron!What did you bring the food?I'm starving.
Harry nodded, focused on how cute Draco was, even though he was jealous of a witch he only considered a sister.
"Hermione suggested I make a menu," he explained, searching his pockets.
"Okay," Draco walked.I hope it's good food, I don't like to eat just anything, and it must be delicious or else...
Harry was happy, he never imagined seeing Draco jealous of him.At that moment he told himself that he would work hard to make the blonde trust his affection.
What's wrong with you, are you on drugs?The omega asked in turn with his gaze fixed elsewhere.
I'm sorry, Draco, I didn't mean to offend you that way, I swear it won't happen again.Ginny is like my sister, but you are my destined companion and will always take priority over everyone else.Draco nodded accepting his apology (the blush had not diminished).
Okay, now let's eat.Show me that menu.
The brunette handed it to him.
"I was jealous," he said in a whisper, but the blonde managed to hear him.
Potter, I'm warning you, you talk about that again and I'll make all your teeth fall out...
Harry was still smiling.