A conversation not meant for a mafia member
Ah, the Yule Ball! Those who were at least 4th years that attended the triwizard tournaments would've gotten the invite to come, or those who were taken as a guest by someone obligated to go.
A date wasn't necessary per say- well, as long as you weren't a champion that is. Thank Merlin Dazai didn't let himself become one of the winners, although standing out was just something that happened, as inconvenient as it was.
He had to hold up an image per Mori's request, forced to attend Hogwarts for another year. At this point, he was debating if there were darker intentions. Mori knew that over time Dazai would grow connections, Dazai could see that. But why? Dazai felt like he had friends for once. He didn't want to lose them- he finally obtained a good thing.
He just hoped so.
"Looking sharp, at least your image isn't as raggedy as always," Draco commented. He pointed out Dazai's yule ball robe, as it was mandatory for the boys to wear. Dazai grinned, feeling proud.
"Aw~ you think so! Blaise helped me pick it out from the options we all had! I look ominous, mysterious, complex!" putting his arms behind his head, he emitted a low hum. All this behavior did was cause Draco to roll his eyes fondly at his work partner, "come on~ hype me up!"
"Are you going with Blaise? I wouldn't be surprised, knowing how clingy you are," not even hyping up Dazai's confidence, he went straight into something else.
"Uh- Nope! I don't need to go with someone, blah! Why do you all have love on your miiinds~" pointing at Draco, he snickered, "You're going with Pansy yourself! I'm heart broken, you should've picked us Hell's hounds over that lady! the betrayal, the backstabbing!" he put his hand over his head, acting over dramatic as ever.
"Hey! She's just a friend, okay?" it was true, yet Dazai just enjoyed teasing him. Leaning on his mate's shoulder, he hummed.
"That's what they all say~ Rumor has it you guys are secretly in love, pining over each other!" Draco pulled away, huffing in annoyance.
"I know you don't believe that, don't get started with me. If we're going to play that game, then I can say the same thing about you and Blaise, regardless if you're boys," feeling like he pointed out Dazai's weaknesses a shit eating grin made its way onto the blond's face.
"I- no! Obviously not, you know me! How dare you accuse me of such a scandal!" putting his hand on his chest, he quickly caught himself. Draco snorted, not believing it for a second.
"Dazai, we've known each other for four years. Do you really think I haven't learned your tendency to avoid topics?" crossing his arms, he rubbed his chin, "besides, it's pretty obvious. Hermione asks me if I know anything about every other day since she knows we're closer than the rest, asides Blaise."
"Ooooh~ you and Hermione really have grown close huh? Talking so casually without me?" chuckling, it was an attempt to change the subject, "you're a womanizer, both Pansy and Hermione? I never took you as a player, Draco Malfoy!"
"preposterous! Now you're just saying things!" Draco knew what Dazai was doing, but it still ate at his pride of being a Malfoy, "avoid the topic all you like, but you'll come face to face with what you want with Blaise. Don't act like none of us have ever caught you lying side to side or when your hands clasped like lovers."
"Oh please~ you're exaggerating! Draco, come on!" whistling lowly, he put his hands on his waist, grumbling as he glanced away, "me and Blaise are just close, okay? Get your head outta the gutter, man!"
"Yeeeah, and yet you whisper sweet nothings to each other, totally something just friends would do?"
"Exactly!"
Brushing his blond hair out of his face, Draco just knew that only time would be able to fix this.
"Whatever, I'm sure whatever events that will inevitably unfold themselves at laters Yule Ball will speak for themselves," patting Dazai's shoulder, he headed to leave their meeting room, "good luck, not that you need it.”