Chapter 13
Draco decided it was best to try and figure out who the puppy boy was. It was the first person who'd helped him reach his climax in months, even though he knew nothing about it. It was a special thing, so maybe Draco could fall in love with him instead? He wasn't a fool, he knew full well that love wasn't a chosen feeling. It was a chemical reaction in the brain that released hormones and what not. He knew, but maybe, just maybe... he could alter that a little bit. If he tried hard enough, he could trick his brain into falling for someone else, right? "Good morning." He shows a curt nod and sits down, choosing his breakfast in silence. He wasn't hungry. He was in pain, again. But he knew Harry was going to make a fuss about him skipping breakfast, so he had to eat something. Harry frowns and looks at his best friends in confusion. Hermione shrugs and looks at Ron who just stares at Draco. Subtle... Draco didn't want to be sociable today. He didn't want any of this. He just wanted to be in his room. Alone. But he had to keep going, he had to be a good student so Narcissa would be free. "Are you okay?" He looks up at Hermione and mentally thanks her for asking the question first. Before Harry could. He is not in the mood to be kind and he doesn't want to be rude to Harry. He didn't do anything wrong. "Perfect, thank you Granger." She breathes in deeply at his cold tone and nods. "That's great." She wasn't going to let him ruin their friendship. She'd stay kind and caring no matter what he did or said. "We'll be going home for the Christmas holidays-." "Potter-." "Draco." Hermione softly says, but Draco knew it wasn't meant as sweet as she made it sound. It was a warning. Do not break his heart. He shuts his mouth and turns his gaze back on Harry. He looks hurt, confused and disappointed. The worst part is, he hides it well Draco just knows... he can see it. No matter how hard the boy in front of him tries. "I was wondering if you'd like to come with me? Hermione and Ron will join us for some days but they'll celebrate with their families, of course." "You want to spend the two week holiday with me?" Harry cringed at that. Draco sounded so... not pleased. "It's only a proposal, you have every right to do whatever you want with it. I just thought... well we figured it might be nice but it's up to you." Draco looked into those gorgeous green, blue eyes and tried his best to keep his heart behind bars. The heart that was used to living in a cage, but enjoyed the few moments out so much that it didn't want to go back in ever again. The truth was, Harry didn't have his parents either. He had his two best friends but that was it. Frankly that was just about what Draco had too. He has the golden trio. Maybe Harry didn't only want to be around Draco, maybe they all just offered him friendship instead of lonely holidays. "Thank you. I'll check my journal to see if I'm free. I'm sure Pansy will want to see me to refill her empty gossip bottle." Hermione chuckles and eats her bread. "Okay." Harry softly says. Was it that easy? Did Draco have that big of an influence on him that being rude and distant for so much as ten minutes, was all it took to break his heart? This was easier-... he was breaking his heart... No matter how selfless Draco was in choosing not to act on his feelings towards Harry, he still broke his heart... the only way he wouldn't break it was... never. Giving your heart to someone was bound to go wrong. It means it'll get broken no matter how big or small the reason. It will break. Hermione seems to notice his absence of the conversation and smiles weakly before looking between him and Harry. "Well. I'm happy we can all treat each other normally. Considering our past and feelings." Ron hums in agreement and Harry smiles a fake smile. She means him... she's telling him to treat Harry normally... like he usually would. Like he has for the past months. "So am I." Ron coughs to get rid of his beans that got stuck where they shouldn't be, Harry actually smiles and Hermione's eyes sparkle. Ah, yes. They weren't used to hearing him express his gratitude. "Yeah, Yeah. Be shocked if you want to, it's all you'll get." And that's all it took for them to burst out laughing, and make a tiny smile occur on Draco's features. It's beautiful. He is beautiful. If only he'd smile more.
Being cold and distant wasn't going to work with these people, he knew that now. So treating them just like he normally would was what he was going to do from now on. He'd fall out of love eventually. Harry would too, he just hoped Harry would be the first. Today was a literal hell. Harry looked hurt all day, though he did seem happy too, it was weird but mostly heartbreaking to watch. "Potter?" Harry looks up from his homework and waits patiently while Hermione and Ron try not to listen in. "Staring at question five for another minute won't make it disappear." Harry blushes slightly and rolls his eyes. "If you want help just ask." Hermione says. "I can't remember why we need gillyweed in potions. You can eat it so why put it in a potion?" Draco looks at him for a moment before he realizes Harry really doesn't know. "So people don't know you tricked them into consuming it?" He muses. Harry could hit himself in the head. "Obviously." Ron states which makes it even worse for Harry. "Right. I don't think I'm really focused." Draco smirks. "We couldn't tell." Harry bites his lip to hide his shy smile and writes down his answer while Draco's dick twitches at the sight. Fuck that's hot. "Well, I think it's time for me to go to bed." Hermione raises her eyebrow while shaking her head. "I think not, you haven't finished your homework yet." Draco rolls his eyes and rubs his temples. "Fine." Ron chuckles and looks up. "Didn't think you'd give in that easily, Malfoy." "She's got a good point, I don't feel like finishing it tomorrow." He reads the next question and starts answering it when Harry groans and fuck if that wasn't hot... His dick twitches again and his pants start to sit a little tighter. Fuck. "Can someone please just give me all the answers. I'm done." Draco looks up with a raised eyebrow and Harry nearly chokes on thin air at the sight. "You really should have attended more classes Potter, it would've helped with that issue of not being able to solve any questions." "I would if wasn't out and about finding clues and fighting a dark wizard." Draco tuts. "Come come, I was living with that wizard and cursing people. I never skipped one class." Ron shakes his head. "We have no proof of that. We weren't there, you might be lying." Draco raises his eyebrow. "Ask our professors, if you will, Weasley." Ron huffs. "Always an answer." He mumbles while continuing his homework. Harry smiles and looks at Hermione who has a proud look on her face. "What?" Draco asks. "You're opening up." Hermione states. Draco frowns a little before thinking about what he said. "Don't get used to it." Harry smirks, which again sends tingles down Draco's very alive cock. "I think we will." Shit that new found confidence was sexy. "Will you now, Potter?" Harry hums and licks his bottom lip. "We will." He answers, eyes fixed on Draco's. If this boy wasn't going to stop whatever spell he had going on, Draco's cock would rip his dress pants. He hums and shows his smug smirk before looking down at his parchment and writing down an answer to one of the last questions. "Well aren't you lucky then."