They stared at each other without saying a word, trying to avoid the inevitable, they knew that no matter how much they avoided the subject, it was not going to disappear by "magic", but neither was capable of taking the first step so that everything collapsed. Draco thought that Harry was not going to find out anything about the mission he had been given and Harry, for his part, would have wanted Draco to confess it himself so that he could find a way to help him, but things are never as you want and many Sometimes these happen for something, maybe fate doesn't want the two of them to be together. The minutes passed and the silence became more and more tense, neither dared to speak first, neither was going to give his arm to twist, after all both were equally proud, while one wondered why he always has to get involved where they don't call it? , the other thought , what did it cost him to trust me a little more and ask for help? Silver and emerald collided firmly, challenging and claiming each other in a silent conversation, since neither had the courage to open their mouths to say a word, each one was upset, but they were not upset with the other but with themselves, the The blond for not being more careful and preventing Harry from realizing what he had been doing and the brunette for not paying enough attention to realize what was really going on earlier. It was true that the mark on Draco's arm was no secret to any of them, but whenever they were alone, the whole world disappeared, when they were alone it didn't matter what was happening outside the four walls they shared, inside. from the room the war did not exist, nor did the factions or the houses, in that place there were only Harry and Draco, without more, when they were there it was easy to forget everything, it was easy to ignore the great weight that the dark mark brought with it of Draco and the scar on Harry's forehead, since inside that room there were only two people loving each other and showing it or at least that was the first months of the year because later, when nothing began to turn out as Draco believed, when nothing went as to the plans,when he no longer found the right way to fulfill his mission, everything got complicated. Their biggest obstacle was always the lack of self-confidence, neither wanted to look weak and both wanted to be a support for the other and that became a big problem, since trying to pretend that neither had problems, when both were aware that It was not like that, they kept many things and repeated this same mistake over and over again, but at the same time they were sure that the other always knew what was going through their heads, this is because they have always been around each other and when someone is aware of another person, they constantly learn to decipher it perfectly, even when they don't understand themselves. When they started this, they both knew very well that it would not last forever, he forever, he could not exist for them, it was just an illusion, but they would have wanted it to last longer than this, they did not want it to end like this, although they were aware that it was one possibility, this could be the last time they see each other and neither wanted to end up fighting. With a resigned and impatient sigh, Draco began to speak. - What are you doing here? - I could ask the same thing, don't you think so? - Yes, but I asked you first. Harry didn't answer immediately, as he began to analyze it - a person can change a lot in a few months - he thought when he realized that Draco was thinner than usual, he had big dark circles under his eyes, it was also noticeable that he didn't he had been eating well and that he had recently cried, although all this had already been noticed a month ago, when he followed him to the bathroom. *Flashback* Katie Bell had been attacked with a cursed necklace, she had her suspicions of who was responsible, but she didn't want to accept it, she didn't want to accept that he was capable of coming to that, despite never having talked about it, despite the fact that from one moment to another Draco walked away, despite everything he didn't want to believe that he was capable of hurting a person for the simple fact of wanting to please his parents, there was something else behind everything and he has to discover it. While talking to Katie Bell, his eyes met Draco's and he noticed how Draco tensed and turned to leave the dining room, so Harry began to follow him closely, noticing that he entered the bathroom, he hesitated a few seconds to enter or not. , but in the end he did, albeit very quietly. Being fully inside, he saw how Draco cried desperately and rubbed his eyes hard, felt the muscles in his back contract and heard when he let out a cry of frustration. He started to move slowly so that Draco wouldn't hear him, but nothing ever goes as he planned and when he was going to take another step, he didn't notice that under him there was a puddle of water that was heard when he stepped on it, this caused Draco to get up He looked at the mirror suddenly and looked at it scared. The blond turned and raised his wand automatically and out of reflex Harry did the same. - Because you follow me? - You attacked Katie? - That is not of you incumbence. - Because you did? - You can't accuse me of something you're not sure about. - You're the only one with reason to. - A) Yes? And what would those reasons be? Enlighten me with your wisdom oh, great Saint Potter. - You are one of the only people with the damn dark mark on your arm. As if on instinct Draco moved his arm behind his back, inadvertently drawing Harry's attention to him. When Harry looked down at his forearm, he noticed that his sleeve was rolled up and there was blood, too much blood. Harry's eyes widened in concern and he made to move towards him to check if he was okay, but Draco just tightened his grip on his wand and pointed it at him threateningly. - Stay away! … it was never a secret for you, that I have the brand, you know it since the beginning of the year and you never did anything about it. - I didn't think you were capable of attacking a partner. Ron almost died just like Katie! - Do you think I attack them?! - It was already clear that it was you! - If you want me to say it so much, I'll say it! I admit it, I was to blame for both attacks! - How could you be able to do it?! - Do you think I did it because I felt like it?! - You accepted the mark, when you said you weren't going to do it! - So you think I took the mark because I just woke up wanting to kiss the floor of the dark lord and turn my back on you! - Do not put words in my mouth that I have not said! - You're implying it and that's enough! - Because you did?! - That's none of your business! - They are my friends and you are my boyfriend, so if it concerns me! - Shut! Don't say anything anymore - Draco yelled as several tears ran down his cheeks. - Why did you take the Draco mark? - She asked, lowering her tone of voice. - That's just my problem. - You know that no, you know that I can find a way to help you. - I don't need your help. - Draco... - We knew this was going to happen Harry, don't make it more difficult. - You're the only one making it difficult. - Go Harry. - I'm not leaving until you explain to me why you did it. - You're wasting your time. - You are my boyfriend Draco, trying to help you is not wasting time. - Then let's break up Harry. Harry's expression went blank at such a statement. "You're not serious…" he whispered. - I've never been more serious ... - I answer just as low. - NO… you're talking with a hot head, you really don't want that. - You're right, it's not what I want, but it's what I have to do…since now I have homework to do. “Duties to be done,” he repeated, then something clicked in Harry's mind – your father, all this because of him. - Don't bring my father into this. - Draco if he is forcing you… - I told you not to bring him into this. - Then tell me why you did it? - It is not my obligation to explain my decisions to you. - No, but it would make things easier. - I want you to go. - I don't want to leave and I don't want to break up with you either. - What I lacked, now it doesn't matter what I think. - It does matter, but right now you're not being reasonable. - Am I not being reasonable? - Yes, you are thinking with a hot head and you are making hasty decisions. - Well… whatever, just go. Harry noticed that Draco was growing paler and his voice was beginning to sound weaker. - NO - For a devil, then what do you want?! - I want to help you – he started to walk, but Draco raised his wand again – Draco lowers his wand – noticing that he didn't lower it, he spoke again – I promise not to talk about it again. Draco still suspiciously lowered his wand, but not his guard. - I don't want your help. - But you need her. - You said you weren't going to talk about it. - I mean your arm - seeing that he tightened his wand again, he emphasized - the blood on your arm Draco. - I don't want you to help me with that either, I want you to go. - I'm going to go if you let me help you, at least with the blood. - I do not want … - Draco come on... - Well - he said resigned - but I want you to go as soon as you finish. - Yes that's fine. With that confirmation Draco lowered his wand and let Harry come closer. - Is it okay to sit on the floor? - Yes, but not here - he said softly. Harry looked down and noticed that there were traces of blood on the floor, swallowed slowly and nodded. Slowly he took his arm to move towards the other end of the bathrooms, where it was drier and he slowly sat down with him next to him. - Give me your arm Draco - Harry … no … - I'm just going to heal the wound, I promise. Draco a little warily stretched out his arm and looked away. Harry took his arm carefully, transfigured a rag, moistened it and proceeded to clean the wound in a Muggle way, in doing so he noticed that there were many old scars and noticing that they were already white smudges, he realized that he must have been cutting since beginning of the school year. - Why did you wear glamor Draco? The named tried to remove the arm, but Harry stopped him. - You said no questions… - I said I wasn't going to talk about the other topic... - You promised to only cure my arm… Seeing that he wasn't going to get anywhere, Harry pursed his lips and nodded. - Well, you win... As Harry healed his arm, Draco averted his eyes completely and they remained silent, all that could be heard was Harry's murmurs reciting the healing spells. "I'm done," he stated. - Good. Despite that neither moved and Draco for the first time since Harry began to heal him looked him in the eye. - You're going to go …? - Do you want me to go...? - No… - I whisper. - So I'm not going... After that statement, Harry took Draco's arm and slowly pulled him towards him. The blond let himself go effortlessly and lay down on his chest. They stayed like that for several hours, Draco lying on Harry's chest and Harry covering Draco in a protective hug, at some point sleep overcame them and they fell unconscious without realizing it. Harry woke up slowly, but when he felt someone move next to him he decided to pretend to be asleep, he also felt that someone gave him a soft kiss on the lips and whispered. - I love you Harry, but this is bigger than us. Then he heard how he hurried away and Harry stood there with an emptiness in his chest, feeling that everything was going to change from that moment on. *End flashback* 🌼❤️