17. Their Own Song

17. Their own song

Prompt used - Holding the other's chin up |I cried because I had to rewrite everything because of fucking losing it over bad internet. | Fluff | Harry's and Draco's coming out as a couple doesn't go as planned| credits to original editor.

" Hermione I thought you said there wasn't going to be any reporter's or photographers " Harry argued with her

" I thought so too but I think I must've sorely mistaken. I really am sorry Harry. If I had known they would be here at the event I would've never.. look I can try to persuade the editor to not put it up in the newspaper's" Hermione suggested

"that's not what it's about. The rumours spread like fire article's or no articles, you know how the politics it, damn it you're in politics you should kn-"

" Harry yelling at Hermione isn't going to help the situation, alright. I apologize on his behalf" Draco cut him off pinching the bridge of his nose in exhaustion.

" Draco you don't understand the consequences-"

" harry it's your problem as much as mine, of course I understand but yelling about it to her isn't going to help " Draco sighed taking a seat behind him, groaning in his face.

" but it's our come out-"

" I know Harry, I know " Draco said looking calmly at harry

" look I can try to make sure the article isn't released alright " Hermione suggested

" it doesn't matter anymore Hermione. We'll have to face whatever comes alright " Draco spoke

" hey maybe it won't be such a huge deal, Maybe, people might not even care -"

" you're kidding me right Hermione. They wrote an entire page length on my birthday, and this is like a cake for them, you think they won't write about it " Harry threw his hands into the air with a hard movement, angrily.

" he's right Hermione. This is the kind of news they wouldn't miss writing at least 2 pages about. There's not much we can do" Draco huffed. The three of them just stayed there in the room for a while, harry silently throwing curses to the cameraman.

" I-i think we should go. It's been a long night. We've already had too much on the plate. We could talk about it later yeah ?" Draco asked as he stood up knowing good enough that staying any longer wasn't going to help

" you're right. You guys I really am sorry " Hermione sighed exhausted

As if Harry's anger has toned down a bit he exhaled " I'm sorry for yelling at you. It wasn't your fault "

And with that Harry and Draco flooed back for their place. They didn't really talk much about whatever happened at the event, both knowing the conversation would've Only led to nothingness and knowing how chaotic everything already was, they decided to sleep it away.

As expected next morning ,the daily prophet arrived and harry groaned as soon as he saw the headlines. Briefly reading through the first page, he pushed the newspaper away and as he stared up the Ceiling he thought about the happenings of last night.

They had been invited to a secluded event by Hermione for a ministry fundraiser. Despite people questioning Harry and Draco's peculiar friendship, they had shown up together only because they knew they were in a relationship. Bored out of their minds listening to people's boring stories about their lives and work they took a little detour in the garden, laughing their heads off when they had realised the opportunity of being in private leading to event's such as making out. Only when they were in the middle of kissing they heard a flash went by near by and even if it was Harry's first choice to hex whoever took their picture, he went to Hermione to look if she could handle the matter which after yelling lead nowhere. The problem wasn't the absurdity of questions Harry would have to face after but it was a huge deal for Draco, it was what consequences he would need to face. Harry had came out ages ago while he was still at Hogwarts but Draco had always in his perception thought his sexual orientation was only his own and not some anecdote or a joke to humour their conversations with. But even then his friends knew, just the world didn't. Harry remembered facing huge consequences of coming out, the date requests, the different opinions, and not to forget the hate. He just didn't want Draco to face the him yet he knew he would.

Finally Harry got up from the bed to make some breakfast and decided that he'd come back with breakfast, wake Draco up and calmly talk about the situation and it's solutions. But when he had shown up to the room with breakfast Draco wasn't on the bed, he checked the bathroom, the hallway's, the living room but he was nowhere to be seen. Lastly he came back again to his room and found the balcony window open and behind the curtain stood Draco, reading the daily prophet. Sighing Harry went into the balcony and casually wrapped his arms around Draco's.

" good morning " Harry mumbled as he kissed his shoulder.

" nothing really good about it " Draco replied. frowning Harry took the paper away and let it fall over the ground and turned him over to face Harry.

" it doesn't matter what the article says" Harry said

" it doesn't to you Harry but it does to me- gosh it's all my fault " Draco mumbled as he looked down at his feets.

" hey " Harry frowned Holding Draco's face, lifting it with his finger to look him in the face " it's not your fault. I wanted to kiss you just as much as you wanted to. Something's just happens alright. Can we fight it if can't keep our hands off each other " Harry smiled lightly to cut the heavy tension but Draco simply gazed at harry, not uttering a word

" look I know this is too much right now, it's overwhelming-"

" it's not about overwhelming. See Harry, I've never been a huge fan of coming out but at least I didn't wanted it to be scandal and it's not even just about that, look at the foul things they wrote about you" Draco disgustedly said

" and I don't care Draco. It doesn't matter what that stupid piece of paper says about me. It didn't tell me to give you another chance or it didn't tell me that I should go out on a date with you, it didn't tell me what dating you would be one of the greatest things I'd ever do in life. Being with you was what make me understand that. It doesn't matter what anyone says about me. I know we wanted to come out really fancy or just in our own special way but think of this way , now we don't have to think a lot of about it,it's basically off the table but if we still want to, it's in our hands. You can come out however you want, it's your decision-"

" the decision that is taken away from me harry. I wanted it to be special when we came out alright. It might not mean the same thing to you but it does to me. It matters how we come out and this definitely isn't the glorious way I wanted to come out. You're dating a damned guy who can't even come out to the worl-"

" ssush" harry pressed his fingers on his lips " look I know this is hard. I understand you. Draco when I started dating I knew who I was dating, I knew I was going to have to buy at least 6 different types of shampoo's and I knew I had to keep extra deserts in the fridge for you or that I had to keep extra silk pajamas for you or that I had to sleep on the right of the bed because of you because I wanted to do that for you alright. I don't care what the world says for why we aren't the best for each other, I can't care enough, all I want is you and that's all that matters to me. The world can label me as the gay or the bi disaster who lived or the bi who have thing for quidditch seekers, I don't care Because I have you. As long as I have you to face this shit with I don't care. It was and is my decision to stay with you no matter what I have to face for you. And I still want to spend a lot more time with you because you make me feel like nobody else but the world doesn't know that and it doesn't matter to me as long as I do know that. Hell the whole coming out things Is a huge scandal as you say but we'll work it out, I have faith in you, In us don't you see and quite frankly if we could make past the coming out to your slicked hair father then this is nothing. It was a lot harder than this. Are you getting me? If you want we could do a much better come as a couple in the quibbler, I'm sure Luna would be more than happy to do that for us. It's us against the world darling, not us against each other " Harry explained as he intertwined his fingers with draco and kissed over his knuckles in the middle of the speech. He didn't expect Draco to say much but then he smiled and shook his head

" what ?"

" just thinking of how much I love you " Draco smiled. Blushing Harry replied " I love you too"

" what I did to get you ?" He smiled

" if I remember correctly, you owed me a glass a finest wine from Italy after you've lost the bet " Harry grinned. Draco chuckled at the mention of how they had gotten together before he gave Harry a smile and leaned down to kiss over his nose.

" it's going to be shit isn't it ?" He mumbled

" hell yeah, but we've got each other " Harry mumbled back

" then it's good " Draco whispered before he pressed his lips lightly against Harry in the lightest breeze of autumn, his hands pulling Harry closer to him to kiss him and enjoy the ecstasy of knowing what it meant to be in love and kiss in your balcony. They let their worries runaway as they dwelled in the secrecy of the moment. After all these are the moment they have all to themselves.

" we look good when we kiss " Draco chuckled as he picked the newspaper after kissing, Harry wrapping his arms around Draco's front.

" we do " Harry chuckled. Draco pressed a tender kiss on Harry's forehead before they went inside to have the perfect breakfast in bed.

And yes coming out was the hardest thing to do and much harder was bearing the consequences but then their relationship was like the song of the phoenix, beautiful and just their own and the world could possibly get used to it for as long as they were together, till the end of the time.

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Day 16- sinful dreams | Day 18 - game for losers

Pick up line pt.4

Harry : Draco

Draco : hmm..

Harry : I love you 4+4 side ways

Draco : ..

Draco : what ?

Harry : you know 4+4 = 8 and 8 side ways is infinity

Draco : ... Honey a piece of advice, the next time you try to make up a pick up line try to use your brain, or your brain would rot. Alright. *Walks away*

ron: if i was a gardener, i'd put our 'two-lips' together

hermione: ronald come here.

— — —

*harry and draco watching from afar*

harry: why can't we be like them?

draco:

draco: if i were a gardener, you'd be my hoe

harry:

harry: that's why.

Pansy : Harry who's your favourite among us? Like if you had to choose any one of us who would you choose ?

Harry : what kind of question is that *rambles on about how everyone is same to him*

Everyone: * stares with their eyebrows raised in disbelief*

Harry : ...

Harry : draco

Draco : * out of nowhere* bitches move, it's my moment.

15. Nobody can ever be you

No warning implied| unedited | Draco returns after rehab and therapy

" harry relax, he must've got out late alright. He might be here any second " Hermione comforted harry

" here breathe with me " Hermione encouraged him. Harry copied her breathing exercise, breathing on and exhaling out quite rapidly than her. Draco was late, he was supposed to come back 15 minutes ago but he wasn't yet here. It was not a big deal but harry was beyond worried.

" what if he doesn't like all of this ?" Harry asked biting his fingernails.

" I'm sure he'll love it harry. Stress isn't good for your health " Luna gave him a charming smile rubbing her palm on his back and just then they heart the lock twisting.

" hide " Hermione immediately whispered and everyone got in position, including harry.

The door finally opened and they heard someone walk in with some stuff.

" welcome back " everyone cheered as soon as they saw Draco turning on the lights. He immediately hit the back wall, all of his thing's dropping in the ground and splattered across. His face looked like he had seen a ghost.

" Merlin's fuck, you all scared the living death out of me " draco put a hand over his heart, his erratic breathing coming back to normal.

" we didn't mean to do that but surprise are supposed to give you tiny bit of a shock " pansy chuckled as they all gathered around draco who gave them a warm smile and started hugging everyone. When he came to harry, he hugged him the longest " glad to have you back " harry mumbled in the hug.

" we didn't mean to do that but surprise are supposed to give you tiny bit of a shock " pansy chuckled as they all gathered around draco who gave them a warm smile and started hugging everyone. When he came to harry, he hugged him the longest " glad to have you back " harry mumbled in the hug" we didn't mean to do that but surprise are supposed to give you tiny bit of a shock " pansy chuckled as they all gathered around draco who gave them a warm smile and started hugging everyone. When he came to harry, he hugged him the longest " glad to have you back " harry mumbled in the hug

" I'm glad to be back too " draco had replied and soon they both seperated.

" this is amazing " draco grinned.

" why thank you " Hermione smiled and they all soon broke into chatter about everything about the surprise come back party. Draco had been gone for 2 months for rehab and therapy. He assumed that after war things would slightly fall to normal but it went further downhill than it went during the war. His father was sent to azkaban, his mother put under probation for 2 year, he had to present for trials and testify only resulting in him under probation for 4 months but it came with so many problems, he had lost not only his manor but his family, respect and reputation. Wherever he went he was given so much hate that it took a toll on his conditions that draco turned to excessive drinking after recurring nightmares. It was about 6 months into his addiction when he met harry and 4 months of being friends with him when harry and everyone else insisting him to go to rehab and therapy. Wanting to get rid of his addictive habits, he did. The only problem was during his 2 months of rehab and therapy, he had met with nobody and seeing everyone here just made him well up.

Somebody must've helped draco put his stuff back into the room since harry got busy in the kitchen with Hermione and Luna for the food of the party while everyone outside just had their gala time outside, who weren't much people but a couple of their common friends, none out of the group.

" what's the conversation here about ?" Hermione asked as she happily put the trays down along with Luna and harry.

" everything really. I can't believe how much had changed in 2 months, I mean pansy in a serious relationship. My, my " draco laughed.

" think I liked you better in the rehab" pansy rolled off her eyes. Laughing with everyone harry plopped down in front of the sofa while Hermione and Luna sat down on the bean bag.

" she's not the only one " Luna gave a suggestive smile

" Ginny ?" Draco asked almost shocked

" uh huh " Luna grinned as she sipped on her drink.

" wow. This feels great you know. Everything. I am so thankful for everything you guys and for filling me in " draco smiled fondly at everyone.

" to us " Ron raised his glass, other's joining along echoing " to us"

The party faded into music and talking and watching movie when everyone grew tired and just laid there in the living room laughing about something every once in a while.

" now that you're out of rehab, do you think you will get back into the whole dating thing ?" Blaise curiously asked, his legs sprawled across over Ron's.

" actually " draco suddenly sat stiff, everyone looking at him attentively " in the last week of rehab somebody asked me out and I said yes so I think I'm already in the dating thing "

Everyone's eyes widened with surprise and suddenly pansy hooted " my boy is back in the game " they all fell into laughter. However suddenly harry was crouching further into himself, his legs pressed against his chest as he heard everyone talking about draco and the guy he had apparently agreed to go out with, which is in fact the reason why he was late, he had to drop him off at his place as a nice gesture. He felt the strange contraction pulling his Insides.

" mate, you good ?" Ron asked. Harry raised his eyebrows as if he was suddenly bought back into the moment.

" oh yeah, I'm good. Bit tired that's all" harry replied and gulped his drink and got up to go into the kitchen.

He was running his hands through his hair breathing shallow when Luna has joined him.

" I'm sorry harry" she gave him a sympathetic smile and rubbed his back slightly.

" what's going on ?" Draco had suddenly entered the Kitchen with empty trays

" oh nothing. We were just talking " harry replied. Luna immediately retracted her hands from Harry's back and gave draco a firm smile and offering harry a sweet smile before she exited.

" you don't sem so fine" it more of a statement than anything else

" just a little bit tired. Fresh air " harry curtly said before exiting the kitchen too, earning a frown from draco.

That night harry had abandoned his plans he spent the last one month planning on about staying longer than usual and finally confessing how he felt about draco but it struck harry that draco had never felt the same way harry did. Disappointed and embarrassed in himself he decided to never bring it up.

What harry hadn't expected was that he'd ignore draco so much that it was very noticeable. He didn't wanted to do it but it was Hermione's suggestion that if he might maintain distance, his feelings would soon fade away, which he desperately wanted but instead of fading, it was starting to make him more angry, jealous even Because apparently that guy was somehow the only thing he talked about. Harry would get the strong urge to roll his eyes and make Draco shut up about the guy but out of decency he never did. It was maybe him deciding a better option for moving on.

But as said, it was inevitable that draco didn't notice Harry's strange behaviour. They had barely talked ever since he had came back from the rehab and it was slowly killing draco because they used to be so close and now they didn't spent more than 30 minutes in the entire week, he even spent more time with Ron than harry. And to make it worse after draco had introduced everyone to Damian, harry was the one who took it the worst, he barely even conversed with the man he liked and it seemed as if so harry wasn't happy that draco had started dating. Angry with both the situation and harry, he barged into his flat one evening while harry was watching tv lazily.

" draco " harry stood up confused, turning off the television

" we need to talk " draco said sternly.

" I - I have somewhere to be in - well 20 minutes " harry said looking at the clock on the wall

" don't you dare lie to me harry potter " draco firmly pointed his forefinger at harry

Taken a back harry tried again " but I'm not lying "

" you are. That's all you've been doing since the time I've came back. Ginny ratted you out" draco threw his hands in the air. Harry could've said anything but caught in the lie he remained shut

" I need to know harry, what's wrong ?" Draco desperately said.

" nothing's wrong-"

" yeah if nothing's wrong then why have you been avoiding me all this time ? Is it because you're not happy I returned because if you are I'd cut -"

" Merlin no, fuck I'm so glad you're back. Why would you even think that " Harry's voice laced with concern as he eliminated some distance between them.

" then what is wrong? I deserve to know it. From the day I've returned you've barely spoken to me about anything and I can't stand that. We were so good before I went away but 2 months is all it took for you to forget what's it's like being friends with me-"

" what- no -"

" then what is it ? Please tell me, so I can fix it" draco desperately said.

Harry was crushed to hear the desperation in his voice, he was hurt, he looked like he was hurt by it more than he could've ever imagined it and it killed harry to know that he was the one hurting him " i- there's nothing to fix draco -"

"oh " draco whispered

" what no. No not in that way. Fuck I've made it worse. There's nothing like what you're imagining. I've- I've Just maintained some distance to figure things out alright. I wanted to talk to you after the party but I couldn't okay "

" why? What sort of things ?" Draco asked as he stepped closer

Harry's heart suddenly beat much faster than it had before. He wondered if Draco could hear it because he definitely could his heart frantic heart beat but seeing draco's expression he knew he didn't. How could he not, it was beating so loudly ?

" i- look- I don't when or how I started but i- I've been having sort of feelings for you. Maybe it was more because you were away and I didn't see you at all but when you came in and told about the guy from rehab, I figured you never felt that way and I just needed some time to let it die out you know. I swear these feelings will surely go away but I would just need some time and I wanted to talk to you about this the night you returned but you see I couldn't. I - I just, it's just a smal crush I'm sure. I hope it doesn't make anything awkward " harry explained feeling extremely out of control and stressed. Was it even possible for Harry's heart to beat this loud ?

" oh " draco's voice came out to small that it almost crushed harry. Maybe draco was disappointed or he didn't see it coming or that he definitely feel that way about him.

" I've screwed this up, haven't I. gosh I'm an arse-"

" no harry. It's fine. Just I never knew that.. I'm sorry- I should've just never barged in and everything- if I had only known " draco opened his mouth, maybe to say something but he closed it again.

" I'm sorry too. Hope this doesn't make things awkward for us. I know it'll all eventually go away, you're with Damian and everything so " harry rubbed the back of his neck nervously.

" oh- no no. I'm- yeah- I think I'll go " draco suddenly said

" what ?"

" I think I need a little bit of time to process all of it you know but I'm sure we'll be fine, right ?" Draco asked

" of course "

" do you mind then ? I'll- maybe we can talk later. This is just a little overwhelming you know " draco explained as he took a few steps back.

Harry was concerned but much more confused. He had no idea what he should've said or done but before he could've even acted upon, draco had already bid his goodbyes and ran, literally ran leaving a confused harry.. if not confused, he was sure he had screwed up so bad that draco wouldn't wanna see him for a while now.

Harry was still beyond concerned with draco's behaviour that he had called him almost 13 times, only to cut it within a few seconds and sitting down and standing up every five seconds. He was anything but fine and draco's absence didn't help at all. Ever since draco left his place hours ago, he was nowhere to be seen and nobody knew it and it didn't help Harry's worries at all.

Losing all hopes by 10 in the night, harry decided he'd go back to his place tomorrow and talk it out, possibly figure out a way to be together with each other without making it awkward but suddenly then his bell rang.

" draco " harry said confused for the second time in the day. But before he could've even allowed him in, he had barged in, shut the door behind him and immediately pressed his lips against harry's. At first harry was taken a back by the sudden kiss but soon dissolved in the moment, tip toeing to get more closer and wrapping his hands around Draco's neck. Harry had spent month's imagining how draco would taste like or how he would feel if he ever kissed him but it was all far from anything he had ever expected to feel like. He felt like he was on cloud nine, and how could someone taste so good and above all how Could someone kiss so passionately yet so tenderly. There was depth, something so addictive about the way draco kissed harry like he was conveying a message in that kiss which only fueled everything but they had both ran out of breath and unfortunately had to separate for air.

" wow "

" yeah " draco mumbled against his lips..

" took you 3 weeks after my come back to finally confess " draco mumbled again, not dropping his hands from Harry's waist and his forehead still pressed against harry's.

" actually months " harry whispered

" I'm finally glad you did " draco replied

" what about Damian ?" He asked

" I broke up with him. He could never be you, Nobody can " draco smirked

Biting his bottom lip, harry said " kiss me you fool "

" gladly " and draco kissed the boy he had been in love with since he was 18.

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Day 14- a promise of forever | Day 16- sinful dreams

Remus and Sirius and their friends in their small apartment after some drinks.