Ok is it just me or does Tom look amazing in that GIF!!

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They had been together for a year. A year filled with love, arguments, forgiveness and tears. Tears of sadness and happiness. Words that needed to be spoken, feelings that needed to be hurt for them to get where they were now.

In that year very few knew they were together. Only four knew, and they kept the secret close to their hearts. All knowing that before they could tell the world, they need to get themselves right.

They sat on Harry's porch, in a pleasant silence. They had finally reached the point where they were comfortable with each other. No words needed to be spoken to know that the other cares. No words needed to be spoken to know that this was good.

Harry started to chuckle. The sound always pleased Draco. Finally seeing Harry happy, after everything he had been through. Harry happy was such a beautiful sight.

"What has you laughing?"

Harry laughed again. Trying hard to reign it in, but was unsuccessful.

"Oh just remembering the date, when we went too the Gauteng Carnival."

The Gauteng Carnival is a Carnival that builds cohesiveness by bringing people of different cultures together in a parade to showcase, dance and celebrate diverse cultures.

It is a Carnival that shares the South African story. It is a process where community history and stories are shared. It is a beautiful way to share with one another.

"Oh the one where you tried to dance?"

Harry's hair flowed around his face as he shook his head in embarrassment. He had taken Draco to this beautiful showcase of the history and culture, that he had fallen in love with, while living in Africa. Hoping to impress Draco he had tried one of the many African dances that were being performed on the street.

He had no rhythm, and he had made an utter fool of himself as he stepped on his own feet and arms flailing around like drunk squid on land.

Draco couldn't stop laughing, he had fallen a bit more for the tanned skinned man that day. Seeing a completely different side of Harry Potter.

Harry laughed at the memory, but a small smile graced his lips. He too had loved that day.

"Well sense you are going to bring up the most embarrassing moments of dates, and not the loving moments, lets remember the time we went to Cape Vidal, KwaZulu-Natal."

A smirk graced Harry's lips as he saw the look Draco gave him. Knowing exactly which date he was referring too.

Cape Vidal is a place where muggle and wizard can be one. The magic is hidden in plain sight, as muggles have a great time, but the magic is part of the show and claimed to be fanciful imagination. From snorkeling at low tide in the natural tidal pool, to being mesmerized by the rich marine life. It’s a place where nature and people weave together, along with muggle and magic.

Draco had never been snorkeling and was so excited to finally do so. He had seen an advertisement in a magazine and couldn't stop talking about it. So Harry finally caved and took Draco to Cape Vidal, KwaZulu-Natal, his favorite place to go during his time off.

Draco quickly catching on to the art of snorkeling entered the water like a child runs to his parents. Giddy and full of excitement.

Draco had been in the water for about 10 minutes when Harry heard a loud shriek. Looking up from the sand he saw Draco jumping around like chocolate frogs on a hot plate.

Running over to him to see what was wrong. He could hear Draco muttering.

"It touched me. It touched me."

"What touched you love?"

"A fish!"

"A fish?"

Looking at Harry, Draco could see that he was trying his hardest not to laugh at the man.

"Harry it was slimy!"

With those words Harry had lost it. A deep, hard chuckle rang out of the pink full lips.

Draco stuck his tounge out at Harry, trying to glare but failing miserably. It was now his turn for a small grin to grace his face.

Those were the moments that both boys lived for. Ones were they could look back and yes maybe be embarrassed, but know that they had shared a brilliant time with someone they cared about.

"What are we Draco?"

The words came out of his mouth before he could stop them. It was verbal vomit that he didn't mean to say.

He liked where they were at this point in time, he really didn't need to put a label on it. But apparently his subconscious did.

"I don't know Harry what would you like to be? I like where we are now, but it would be kind of nice to tell people that we are......?"

Leaving the question up in the air both boys looking at each other waiting for the other to answer.

"Would you mind if I called you my boyfriend?"

Harry looked at Draco wondering what the blonde would say.

"In all honesty Harry, I think I have always considered you my boyfriend after that night we made love. I just never said it out loud. I would like it if we could call each other boyfriends."

Harry let go of a breath that he didn't realize he was holding in. A sense of relief washed over him. Maybe his subconscious is trying to tell him something. He needed a label and it felt good that the label was one that he wanted.

"Perfect. Now before we write to inform everyone of our status change. I think I need those perfect lips on mine."

Draco licked his lips, remembering Harry's taste.

"Come get them."

Harry sent Draco a cheeky grin, and leaned back as Draco leaned forward.

Not wanting to play those kind of games, Draco grabbed Harry by the front of his shirt and pulled him into his space.

Looking at his boyfriend, Harry couldn't help but smile as Draco kissed him.

Harry was home.

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I hope you liked it. A bit short but a fun little filler chapter. I think we have about 4 more chapters left after this one. I hope you have been enjoying and thank you for all the reads, votes, and comments.

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