⚠️: there's a semi-smut scene in this chapter, it is marked at the beginning and end so if that stuff makes you uncomfortable it is able to be skipped and still make sense. Happy reading

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Things had been much easier now that Harry and Draco were friends again. They went right back to being inseparable. Only now they were flirting much more with each other.

"I just don't get it, they are the only two people in the world who make life THIS complicated. They're obviously in love with each other." Pansy groaned laying her head in Hermione's lap.

Ron chuckled, "we just have to let them run their course, they'll get to the point eventually. I mean the way they look at each other like they're the last two people left on the planet? They're bloody ridiculous."

"Who is bloody ridiculous?" Harry's small voice came from the other side of the common room. "No one mate," Ron said laughing into Blaise's neck.

Harry rolled his eyes and sat down next to Hermione, laying his head on her shoulder. Not long after though his name was called, "Harry!"

Harry looked up to see Seamus and Dean and smiled. "How's it going mates?" Harry always liked those two, but he knew they were always up to no good.

"Party tonight in the room of requirements, eight sharp. Everyone is invited in seventh and eighth year."

"Alright sounds good, we will all be there. Hermione, have you guys seen Dray?" Harry tilted his head in question, looking towards Hermione. "No we haven't, and Dray? Really?" Hermione couldn't help but chuckle and shake her head. Her friend was so head over heels and didn't even notice.

"Yes that's my nickname, sorry McGonagall needed me. Are you ready?" Harry looked over at Draco and smiled, jumping up so quickly he almost knocked Pansy and Hermione off of the couch.

"Yes I've been waiting for you of course I'm ready." Harry grabbed Draco's hand and they walked off  to Harry's dorm. Ron rolled his eyes, "those two are going to make me lose my mind seriously."

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Back in Harry's dorm, the boys were cuddling and talking. Something they'd found comfort in, but neither would share out loud. "Seamus is throwing a party tonight.." Harry mumbled playing with Draco's fingers. "Oh is he now?"

Harry chuckled, "yes, would you like to go? Or do you want to stay here all night and have a party of our own." Harry sat for a second on that sentence before his eyes widened, "wait I didn't mean that like that!"

Draco started laughing, holding his stomach as he completely lost it. "Y-your face! That was priceless!" Draco continued laughing and Harry sat there, in embarrassment, pouting. "Okay you can stop laughing now."

Draco looked over, kissing Harry's nose. "Oh stop, you have nothing to be embarrassed about. You're cute when you blush though. I'd love to go to the party." Harry smiled, blushing more than he thought possible, "awesome, it's a da- shit you know what I should probably just stop talking."

Draco chuckled more, and laid his head on Harry's chest. Harry immediately found his hands in Draco's hair, running his fingers through the blonde mess that Draco left more unkempt nowadays. Harry absolutely loved it when he stopped slicking it back. It was much softer.

The boys laid in silence, enjoying each others company for the next few hours until it was time for the party.

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"Harry! Draco! Over here." Pansy screamed as soon as the boys walked in, Draco chuckled at his best friend. The party had barely started and she was already tipsy. "Hey pans." Pansy started giggling, "heh pans and I'm pansexual and my name is Pansy."

Draco laughed, hugging the lightweight, and then hugging Hermione. "Good luck with her tonight. You're going to need it." Hermione just winked, "oh I'll be just fine. She's quite fun under the influence of alcohol."

Harry scrunched his nose up, "it's always the quiet bookworms that are the freakiest." Hermione shot a glare his way, "Harry James Potter I may be a bookworm but I have never in my life been quiet." Harry laughed, hugging the girls, "yeah I know, I just like seeing that fire in your eyes."

The boys said hello to Blaise, Ron, Seamus, and Dean as well. They made small talk for a few moments before a song came on Harry loved, his eyes lit up with excitement. "Draco, Draco can we dance please," and how could Draco ever say no to those eyes.

"Come on darling," Draco led Harry to the dance floor and pulled him close. "You look beautiful tonight by the way. In case I didn't tell you." Draco whispered in Harry's ear. It sent chills straight down Harry's spine.

Harry looked up into Draco's eyes, "thank you, you look quite handsome yourself." They continued swaying to the music, staring into each other's eyes. Harry wasn't sure what came over him but he leaned up and kissed Draco softly.

Draco melted into the kiss, pulling Harry closer. It was short but sweet, and it spoke volumes. It let Draco know Harry was feeling the same way he was. When they pulled apart they rested their foreheads together. A few friends around them were cheering or squealing, but the boys were too mesmerized by each other.

Draco chuckled softly, "I promise not to run away this time if you don't." Harry kissed Draco once more, sighing in content, "I promise to never run away."

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(Semi-smut warning?)

The boys didn't last at the party long, right now they were kissing as they tried to walk into Harry's dorm. It wasn't perfect, there was teeth clashing and careful tripping, but it was perfect to them. Draco pulled back long enough to close and lock the door, and pull off Harry's shirt.

He gently pushed Harry down on the bed, leaving soft kisses on the boy's chest and neck. Harry was a panting mess of hands flying everywhere and desperation. He tugged at Draco's shirt, whimpering a bit. Draco smirked.

"Use your words, what do you want darling?" That seemed to make Harry squirm even more under Draco's touch. Draco couldn't help but smile, thinking about how beautiful Harry looked underneath him. "Shirt off," Harry panted, Draco quickly pulled his own shirt off.

"I need to know what you need love," Draco whispered, trailing more kisses down Harry's neck. He knew from some of their previous talks that connections meant a lot to Harry, and that he hadn't gone very far before. Neither had Draco, this was new to both of them and the blonde wanted to make it as comfortable and enjoyable as possible.

"I don't want to go the whole way yet, I'm sorry.." Harry blushed, turning his head in embarrassment, he didn't want to lead Draco on or make him mad. Draco took Harry's chin, forcing him to make eye contact. "Harry I'm never going to do anything without your consent alright? We can stop right now and I wouldn't be mad in the slightest okay? I just need you to word your boundaries and what you want, that's all darling."

Harry realized he was so unused to the bare minimum that hearing it come out of Draco's mouth was such a turn on. "Can we just stick to the basics, uhm, can you touch me please?"

Draco smiled, nodding and going to pull Harry's jeans down. He made eye contact first, and waited for Harry to nod. Once Harry's jeans were off Draco palmed him through his boxers a bit. Harry was breathless panting and grinding down on Draco's hand. Draco reached his hand into the boys boxers, slowly moving his hand at a steady pace.

It drove Harry wild, and it didn't take him long before he was finishing with a moan of Draco's name. Draco was whispering reassuring words to him, kissing his forehead. "Good boy, do you feel better?"

Harry blushed and nodded, with a yawn. Draco smiled, "good, let's go get a shower and get you cleaned up alright?" Harry frowned, "only if I can take care of you in the shower." Draco sighed, "I'm not worried about me right now love." Harry grumbled, "well I am, let's go."

He grabbed Draco's hand pulling him to the bathroom and Draco laughed, "alright alright, I'm coming."

"Not yet, but you will be." Harry mumbled with a laugh.

(Smut over)

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The two were laying in bed tired, holding each other close. "Well that was fun." Draco said with a smirk, and Harry blushed, hiding his face. Draco kissed his forehead, "there's nothing to be embarrassed about my love."

Harry looked up, kissing Draco softly, "I'm just glad it was with you. I'm sorry I couldn't go any further than that." Draco winced again, frowning at the way Harry was apologizing. "Harry you don't have to apologize for wanting to set normal boundaries, I'll wait a lifetime alright? Whenever you're ready. We don't even have a relationship yet, I don't blame you for waiting. I wouldn't have gone all the way tonight either alright?"

Harry nodded with a small smile, he loved the way Draco reassured him. He loved everything about Draco, he looked up again and kissed the blonde one more time. "Do you want to go to dinner tomorrow?"

Draco smiled, "are you asking me on a date Potter?" Harry nodded, "a proper one, I want to give this a chance. If you'll let me." Draco kissed Harry's forehead, "of course love. Let's go to sleep for now alright?"

"Goodnight Dray."

"Goodnight darling."

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A/N 1573 words and some semi-smut to make up for how sporadic my chapters have been.

Hope you enjoy loves.

Much love,

-H🫶🏼