• Harry's pov •

"I'm bisexual." i said as we all sat in a circle in the common rooms. It had been a couple weeks since our last hogsmeade trip and I had taken a lot of time to think about things. I spoke to and came out to moony and padfoot first, and then decided it was finally time to be myself with my friends. Ron scoffed, "obviously Harry we're married!" I chuckled, and eyed Hermione "I'm proud of you Harry. Being yourself is amazing." She smiled at her girlfriend as she said this.

Pansy and Hermione ended up getting together, they still were with their boyfriends and were both super happy. Ron and Blaise were just happy that they were happy, it took a few weeks to properly communicate all of their boundaries and such but they wanted to give it a shot. I looked over at Draco, to eye his reaction and he was just looking at me fondly. "I'm proud of you, Potty." I scrunched up my nose, shoving him, and laying on his shoulder. "Well thanks but don't call me potty." He chuckled, wrapping his arm around my shoulders and looking down at me.

"I will call you whatever I please." I just stuck my tongue out at him and rolled my eyes. I nuzzled my head into his shoulder and sighed in content. Me and Draco got really close, and I wasn't scared to let him in anymore. He is honestly an amazing mate, and I love being with him. Not with him Harry.. friends with him.

That was becoming a problem frequently, I didn't have feelings for Draco, that would be weird. Sometimes I let my mind wander too far though at the thought of it, I just blamed it on the newly found gay in myself and moved on. Draco leaned down to my ear and whispered, "want to go draw?" I smiled softly and nodded, "can we?" He just stood up and grabbed my hand pulling him up with me, "won won I'm stealing your husband." Ron shrugged, "we all knew it was going to happen at some point. Go ahead."

I shot Ron a glare but couldn't help but chuckle, intertwining our fingers I started to pull Draco to our dorm and away from the crowd.

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•Ron's pov•

As soon as Harry and Draco were out of sight we all looked at each other. "Do you think they've realized they're in love?" I asked looking between Hermione and Luna. If anyone knew it was those two. "I think they're in denial, especially Harry. He just came to terms with his sexuality, he isn't going to rush any feelings." Hermione said and Luna nodded, "I think Draco knows, but is too afraid to ruin the friendship he feels he doesn't deserve."

Everyone nodded along, "I think we need to just leave them be though, no interfering. This is the happiest I've seen Harry since fourth year before the tournament. I love seeing him happy, I'll hex anyone who bothers them." Ginny said and I smiled at my sister, "always the excuse to hex someone, but you're right. As much as I'm sure some of us are itching to see them together, we have to let them play this how they want." Hermione nodded, "I agree, Harry and Draco both deserve to be happy. On their own terms. Pushing may hurt one of them."

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•Harry's pov•

This time I laid on Draco's shoulder, watching him draw. He was so much better than I was, and I saw why he liked watching me so much. It's amazing to watch someone turn a blank piece of paper into a beautiful picture. "What are you drawing?" Draco chuckled, and ruffled my hair. "You, dork." I blushed, nuzzling further into his neck, "why me?" I asked quietly.

"Well when I draw I like to draw beautiful things, and you're very beautiful." I blushed even harder, hiding my face in my hands. "I am not beautiful." Draco put his book down, and pulled my hands off my face, he took both sides of my face in his hands.

"I hate how poorly you think of yourself, a couple years ago I'd have made you believe that was true. After getting to know you, and I mean really know you, I know now more than ever how beautiful you are. Not even just on the outside, but the inside too. You took the slytherins under you're arm when we haven't ever given you a reason. You befriended me Blaise and Pansy, when we definitely never gave you a reason. It's the best thing that's happened to me, you're one of my best friends now and if you need a pick me up I'll be damned if I don't give you one. I'll tell you everyday how amazing you are."

I couldn't help but let the tears that welled up fall, he pulled me to his chest as I cried softly. Finally breaking down the final wall between us. I moved closer, enjoying being the one held up for once, instead of holding up the world. I cried for a couple minutes, before getting myself contained. "I'm sorry I got emotional, that was just the nicest thing anyones ever said to me. I'm not used to being the one that needs held."

Draco smiled, pushing my hair back out of my eyes, "you've always been the one that needs held, you just haven't had the right people in your life until recently. Besides granger and weasel, of course." I nodded sighing and curling further into his arms, "I have a really awkward question.." I said faintly, not even sure if Draco heard me.

"What is it, darling?" I blushed, "never mind it's weird." Draco shook his head, pulling my face back up. "You better tell me or I'll tickle you." I chuckled, looking down at my hands. "Can we cuddle? I mean friends can cuddle right? I don't want to be weird."

Draco got the softest look in his eyes and smiled, "of course we can. I know cuddles help you sleep, I'm glad you trust me enough." I gave him a small smile, and then a serious look. "I trust you a lot Draco." He ruffled my hair, "I'm glad." He got up and got his pajamas, tossing me mine. We changed quietly, that's one thing I always admired about Draco. He loved sitting in silence just as much as I did, it was raining out and I couldn't help but smile at the sound of the rain hitting our window.

Once we were dress Draco laid down next to me, blowing out the candles we had lit. I tried to pull him into my chest but he scoffed. "Nope, come here. You deserve to be the one held for once." I smiled, allowing him to pull me close to his chest. He played with my hair gently and kissed my forehead, "G'night darling." He mumbled tiredly. "Goodnight Dray." I said back softly. I didn't fall asleep for awhile, just thinking about Draco.

He didn't realize how fond I was of him, I could see in his eyes at every move he made he was still unsure how I felt. A couple months ago if you told me I'd be letting Draco Malfoy sleep in the same bed as me, I'd probably hex you to no end. Nowadays though this was just normal, me and Draco got closer everyday. Blaise, Pansy, Hermione, and Ron all formed a sort of group on their own.. so me and Draco have spent tons of time together.

We get teased for how close we are, and how affectionate we are. I don't mind as much as I used to though, I'm just as close and affectionate with Ron or Hermione. I'm just an affectionate friend. My overthinking was quickly cut off by a mumbling Draco who pulled me even closer. I smiled, leaning up and kissing his jaw. I closed my eyes and let the warmth of his body against mine take me into a deep slumber.

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When I awoke the next morning, Draco was still there. He was already awake though, playing with my hair and reading a book. I let him stay like this for awhile, enjoying the attention. He eventually heard me move and looked down smiling. "Well good morning Darling." I just smiled back softly, "good morning Dray." He scrunched up his nose, "I still don't know where you thought of that nickname."

I shrugged, curling up in his side, "I think it's cute. You ready for breakfast?" He blushed and nodded, "sorry you looked very peaceful, I didn't want to wake you." I shrugged, patting his arm, "it's no problem, you give amazing cuddles." I winked getting up and summoning clothes. I got dressed quick and went into the bathroom combing out my hair, deciding only a few seconds later it was pointless to try everyday. I brushed my teeth and rolled back out of the bathroom. Draco was waiting on the end of my bed already dressed and ready to go.

"Ready?" I asked and he nodded silently, getting up and getting the door for me. I blushed, thanking him softly. I really wasn't used to this feeling, I wasn't quite sure what it was but I knew I felt a new safety with Draco I hadn't felt before. We got down to the great hall and sat with everyone else. "Well you two are late and cheery." Blaise smirked with a wink.

"Well you're still nosy and ugly, so glad only some of us are evolving." Draco bit back making me laugh. "Uhm Harry.." Hermione said softly and I looked up at her in concern. "Yes?" I responded, quite confused. She chuckled, pointing at my chest. "Did you two have fun?" I gave her a weird look and looked down immediately cursing myself. "I'll change before class." I could feel the blush rise as I realized I was wearing Draco's tie.

"Listen I know we're just friends and this is probably not appropriate but.. that's hot." Draco whispered in my ear and I blushed even more, hiding my face in his shoulder. Everyone giggled around the table. "I swear we didn't do anything I just grabbed the wrong tie." Hermione nodded, a small smile on her face, "I know you don't have it in you to do stuff like that."

I scoffed, and Ginny giggled. "I wouldn't say that." Ron looked between me and Ginny in horror. "WHAT?!" He yelled drawing a lot of attention. "Don't worry Ron, we didn't go THAT far. Just saying, he's brave when he needs to be." She winked and I laughed, "oh my, Ginerva you never fail to amaze me with your bluntness." I said chuckling. Ginny smiled and then glared, "I love you Harry. Don't call me Ginerva." We all chuckled and I just smiled at my group of friends. This had been such a stress free year at hogwarts so far.

"Harry!" I heard a familiar voice yell. "Hey Liv!" I said cheerfully. "Hi, so I have three questions. First and foremost, do you and Dragon want to play quidditch after classes?" I looked at Draco and he smiled, "we would love to lizard." She glared, shoving Draco playfully. "Alright awesome! Second, Why are you wearing Draco's tie?" I blushed, "wardrobe mishap." She smiled and gave me a look that made me inwardly groan.

"Third, do you guys and Remus and Sirius want to have dinner with me and dad on Friday? He's asked me to ask you, he also said Aunt Cissy is invited." Draco smiled sweetly, and I nodded, "I will be there, you can let him know, I'll have to talk to Remus and Sirius though." She nodded and hugged me. "Awesome! Dragon, you better remember to invite Aunt Cissy."

Draco smiled, pulling her in for a hug. "I won't forget my little lizard, Harry will remind me." She smiled at me and winked, "good. You should keep him around he's good for you." She said teasingly before skipping away yelling 'see you after classes.' Behind her shoulder. We all chuckled, "even my Goddaughter wants us to get together Potter. How the times have changed." I chuckled nodding in agreement. I looked at all my friends, a whole lot of different houses mixed and smiled fondly. "Times have changed, but I wouldn't change it for anything. I love you guys."

A chorus of 'I love yous' was passed around and I smiled wider than I thought was possible. Life was finally looking up.

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