Gravity [Part 18] (Harry/Draco; PG [this part, R overall])
Title: Gravity [Part 18]
Author: _melodic_
Prompt used:
Word Count: ~335
Rating: PG [this part, R overall]
Warning: Stupid amounts of UST.
Disclaimer: Harry Potter characters are the property of J.K. Rowling and Bloomsbury/Scholastic. No profit is being made, and no copyright infringement is intended.
Summary: Harry finally gathers the courage to ask Draco on a date.
Author's Notes: This is part 18 of a continuous story with 25 parts. Catch up with Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4, Part 5, Part 6, Part 7, Part 8, Part 9, Part 10, Part 11, Part 12, Part 13, Part 14, Part 15, Part 16 and Part 17.
Thank you so much to kerrilee75 for the beta!
Harry’s eyes skate over the book display by the front desk as he nervously waits for Malfoy to finish with a customer. His gaze settles on a book titled Sightseeing in Muggle London with a classic photo of The London Bridge on the glossy cover. He considers picking it up and flipping through it-anything to hide the shaking of his hands-when Malfoy comes over.
“Potter.” Harry feels a twinge of longing as he recalls Malfoy using his first name, wishing he would do so again. “Back again?”
“What can I say? I love books.” Smooth, Harry, real smooth.
“Evidently,” Malfoy teases.
“Actually, I wanted to ask you something.”
“Oh?” Malfoy leans forward, resting his arms along the desk. Harry’s heart stutters at the vivid grey of his eyes and the open expression on his face.
“Um.” Harry steels his nerves. “Well, I thought since we had such a good time getting drinks the other week maybe we could get together again.”
“Sure,” Malfoy agrees. “Which pub were you thinking of?”
“I was actually thinking we could do dinner instead.”
“Oh.” Malfoy looks surprised but not unpleasantly so.
“As long as Kyle’s okay with it, of course,” Harry rushes out. A knife of guilt stabs at his stomach. As much as he wants Malfoy, he can’t deny there is something decidedly wrong about asking another man’s boyfriend out on a date. Still, it’s not like he’s going throw himself at Malfoy. Harry just wants the opportunity to be open about his feelings.
“Kyle?” Malfoy’s brow furrows in confusion. “Yeah, I’m sure he won’t mind.”
“Great.” Relief washes over Harry. “Tomorrow night then?”
“Okay.” Malfoy’s lips curl into a smile.
“I’ll owl you the address,” Harry hurriedly says, walking backwards and nearly into the calendar display. He’s certain if he stays there a moment longer his chest will explode with excitement and anticipation.
The gust of cold air on the street doesn’t even touch Harry’s flushed skin as he happily makes his way home.
~*~*~
Continue with Part 19
Author: _melodic_
Prompt used:
Word Count: ~335
Rating: PG [this part, R overall]
Warning: Stupid amounts of UST.
Disclaimer: Harry Potter characters are the property of J.K. Rowling and Bloomsbury/Scholastic. No profit is being made, and no copyright infringement is intended.
Summary: Harry finally gathers the courage to ask Draco on a date.
Author's Notes: This is part 18 of a continuous story with 25 parts. Catch up with Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4, Part 5, Part 6, Part 7, Part 8, Part 9, Part 10, Part 11, Part 12, Part 13, Part 14, Part 15, Part 16 and Part 17.
Thank you so much to kerrilee75 for the beta!
Harry’s eyes skate over the book display by the front desk as he nervously waits for Malfoy to finish with a customer. His gaze settles on a book titled Sightseeing in Muggle London with a classic photo of The London Bridge on the glossy cover. He considers picking it up and flipping through it-anything to hide the shaking of his hands-when Malfoy comes over.
“Potter.” Harry feels a twinge of longing as he recalls Malfoy using his first name, wishing he would do so again. “Back again?”
“What can I say? I love books.” Smooth, Harry, real smooth.
“Evidently,” Malfoy teases.
“Actually, I wanted to ask you something.”
“Oh?” Malfoy leans forward, resting his arms along the desk. Harry’s heart stutters at the vivid grey of his eyes and the open expression on his face.
“Um.” Harry steels his nerves. “Well, I thought since we had such a good time getting drinks the other week maybe we could get together again.”
“Sure,” Malfoy agrees. “Which pub were you thinking of?”
“I was actually thinking we could do dinner instead.”
“Oh.” Malfoy looks surprised but not unpleasantly so.
“As long as Kyle’s okay with it, of course,” Harry rushes out. A knife of guilt stabs at his stomach. As much as he wants Malfoy, he can’t deny there is something decidedly wrong about asking another man’s boyfriend out on a date. Still, it’s not like he’s going throw himself at Malfoy. Harry just wants the opportunity to be open about his feelings.
“Kyle?” Malfoy’s brow furrows in confusion. “Yeah, I’m sure he won’t mind.”
“Great.” Relief washes over Harry. “Tomorrow night then?”
“Okay.” Malfoy’s lips curl into a smile.
“I’ll owl you the address,” Harry hurriedly says, walking backwards and nearly into the calendar display. He’s certain if he stays there a moment longer his chest will explode with excitement and anticipation.
The gust of cold air on the street doesn’t even touch Harry’s flushed skin as he happily makes his way home.
~*~*~
Continue with Part 19