The Date, Part 10
Title: The Date, Part 10
Author:
digthewriter
Fandom: Harry Potter
Pairing: Harry/Draco
Word Count: 420
Rating: PG
Challenge/Summary: Written for
hp_may_madness, prompt 10: Key
Notes: Unbetaed
Their drinks came and both Draco and Potter sat in silence. Draco had no idea what Potter was thinking but he knew it was better to get this over with. He had a working relationship with the man's team at the DMLE and he didn't want to ruin that. He didn't want to jeapordise his career.
Not that that was the only reason.
He fancied a thought about Potter here and there but the key had always been to not involve yourself with your coworkers. And once when he'd said yes to the dinner, Draco had been far too excited for it, and he knew he needed to shut that thought down and fast.
When it didn't work out, it would only make things awkward.
Now, though…Sure things would still be awkward but this would certainly do less harm.
"Very well," Potter said finally, once he'd taken a few large sips of his coffee.
Draco felt warmth crawl over him and also realised Potter had placed a spell on them to dry off and not be so freezing cold anymore. No Muggles were paying them any attention.
"Thank you for that," Draco said quietly, "and for understanding."
"I don't understand," Potter said, "but I can't force myself of on your either, right?" He gave an awkward laugh then sobered up immediately. "I didn't mean any offence."
"What don't you understand?"
"You were so cross I didn't show up tonight; now you're saying, you don't want to date? Why were you so pissed off then?"
"Because it's rude to be a no show. How would you feel if I had done that?" Draco challenged.
"I was afraid you'd do that, that's why I'd offered to pick you up. Then you'd have no excuse to cancel. I suppose you could have just not be home… But, I'd like to imagine you aren't that cruel. Anymore." Potter shrugged, he looked like he was going to say more but stopped himself short.
"What else then?"
"Nothing else," Potter said. "I don't think you're being cruel by announcing you only want me as a friend, but I guess…I dunno, I thought we were already friends."
"Potter…"
Potter shrugged. "I can't help the way I feel but sure, we can remain friends."
Draco's heart sank and he felt foolish. Why was he upset Potter was giving him exactly what he wanted? Maybe deep down, Draco wanted Potter to fight for it. He'd asked Draco out multiple times, and now, he was simply giving up?
This entry was originally posted at https://digthewriter.dreamwidth.org/603090.html. Thanks for reading
Author:
digthewriter
Fandom: Harry Potter
Pairing: Harry/Draco
Word Count: 420
Rating: PG
Challenge/Summary: Written for
hp_may_madness, prompt 10: Key
Notes: Unbetaed
Their drinks came and both Draco and Potter sat in silence. Draco had no idea what Potter was thinking but he knew it was better to get this over with. He had a working relationship with the man's team at the DMLE and he didn't want to ruin that. He didn't want to jeapordise his career.
Not that that was the only reason.
He fancied a thought about Potter here and there but the key had always been to not involve yourself with your coworkers. And once when he'd said yes to the dinner, Draco had been far too excited for it, and he knew he needed to shut that thought down and fast.
When it didn't work out, it would only make things awkward.
Now, though…Sure things would still be awkward but this would certainly do less harm.
"Very well," Potter said finally, once he'd taken a few large sips of his coffee.
Draco felt warmth crawl over him and also realised Potter had placed a spell on them to dry off and not be so freezing cold anymore. No Muggles were paying them any attention.
"Thank you for that," Draco said quietly, "and for understanding."
"I don't understand," Potter said, "but I can't force myself of on your either, right?" He gave an awkward laugh then sobered up immediately. "I didn't mean any offence."
"What don't you understand?"
"You were so cross I didn't show up tonight; now you're saying, you don't want to date? Why were you so pissed off then?"
"Because it's rude to be a no show. How would you feel if I had done that?" Draco challenged.
"I was afraid you'd do that, that's why I'd offered to pick you up. Then you'd have no excuse to cancel. I suppose you could have just not be home… But, I'd like to imagine you aren't that cruel. Anymore." Potter shrugged, he looked like he was going to say more but stopped himself short.
"What else then?"
"Nothing else," Potter said. "I don't think you're being cruel by announcing you only want me as a friend, but I guess…I dunno, I thought we were already friends."
"Potter…"
Potter shrugged. "I can't help the way I feel but sure, we can remain friends."
Draco's heart sank and he felt foolish. Why was he upset Potter was giving him exactly what he wanted? Maybe deep down, Draco wanted Potter to fight for it. He'd asked Draco out multiple times, and now, he was simply giving up?
This entry was originally posted at https://digthewriter.dreamwidth.org/603090.html. Thanks for reading