Halloween Gift for Knowmefirst
Gift for: knowmefirst
From: gin_biscuit
Title: Count Yourself Lucky
Pairing: Draco Malfoy/Charlie Weasley
Rating: PG
Summary: Draco thinks Charlie might have flirted with him - or at least hopes that he did. That alone is reason enough for Draco to visit Charlie on a dark All Hallows' Eve, when he could have attended one of Pansy's frivolous parties instead.
Notes: I hope you like this little scene with a bit of light angst thrown in. Happy Halloween!
Draco wrapped his cloak tighter around himself to shield against the wind, and pushed along the rocky path. A noise made him whip around, wand drawn. He'd heard about vampires being on the loose in Romania. What if - ? He quickened his step, tried to ignore the shadows dancing in the corners of his eyes and told himself that he wasn't braving this creepy place for nothing. That he hadn't imagined the attraction between him and Charlie.
Finally, he spotted a house at the end of the lane. Light was streaming out of its windows and Draco practically ran towards it. When Charlie opened the door, Draco stood there, breathless.
"Draco! What are you doing here?"
"I - uh - I'm sorry -"
Charlie smiled. "Come on in. You look like you could do with a pick-me-up."
"I'm sorry about stopping by so late. It's just work and -" Draco cleared his throat. "After we talked at Potter's party, I just wanted -"
"I'm glad you came. I was wondering if I hadn't dropped enough hints."
Dumbfounded, Draco accepted the drink Charlie handed him and wondered if he really, for once, could count himself lucky. By Charlie's smile, the answer was 'yes'.