Slithering, a sequel. Part 79
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dracoharry100Title: Slithering, a sequel - 79
Author: twisted_miracle
Team: death eaters
Word count: 100x3
Characters/pairings: Harry/Draco
Rating: Rated PG-13 today, NC-17 overall
Challenge: Success
Disclaimer: They aren't mine, they belong to the clever Scottish lady. I just bend them and love them. Please don't smack me for playing. It isn't like I am going to earn any money from this!
Author's note: Comments are love!
Summary: Harry runs into Draco at the bank, and they interact for the first time in over a dozen years.
Author's 2nd Note: This is a sequel to "Slither In," which starts here: http://dracoharry100.livejournal.com/286839.html
and ends here: http://dracoharry100.livejournal.com/460335.html
Author's third note: Expect this fic to be finished very soon.
Sequel "Slithering"
part 1: http://dracoharry100.livejournal.com/1207586.html
Part 78: https://dracoharry100.dreamwidth.org/299870.html#cutid1
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Harry let Draco take him by the elbow, though his touch meant all the sound in the world would be swallowed by Harry’s speeding heart and overburdened lungs, by the rushing in his ears.
Harry assumed Draco was leading him to a coffee shop, a library, anywhere both public and secluded. But the Floo took them to an empty room Harry didn’t recognize.
Helplessly, Harry swallowed and stood there, on (Draco’s?) white carpet, where the Floo had succeeded in spitting him out. Staring at Draco. All was soundless but for the horrible smashing of his heart, fast against his ribs.
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Following Draco’s hand motions, Harry managed to sit in a chair, accept a cup of conjured, mediocre tea, watch Draco kindle a fire in the Floo so they could watch the crackling logs.
Draco babbled away, still soundless. Harry tried to slow his breathing.
Eventually, Draco’s nervous murmurings were audible.
“—with my Mother,” Draco said, and Harry finally forced himself to nod.
“Oh good,” Draco said, looking stupidly relieved. “You’re actually in there.”
Harry tried to keep annoyance off his face. Though he’d years of practice, Draco was more observant than self-involved teenagers. Harry knew immediately he had not succeeded.
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Blushing and guilty, Harry almost apologized. Then, he pulled himself up short. Why should he prioritize Draco’s comfort? Yes, it was years ago, but the man destroyed Harry’s heart; perhaps beyond repair.
Draco must’ve seen some of that on Harry’s face, too, because he quickly slid into words of placation, supplication, then something close to desperation.
“My mother was right,” he said.
“I was a fool to let you go,” he begged.
“I’ve considered divorcing Astoria,” he blurted.
“I miss us more than I can stand. Let me make this right,” he confessed.
Harry held up a hand.
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To Be Continued: https://dracoharry100.dreamwidth.org/302254.html#cutid1
Author: twisted_miracle
Team: death eaters
Word count: 100x3
Characters/pairings: Harry/Draco
Rating: Rated PG-13 today, NC-17 overall
Challenge: Success
Disclaimer: They aren't mine, they belong to the clever Scottish lady. I just bend them and love them. Please don't smack me for playing. It isn't like I am going to earn any money from this!
Author's note: Comments are love!
Summary: Harry runs into Draco at the bank, and they interact for the first time in over a dozen years.
Author's 2nd Note: This is a sequel to "Slither In," which starts here: http://dracoharry100.livejournal.com/286839.html
and ends here: http://dracoharry100.livejournal.com/460335.html
Author's third note: Expect this fic to be finished very soon.
Sequel "Slithering"
part 1: http://dracoharry100.livejournal.com/1207586.html
Part 78: https://dracoharry100.dreamwidth.org/299870.html#cutid1
Harry let Draco take him by the elbow, though his touch meant all the sound in the world would be swallowed by Harry’s speeding heart and overburdened lungs, by the rushing in his ears.
Harry assumed Draco was leading him to a coffee shop, a library, anywhere both public and secluded. But the Floo took them to an empty room Harry didn’t recognize.
Helplessly, Harry swallowed and stood there, on (Draco’s?) white carpet, where the Floo had succeeded in spitting him out. Staring at Draco. All was soundless but for the horrible smashing of his heart, fast against his ribs.
Following Draco’s hand motions, Harry managed to sit in a chair, accept a cup of conjured, mediocre tea, watch Draco kindle a fire in the Floo so they could watch the crackling logs.
Draco babbled away, still soundless. Harry tried to slow his breathing.
Eventually, Draco’s nervous murmurings were audible.
“—with my Mother,” Draco said, and Harry finally forced himself to nod.
“Oh good,” Draco said, looking stupidly relieved. “You’re actually in there.”
Harry tried to keep annoyance off his face. Though he’d years of practice, Draco was more observant than self-involved teenagers. Harry knew immediately he had not succeeded.
Blushing and guilty, Harry almost apologized. Then, he pulled himself up short. Why should he prioritize Draco’s comfort? Yes, it was years ago, but the man destroyed Harry’s heart; perhaps beyond repair.
Draco must’ve seen some of that on Harry’s face, too, because he quickly slid into words of placation, supplication, then something close to desperation.
“My mother was right,” he said.
“I was a fool to let you go,” he begged.
“I’ve considered divorcing Astoria,” he blurted.
“I miss us more than I can stand. Let me make this right,” he confessed.
Harry held up a hand.
To Be Continued: https://dracoharry100.dreamwidth.org/302254.html#cutid1
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Date: 2019-09-09 09:04 am (UTC)And woa - sorry Harry that is not healthy either! As you said it was years ago, and to now make Draco responsible for your own disability to deal with emotional pain?
I don't mean take him back immediately but at least give this a chance... become friends (unless Draco only misses the sex - then he has grown up less than I hope) and then grow into something more
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Date: 2019-09-09 04:24 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2019-09-09 08:02 pm (UTC)Of course Harry can hold on to his heartbreak and remain angry at Draco for not knowing how to deal with the situation years ago, but it would surprise me, because it doesn't suit this Harry as you have created him.
And I am not saying that Draco doesn't have to WORK for a good relationship with Harry, even if that would become a friendship first.