I Swear This Time I Mean It ✔️

Chapter 19

As soon as Harry woke up, he knew that something was going to happen. His gut feelings were almost always right. He stayed in their room the whole day, intending to shut out the world before classes began again tomorrow. After failing to get him to at least go for a walk, Draco kissed Harry goodbye and went to go and spend time with Pansy and Blaise.

Harry was wrapped up in blankets staring listlessly at the wall for what could have been hours when there was a knock at the door. He didn't bother responding, hoping the person would believe he was either sleeping or out.

"Hello Harry. Are you in a stage of transition? I always create a physical cocoon myself before making a big decision."

"Something like that Luna", he said with a sigh.

"I brought you a jar of sand. Sometimes it helps to reconnect your energy."

"Thank you."

"You can run your fingers through it. There are some surprises in there for you to help with what you're going through."

"I appreciate you Luna."

"I know Harry. This is what friends are for", she said cheerily.

"Would you like to stay for a little bit?"

"I have to write to my father. He's expecting me to visit. I'll meet you after dinner though."

As quickly as she came, she was gone. Harry was trying to find some sort of way to work through and process his emotions, but he was coming up short.

With a huff, he locked the door before grabbing his camera. He could at least choose pictures he wanted to print out for his scrapbook.

Looking through all of the pictures he had taken with and of Draco brought a teary smile to his face. Merlin, he was so in love. Placing a hand over his ring, he continued to sort through their memories.

This was how Draco found him, a few hours later, tear stains drying on his face.

"Oh Harry love are you alright? Of course you're not, you've been crying. You should have sent a patronus for me! I would have come straight away!", Draco said worriedly, rushing over to pull Harry into his chest.

"I'm fine", Harry said with a sniffle.

"Look me in the eyes and tell me that", Draco dared.

Pulling away, Harry looked up at Draco, far more intensely than Draco had suspected. He leaned forward, catching Draco's lips in a soft kiss.

"I just love you", he whispered when he pulled away.

"You started crying because you love me?", Draco asked doubtfully.

"Come here."

"I should be the one holding you, you know."

"Oh sod off and get into my arms so I can show you."

Proudly, Harry began to show Draco the work he had done on their scrapbook so far. Draco was in awe at how his face lit up whenever Harry was nearby, even before they were dating. He was shocked to see how early on Harry had looked at him like that too.

"We look so happy", Draco whispered.

"I never thought I would be happy again, but here you are, right here in my arms. My everything."

"I love you Harry", Draco responded, tilting his head up to capture Harry's lips with his own. "Let's go and head down for dinner, yeah?"

Draco could feel the exact moment where the dread set back in for Harry as his whole body seized up.