Cuts Run Deep

First Date

~Harry's POV~

"Let's just be normal for a day." Draco says while holding my hand. I'm not exactly sure what normal means anymore. Nothing in my life has ever really been normal. I give a small smile and nod my head anyways. Whatever Draco wants normal to be, I want it too.

We walk through the streets of Hogsmeade. Hand and hand. The autumn air is chilling. I shiver a bit and walk closer to Draco.

"Are you cold?" he asks as I huddle against him.

"Maybe just a bit..." I say. Draco smirks and shakes his head. He pulls me closer, wrapping his arm around my shoulders. I blush, but let out a content breath. He's warm and it helps a little bit, but it's still cold.

"Should have brought a scarf if you always get this cold Potter." he says under his breath. I stick my tongue out at him. He laughs. "Let's go inside somewhere. Where do you wanna go?"

I think for a minute. "Zonko's Joke Shop." I say after a moment. Draco raises an eyebrow at this, but doesn't argue.

"Alright. Lead the way Potter." And so I do. Zonko's is a small looking shop on the outside, but inside it's two levels of Potential Pranks. I almost always stop in here when we visit Hogsmeade although I don't usually buy anything. It's a small slice of something normal and fun when everything else in my life was dark and chaotic. Although the Wizarding War is over, this place is still oddly relaxing. Draco steps away as we near the entrance and opens the door.

"Ladies first Potter." He says looking rather smug and amused. I roll my eyes and blush a bit, but step through the door nonetheless. Draco walks in behind me and rubs his hands together smiling. "So what are we doing here?" He asks grinning and looking around.

"I used to come here all the time. It's one of my favorite places in Hogsmeade." I say. The shop is occupied by a couple groups scattered throughout the place. Some people are laughing and trying out products. I smile and turn to Draco. "Let's look around some." I grab his wrist and pulling him deeper into the shop rather enthusiastically. When we get to a certain spot, I let go and pick up a small box from the shelf just above me. I grin mischievously and hand it to Draco without saying anything. He blinks twice and examines the box.

"What's this for Potter?" he asks.

"Just hold it." I say. Draco sneers and turns the box around in his hands. I turn back to the shelf to hide my chuckle. Draco looks up at me.

"Harry I really don-" BOOM

I burst out in laughter as the box suddenly explodes in Draco's hand leaving his hair standing up and a surprised expression on his face. After he gets over the initial shock, Draco starts laughing too. I look up while still laughing to see the owner of the shop Bilton Bilmes coming towards us. As he gets closer, I manage to contain my laughter to a bit of a giggle. Do boys giggle? I guess so cause that's definitely what I'm doing.

"Ah Harry! I see you got your friend here pretty good." He turns to Draco. "Billoutz Bloxes. An invention of my own. They're actually one of my top sellers!" The cheerful store owner smiles proudly and walks away to talk to other customers. As soon as he's gone, Draco turns and shoves me.

"You git! I wasn't expecting that!" He says and starts coming towards me while trying to hide a smile. I back away giggling. Draco's full on grinning by now. He has me trapped in a corner and is poking me in the ribs. I laugh and hold my hands up in defense.

"Okay! Oka- I'm sorry!" I wheeze out through laughter. He smirks triumphantly and steps back while crossing his arms. My grin is so wide, it could split my face in half. I can't help myself. I get closer to Draco and lean up to him. I catch his lips in a kiss. It's sloppy because we're both smiling, but I don't care. When I pull away, Draco sighs and smiles.