"It was always you.." | a Drarry love story

Chapter 4 - "Sacrifices"

Months into their relationship.
Draco POV:

Draco woke up in a cold sweat, panting. Tears slipped down his cheeks. 'Why me? Why does he need me, out of all others?' Draco thought. He started sobbing uncontrollably. "Draco..?" Harry whispered. "I'm sorry that I woke you.." Harry pulled Draco closer to him, almost cradling him. This gave Draco a sense of comfort. He loved this man. But he knew that he it wouldn't last, so he held onto Harry tighter.

A few days later, Draco received a letter from his father.

Dear Draco,

I was notified that you and the Potter boy are getting closer. I trust that this is a part of the plan. If it's not, you know what will happen. It won't be good for you, or Potter.

-Lucius Malfoy

Draco's bottom lip started trembling. He knew he had to start ignoring Harry, or both of them could get killed.

Draco and Blaise walked into the Great Hall. Draco had told his friends about the letter and how they needed to start avoiding the Golden Trio. Draco and Blaise walked past the Gryffindors, where they usually sat. This caused the three Gryffindors to exchange worried and confused glances. The Slytherin boys walked towards their old spots, where they sat when they were still rivals with the Gryffindors. Draco continued to ignore Harry in classes, but it was hard because they were still partners. He made sure they only communicated when it was needed. When Draco arrived to his dorm, the brunette was already there. Draco usually sat down to kiss Harry and talk with him about their school day, but Draco walked straight to his side of the room. He could sense the disappointment and betrayal that Harry was feeling.

This went on for at least a month.
Harry's POV:

Harry had stopped eating and hardly slept. He began to become skinnier and his friends noticed. "Harry.. you need to eat" Hermione said. "No.. I'm not hungry." "That's impossible Harry! You haven't eaten for days!" Harry looked down. Hermione sighed. Suddenly her eyes filled with anger as she stormed off towards the Slytherin table. Harry and Ron exchanged glances.

Hermione's POV:

'I've had enough of this bullshit. I'm going to find out why that stupid blond is ignoring his boyfriend and tell him exactly what he's doing to him', Hermione thought. When she reached
the Slytherin table she grabbed Draco's wrist and pulled him up. "What the hell Granger?!" Draco said. "Shut up", Hermione said harshly. Draco looked back at his friends, worried. He expected them to chase after them, but they didn't. Hermione pulled Draco into an empty classroom. "Why the hell are you ignoring Harry?!" She practically screamed. "I... It's complicated.." Draco stumbled on his words. "Well this 'complicated' situation is causing my best friend to not sleep, not eat, and cry almost all the time! You're his roommate and you don't realize these things?! He's practically skin and bones! You're supposed to be his boyfriend for God's sake!" Hermione said angrily loosing her temper. "I'm so sorry.. He's forcing me.." Draco looked down, holding back tears. Hermione looked at him confused and worried. "He? Who is He Draco?" "My d-dad.. if I don't ignore Harry then he'll hurt him.." Hermione hugged Draco. "Talk to Harry. We'll get through this together."

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