Drarry One-Shots 2

coping mechanisms

179. "Well, it's the thought that counts." "Wait, no, don't take my kisses away from me!" + 193. "It's two in the morning and you want to cuddle?"

The bedroom doors opened slowly, and Harry moved inside, casually shedding his clothes all over the floor before dropping into the bed, waking Draco.

"Cuddle me," he muttered to Draco who was blearily staring at him. Draco cast a quick Tempus which was an incredibly difficult action.

"It's two in the morning and you want to cuddle? Can't we just go to sleep?", Draco groaned after a yawn.

„I spent the last six hours doing paperwork," Harry grumbled and then crawled his way under the covers. "If I want to cuddle to cope, I am allowed to do that."

„Okay then," Draco relented. He moved closer to Harry, tangling their legs, and pulling him over so he was laying on Draco's chest. "Want me to braid your hair too?"

„No, but you can play with it. That'd be nice," Harry mumbled and then grinned when Draco's finger began expertly carding through his curls.

„Sure, honey," Draco said and kissed the crown of his head. They lay like that for a while before Harry pulled himself up so he could see Draco's face more easily. Even like this, sleep mussed and tired, he was beautiful. There was a slight smile on both their faces and Harry felt a warmth spread through him knowing he was the reason for that smile.

Draco leaned forward to kiss Harry but when his lips hit only the corner of Harry's he was met with a disappointed, "That was a terrible kiss."

"Well, it's the thought that counts," he shrugged and moved to break away from Harry's embrace.

"Wait, no, don't take my kisses away from me!"

Draco laughed and then pressed a deep kiss to Harry's mouth. Harry cupped Draco's cheek and pulled him up and over him, so Draco could settle between his legs. Draco's weight on top of him was the most comforting and grounding thing in the world, especially after a harsh day.

They kissed slowly, but with intent and just a touch of tongue. Harry's fingers were playing with the hair on Draco's neck and Draco was drawing small circles into Harry's cheek with his thumb. It was so tender and sweet, and Harry felt like melting. All his tension was washed away and he found himself overwhelmed both by peace and love of the moment.

"Love you," he whispered when Draco pulled back to hug him properly and bury his face into Harry's shoulder.

"Love you too," Draco murmured, adjusting his pose to be more comfortable. "Think we can go to sleep now?"

"Yeah."

"Yeah?"

"M-hm."

"Good." Draco turned on his side and Harry quickly copied him, spooning him from the back and pressing his face to his neck.

"Good night," Draco whispered and took one of Harry's hands to hold. Harry just pressed a small kiss to the back of Draco's neck and closed his eyes. Sleep found him easily with Draco right there to follow him into his dreams.