I'm still here | Drarry

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December 28th 1999
Winter

Harry sat on his bed looking out his window. He'd been thinking of returning to Malfoy. To just give up and give in.

He hurt him, and he didn't know if he was ready to forgive him or forget him. These past few days had been nothing but a reminder of what they had, but also what was ruined.

He didn't want to be difficult, Harry knew he was being stupid. But that fear of Draco leaving him again like that was still there. Maybe if they just talked, things would be better.

Hermione knocked on Harry's door and walked in with a cup of tea, the snow was still falling on the ground and the air was still very cold.

"You sure you're alright Harry?" She asked. He nodded and waited for her to leave the room before drinking his tea.

December 29th 1999
Winter

Draco hadn't slept since Harry left him. His eyes looked lost. He looked as though he wanted to say something but couldn't find the right words.

Draco just wanted to tell him everything. Wanted to explain everything. He didn't know how much longer he could wait.

December 30th 1999
Winter

Harry and Hermione had been enjoying each other's company all day, they had time to talk about everything. Everything except what Hermione wanted to hide.

"What's going to happen with you and Ron?" Harry asked knowingly as they played their third round of chess.

Hermione looked up at him and sighed. "I don't know Harry, I just- I just wish he was honest with me. When we first started dating after the war he started to get distant the more we fell in love with each other. The closer we got to a new step the longer he'd stay behind. I don't think I can do that with him anymore..."

Harry gave her a sympathetic smile and move a chess piece.

"I don't think I love him the way I used to, I mean of course I love him, I think I forever will- but it's different now. He's different, I'm different- you know?" She continued.

Harry paused for a moment. He slowly nodded and sighed. "I think I know what you mean. It's like that fear- fear of growing up. You have the same fear for the one you love. You fear that you've grown up so different even if it's been a year, you just don't know if you can continue with them. But secretly all you want to do is love them because you do love them. You've only ever loved them. Loved them with your entire self and sometimes it just ain't enough. You just expect them to walk through the door and get on their knees begging you to take them back" Harry took a deep breath and closed his eyes.

"Feel better" Hermione laughed and patted his shoulder. Harry opened his eyes and nodded.

"Why don't you go see him, Harry," Hermione told. Harry shook his head and rested it on the couch behind him. "Hermione I wanted to be with him so badly. I missed him terribly. In all honestly, I needed him with me. And he just wasn't." He explained.

Hermione nodded. "I'm going to give you some advice that I should probably listen to myself. Before it's truly too late, go get him. Tell him how you feel. Tell him your fears and maybe he has the same ones."

December 31st 1999
Winter

Draco couldn't handle this anymore. He needed him. He jumped out of his bed and ran down the stairs case towards his front door. He grabbed his coat and put it on.

He turned to go tell his mother he would return but he saw standing by one of the doors the man he was just about to see.

His face slowly dropped. Harry stood there and smiled at him lightly. His hands were clasped together and his feet were right next to each other.

"H-hi Potter" Draco mumbled. Harry nodded and smiled once again. "I was just about to go see you". Harry lifted his head and looked him in the eyes. "You were?" He asked. Draco nodded and slowly walked towards him. "Is that ok?" Draco asked softly. Harry lightly laughed and nodded.

"Sorry I left so abruptly the other day. It was just a lot for me.- you- you hurt me Draco. And I'm never one to be open about my feelings like this, only because I'm not the best at it but- I think we should talk about it. Talk about us, if- if that's what you were going to do because if- if not then I totally understand" Harry said frantically.

Draco laughed and ran up to him. He hesitated for a moment and crashed their lips together. He placed his hands on Harry's cheeks and seeped their mold. Harry smiled into the kiss and placed his arms around Draco's back. He held him tightly as their kiss continued. The weight of the world on their shoulders lifted and they were finally free.

The chains of pain had broken, the saddens of deprivation of each other's touch was now filled with the once happiness. Everything would be ok now, their kiss had proven it.

They stopped their kiss and rested on each other's foreheads. They breathed in and out hoping to catch a simple breath. "I fucking Love You Harry. I love you with everything I have. Everything I am. I'm yours". "And I'm yours"

"I'm still here-" Draco started

"I always have been" Harry finished.

They laughed and kissed once more.