I Swear This Time I Mean It ✔️

Chapter 24

October came and went in a blur. Things had been going very well, but Harry quickly found himself looking forward to his nights alone with Draco, just lazing about. He loved his friends, but his social battery was often very low.

It was nearing Halloween, and this always put Harry in more of a somber, reflective mood, that was noticeable to those who knew him.

"We don't have to go to the dance if you don't want to", Draco insisted.

"But you want to go. I know you've helped a lot in planning it. I'll be okay, really."

"The minute you're uncomfortable we'll leave."

"Really sweetheart I'll be fine. If you don't see me, don't worry. Stay and enjoy yourself."

"You're sure?"

"If I need you, I promise that I'll come and get you."

"Okay. I trust you my darling. You know yourself and what you need best. Let's get you into your costume now."

"Now this is something I'm looking forward to. Everyone else gets to see my angel like I do every single day."

"And everyone gets to see you as the devil I know you are", Draco flirted back.

"If you stay good there may be a surprise for you later."

"Hmm, a devil in between the sheets", Draco whispered, pulling Harry in for a kiss.

"Only for you", was Harry's whispered reply.

"Happy anniversary my Harry."

"Happy anniversary my Draco."

"I'm sorry we couldn't make it home this time since it's a weekday, but we're still on for this weekend yeah?"

"Of course we are. 3 months with my whole world", Harry cooed, kissing Draco again,

"If you start that we'll never make it to the party", Draco chastised, but tilted his head so Harry could have more access while kissing his neck.

"Okay, you caught me... red handed."

"Merlin that was bad."

"Alright, alright, I'm going to change now."

They changed in silence with lingering glances being shared across the room.

"You look so precious covered in glitter, did you know that?"

"I don't think even magic could remove this glitter", Draco said with a sigh.

"I'm always willing to lend a hand in the shower. Sometimes two."

"Sometimes a mouth", Draco purred, wrapping his arms around Harry's neck.

"If you get glitter on my face it will be blatantly obvious."

"You're corrupting me."

"You should've been a drama queen for Halloween", Harry scoffed.

"And steal Pansy's costume? Never."

Harry carefully kissed Draco, then checked his face for glitter and any of Draco's makeup.

"Let me do your makeup now my darling."

"No funny business now", Harry warned.

"Me? I'm an angel."

"An angel", Harry muttered some time later, wiping off his face carefully. "Maybe we should have switched costumes."

"It's too late for that. Look at how nice this picture is! Besides, I don't think feathers would suit you as well as they suit me."