When Love Said No (Drarry)

Chapter 14 (NEW)

Draco's POV

I opened my eyes slowly, but everything was blurry from sleep... It was so comfortable, and... Warm and soft... And... Someone was touching me?!

I sat up abruptly. I rubbed my eyes and looked around in panic, and then relaxed a bit when I saw Harry sleeping calmly. I sighed with relief and leaned onto the bed frame for a few minutes. Once I was fully calm, I stood up, took a shower, and started my chores. I couldn't stop thinking about those rules Harry said he was gonna make. My father's rules were not bad, but the consequences of disobeying them were so painful and scary... I was so scared of Harry becoming like my father.... What if he becomes like him once we get married? Once I... Become his property? I shuddered at the idea and shook my head. It was not the time to think about that. I had so much work to do.

I cleaned up and cooked some breakfast - nothing special, just toast with chocolate cream, bananas, and strawberries. I sat down on the chair. I was still anxious about using furniture that often. I could only sit on the furniture when I was a 'good boy', according to my father. The only furniture I could always use was my bed... Unless he was furious at me... So sitting on the furniture was scary.

About 10 minutes later I heard Harry walk down the stairs. I instinctively stiffened. What if he dislikes the food? What if he gets mad at me? Maybe he doesn't like sweet stuff for breakfast?

"Good morning!" he said, smiling gently.

I smiled back, even tho it was probably a small smile. "Good morning." I said, silently celebrating for not stuttering.

"Oh, you made breakfast! Thanks!" he said, sitting at the table. I blushed a little. I don't get compliments and stuff a lot, but lately, Harry has been very kind. He started eating, so I anxiously followed. I tried to eat without asking for permission, but it was hard for me. It happened a few times for me to still ask, like the day before, when I was very anxious.

"Damn, it's really good! Your food is always so good! I wish I could cook like you, even tho I can do this one too, but your usual foods? Damn... My food is so bland in comparison!" he said, chuckling. "T-Thanks. I'm glad y-you l-liked it. Y-your cooking is n-not bad though..." I said shyly, red as a tomato.

He chuckled and continued to eat. We talked a bit too. I was not really good at talking, but it was very fun to talk to him... it's not like I had anyone else to talk to though...

"Draco... About Hermione..." He started and I flinched. "If you feel anxious, she doesn't have to come. I know it can be scary." He said.

"N-no... It's ok..." I said. It was true that a part of me wanted to meet her, but I was so scared to. What if she's like Matt and Tim? What if she... Hurts me? I mostly agreed for her to come because I didn't want to anger Harry...

"Ok. If you change your mind, you can tell me. I'll tell her not to come." He said gently. "Thanks." I whispered, lowering my head. Once we finished breakfast, he washed the dishes. Then he went upstairs and came back with a pen, paper, and tape. My face paled when I saw them, knowing what he was going to do.

"I think it's time for the rules, Draco. I promise I won't use them to hurt you, it will be more like a schedule and some boundaries we both don't want to be crossed. Ok?" He said gently. "Y-Yes..." I whispered, shaking a little. Harry frowned and I flinched. Did I anger him? Oh no... I'm so stupid!

"Draco, it's ok, I promise." He sighed. "I'm not going to hurt you or anything." I looked down and nodded. It doesn't even matter if he hurts me or not. I.. I should be used to it... It would be my fault anyway. I... I should be grateful he even lets me live with him, I would've been homeless if not for him!