Because you're the reason - Drarry

Ch. 3

Time passed after that night at the club, and though Noah had Draco's number they only talked occasionally, Draco was usually busy with work but whenever they got to talk it was great. Noah was actually a tattoo artist and would usually send photos of what he did at work for Draco to look back on later and then they would usually talk about their days. Noah was charming, once Draco discovered how to take a proper selfie Noah started sending ones of himself too. Draco would usually view those photos with a slight blush on his cheek. Draco liked Noah, he was easy to talk to and although they haven't really had the chance to go out they had a comfortable talking stage which is what Draco was satisfied with, it was nice.

Not only was that going well but his wounds seemed to heal up nicely, only leaving a small faint scar on his forehead. His ribs were finally fully healed as well, only small little bruises left, and for once in his life Draco actually felt good with himself. He felt better. Sure work was still shit now that he was nearing getting better, meaning he would have to go on all those shitty missions with Jones again. However at this moment Draco was happy.

Harry also seemed to be doing nicely, always asking Draco for advice on how he should talk to walter. Sending Draco screenshots of their text messages and asking Draco's opinion on each one of them. Draco found it funny really, it was enjoyable seeing Harry so distressed over a "good morning" text. Draco also helped him choose outfits for dates, and was usually always at the receiving end, listening to Harry speak about his dates with Walter, and it made Draco happy, seeing his best friend finally talking about someone who made him smile.

"And then I show up like 20 minutes late because my hair wouldn't go down and yet he still says I'm beautiful when I show up!" Harry said with a bashful grin

"It's just- I can't believe I didn't try dating muggle men sooner, you were right Draco they don't care!"

Draco just laughed and shrugged. They were sitting in their usual bar late at night right after Harry had finished his date with Walter.

"If the date was so good why didn't you just go home with him?" Draco asked swirling the beer in his cup

Harry rolled his eyes "Because I already made plans with you tonight, I wasn't going to ditch you like that"

Draco smiled warmly at his friends loyalty "It's fine Harry, this is the first guy that you've really liked, you don't need to hang out with me"

Harry slams his beer cup on the table with a frown, suddenly very serious "Draco, just because I've found someone nice doesn't mean you're no longer my best friend"

Draco chuckled at Harry's kindness "even if it means putting me first"

Harry raised his eyebrow "You're always first"

Although Harry had made that statement nonchalantly, it evoked a feeling in Draco's chest that he wasn't quite familiar with, so he settled with just breathing in and hoping the feeling would go away as he exhaled.

It did not.

"Enough about me though, how's you and that Noah guy?" Harry asked

Draco paused for a moment and thought about it "It's good" he said simply

"Gone out yet?"

Draco shook his head "No haven't had the time too"

Harry's eyes widened "What seriously?"

Draco nodded "yeah"

Harry shook his head "Wait so this WHOLE entire time you two have not met up once?"