The Forbidden Fruit

𝕱𝖎𝖋𝖙𝖊𝖊𝖓

"Is that Father?" Draco asks from the top of the stairs not being able to see down into the entry. Sighing Narcissa turns towards the stairs "Please just go to bed dear, you have to get up early to catch the train after all.." she says sweetly, listening to ensure Draco has left before turning back to Lucius with a scowl. "We have been waiting for nearly an hour and a half... what could you possibly be doing at such an hour.." she asks rhetorically knowing she doesn't really care. "I-" Lucius says but he gets cut off immediately as she approaches, pointing a finger up at him "You knew we had a family supper tonight.. I understand that we cannot stand to even breathe the same air anymore Lucius, but that is not an excuse to miss out on quality time with your son." looking at her, not phased by her tone or attitude, he sighs  "Do not speak for my emotions Narcissa... you know I still care for you-" snapping at him Narcissa shouts. "But do you care for Draco!?" she shouts with tear filled eyes, letting out a breath she steps away to gather herself before speaking. "We are doing this not for ourselves but for him... and if you can't even show up just for him then I don't know what is worse at this point... pretending or just outright telling him the truth" she says looking back at Lucius before walking away up the stairs in quiet tears.

Letting out a deep end sigh as she leaves, Lucius runs a hand over his face feeling the guilt weigh down on him. Within his own bed chamber, Lucius quietly gets ready for bed, knowing ever since they've grown apart, they've been sleeping separately.  Standing in front of the bathroom mirror, Lucius lets out a deep sigh noticing a faint hickey on his lower neck "I told him no markings.." he grumbles, suddenly hearing a knock on the door he covers himself up. Tying his robe together tight, he steps out of the bathroom he watches as someone steps into the room, shutting the door behind them quietly. "Draco... you know you're not allowed in my chambers without permission.." he murmurs as Draco turns to face the room, wearing a set of silk black pajamas. "I wanted to speak with you, Father.." he says quietly, his tone much softer and sadder than usual. Letting out a sigh, Lucius gestures to his bed "Of course.. take a seat" he says before heading back into the bathroom to finish up.

Coming back with his hair loosely slicked back, Lucius takes a seat beside Draco on the end of the bed. "What's wrong, son.." he asks softly, hesitating to put a comforting hand on his back, awkwardly patting him not knowing what to do. Looking over at him, Draco fidgets with his hands in his lap "Where were you at supper? I was looking forward to spending time with you and Mum.." he says honestly, waiting for an answer. Taking a hard swallow, Lucius takes his hand away awkwardly feeling a pit in his stomach "I was out Draco... I do not need to specify my whereabouts.." he says trying to sound confident but he is feeling quite the opposite as the guilt begins to wear him down. Looking at his Father, observing his awkward body language, Draco notices the faint hickey peaking out from the collar of his robe "Who is it Father.." he asks bluntly. Caught off guard by his sudden question, Lucius reaches up to his neck, trying to hide the hickey discreetly before answering. "I don't know what you're talking about.." he says sharply with a furrowed brow.

Making eye contact, Draco's gaze is unwavering "I know you and Mum loathe each other lately.. and I notice things. So I ask again, Father, who is it" he asks once more, his somber tone slowly turning into a determined one as they continue to talk. Not liking his sudden attitude, Lucius's hardened gaze turns into a scowl "Young man, do I need to remind you of your place? You are my son, you do not ask me such questions, do I make myself clear" he says with a sneer. Looking at him Draco stands his ground "You don't love her anymore, do you? I mean it's obvious, I've seen her drinking from your liquor cabinet when you're not around-" suddenly Lucius stands up with his fists clenched as his sides. "Get out. Now. before I lose my temper" Lucius warns as he clenches his teeth, the veins in his hands protruding heavily at his tight grip. Standing up Draco sneers back at him "You know I'm right... I just have to find the evidence" he says with a cocky tone before storming off, slamming the door shut behind him. Staring at the door for a moment as he feels his anger simmer, Lucius lets out a scoff "Stupid boy.."

To Be Continued...