Dracotok Story

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The week was long. It's now Saturday, May 1st. No sign of Voldemort yet, though Harry's scar has been hurting progressively more in the days past.

You felt just like Draco felt last week. Unmotivated, distracted, introverted. As far as you can tell, everyone that was in the group where Draco revealed the letter feels the same as you.

It's been quiet. Everyone's just waiting for a sign. Since it's Saturday, students trickle in and
out of the great hall to get food. It's lunch time and you're sitting next to Draco, with an
untouched salad in front of you.

"You really should eat something. It will make you feel better" Draco says, rubbing your arm.

"I lost my appetite." That's been happening a lot lately too. When you feel really sad and empty just like this, you can't bring yourself to eat. And since you've had tear stained cheeks
almost every day this week, you've barley eaten anything.

"Can you please just take one bite?" Draco says. Even he has eye bags and is struggling to eat.

"Fine." You stab your fork into the bowl and take one bite.

Draco smiles, happy that he got you to eat something. "I would ask you to take another bite, but I'll be nice today."

As soon as he said that, you take another bite.

He raises a surprised eyebrow, but smiles and rubs your back. He then rests his elbows on the table and puts his hands behind his neck as you continue eating.

A couple minutes go by, and Draco picks his head up. "You remember what today is?" He says.

"Yeah. Sorry I didn't get you anything."

"Me neither." Today is your aniversarry. One year ago, you started dating, but it feels longer than that. "Though I would like to take you on a date if you're up to it" he adds.

You smile. "I would love to. I'm in need of a
pick-me-up anyways."

"Then meet me in the astronomy tower at 9:00 tonight."

"It's a date" you say.

Draco kisses your head.

"I love you" you say.

•••

After lunch, you spent most of your day with Harry, Ron and Hermione. It was pretty uneventful, and most of the day was spent in Gryffindor dorms and the common room.

Before you leave for your date with Draco, you change into a nice dress and put your hair in braids, as well as putting on some makeup.

You arrive at the astonomy tower, and you feel the happiest you've felt in the last week.

Draco greets you with a kiss. He looks put together, himelf, with a button down and trousers. He puts on some relaxing music, and you slow dance a bit. You wrap your hands behind his neck, and he pulls you in by your waist. You sway to the music and enjoy your bodies being pressed against each other. In this moment, you feel comfort in Draco's affection, and knowing that you're okay.

The breeze is warm and the stars are out, clearly visible in the night sky. You get to relax and not worry.

"Happy anniversary, darling."

You're sitting on the floor of the astronomy tower with Draco. You started by talking about your relationship and devotion to each other, but the conversation shifted to talking about your worries about the future and the possible tragedies that are soon to come. Even when you're focused on Draco, your worries don't completely go away.

Draco kisses you. Passionately. As if he would never get to kiss you again. He puts his hands on either side of his face. There's comfort in the way he holds you. You close your eyes, trying to clear your mind of everything that was distracting you, and you actually are starting to forget. That might be why Draco kissed you. He knew it would get your mind off of everything. As you lean deeper into the kiss, you move to sit on his lap with your legs on either side of him. "Promise me you'll never leave me" you say through rapid breathing. Your heart is beating so fast.

He pulls away to look you in the eyes. "I've said it a million times and I'll say it a million more. I'm never gonna leave you y/n," he says, reaching for your left hand. He holds it up into your view and taps your ring. "You see this? I promise."

A couple seconds go by while you stare into each others eyes before your lips meet again.