My Lonely Ferret// Drarry

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Harry nodded and laughed. "Ah, well, the shop closes at 5. And I live in the flat above it...if you want to come up for dinner." Draco chuckled softly."Sure. Sounds like a plan."He rested his forehead on the shorter one's. " I'll be back at five, don't forget." He hesitated before giving Harry a quick pec, and headed out. He waved, and left the shop.Harry smiled and nodded. "See you at 5." He waved and watched the blond leave.

By 4:30, Harry was humming happily as he started to close up. He cashed out the register and bid the animals all goodnight before he closed up for the night. He placed Aideen back into her tank and gave her a soft petting.Draco had showered and got cleaned up nicely. He bought some flowers, just to be sweet, and walked back to the shop. He was excited. More than he was supposed to be , maybe.

He arrived at 4:45, and entered the shop.Harry smiled when he saw Draco. "Hi." He said happily. "Are those for me?" He asked with a smile as he noticed the flowers. Draco nodded. "Yes. Lilies. Because.... Because they remind me of your mum." He said timidly. He gave them to Harry. He had thought of all the pros and cons of buying Harry lilies. Would he like them? Or hate them?Harry smiled. "They are beautiful." He said taking them. "Follow me." He said opening a door that lead to some stairs.Draco sighed in relief. He followed Harry through the shop and up some stairs . He had no clue what he was expecting.When they got upstairs, Harry smiled. "Welcome to my flat." It was a simple open flat with a small kitchen, a dining area and living room. There was a room divider that hid most of his bed except for the very foot. Off to the corner was the bathroom behind french doors with curtains. "Make yourself comfy, I'm going to put these in some water." He smiled."Thanks, love."

He went and sat on the couch, looking around. This place was much better than his own. Very simple, too. He smiled, thinking about Hogwarts, and how adorable Harry's smile was.Harry got a vase and filled it with water before setting them on the coffee table.

"So, I can either cook or we can go out." He smiled softly. "If we go out I'll have to shower and change, I kind of smell like a pet store." He laughed as he sat down."You wanna go out? I don't want you to work more than you need to. And, you smell like one hot pet store." He teased. He smiled and stood up. "I'll pay, don't worry. It'll be my treat. " Draco bowed dramatically.Harry blushed. "Ah that sounds nice. Let me shower and change really quickly. Make yourself at home." He smiled as he pecked the blond and hurried off to get something from his dresser before disappearing into his bathroom.

He waited until Harry was gone before hiding his blushing face in his hands, squealing. He was grinning like an idiot, and started pacing the room, thinking of where they'd go, what they'd eat, what they'd do. God, that boy was incredible. If only Draco had befriended him earlier. He loves him so much.Harry quickly dressed and dried his hair. He pulled on a pair of black jeans and a green button up. He settled his glasses on his face and looked in the mirror. He smiled at his reflection and took a calming breath before making his way to the living room to meet Draco.

He stopped pacing as he saw the boy walking out. His eyes traced his muscular stomach and great ass. "Are you ready?" He asked. He offered a smile.Harry smiled and nodded, "yup, where too?" He asked as he grabbed his wallet and keys."Ah ah ah. I'm paying. We're going to the Laughing Pig, the best restaurant in town." He took Harry's hand, and set his wallet down. "I ow you this, Harry." He kissed each one of his knuckles, and looked up to him.Harry laughed. He picked up his wallet and shook his head, "I never leave without it." He laughed as he slid it into his pocket. He took Draco's hand and laced their fingers together. "Lead the way."He smiled and started walking. He opened the door, and closed it after Harry. He took his hand again, and walked. It took them a good twenty minutes. "Tadaa!" He showed him a nice, new restaurant in front of him. He smiled, making Harry smile.

"Smells delicious." He said as they entered the building. "Have you eaten here before?" Draco hummed softly."Nope . But I've heard it amazing!" He jumped up and down, leading him to a booth. He waved down a waiter. "I'll take water, and you, love?"Harry thought for a moment, "uh, firewhiskey." He smiled. He laughed at Draco softly. "You're so hyper. It's so weird for me to see this side of you."Draco smiled eagerly. " I'm sorry Harry. I'm just excited I get to see you again. I've missed you so much. It's been so long, and I love you. " he spoke softly. He held his hands, and rubbed his knuckles with his thumbs .Harry blushed bright red. "I-I love you too." He smiled. He never expected those words to come from Draco's mouth so soon. Had Draco been like him and hidden his feelings? Draco looked down, smiling like an idiot.

"I've always wanted to tell you that. You always seemed to be going through a tough time, and I've never really accepted my feelings for you. But now... It just feels different. Feels like I can be myself now." He looked up, tears forming in his eyes.Harry nodded. "I know how that feels." He laughed. "It just amazes me that you came into my store." He laughed.Draco sticks out his tongue laughing. "I know ! Out of every single shop, it had to be yours!" He shakes his head laughing .Harry laughed. "It's a sign." He said as he pulled away to get his drink from the waiter. "A sign you say? Thank you, waiter." He grabs a sip from his water , watching the brown haired boy.Harry nodded and sipped his whiskey. "It had to be." He said softly. He smiled and took Draco's hand again.Draco chuckled, nodded and held his hand. "So, what does your highness want for supper?" He teased. Harry pouted.

"Um, pasta sounds good." He said softly.He leaned over the table and kissed Harry. "I'm sorry love. And yes, pasta does sound delicious!" He licked his lips and sat back down. Draco could taste the whiskey on his lips. Harry smiled. "Why are you sorry?" He hummed." thought I might have insulted your highness." He laughed, and tapped his nose . " should have brought Drarry and Haco with us.""Drarry and Haco?" He laughed softly. "who are they?" Draco looks down flustered. "It's our names combined.." He says with a pout.

"I know...wait is that what you named the ferrets?" He chuckled softly."Maybe... Yes." He looked up and gave an apologetic smile.Harry smiled. "That's cute. I had called them Yin and Yang." He said softly." Man that's better than what I called them." He groaned. Harry laughed, "call them whatever you'd like." Draco smiled. "They are your pets now."He smiled ." True, thank you. I think I'll stick with yin and yang."Harry laughed. He smiled when the waiter came back to take their orders. "Ah, I'll have the pasta." He said softly."And I'll have what he's getting ," Draco said while staring at Harry and his perfect smile.He smiled softly and tightened his grip on Draco's hand. "So, why did you never say anything to me?""Because I never knew how you'd react. And I wanted to maintain my image of Draco Malfoy, the straightest boy alive. But in the end, I was just madly in love with you. Cheesy, I know." He sighed.Harry laughed. "It's not that cheesy." He smiled. "Gin and I only dated to keep each other's preferences hidden." He laughed.He tilted his head and smiled giddily . " I've always dreamt of finally being able to hold your hand, to kiss you . And here I am." He holds on tighter.Harry laughed. "D-Do you want to come up after dinner?" He asked.

Draco blushed . " you wouldn't mind? I-I'd love to.."Harry smiled and nodded. "I'd love for you too.""Great. I'm so happy, I feel like I'm gonna burst. You know what I mean?" He bounces up and down. Harry laughed. "Yeah, I know how you feel "He nods, as the food arrives. He squeezes Harry's hand one last time before digging into the food.Harry smiles and eats some of his pasta before sliding the plate back some. He'd gotten in the habit of eating less.Draco had practically finished his plate when he say Harry push his back. "Yer not gonna eat more? Why not ?" He said , finishing his meal.Harry smiled softly, "I'm full. I'll take it home and eat it tomorrow." He said soflty.He looked at him, suspiciously, but smiled and agreed.

"Waiter? Bill please!"Harry smiled and boxed up his dinner while he waited."Here's the tab." He takes it and pays . "Thank you, have a good day!" The waiter says.Harry smiled and took Draco's hand as they left and made their way back to his flat." this is amazing. This is so amazing !" He said .Harry laughed. "Yes, yes it is." He unlocked the door and they made their way up the stairs. "Care for a drink?" He asked softly."Yes please." He took his shoes off and followed Harry .Harry smiled and got a whiskey tumbler down. "What would you like?" He asked pouring himself a whiskey." a whiskey please, love." Draco said, putting his forehead on Harry's shoulder.Harry nodded and poured a second tumbler.

"Mmmm smells good,thank you." He wraps his arms around Harry's waist.Harry chuckled and leaned into Draco slightly."You smell good, Harry." He said, muffled.Harry laughed. "Thank you.""Harry?" He whined. "Did you know..... That I... Love you?" He poked his cheeks.Harry smiled, "I love you too." Draco giggled like a young girl . They took their cups, and tipped them up, laughing.

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