The Light in the Dark (Draco Malfoy Love Story)

Part 8: Shedding Some Light

- Draco's POV -

Autumn was still sleeping when I woke up at 8am, sun shining bright through the windows. It was the best morning I had ever had getting to wake up next to her. She was cuddled up under me and I had wrapped her up in my arms at some point during my sleep.

I brushed some hair from her face, admiring her warm, freckled skin and seemingly permanent blushing cheeks. I watched her sleep, breathing softly into my arm. I glanced up at a mirror across the room. My bleach blonde hair was a mess after last night. I never thought I could feel so much emotion without speaking a word the entire time.

After we had passionately made out in the rain, we both went inside. I wrapped her up in some towels to warm us back up and dry off. We talked even more and drank some decaf tea I made for us. The rest of the night was a blur, not even remember how or when we fell asleep together. I closed my eyes again, daydreaming about our day we spent together. 

Ready to get in a hot shower, I quietly eased my way out of bed. I went into the bathroom and looked in the mirror. A half smile, half smirk cracked across my face thinking about our evening together. My messy hair reminded me of the way she tugged on my hair while I traced my lips down her neck, shoulders, and eventually her arm. 

As I stared in the mirror, I couldn't help but glance at her in the reflection of the mirror. I felt the smile creep up and completely overtake my smirk. It felt foreign but.. good. I loved what she was bringing out in me. Curious how I looked when I was genuinely happy, I stared at myself. I noticed how full and blue my eyes looked in the mirror. She was right. My eyes did shine bluer.

Eventually, I jumped in the shower and as I washed my hair, my thoughts started turning to how and when I was going to tell Autumn the whole truth. I knew that we both have that dinner with our parents tonight. I had to tell Theo sooner though. He needed to know. I knew he cared for Autumn a lot, being her cousin and how well they got on. I really didn't want to tell her today though; It felt like it would spoil everything, it's too soon.

Maybe I could tell her in a few days, before she leaves. She can't go home with her parents.

But a scary thought crossed my mind; what if this dinner is his plan to extract her? I'll talk to Theo about everything after breakfast. I sighed; this is going to be a hard day. I could just feel it.

- Draco's POV Ends -

I stretched out reaching for Draco. He wasn't there; his gentle hold I felt in my sleep was gone and instantly I had a moment of disappointment wash over me. I slowly opened my eyes to look where he was, but instead was greeted with a bright morning sun spilling through the large panoramic cabin window. As my eyes focused from a groggy blur, I could make out a thin silhouette standing in front of the window. There was an owl screech, followed by wings starting to flap and soar off. As my eyes came into full focus, I saw Draco was by the window and had just sent some letters out.

He turned around and noticed that I had stirred. He smirked and said softly, "Good morning, mea lux..." as he started to cuddle into me. Unable to control my blushing, a shy smile crept across my face. Draco nestled in next to me and all I wanted to do was relax into his arms that I sincerely missed a few moments ago.

He smelled fresh out of the shower, of peppermint. "Mmmmm...", I mumbled as I melted into him which responded to him hugging me a little closer. I basked in Draco's affectionate touch. He brushed my hair from face and softly rubbed my arms as I cozied up into him. 

Eventually, I stretched out onto my back and sat up. "What time is it?"

"Just passed 9."

"We should get up to catch breakfast," I said putting my clothes back on. "I'll see you there?" He nodded, kissing my shoulder sweetly. Knowing I'd be in bed all day if I didn't make moves now, I quickly turned to give him a kiss goodbye.