𝑾𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝑳𝒊𝒆𝒔 𝑩𝒆𝒏𝒆𝒂𝒕𝒉

Chapter 10

♡AN: In case anyone is confused this chapter is from Harry's point of view and for this whole story it's going to be on and off POVs between the two boys. This whole story is set after the war. Some chapters contain minor mature content references including abuse and sexual acts/rape and strong language. I'll give you a '💢' if there are scenes of abuse, '♨️' if there are any Unwanted sexual assault (rape), and an ' ⭕️'Self-harm. In this chapter, there are only harmful mentions of self-harm and sexuality. If you want to listen to music in the background I recommend listening to hold on by Chord overstreet. I'll give you a '✩' to when you should start playing the song. If you listen to it in the background softly you'll find it gives the story much more effectively. Enjoy!!♡

The picture of the blonde in my arms splattered over my face again as I zoned off into space yet again. I broke my gaze and glanced at the clock that was hung on the wall of my office. 5 minutes left.

It's been my fourth day now since Draco forced me into going back to my job instead of staying at home. I eagerly tapped my fingers on the desk smiling slightly on the day I had planned in front of me. At that exact moment, an owl swooped in.

Potter, I've gotten Nott to agree, thank you for the offer. We'll be there at the same time that we planned.

~P Parkison

I smiled.

4 minutes left.

I sighed. I figured since I was going to leave in a couple of minutes I would just get ready anyways.

I soft knock was heard.

"Come in," I said as Kelly popped her head in.

"Hullo, Harry!" She said.

"Oh hi Kelly, do you need anything?" I replied.

She shook her head, "I just wanted to know whether you liked apple pie or strawberry pie better." She batters her eyes.

"Uh, Apple why?" I asked.

She brought a finger to her lips, "it's a surprise." She said and closed the door.

I stared at the place where she was merely seconds ago and furrowed my eyebrows. I found myself glancing at the clock yet again.

1 minute.

I got up, gathered my things and walked out of my office, down the hallway to sign out. I apparated home at once and was greeted with silence. I looked around to see if anything was off but all seemed the same to when I left this morning. I took off my suit jacket and walked cautiously upstairs. Only when I was in the upstairs hall did I realize the whimpering. My mind immediately thought of Draco as my body headed to his room.

I found the blonde on his bed, his legs twitching. I quickly loosened then took off my tie and cast it away as my attention retreated to the sleeping body. I walked over to his sleeping form and bent down to his bed level and I quickly but gently shook him.

I called out to him, trying to wake him up. All of a sudden his eyes opened, to reveal the water pricking in his orbs. He jerked up and looked around, his breathing increasing by the second until his gaze finally landed on me.