Chapter 14

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When I wake up the next morning, it feels like I've got all the energy in the world.

My clock reads 3AM.

I quickly change, grab my mobile, beeper, meds, wallet, and keys, before walking down the stairs.

When I get to the ground floor, I notice everyone is asleep. With a shrug, I slip out of the house and jump in my car.

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As I drum along to Under Pressure, my mobile buzzes for the millionth time. Turning down the music, I stop at a light, before grabbing my mobile and answering "Yeah?

Hermione speaks frantically, and I can hear shuffling on the other end "Where are you?"

I sip my drink and tell her "I'm in London." I glance back at my new keyboard and ask "Hey, do you know how to play the piano?"

"Ye-" she sighs, before asking "What?" She shakes it off, before questioning "Why are you in London?"

I think for a second, before telling her "I went to Pret A Manger, in Oxford. Then, I decided to stop by Diagon Alley, to get a few ingredients. Then, I bought a keyboard. Then I went to Primark, did some shopping."

As I park, Hermione sighs "Where are you, now, Draco?"

As I get out of my car, I tell her "I'm walking into IKEA, in Greenwich. Kinda want to change my room."

"Okay, Draco, just-" she sighs, before ordering "Don't go an-"

An idea pops into my head and I ask "What do you think about chocolate bark?"

She's silent for a moment, before declaring "I think it's good."

I scoff, before declaring "I meant that I would make it. I'd put cashew or almonds in it!"

She's silent for a moment, before speaking softly "That would be very nice, Draco."

I hum as I walk into IKEA. She clears her throat and asks "Think you could do me a favor?"

"Anything for you!" I insist.

She takes a deep breath, before asking "Think you could kill a couple of hours in IKEA?'

I scoff, before telling her "I could kill a couple of hours in the showroom!"

She gives a kind "Okay." Before hanging up.

~

As I sip on a frizzy drink, strolling through the storage side of IKEA, I hear Ginny scream out "Draco!"

In confusion, I turn around and find the Weasley clan running up to me. When they stop in front of me, I furrow my brow and ask "What?"

"What?" Charlie asks and I look at him in confusion "You decide to go on a shopping spree after not moving from bed for two days!"

I furrow my brow and shrug "I'm fine, now!" I turn back around and declare "Better than fine, actually!"

Ron furrows his brow and asks "How do you mean?"

I shrug, before looking over a stand mixer "I feel like all the weight on my shoulders has been lifted. Like I've got a lick of innocence back."

As I look over the settings, I speak to myself "It would be fun to make my own bread, and I do like pasta, but-" I hum, before asking "Do I eat enough meat to need my own grinder?"

After a moment, I shrug "Fuck it, I'm a doctor. I can afford it."

Molly sighs "Draco?"

I shrug "And it's not that I can waste the money, it's the fact that, if I don't get it, I'll need it later."

"Draco?" Arthur calls and I look to him. They look me over in concern and he declares "You need help."

I shrug it off, before asking "Black, or silver?" When they don't answer, I announce "I like the silver."

As I place it in my cart, Hermione rests her hand on my back "Draco?" I look up to her and she looks me over, deep in thought. After a moment, she give a weak smile "There's a multi pack of attachments on the bottom shelf."

I look back and smile "There is!"

With ease, I grab it and toss it in the cart. As I start down the path, again, I grab a pack of measuring utensils and continue on.

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When we get out to my car, Ginny snags the keys from me and smiles "Why don't I drive?"

With a shrug, I toss her the keys and walk around the hood.

As I buckle up, Ginny turns the key and asks "What time did you leave the house?"

"Three." I state and she gives a short nod "I drove over to Cardiff, spent some time at a bar."

She gives me a confused look, before asking "What kinda bar is open at half four in Cardiff?"

I bite my lip and tell her "A gay one." She cocks an eyebrow to me and I chuckle, sinking down into my seat.

She sighs before scolding "Draco, you didn't!" I lick my lips and smirk, before turning up the music.

She instantly turns it off and I sigh "I'm only having a bit of fun, Ginny! All these years with a stick up my arse! It's about time to exchange it for a dick!"

She groans, before reminding "There's a chance that you have HIV, an incurable disease, and you risk another person's life?"

"People." I state, before correcting "Meaning plural, person. And condoms were used." I hold up my meds "I took them, by the way. I'm not stupid."

"Manic, placing mania onto a situation, person, or thing." Ginny remarks, before declaring "We're taking you to Doctor Pryce."

I roll my eyes and insist "I'm not manic, okay? I'm in my twenties! Twenty year olds have sex whenever they want, with whomever they want, and I want to sit on a cock!"

She furrows her brow and asks "Can you really not see how different you are?"

I furrow my brow and hiss "Like you've known me long enough! Like you didn't just step into my life! Like you're going to stick around after Harry is back on his feet!"

She sighs, before declaring "Rather you like it or not, we are apart of your life, now. Why else would we caravan from Wiltshire to London just to get your maddened arse?"

She gives me a weak smile and I roll my eyes, remarking "Whatever." Before crossing my arms and turning towards the window.

She chuckles, before turning on the music.

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