A Turn Of Events

6.) The Rose

It was now 10:30 and Draco was waiting at the Astronomy Tower. He hoped that Harry wouldn't be too much longer because what he had to say couldn't wait. He hoped that Harry would react in the way he hoped. He was leaning over the edge and looking at the stars, taking it all in.

"Hey Dray!" Draco almost fell off the edge at the sudden noise. It had been a sudden shift from the quiet, serene night. He didn't mind though. It WAS Harry's voice after all.

"Hey!" He smiled as he turned to face Harry. Harry was in his pajamas, the Gryffindor symbol on the pocket. Draco thought he was very adorable in the pjs. In fact, he told him that. "You look really cute in those by the way."

Harry blushed and shyly looked down at his clothes. "Thank you. But you obviously look more cute. As always." Harry walked towards Draco. When he reached him he slightly looked up at Draco. Draco kissed his forehead. It was a weird experience for him to be able to be so openly affectionate towards someone, even if they had only kissed twice. It felt new. It felt different. It felt...amazing.

"Okay I have something really important to ask you." Draco sat down on the ground. He was extremely excited to ask Harry this question.

"Okay," Harry said joining him, "what is it?"

"Well...you know how the Yule Ball is coming up," he pulled a rose from behind him, "I was wondering if you'd be my date?" Harry was silent just staring at Draco, eyes wide. Draco panicked. He didn't think this would be the reaction he got. "Of course if you don't want to that's completely okay. Just forget I ask-"

"Dray," Harry paused, smiling, "Of course I want to go with you. Actually...I had been planning on asking you when I came up here."

"Really?"

"Yeah. Who else would I want to go with?" Harry took Draco's hands. Harry leaned in and the boys kissed. It was slow and happy. It made the chilly world around them feel warm. It made everything okay. The boys were in love. They were in love and they didn't even know it yet.

"Well...there's one more thing." Draco stood up. He still held one of Harry's hands, urging the raven boy to stand up. Once standing, Draco wrapped his arms around the boy's waist. "I was wondering if you would want to practice slow dancing. I mean...we can't be the worst couple dancing at the ball."

"Of course I'll dance with you Dray." Harry smiled wide, wrapping his arms around the boy's neck. They both smiled and leaned in for a kiss. Draco pulled out the audio cassette player and the second source of music.

"I found that the second one you found has slow romantic music." He started to play it, wrapping his arms tighter around Harry.

Harry pressed his head to Draco's chest, hearing the boy breathe in and out, slow and steadily. It was the most romantic evening they could ever imagine, wrapped in one another's arms, their love filling the air surrounding them. All was good. All was happy.
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A/N: Hi guys!! I know this is a really short chapter but I thought it was cute :)  But the main reason I wrote this chapter was because I wanted to say a big thank you for making my story #101 in #mlm!!! I know it's not a lot but I'm so grateful! If anyone has any suggestions on what to do for the next chapter please let me know!!

- P :)