the boys who loved ~ drarry

vi. The Yule Ball

It had been two months now that Harry and Draco were dating

and one month since Blaise and Ron started dating. All of them were happier than they could be until Ron got his dress robes. The Yule Ball was announced and everyone went around asking for dates. The four boys decided that whoever they took, they would take only as friends. When Ron's dress robes came in he turned Crimson in embarrassment, and Harry didn't laugh only because he didn't want Ron to feel worse about himself. Harry knew well enough about Ron's insecurities regarding his brothers and everything. Even though he was dating someone now, he still hasn't gotten courage enough to be that confident.

Harry followed Ron and caught up to him and made a snap decision. "Ron,wait!" Ron didn't listen to him. "Ronald Weasley, you wait herethis instant or Merlin help you." Ron understood that this important so hetook a deep breath and waited, "what Harry?" Harry dragged himto Myrtles bathroom totally ignoring Ron's protests. "Bloody Merlin, Harry.What's got your wand in a knot?" Harry ignored that statement andsaid "give me those robes" Ron reluctantly gave them to himthinking that Harry would mock him, but Harry looked at the mirror andsaid "they're a bloody good fit on me." Ron's mouth dropped andhe said "what?" Harry said "you take my robes and Itake yours, okay?" Ron didn't know how to react and so he started tearingup and said "no" "no what?" "No, you'renot taking my robes Harry." "Yes I am." Ron didn't knowwhat to say at his friends' 'sacrifice' so he went and hugged Harry. Harryreturned his hug with love and probably a shitload of embarrassment.

When Ron composed himself, he asked Harry "Why?" Harry

simply shrugged andreplied "no offence mate but a third year Bulstrode looking girlasked me to the ball today. Don't get me wrong, you're good looking and all butwhen people see you with those robes... Plus if I wear them no one gives a shitand it won't be that bad because people talk behind my backanyway." He finished his 'speech' and saw Ron look at him gratefully. Justthen, they remembered that they had class and left together. When they reachedthere they quickly shared smiles with their boyfriends and Pansy and Hermione.

After class got over Harry was pulled away by Draco to an abandoned classroom. Harry was used to this by now but it still caught him by surprise, every time. Draco kissed Harry passionately and sweetly, Harry loved it. Draco pulled away and Harry asked him "who you going to the Ball with?" "Pansy, you?" Harry kissed him softly but said "I don't really know yet, I was hoping to go with my boyfriend, but the asshole is going with someone else." Draco kissed him and said "wow, like jeez what an asshole." Harry laughs at his statement and said "what about Zabini, who's he going with?" Draco fake gasped and said "I'm repeating my statement again. Am I not good enough that you need to ask out another Slytherin?" Harry kissed his cheek and replied "AGAIN. You're perfect, but Ron's already insecure enough without Zabini so just answer the bloody question." Draco sighed in defeat and said "he's going with Bulstrode" Harry sighed with relief and said "oh thank Merlin." Draco knew what he meant so just let it go and they went for their other classes. Tonight Harry decided to go with the Patil twins. Although Ron and Harry wanted to go with their boyfriends, they had to go with the twins.

 The next day, Ron and Harry were cornered by Blaise and Draco, who came up with theidea that once the Ball had started and nothing could go wRONg, they wouldsneak off to where they would have their dates (Blairon would go to theForbidden Forest, not too deep inside. They had a secret place) to dance witheach other. They agreed to this plan and went for their next class.

The Ball was today. All four boys were nervous af. They hoped that their plan would work. When Harry and Ron switched robes which fit the other beautifully, they went downstairs to meet their dates. When Parvati saw Harry, her smile pointedly faltered and she looked at Harry and asked "aren't those his robes?" Harry nodded at her and decided that he didn't want to talk much since he was looking forward to tonight. He led her to the Great Hall, totally ignoring the people who were talking about him. When they reached there he did not recognize Hermione with Viktor Krum and just thought she was a girl from Beauxbaton. When she spoke to him, his and Ron's jaws dropped. She was utterly bewildered at their reaction because they complimented her way too much today. She smiled before they all went inside for their dance. When Draco saw him he surpressed a giggle because of Harry's robes, but Pansy didn't care. She straight up shrieked with amusement which earned her a death glare from Draco, he looked at Harry and smiled which made Harry's heart flutter. When they started dancing, Harry was a HOT MESS which made Draco let out a laugh and this time earned a glare from Harry.

After dinner, Harry and Ron made their way outside where they met their boyfriends. Harrybrought his Cloak with him to cover Draco and him when they made their way tothe Willow. When they reached there Harry and Draco slowly pulled off the Cloakand set it at the side. Then Draco pulled Harry close and kissed him deeply,the kiss was so passionate that Harry moaned which made Draco let out a snortwhich earned him a tug on his hair. They pulled away and Draco set his hairright before bowing to Harry and saying, "may I have this dance, good sir?"Harry giggled and let Draco take his hand, Draco pulled him close and held hiswaist like he was his lifeline and he leant his head on Harry's shoulder while Harryput his hand around Draco's shoulder and listened to his heart beatingrhythmically. They moved slowly as Draco led them to an unknown tune.

They swayed for quite some time until Draco decided to go with his gut. He twirled Harry out and then in, when Harry twirled in, he dropped him. Harry laughed at this, which made Draco lose his focus and drop the two of them down. Draco was on top of Harry right now, who was groaning because of the pain, "oy." "I'm sorry, I lost focus I'm so sorry" Harry sighed and said "it's okay. It's not your fault I'm so cute" Draco laughed and said "you're not wRONg, but honestly, I'm cuter" Harry laughed at this and said "nah. bitch you wish" which earned him a death glare.

Draco rolled off Harry and leaned on his elbow and asked

"Why'd you wear Weasley's robes?" Harry told him the truth about Ron being insecure and really like Blaise and that was when Draco knew he met the man of his dreams. They spent hours and hours together and loved each others' company. They couldn't wait for Thursday's to come just so that they could meet and hug and cuddle.

In that moment they boysrealised how much they loved each other.

!Blairon Alert!

Blaise intertwined his fingers with Ron's and led them to theirplace in the forest. They walked calmly and silently into the Forest, but it wasn't the awkward silence, it was the "I'm comfortable enough that I don't need to talk to express myself silence". When they reached there, Ron pulled Blaise into a slow, fiery, passionate kiss, which Blaise happily accepted and then, Ron held out his hand when they had finished they're cute kiss thing. Blaise gave Ron his hand and Ron pulled him really close and swayed to the faint music, not wanting the night to end, Blaise up against Ron's chest listening to his rhythmic heartbeat. They swayed with each other until they got tired, then Ron just sat against a tree and Blaise on his chest. They slept there that night. Before finally sleeping, Ron heard Blaise say, "you look bloody hot in those robes, y'know?" Ron smiled and said "not nearly as hot as you, babe." Blaise leant up and kissed Ron before falling asleep. They finally realised how much they meant to each other.