talk to me. [Drarry AU]

Chapter 5

Draco's POV

HJP
You smell a lot better than one would think.

DLM
what?

HJP
Your hoodie. It smells good.

DLM
a little creepy
but i'll roll with it
you're still wearing it?

HJP
yesss it's so warm
not my favorite color though...

DLM
i thought you looked splendid in that color

HJP
Of course you did.

DLM
btw we should do that again

HJP
Hang out?

DLM
no
pour burning hot tea on each other and trade clothes

HJP
🙄🙄
On a real note though, yes let's hang out again.

DLM
you can return my jumper

HJP
Or not
I think I might keep it for a while

DLM
alright

My pale cheeks turned a dark shade of red. Harry did look good in the sweatshirt, really good. And the thought of him in it right now made my heart flutter. 'He's not even gay,' I thought to myself. 'Let it go.'

DLM
so you did have fun?

HJP
More fun than I've had in a while. Ron and Hermione are always together lately and I'd prefer to not be in the room while they're snogging each other's faces off

DLM
gross.

HJP
Totally.

DLM
i best get going

HJP
Awh :( Where to?

DLM
homework....

HJP
Loser.

DLM
i know, right?
reminds me of someone i know...

HJP
Speaking of, I need to do some homework as well. You wouldn't mind helping me on potions again, would you? :)

DLM
gives us an excuse to hang out, so why not?

HJP
:)
Library?

DLM
i'll be there in 5

If being a tutor to Harry was the way I would get to see him, then so be it. I grabbed my textbooks, slipping my phone into my pocket. I was already dressed so all I needed to do was leave. Since the Slytherin dormitories are in the dungeons and the library is on the main floor, it was an incredibly short walk. I was there way before Harry.

I found us a nice spot, placing the large stack of books on the table. There was few people in the library, but nobody in this corner.

*ding*

I pulled out my phone.

HJP
I'm here. Where are you?

I walked towards the large entrance to see Harry standing with a couple books of his own. I waved him down. Once the oblivious boy finally noticed me, he quickly jogged over to me.

"I found us a spot back here," I explained, motioning for him to sit down next to my seat.

He did. We both sat next to each other in an awkward silence before he broke it.

"So what homework do you have?" The raven-haired boy asked.

"Herbology," I replied, completely and utterly unamused.

Harry nodded and opened his book. I figured I would help him with his work before starting on mine, or at least get him started first. I slid my chair closer to the boy, leaning over his shoulder to see what he was reading on. My chest was pressed against his arm. I could hear his light breathing. My heart pounded. Just because I'm confident does not mean I'm not a nervous wreak.

I read slowly, my gaze eventually drifting to the side of Harry's face as he studied the material displayed in front of him.

"I really hate this class, you know?" He grumbled, turning his head to look at me. I shot my eyes back down at the book.

"Yeah, I know. So here," I began explaining the words on the page in words that could help Harry understand more. He even began raking notes on what I was saying. I think he was finally getting it.

"Thank you, Draco, really. You've helped more than I could ask for," the shorter bit shot me a kind smile, before returning to his note taking.

I picked up my own books and read as well.

We spent about another two hours in the library, most of the time in a comfortable silence, and occasionally question being asked between the two of us.

"Are you ready to leave?" Harry queried. I had been done for about 10 minutes.

"Yeah we can go." I grabbed my books and stood from the seat, stretching my back.

We exited the library before striking up a conversation again.

"Won't Weasley and Granger find it strange you're spending so much time with me?" I would if I were them, that's for sure.

"I told Ron we were talking, I'm sure he told Hermione. I don't really care what they think either. I mean I do, they're my best friends, but they will come around eventually." I could feel Harry's green eyes burning holes in the side of my face. And I was red, I could feel that too. I locked my eyes on the floor in front of me, one step at a time. It's crazy just how much this boy can make me go mad.

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this story probably won't be too much longer just a heads up & we're getting to the good parts soon :)