The game and love

2

Harry couldn't believe his luck. Draco had asked him out. This couldn't be right, because things like this only happen in books. He had dreams about Draco asking him out, dreams that he would be the one in Draco's arms. Now that seemed like the reality. Harry was pretty fidgety in leading up to the date, so much so that his Mom and Dad had asked him six or seven times is he was ok. The answer of course was no, he was a nervous wreck.

Draco was very nervous as well. As he drove over he cursed himself for being such a dope and doing this all of a sudden. Of course, everything in his mind was a good idea at the time. Asking Harry out was like slashing his wrist, it was a slow agony that beckoned him. He never really thought of the conseqeunces either. Dating a guy? How would Harry handle his popularity? How should he introduce himself to Harry's family? "Oh, fuck it!" He said aloud, trying to keep the car on the road.

When he finally had arrived at Harry's house, he sat in the car for ten minutes. He was early, so it didn't matter much. When he got up to the task, he got out of his car and walked up to the door. He hesitated. 'You are acting like a girl Draco Malfoy' He cursed himself again and just before he was going to knock the door opened and a middle-aged man invited Draco inside.

"Please have a seat, Harry will be right down." The man showed Draco into the livingroom and directed him to have a seat. "Would you like a drink?" The man asked pleasantly. "No, thank you." Draco replied in a nervous manor. "Harry doesn't have many friends come and visit him, I'm glad to meet you." Draco looked at him, confused. "Oh, I know you as the local hero Draco. Quaterback saves game, and on, and on." Draco caught on and agreed. "By the way, my name is James Potter." He extended his hand and Draco took it and noted the firm grip.

"What are you two guys talking about?" Harry smiled from the top of the staircase, as Draco's eyes met his. "Oh, you know son, talking shop, that boring sports stuff you hate." Draco chuckled. "You hate me?" Draco chimed. "Oh no, no, he likes you." Harry's face flushed. "Dad, jeez." Draco would have laughed, if he himself hadn't been shocked by the father's admission. "You two boys have fun. Harry, be back by twelve, ok?" Harry came down the stairs and hugged his dad and then followed Draco from the house.

When they got to the movies, Draco asked what movie Harry wanted to see. He wasn't really sure, so he told Draco to pick. Of course it was a sports movie, but Harry didn't mind. He had figured that he wouldn't really be paying any attention to it. Once they got into the movie they sat in about the middle so they had a good view. Draco bought some popcorn and drinks for them to enjoy.

The movie was ok, but Harry was more attentive to what Draco was doing. He felt like he'd burn a hole through him if he stared, so he tried to steal secret glances. This didn't go unnoticed by Draco, who was trying hard not to say a thing. Harry was being very cute, it was hard to interupt. As the movie went on, Draco kept his indifferent attitude, waiting for Harry to make a move. Harry was so nervous, his stomach felt like streched toffy that was on the verge of breaking.

Drace decided he didn't want to wait anymore, he placed his hand gently on Harry's. Harry froze when he felt this, he felt very faint and struggled to grasp that this was happening. Draco was chuckling to himself, he could only imagine what was on Harry's mind right now. The movie went on and Harry got a bit tired and without realizing it, laid his head on Draco's shoulder.

Draco was not too shocked, he simply adjusted himself so that Harry could be a bit more comfortable. He watched the rest of the movie, occasionally checking the sleeping Harry. He didn't want this moment to end. He enjoyed this, he was always looking for someone to care for and it being Harry made it special. When the movie finished, he contemplated just staying. Knowing that wasn't possible, he gently woke Harry by ruffling his hair.

"Hey bud, it's time to wake up." Draco said softly. Harry responded and woke up. Attempting to wipe the sleep from his eyes, he groaned a bit and smiled at Draco. "Sorry, I just was tired, I guess." Draco smiled warmly. "That's ok, don't worry about it." He held out his hand and helped Harry get up. "Well, we have a few hours to kill, would you like to go somewhere, or go home?" Harry thought for a minute. "Let's got to the football field." He replied excitedly. Draco smiled. "Ok, lets go then." Both of them went to the car and were quiet on the ride the ride there.

Draco and Harry sat in the bleachers and looked over the stadium. It was dark except for some of the light that was from city, it was quite romantic. Harry looked out over the field and thought of something. "What's it like?" He asked innocently. "What?" Draco asked and then realized what Harry meant. "It's everything good and everything bad you can imagine, all wrapped up at once." Harry thought bout that and took Draco's Hand. "Why do you love it so much?" Draco thought for a minute. "I love it because, I feel invincible." Harry squeezed his hand.

"It's like the weight of the world is on me, but when I win, it's the best high I have ever had." Harry was quiet, this was his hero. The most popular guy in school, the guy who every friday, lived or died on the field. As he realized the weight of everything he was even more sure this was some kind of dream. "Come on, lets play." Harry was suprised when Draco retrieved a ball from under the bleachers. "come on, go deep." Draco was heading out onto the field and Harry nervously followed.

"Run as fast as you can." Draco said. Harry was very unsure and he was going to protest, but Draco cut him off. "Hey trust me." He smirked. "Now come stand beside me." He instructed. "Now, when I yell hike, you run as fast as you can and then count to three, then look for the ball." Harry was very nervous, but ready to show Draco what he could do.

"Ready? set, hike!" Draco's call of hike was like a gunshot to Harry, who took off as fast as he could. 'one-one thousand, two-one thousand, three-one thousand. Harry snapped his head around and looked for the ball and spotted it. It was to far behind him. He figured he must have run too far, but he did try to get back to where the ball was coming down. He barely missed it and a stunned Draco watched the scene unfold.

"Wow! Harry, you were fast. How come you don't play football?" Draco asked, as he extended his hand to help Harry to his feet. "I don't like to play and plus, they hit you and stuff." Harry said softly. Draco was overwhelmed and pulled Harry into a hug. "Yes, I suppose you're right." Harry melted into the strong embrace that Draco provided him and let himself wander in his thoughts.

When it was time to go home, the ride home was somewhat somber and quiet. As Draco pulled up to Harry's house he thought over what had occured today. He was still in awe of the fact that Harry had outrun his pass. He had stolen peeks at Harry all night. The slender frame, black hair, green eyes and glasses, made him sexy. He got out and opened Harry's door and lead him up the path to his house.

They both stood at the door for a moment, unsure of what to do next. "So, will I see you at school on monday?" Draco said hopefully. Harry smiled. "Yeah, I'll be there." Harry was look at his hands as he said that and so Draco lifted his chin. He was not sure what he should do. So he kissed Harry's cheek softly. Harry was suprised and uable to speak right away. "I'll see you around, Harry." Draco turned to walk away and felt a hand grab his. As he turned around he felt lips on his, soft, wet and lovely.

"Thanks." Was all Harry could say. Draco was stunned but had the same soft smile on his face. "Problem bud, I'll see you soo, ok?" Harry nodded yes and Draco turned and went to his car. Harry, now throughly kissed was very giddy and went to his room to reflect on the nights exciting events, with a large smile on his face, he fell into sleep and dreams of his hero.

End chapter 2

A/N please review and how do you like the story so far? A couple more chapters and the pace will pick up.