Now Boarding

Disclaimer: This story is based on characters and situations, created and owned by J. K. Rowling, various publishers including, but limited to Bloomsbury Books, Scholastic Books, Raincoast Books and Warner Bros., Inc. No money is being made and no copyright or trademark infringement is intended.

Title: Now Boarding 1/1
Author: PadfootLivesOn
Paring: Harry/Draco
Rating: PG-13
Genre(s): Fluff, Romance, Humor, One-Shot
Warnings(s):Major Fluff, Adult Language, OOC-ness
Summary: Draco’s first ever time on a airplane. I wonder how the flight will go? Read and find out!!

A/N: Hey all!! Haven\'t written a one-shot in a while and this idea just popped into my head yesterday and demanded to be written so who am I to disagree...lol It\'s cute, it sweet and funny! I hope you like it!! Enjoy!!

Thanks to my wonderful beta\'s Luke and Lenny as well as Constant Vigilance for making this all readable!!! U Rock!!

Now on with the show....

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Now Boarding
by
PadfootLivesOn

Draco Malfoy was sulking.

When Harry, his husband of five years, had sprung their surprise anniversary destination of the Bahamas on him, Draco was thrilled. That thrill lasted as long as it took Draco to ask when they were taking their Portkey out, and Harry laughingly told him they weren’t using a Portkey…they were taking an airplane. Draco\'s first response was a confused, “Air-what?”

His second response came after Harry informed him exactly what an airplane was. “There is no way in hell that I am getting on an airplane and there is nothing you can say or do that will change my mind.” Of course, given Harry’s most talented tongue and magical hands, Draco\'s third response might have changed a bit.

Now it was 7 hours before their flight to the Bahamas, they were doing some last minutes packing and Draco was still whining, “Harry, are you absolutely sure we have to go with this stupid Muggle flying machine? I mean a Portkey is so much easier, love. Come one Harry, please?”

“No, Draco. You already agreed to go. I’ve never been on an airplane before. I’ve always wondered what it would be like. Don’t worry love. It won’t be so bad. Maybe you’ll like it.”

“But Harry-”

“Please Draco, we’re leaving in about 7 hours. How much longer do I have to listen to you complain? That’s all I’ve heard so far is complaints,” Harry said in a huff. Draco sighed; he knew his husband was starting to get very annoyed with his behavior.

“I know you went to all this trouble to arrange this trip for us, but I just don’t think getting there with an airplane will be a good idea.”

“Why not, Draco?”

“I’m afraid Harry. What if we crash or what if the air-thingy just suddenly falls out of the sky. It’s not safe,” he said, looking slightly embarrassed.

“Oh Draco, you don’t have to worry. Those things don’t happen very often, we’ll be very safe. Trust me we are going to be fine,” Harry said, taking Draco into his arms.

“Are you sure?” he asked, not looking very convinced.

“Very sure,” Harry replied, then he lightly kissed Draco on the lips.

“Alright, but if something goes wrong I’m holding you responsible.”

Harry just laughed and went back to doing the last minute packing.
****

Their flight was scheduled to leave at 3 p.m. and so they arrived at the airport two and a half hours before departure. Draco continued to find more things to complain about. The luggage check in was taking too much time, the queues were too long, the man with the metal wand had better not rumple his clothing. But when they got to him, Harry would never forget the look on Draco\'s face. The metal detector beeped and Draco looked as though he were about to have a heart attack. It was another long delay while they figured out that Draco\'s watch was setting it off.

It was still 40 minutes until the plane would leave, so Harry and Draco were sitting until they could board. Draco was getting restless. ‘How much longer would they have to wait?’ Draco thought.

“Harry when are we getting on the plane? This is getting ridiculous. Why does it take so much time to just get on the Muggle air- thing?”

“It’s not an air-thing. It’s called an airplane. Have some patience, love, it’s almost time to get on. The plane leaves in about 35 minutes. They’ll probably start boarding passengers soon.”

Draco just sulked and mumbled something that vaguely sounded like ‘We could have gone with a Portkey, but no he wants to go by a friggin’ airplane.’ Harry shook his head and snickered quietly.

“Now boarding passengers on American Airlines flight: 149 to the Bahamas. All passengers with a business or first class tickets can now board.”

“That’s us isn’t it Harry? Please tell me that’s our flight.”

“Yes Draco, it is. Come on let’s get in line,” Harry said. Draco sighed of relief , then practically shot out of the chair and strode over to the queue that was forming in front of the flight attendant. Harry shook his head again, but got up as well and walked over to stand beside Draco.

“Boarding pass please,” the flight attendant said to Draco when they got to the front.

“Boarding what?” Draco asked, looking confused.

“Your boarding pass sir,” she said, somewhat impatiently.

“I don‘t have one. What is a boarding pass?” he said. The woman frowned.

“Well sir, without it I’m afraid you can’t get on the plane.”

“WHAT! I need to get on the plane. I’ve been waiting here for hours!”

“I’m sorry sir, but-”

“I have it Miss. Here Draco, give this to the lady,” Harry said, smiling and handed Draco his boarding pass. Draco glared at him and handed it to the agent. She checked the ticket, then told him to go on through the door. Draco nodded a thank you and headed trough the door, not even waiting for Harry. A few seconds later he felt Harry slip his hand in his. Draco tried to pull his hand free, but Harry would not let go. He could hear him snickering quietly.

“It’s not funny Harry. Why didn’t you say that I was supposed to give them the pass-thing? I just made a fool out of myself in front of that woman. You’re very mean.”

“I’m sorry, love. I had forgotten that you had to show your boarding pass at the gate. I didn’t do it on purpose. It was funny though,” he said, still snickering. Draco childishly stuck out his tongue, but said nothing else.

Ten minutes later, after Harry had stored their carry on luggage in the overhead compartment, they were seated comfortably. Well Harry was, but Draco was fidgeting a little bit. He looked very nervous. Harry grabbed Draco’s hand to calm him down. It helped a little.

“Calm down Draco. We aren’t even off the ground yet. Nothing is going to happen.”

“Alright, I’ll try. These are very nice seats by the way. I saw that they weren’t like this a little farther in back of the airplane. Why is that?”

“We’re in what Muggle’s call First Class, Draco. Rich people or executives mostly use it. The tickets are twice as expensive as the normal ones. I wanted you to be comfortable, love. I know how you get when you don’t get the best, Draco. No matter how much you changed, love, you’re still somewhat of a snob.”

Draco looked like he wanted to deny the statement, but then grinned. It was true. It was not as if he could not afford the best. He had so much money that, he could not possibly spend it all. Besides, these seats were nice and the other ones looked rather small.

“Well maybe a little. These are great seats though. Good choice love,” he said. Harry smiled and tenderly kissed Draco on the cheek. Draco relaxed even more in his seat. Harry just hoped that Draco would stay relaxed when it was time to get off the ground.

Twenty minutes later…

“Good afternoon. This is your captain speaking. Welcome to American Airlines flight: 149 to the Bahamas. Please, fasten your seatbelts. We’ll be taking off in about 5 minutes. We hope you have a pleasant flight and thank you for flying with American Airlines.”

“Fasten your seat-what? Oh, look Harry that light just went on. What does it mean?” Harry looked to where Draco was pointing. It was the ‘fasten your seatbelt’ light.

“It means, like the captain said, put your seatbelt on,” Harry reached down at the sides of his seat and grabbed the straps that were hanging at the side. He clicked these together and tightened it. Draco had grabbed to straps too, but was looking at it them confused.

“Like this, love,” Harry said, strapping Draco in. Draco shot him a thankful smile, but the smile disappeared when he felt the plane moving. Draco, who had taken the window seat looked out of it and saw that the plane was indeed moving. He panicked.

“Oh my god, we’re moving. I can’t do this. What was I thinking? Why did I do this?” he looked like he was about the start hyperventilating.

“Give me your hand, Draco.” He did. “Good, now breathe. We have to move or we won’t get very far, now will we? Remember, you did this because you love me and can’t resist my persuasion methods.”

“Yes well, I must love you, to agree to go on this stupid Muggle thing with you. Father is probably rolling in his grave right about now,” Draco said tightly as the plane gained more speed.

“Oh god. I can‘t do this,” he closed his eyes. He gripped Harry’s hand even tighter.

“Yes you can. Come on love…deep breaths,” the plane went even faster. Draco took a peek outside the window, gave a very un-Malfoy squeak and closed his eyes again. The other first class passengers turned to look in concern at Draco. Harry smiled at them.

“He’s just nervous. First time flyer,” ‘and probably the last,’ he thought. They nodded at him knowingly and proceeded back to their own business. The plane went faster.

“Harry, I can’t do this. Get me off the plane.”

“I can’t do that now Draco we’re already moving. We can’t stop the plane.”

“I don’t care. I cannot do this. What was I thinking? I want to get off now!” Okay, Draco was panicking and a panicked Draco was not someone you want to be near. Therefore, Harry did the only thing that he could think of to calm his husband down. He turned and kissed Draco passionately and deeply. He slowly felt Draco melt into the kiss. After a few minutes, air became necessary and they broke the kiss. Draco’s eyes were glazed and he had a dreamy look on his face. His hair was messed and his lips were swollen. He just looked thoroughly snogged.

“Better?” Harry asked.

“Much. Thank you,” he said, still in his dreamy state.

“Think nothing if it love, it was my pleasure and look, we’re in the air,” he said, pointing at the window. Draco turned and looked out of the window. His eyes went wide.

“Oh my god, look how high we are. Everything looks so small. Look at it Harry!” Harry smiled.

“Yes, I see it Draco.”

“This is so amazing.”

“Good afternoon gentleman. Would one of you like something to drink?”

Draco answered first. “Yes a butter…”

“He’ll have some orange juice, as will I. Thank you,” he said, quickly interrupting Draco. She nodded, looked strangely at Draco then left to get their drinks.

“Draco they don’t have butterbeer here. Muggle remember.”

“Oh right, sorry. I forgot.” Harry sighed. This was going be a long flight.

****

Four hours later…

Long flight indeed. Draco was the most annoying flying partner. He fussed and complained about everything. It was to cold, and then it was to warm. He wanted another drink. He wanted Harry’s pillow. He was hungry. The food tasted weird. He needed to go to the loo again. He was bored. Harry also had to constantly keep reminding Draco that they were around Muggles and that he could not do magic. The highlight of the flight so far was when they had gotten two pairs of headsets, so that they could watch the in-flight movie. Draco was amazed that when he plugged the headset in and found that he could hear people talking. It had been a blissful two hours of silence for Harry and then the complaining started again.

Harry sighed. “Draco, will you shut up? I’ve had enough of your complaining,” he snapped. Draco looked shocked at Harry’s outburst. Harry sighed.

“I’m going to the loo. Stay here, don‘t move, be quiet. Don’t talk to anyone!” he ordered.

He got up and went to the loo. He washed his face with cold water. Draco was probably very pissed at him now after his outburst and the order. Draco did not like to be ordered about. He might have been a little out of line, but it was not entirely his fault. Draco was just so…

KNOCK KNOCK

Harry frowned. Did they see the occupied sign? Couldn’t a man have a little private time? He unlocked the door and slid it open. Draco stood there, arms crossed. His face was blank.

“Draco what…”

Draco pushed him back farther into the loo and also followed him in, closed the door and locked it. He took out his wand and before Harry could stop him, he cast a silencing charm.

“Draco, what did I tell…”

“Yes Potter, what did you tell me?” Harry gulped. ‘Uh oh I’m screwed, he called me Potter,’ Harry thought.

“Umm…”

“If I’m not mistaken I distinctly heard you giving me an order. Did you not?”

“Yes, but…”

“You know how I dislike being ordered around Harry,” he said, moving closer to Harry.

“I know, but you were just so…”

“Hush Potter. Lets see how you like taking orders, shall we,” in one swift movement, he pinned Harry against the wall, with his own body pressed against Harry’s.

“Draco what are you doing?”

“Oh you’ll see. I think you\'re going to like it.”

****

Forty-five minutes later…

The occupied sign flipped to vacant and the door slid open. Out came a very smug and satisfied looking Draco Malfoy, followed by a thoroughly shagged looking Harry Potter - Malfoy. His hair was mussed. His shirt was inside out. His lips swollen, but all in all he looked very satisfied indeed.

Once seated, Draco turned to Harry, who still had a dreamy look on his face.

“Harry, have I mentioned how much I love airplanes.”

“No Draco, I don’t believe you have. Though, I am quite inclined to agree with you.”

Draco smiled smugly. Being in an airplane was not so bad. No… not bad at all.

~ END ~

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A/N: Well there ya have it! This was pretty low key for me. I would have usually written exactly what Draco would have done to Harry *grins*, but It wouldn\'t go. I kept trying to write the sex scene, but it just kept not making any sence, so I said aww screw it. So my freinds let your imagination run wild.*laughs evilly* I hoped you liked it! PLEASE review and make this writter happy!!

Thanks for reading! Cheers!!

~Pamela~