Working for the Holidays - Four
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alisanneTitle: Working for the Holidays - Four
Author:alisanne
Pairing: Harry Potter/Draco Malfoy
Word Count: 560
Rating: PG
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dracoharry100's 2013 Christmas Challenge. Prompt: Sharing Hot Chocolate. This is the next in my Working for the Holidays Series.
The other parts are: One, Two, and Three.
Warning(s): None.
Betas:sevfan and emynn
Disclaimer: The characters contained herein are not mine. No money is being made from this fiction, which is presented for entertainment purposes only.
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Working for the Holidays - Part Four
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There was only so much they could drink, however, and after a couple of hours, Draco decided it was time to take a break. “Are you hungry?” he asked.
Potter licked his lips. “I could eat,” he said. He looked around. “We could order something here I suppose. It’s late, so not much else is going to be open.”
Draco made a face. “Their food isn’t very good. Mostly pub food like greasy fish and chips.” He shuddered.
Potter shrugged. “You picked it.”
Draco inclined his head. “Fair enough. But you wanted to drink. If we’re going to eat, you get to pick where.”
Potter nodded. “All right.” After paying the bill, they walked out the door and Potter scanned up and down the deserted street. “There’s a place around the corner--” he said, setting off.
The winter air was bracing and within a few minutes, Draco was pretty sober. So when Potter started towards a tea shop, he frowned. “A tea shop?” He squinted. “And doesn’t that sign say it’s closed?”
“They make more than just tea,” Potter said. “And I know the owner. She’ll probably help us.”
Draco narrowed his eyes. Was he about to meet Potter’s significant other? Despite his misgivings Draco followed him. Potter passed through the wards easily, Draco with him. Inside it was cosy and warm, and the air was redolent of chocolate and sugar.
The woman behind the counter blinked and then smiled when she saw Potter. “Harry! I wondered where you’d got to. Back for some hot chocolate?” Her gaze settled on Draco and her smile widened. “Or perhaps you brought someone to share it with for a change?”
Potter blushed. “Hello, Alice. Actually, we were hoping for a sandwich, maybe?”
Alice pursed her lips. “The kitchen’s technically closed, but for my special friends I should be able to manage something. Sit and I’ll take care of you.”
Upon realising that Alice wasn’t a love interest of Potter’s, Draco relaxed. “I’ll have you know I’ve never shared chocolate with anyone, and I’m not about to start now,” he murmured as Potter gestured to a corner table.
Potter shook his head. “Why am I not surprised?” he chuckled. “And smart. Alice’s hot chocolate is fabulous. Although they are made to be shared.”
Draco snorted. “We’ll see.”
When Alice brought the food, Draco wasn’t sure what to expect, but it turned out to be just what he needed. They each got a sandwich consisting of thick ham slices atop soft, warm bread with a heaping pile of crisps on the side. Suddenly starving, Draco dug in, as did Potter, and within minutes the food was gone.
“You were hungry,” Alice remarked, looking pleased when she saw their empty plates. “I hope you saved room.”
Potter grinned. “Of course.”
When she placed a single mug of hot chocolate in front of them, Draco gasped. It was huge. Topped with a tower of whipped cream, it was drizzled with chocolate and had two straw-shaped biscuits sticking out. “Enjoy, lads,” she said, winking.
Draco frowned. “How do we--?”
Leaning forward, Potter smiled. “Just sip through the biscuits,” he said, and, puckering his lips, proceeded to do just that.
Draco’s mouth watered as he watched Potter’s cheeks hollow as he sucked. It was going to be a long evening.
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Author:
alisannePairing: Harry Potter/Draco Malfoy
Word Count: 560
Rating: PG
Challenge: Written for
dracoharry100/dracoharry100's 2013 Christmas Challenge. Prompt: Sharing Hot Chocolate. This is the next in my Working for the Holidays Series. The other parts are: One, Two, and Three.
Warning(s): None.
Betas:
sevfan and emynnDisclaimer: The characters contained herein are not mine. No money is being made from this fiction, which is presented for entertainment purposes only.
~
Working for the Holidays - Part Four
~
There was only so much they could drink, however, and after a couple of hours, Draco decided it was time to take a break. “Are you hungry?” he asked.
Potter licked his lips. “I could eat,” he said. He looked around. “We could order something here I suppose. It’s late, so not much else is going to be open.”
Draco made a face. “Their food isn’t very good. Mostly pub food like greasy fish and chips.” He shuddered.
Potter shrugged. “You picked it.”
Draco inclined his head. “Fair enough. But you wanted to drink. If we’re going to eat, you get to pick where.”
Potter nodded. “All right.” After paying the bill, they walked out the door and Potter scanned up and down the deserted street. “There’s a place around the corner--” he said, setting off.
The winter air was bracing and within a few minutes, Draco was pretty sober. So when Potter started towards a tea shop, he frowned. “A tea shop?” He squinted. “And doesn’t that sign say it’s closed?”
“They make more than just tea,” Potter said. “And I know the owner. She’ll probably help us.”
Draco narrowed his eyes. Was he about to meet Potter’s significant other? Despite his misgivings Draco followed him. Potter passed through the wards easily, Draco with him. Inside it was cosy and warm, and the air was redolent of chocolate and sugar.
The woman behind the counter blinked and then smiled when she saw Potter. “Harry! I wondered where you’d got to. Back for some hot chocolate?” Her gaze settled on Draco and her smile widened. “Or perhaps you brought someone to share it with for a change?”
Potter blushed. “Hello, Alice. Actually, we were hoping for a sandwich, maybe?”
Alice pursed her lips. “The kitchen’s technically closed, but for my special friends I should be able to manage something. Sit and I’ll take care of you.”
Upon realising that Alice wasn’t a love interest of Potter’s, Draco relaxed. “I’ll have you know I’ve never shared chocolate with anyone, and I’m not about to start now,” he murmured as Potter gestured to a corner table.
Potter shook his head. “Why am I not surprised?” he chuckled. “And smart. Alice’s hot chocolate is fabulous. Although they are made to be shared.”
Draco snorted. “We’ll see.”
When Alice brought the food, Draco wasn’t sure what to expect, but it turned out to be just what he needed. They each got a sandwich consisting of thick ham slices atop soft, warm bread with a heaping pile of crisps on the side. Suddenly starving, Draco dug in, as did Potter, and within minutes the food was gone.
“You were hungry,” Alice remarked, looking pleased when she saw their empty plates. “I hope you saved room.”
Potter grinned. “Of course.”
When she placed a single mug of hot chocolate in front of them, Draco gasped. It was huge. Topped with a tower of whipped cream, it was drizzled with chocolate and had two straw-shaped biscuits sticking out. “Enjoy, lads,” she said, winking.
Draco frowned. “How do we--?”
Leaning forward, Potter smiled. “Just sip through the biscuits,” he said, and, puckering his lips, proceeded to do just that.
Draco’s mouth watered as he watched Potter’s cheeks hollow as he sucked. It was going to be a long evening.
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