Pairing: PercyDraco

Prompt: 399. Marriage

Words: 297

Marriage

It had been a surprise to even receive an invite, let alone be attending the most publicised wedding since Harry Potter married Ginny Weasley. He was only invited because he was an important Ministry employee; no other reason.

He sat right at the back, avoiding the crowd. Even after four years he wasn't well liked – particularly in a place where Weasleys gathered.

The wedding was blissful. Tears were shed and vows were exchanged. Typical, really.

He sat at a table by himself as the newlywed couple took their first dance. They shared a passionate kiss, and the man by himself felt a pang in his chest which was something similar to regret. He had become close to Percy these past years… almost too close.

After a few hours the crowd began to dwindle; the elderly leaving and those with children wanting to get the young ones to bed.

He stayed.

He waited.

He needed to see.

He just needed to know if –

"Thank you for coming, Draco."

He almost leapt from his feet as his name was spoken softly. His heart pounded against his chest, wanting to break free.

"No problem," he stammered as Percy's new wife joined him. "Congratulations."

Percy smiled and kissed his wife's temple. "We're happy you're both here."

Draco nodded, swallowing.

"Here's to hoping for a fresh start." Percy held out his hand for Draco to take – which he did.

He nodded again. "To a fresh start," he agreed.

The couple returned to the dance floor and Draco watched for another moment before turning around to leave.

He hadn't come as a work colleague. No, he had come as somebody else.

He had come as someone hoping for a different outcome.

He had come hoping that Percy would choose him instead of her.

This is the beginning of what I hope will be a 1000 chapter (yes, 1000) drabble a day collection. I signed up for the If You Dare Challenge on HPFC and am planning on writing one a day. That means I am taking pairing/character requests. I write all genres and pairings (except incest) so you may request any pairing you desire - multiple requests is fine. After all... there's 1000 chapters. Please PM me (I'll only accept requests which come by PM, not in a review) with a character or pairing or platonic of family or anything request. I'll write in the order I receive them!

I hope you enjoy this collection!