Mindless Tears

Chapter 12

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Draco:

We sat in complete silence and it bothered me some how. It probably bothered me more since I have yet to feed and the black eye pulsed every once in awhile. I smirk thinking the bruise was well worth it. The kiss was exquisite and I for one am not going to apologize for it.

Turning my blue eyes over to Harry I notice that he seems depressed. It's only natural since he was uprooted from the home he's made and has to move to another place. I just hope that its not who I think it is tracking us down.

"It's a nice night."

I smile a bit at that.

"Far lovelier with you I believe."

Green eyes role over to me and scrutinize. I lean back in my chair enjoying the fact that he's trying to figure me out. I've hidden nothing but my heritage from him. I just need to find a balance on when to tell him but then again he lives with a wolf, a big cat and a super human woman. Just what every wizard needs to secure his sanity.

A knock disturbs my thoughts as I stare at the door hoping the sound would not come again. Unfortunately life isn't that reasonable as the knock comes again. I rise as Harry just stares at the door. I hope it's not one of his friends, I'll kill them.

Opening the door brought a surprise to my face.

"Remus!"

The wolf looks depressed and heart broken. I growl knowing who did it.

"Come in Remus and I'll go talk to him."

I receive a glare from the older wolf.

"That won't be necessary Draco but thank you."

I growl at his stubbornness but let him in. It's never good to go against Remus Lupin since he would more than likely tear you a new one.

"Malfoy could you leave."

I look up to Harry whom has turned around with a worried look about his face. I opened my mouth but closed it since I was hungry and fresh air would keep my mind on things to come.

I leave with a nod and a glare from Remus. He knows that I was going to go talk to my Godfather. To hell with him, I can't stand it that they must fight with what their instincts tell them.

Walking across the hall I take a breath before knocking and swiping the key card in the slot. I entered glaring at the man. Sitting across from him he scans my face.

"What did you say this time?"

"Nothing of too concern."

I growled in the back of my throat at that response. Really, can't he just say I fucked up? No he has to go round and round about it.

"Bullshit! Why can't you just tell him? It pains me to see you and him like this. You torture each other with this."

My words seemed to have affected him as he growled and turned his head towards me.

"Do you think I enjoyed watching you suffer for the past six years with Potter missing? No I do not think."

I sighed as he continued his triad.

"I had to watch as he fled into Black's arms when there was nothing for him to hold onto and never once did he turn to me. I refuse to place myself in that heartache again."

I leaned further into my chair and sighed again feeling a headache approach. I rub my temples trying to alleviate it from the pain pulsing there.

"We need to feed." He says while rising from his seat. I nod and stood slowly as he picked up his jacket and walked to the door.

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I sighed as I drained the woman of the blood I needed. It was probably a little over a pint since I hadn't fed in awhile. The longer I wait to feed the more blood I need to feed. It was the basics of being a born vampire. Turned vampires could live off an ounce of blood for weeks. Some of the elders think that it's because they don't really need the blood other than to keep them alive. While the rest of us need it keep or hearts beating and organs working.

Waving my hand in front of her face the woman smiles happily and walks away with a limp. I scoffed at the act and go look for Sev.

That bastard is an idiot. What kind of man would push the one he loves far away from their heart but keeps them in close range? That man confuses me more than Potter and that's a feet to do.

Potter, the man I have craving and aching for is finally here and I'm too scarred to face him. Should I be scared of him or him hating for knowing the truth about me. I doubt he'll even blink an eye though. He's got two magical creatures and one super human living with him.

I spot Sev leaning against a wall watching people come and go through the mall entrance. There are restaurants on both side of the entrance and one of them is called the Cheesecake Factory. I asked Severus why anyone would name a restaurant that but he only shook his head saying mortals were beyond him.

As I approach he lets his eyes study my face and a minute smile reaches his lips.

"I am glad you look better than what you did before."

I smirk, feeling a little embarrassed. "I'm sure it was ghastly."

Leaning against the wall next to Severus I watch the humans run about their lives. A pair catches our eye as a man chases after a woman whom just caught him cheating on her.

"Have you told him yet?"

The question catches me off guard but it wasn't unexpected. I knew I had to tell Harry of what I am and either it was going to be a pretty conversation or a bad one. I was hoping for the former rather than the latter.

I stayed quiet for a bit not knowing what to answer really.

"You must tell him."

"I know." I responded a little defensively but it was the truth. I had to tell Harry or the feelings of betrayal could consume him and he would run again.

I figure Severus got his answer as he pushed off the wall and walked away from me and towards the bus that had stopped in front of the mall.

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I hear Severus open his door and enter his room. I feel afraid now that I have decided to do this. Why, it's just the simplest four words. 'I am a vampire', why are those four words so hard to say to him.

I see that I was scared more of myself than him in the end. I was afraid that when we had found Harry that he would reject me right out and tell me to go back to my family. Yet, that doesn't make any sense since I heard he grew up with muggles so he doesn't know anything about vampire culture.

My family cursed me when I said I was waiting for him and wouldn't return with out him. Father was punished severely and mother vanished without a trace so I'm all alone with only Remus and Severus.

I don't know what kind of curse they put on me but I'm guess it wasn't a real threat. I heard from a family member that they were only worried that I wouldn't return in time to take my father's place.

Before I can even slide my card the door opens and Remus is there smiling at me. I raise an eyebrow at this as he gently pushes me aside and leans against the wall next to his rooms. I raise an eyebrow at this but he only waves me away.

Stepping into my rooms I feel a bit apprehensive as I shut the door. Harry sits in the chair I had left him in. It bothers me that he hasn't looked my way since we got to the hotel. He turns his eyes towards me and seems to take in my face and my healthier glow. Raising an eyebrow he leans towards me and I have to hold my breath.

"Your black eye is gone. I know Severus has a potion for that but it seems he's been away from a cauldron for a month the way Remus put it."

I sighed walking further into the room and taking a seat across from him. This was it, either now or never.

"I'm a vampire."

His bright green eyes seemed to crease at the corners and laughter was filled in those dead emeralds. The shine had returned at my expense as his face went from scrutinizing to joy as laughter filled the room. I felt a little embarrassed about my heritage now that Harry saw fit to have hysterics at my expense.

Harry soon calmed down leaning forward on the table catching his breath. A smile plastered on his face he rest against his propped up hand.

"Well that explains a lot. I always wondered why you looked too good to be human back at school."

I smiled at his words as I lean over and take his free hand. Watching me I bring up his hand to my lips and brush over the bare knuckles that are there. His gorgeous smile turns in a frown. I say nothing as I message his hand.

"What do you feel?"

He raised his eyebrow as he contemplated my question.

"I don't want you want, be more specific."

Smiling, "What do you feel right now?"

"I'm confused Malfoy."

"Draco."

"I see there are no more games."

"No more games."

He sighed leaning a bit more forward to look me in the eyes.

"I missed you. I don't know why and I can't tell you how I feel because it's all too confusing but I really did miss you. I'm glad you three came to find me."

I smiled wider as I leaned and put our foreheads together. Looking into those eyes I love, I kiss his nose. Standing I leave his shock face as I prepare for bed. Its better that way and not rush something that needs time.