Desperate Measures (H/D, PG)

[sesheta66]

Title: Desperate Measures
Author: sesheta_66
Rating: PG
Word Count: ~ 375
Pairing/Characters: Harry/Draco
Challenges: slythindor100's challenges #73 - "I want to hear you laugh like you really mean it" and #74 - photo prompt - I chose the first one. It also fits my GJ 100_prompts table #022 - "Denial".
Summary: Harry is the one who needs saving now.
Disclaimer: The author is not responsible for underage readers. Please observe the ratings, warnings, and age of legal consent for your country. The characters contained herein are not mine. They belong to JK Rowling and her publishers. No money is being made from this fiction, which is presented for entertainment purposes only.



"You need this, Harry ... we need this."

"Draco, what I need is to keep up with my work. I have so much --"

"Exactly!"

Harry shook his head. "You're making no sense. I have piles of work, and hardly enough time to do it already. Now you want to drag me away to --"

"Harry, I am not dragging you anywhere. I merely threatened to hex you if you didn't join me. You are in desperate need of a vacation, and denying that fact won't change it. You are tired, cranky, and frankly annoying."

"I'm annoying? I'm not the one issuing threats!"

"Harry, listen ... please?" Draco pleaded. He led them both to the sofa, sat them down, and took Harry's hand in his. "You have saved the world enough. Now it's my turn to do a little saving."

"I don't need --"

"Shhh." Draco placed a finger over Harry's mouth to stop him arguing. "I want to see you relax ... really relax, so your shoulders aren't tense." He rubbed the tense muscles of Harry's shoulders to emphasize his point. "I want to see you smile so that it reaches your eyes." He ran his finger between Harry's eyebrows to brush away the frown lines. "And I want to hear you laugh like you really mean it." He placed a soft kiss on Harry's lips. "Okay?"

"Okay," Harry relented. "But I don't know if I can get the time off right now."

"Already taken care of. I talked to Kingsley, and for the next two weeks, you're all mine!" His eyes twinkled mischievously, and all Harry could do was chuckle. He really did love this man. "There, you see? That's a good start!"

---

One week later, Draco left their cabin to find Harry, who had made it part of his morning ritual to go for a swim in the lake. As he leaned over to feel the temperature of the water, Harry swam up to him and gave him a quick kiss. "Thanks for this," he said.

"For what?"

"For knowing what I need before I do, and being pushy enough to force me into doing it."

"My pleasure," he replied, rubbing his nose against Harry's. "You know, Harry, heroes need saving sometimes too."

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Comments

[lackofmendacity.livejournal.com]

Draco is absolutely right, and yay to him for convincing Harry. :D

Hee, the photo is so cute, and I love how you've used it as well. So sweet! *smiles happily*

[lackofmendacity.livejournal.com]

Ahahahah, I win, I win!! *dances*

Cookies aplenty for me, I'm- crap, I'm going to be late for an exam. 0_o

*scampers off*

[sesheta-66.livejournal.com]

*squishes Draco for being an AWESOME boyfriend*

I adored that picture from the moment I set eyes on it, and just knew I had to use that one for my fic. *sighs*

[sesheta-66.livejournal.com]

Awww ... you're such a cute Death Eater that I'll give you a second batch of cookies.

Psst ... hope you weren't late for your exam!

[piratesmile331.livejournal.com]

Am I crazy, or did I read this story somewhere else a few days ago?
Lovely story, by the way. I wish I had someone to whisk me away for two weeks...

[sesheta-66.livejournal.com]

You may have read the prompt (I want to hear you laugh like you really mean it) recently, because that was one of the options to use for slythindor100's current challenge. To be honest, I haven't kept up with reading all the fics submitted, so I'm not sure who might have posted something similar. Maybe Jae, 'cause she posts there too, and I know you read her stuff?

But I just wrote it this afternoon/evening, so nope, it definitely wasn't posted elsewhere before today.

Glad you liked. And yeah ... I wanna be whisked away too. *pouts*

[sesheta-66.livejournal.com]

Yup, Jae wrote about taking Harry for an afternoon horse and buggy ride, using that prompt: http://enchanted-jae.livejournal.com/484932.html.

It bothered me, so I just HAD to find it. ;)

[svgurl.livejournal.com]

you and draco FTW! :D this was absolutely awesome. i really adore your Draco and how he knows best for Harry.

So adorable . . . I always read your fics at night and no matter what kind of day I'm having, it always makes it better.

thanks so much for sharing! :D

[thrnbrooke.livejournal.com]

That was absolutely perfect! I loved it!

[sesheta-66.livejournal.com]

Aww ... thanks.

Keep a lookout for the occasional angst ... I warn for it, but just so you know, I'm good with the heart-wrenching stuff &I'd hate to ruin a day of yours! ;)

My pleasure. Thanks for commenting :o)

[sesheta-66.livejournal.com]

Thanks, sweets. :o)

[enchanted-jae.livejournal.com]

Aw, this is so adorable! Love Draco in this.

[prettyhairs.livejournal.com]

If only he would drag me away for a vacation!=)
Very nice.

[drachenmina]

Mmmm, lovely!

I loved that picture, but couldn't think of any way to use it.

Great work! ;D

[gurliemoviegeek.livejournal.com]

Draco to the rescue!
Wonderful!

*applauds*

[sesheta-66.livejournal.com]

I want my own Draco! *pouts*

[sesheta-66.livejournal.com]

Exactly! Thanks.

[sesheta-66.livejournal.com]

I melted as soon as I saw the picture, and just HAD to use it. *smooches the boys*

[sesheta-66.livejournal.com]

Kinda makes you want your own Draco, hmm?

Thanks sweets.

[kaykayen.livejournal.com]

Sweet! Draco's so good for Harry!
Can I have my own Draco?

[sesheta-66.livejournal.com]

*hugs Draco*

Yeah, I want my own Draco too. My own Harry would be nice, too. ;)

[winter-june.livejournal.com]

Sometimes we need someone to take care of us when we are failing at doing it ourselves. Harry is really a lucky man! *envies him* Well, Draco is a lucky one too *envies both*

[sesheta-66.livejournal.com]

I want someone to take care of me too! *wails*

Actually, I'd just like a set of Harry and Draco for my own amusement. *leers*

Yes, they are both very lucky men, indeed.

[luci0logy.livejournal.com]

Yes they do. Good for Draco.

[sesheta-66.livejournal.com]

*pets Draco* - he's Harry's hero. ;)

[lackofmendacity.livejournal.com]

Awwww... thank you!! *munches happily* Heehee, yay for second batches! *is a greedy Death Eater*

Num num num, Auror cookies are delicious! :D

[sesheta-66.livejournal.com]

Glad you made it on time, even if you were a bit wet. I'm sure you make a very cute drowned rat. ;)

[lackofmendacity.livejournal.com]

*raises eyebrows* Drowned rats?

Isn't that bestiality? 0_o

-And- necrophilia? 0.o

Heheh. :P

Thanks. *snickers* :D

[sesheta-66.livejournal.com]

Okay ... half-drowned rat. ;)

[lackofmendacity.livejournal.com]

Ah, yes, that makes it so much better. *giggles* :D

[sesheta-66.livejournal.com]

:P

[alaana-fair.livejournal.com]

Aww... *snuggles Draco for taking care of his sweetie*

[sesheta-66.livejournal.com]

Harry thinks he's pretty awesome. *snuggles them both*