Cold-Hearted Bastard (H/D, PG-13)

[sesheta66]

Title: Cold-Hearted Bastard
Author: sesheta_66
Rating: PG-13
Warning: Angst
Word Count: 600
Challenges: hd100's prompt of "Cold," dracoharry100's prompt of "resist" and my 10_themes prompt #05 - "Home".
Summary: Harry isn't ready to hear what Draco has to say.
Disclaimer: 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.


"Don't act like this is a surprise, Potter. You knew this was coming. I never hid my intentions."

"I know, but --"

"Honestly, Potter! Did you think that we would fall in love, and I would turn my back on my family? That I would run off with you like some lovesick teenager, forfeiting the opportunity to have a family?"

Harry looked into eyes so cold that a shiver ran down his spine. "Yes?" he answered feebly. He knew it was stupid. He knew he was weak. But he had fallen in love with Draco, and now everything was different.

"Nothing's changed, Potter. I'm the same man I was the first time we fucked. And that's all it ever was. You'd best accept that and move on. I intend to."

Harry's blood ran cold at the words he was hearing. Draco couldn't mean them, not after everything. Harry stood there, stunned, unable to move. His chest was constricting and his stomach was threatening to expel its contents right there. It was all he could do to maintain his composure.

"Go take up with the she-weasel again; I'm sure she's willing. She's probably been waiting for this moment for two years."

Two years. That's how long they had been together. No matter what Draco said, or how many times he called him Potter or said it was just about sex, Harry knew better. He remembered everything, and Draco did too.

"Fine," he said in as cold a voice as he could manage. "You're engaged now. You're moving on. Go on. Enjoy the rest of your life in a loveless marriage, living a lie. Because that's what it'll be, and you know it. Denying who you are, what you are - that's sad, Draco. You know what? I feel sorry for you."

"Oh, spare me!"

"No, really, I do. But don't worry. I won't bother you any more. You've made it perfectly clear that you've made your choice. I understand the importance of family. I always imagined myself having children too, but ... well, life isn't always easy, is it?"

"No, it's not," Draco said, regret evident in his tone.

"You see, I thought you'd given up on that whole notion of family obligations and blindly following what Lucius had planned, but I guess I was wrong." It was a low blow, if the cold look Draco shot him was any indication.

"Fuck you, Potter!"

"Oh, no, Draco. I believe you've made it perfectly clear that that won't be happening again."

"Whatever," he growled. "Must you be such an arse?"

"Me? Oh, I'm sorry, Malfoy. Am I not taking this the way you had hoped? After two years of - what did you say? Oh, right. After two years of fucking, you decide to brush me off. I'll admit to being just a little surprised."

"Harry, look, I didn't --"

"I hope you've thought this through, Draco, because it'll be a cold day in hell before you ever come near me again."

***

As Harry walked away, Draco had to fight strongly to resist the urge to run after him, to tell him he hadn't meant it, to tell him he really did love him. But what good would that do either of them?

Draco was engaged now. He was going to get married, have children, and make a home for them. He wasn't planning on living a lie. He would have his dalliances, but he wouldn't reduce Harry to that. He knew Harry would only hate himself for it.

Harry was better off thinking Draco was just a cold-hearted bastard after all.
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Comments

[softly-sweetly.livejournal.com]

*cries*

Oh, this is heartbreaking. All the way through, I was hoping Harry would click that it was a ruse, but Draco buggered that one up and now they're apart *tries to squish them back together*

Lovely, though sad x

[sesheta-66.livejournal.com]

*hands you tissue*

Well, Draco made his choice, so now he'll have to live with it. Sad thing is, they both will. And they'll both be unhappy. *sighs*

Thanks.

[jamie2109.livejournal.com]

I just...can't believe that you wrote this of your own free will. Nope, you're not supposed to make me want to throw Draco up against a brick wall and shake some sense into him.

Stupid, stupid, stupid man. And now I am all sad and it's all your fault. *sniff* Beautifully written, though.

Well, it's ok, really, least they're both still alive. Eep.

[sesheta-66.livejournal.com]

*hands you tissue* - sorry you're sad.

Yup, of my own free will. Have I not mentioned that I like writing angst? Yup, yup!

Yes, very stupid. He just couldn't imagine NOT going through with his life plan, which includes an heir. And he wouldn't reduce what he had with Harry to some sordid affair. So it was for very gallant reasons ... even if it really is the stupidest thing he's ever done.

Thanks. :)

[endilwen-09.livejournal.com]

*gasp*
*flails*
*hyperventilates*
This was so Draco and so.. I dunno. Good doesn't cut it!

[sesheta-66.livejournal.com]

Breathe ... breathe ... there you go! ;)

Thanks for your comments. :)

[chyldofeternity.livejournal.com]

*Blinks and tilts his head to the left*
*Pauses*
*Blinks and tilts his head to the right*
*pauses again*

Hmmm..nope! Doesn't Happen! *Wallows in denial* I am off to write fan-fanfic (a fanfic re-writing your fanfic of the original universe o.o oooo trippy!) XD

Great story. I really liked it because to me, if Draco ever pulled something like that, then that is exactly how it would play out. Harry would get angry - because that's what Harry does. And then he would find someone else and by the time Draco came crawling back it would likely be too late. ^_^ *Claps for your angsty story*

[sesheta-66.livejournal.com]

Awww ... thanks. And yeah ... even if Harry didn't love the other person the way he loves Draco (but did like/love them 'enough'), I suspect he would stay with them, so he wouldn't hurt them.

*hugs the boys*

[gurliemoviegeek.livejournal.com]

That sound you just heard?
My heart breaking wide open...
*sniffles*

So sad, but oh so beautiful...
No hand me a tissue...

[sesheta-66.livejournal.com]

Aww ... *hands you tissue*

Didn't mean to break your heart. :( But I'm glad you still found it beautiful. I do like my angst. Thanks.

[alaana-fair.livejournal.com]

*sobs* No more writing angst on Sundays!!! *sniffles*

[sesheta-66.livejournal.com]

*hands you tissue*

Awww ... um, sorry? I just presumed you weren't going to read it. See how dedicated you are to the Prophet? Hee.

I didn't check the time stamp. Hopefully you read this first, and the Family Secrets one after it. *looks hopeful*

Um ... I'm posting a Ron one later today. It's not angst. :D Oh, but that is unrequired reading for you for today ... sorry. *hugs*

[hpstrangelove.livejournal.com]

Oh this is just so sad...the things we do for the sake of family.

[sesheta-66.livejournal.com]

Yeah. Stupid Draco! Sometimes it's not a bad thing to think of yourself and your own happiness. He's killing himself, but he's hurting Harry desperately too.

[mtranc3.livejournal.com]

Oh, my heart aches! Why must I love angst so? Your Harry and Draco voices are perfect! Please, please write more in this universe! *does large puppy dog eyes*

[sesheta-66.livejournal.com]

*hugs* Thanks, hon. I love angst too. ♥

I hadn't thought of doing another, but I will admit to thinking ahead to what might actually happen. I'll add it to the "possible sequel" listing.

Oooh, and did you see I posted the next one of Family Secrets, and I used your shiny banner too! *does happy dance*

[raggedyanndy.livejournal.com]

oh my god! how depressing!

[sesheta-66.livejournal.com]

Yeah, it is. Silly Draco thinking that his and Harry's happiness isn't important enough.

Um ... the other one I posted (Family Secrets 2) isn't angst, so fear not! :)

[ebilgatoloco.livejournal.com]

Oh....wow.
-hugs-
Wonderfully written

[sesheta-66.livejournal.com]

Thanks ♥ Glad you liked it.

[thrnbrooke.livejournal.com]

Oh how sad!!! Breaks my heart for both of them!

[sesheta-66.livejournal.com]

*hugs the boys* They should be together.

[lijahlover.livejournal.com]

OMG! That was so sad and wonderfully done!Thanks!:D

[sesheta-66.livejournal.com]

Thanks, hon. ♥

[svgurl.livejournal.com]

That was so sad! Poor boys ... Draco WHHHYYY? They're both going to be miserable now. This is so depressing ... my heart broke for both of them.

Thanks for writing & sharing!

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[sesheta-66.livejournal.com]

Aww ... yes, it was very sad for both of the boys. Silly Draco.

And holy hell, woman! Where do you find these delicious pics? Yum! *is all happy*

[dm999.livejournal.com]

Sequel, please!!!!

Love it...damn Draco!!!!!!

[sesheta-66.livejournal.com]

Thanks. :) No guarantee, but it's on my 'possible sequel' list. It'll be a while if I do one, though.

[tray-la-la.livejournal.com]

*sniffs* this was so sad, but soooo well written. please continue???!! *crosses fingers*

[sesheta-66.livejournal.com]

*hands tissue*

Thanks for your comments. No guarantee, but it's on my 'possible sequel' list.

[pulsebeat.livejournal.com]

:( This was so good but so sad.

[sesheta-66.livejournal.com]

Thanks. :|

[slasher-hd.livejournal.com]

*sad face*

*iz depressed*

That was tragically beautiful

[sesheta-66.livejournal.com]

Thanks.

[a1d3n.livejournal.com]

oooh, ouch.

that hurt.

brilliant, though hun. :]

is there any chance of a follow-up ficlet? *begs*

[sesheta-66.livejournal.com]

Thanks. No guarantees on a follow-up, but it's on the 'potential' list (really long list). :)

[aquila-star.livejournal.com]

Oh ouch! Damn you. That just hurts so good. Why am I such a sucker for the angst.

[sesheta-66.livejournal.com]

Aww ... I love your icon. I wasn't really trying to destroy any souls, honestly. Yeah, angst can suck me in too. Sometimes. Most of the time. :)

[kaykayen.livejournal.com]

I realize Draco thinks he's being noble but I'm still going to smack him upside his head. I hate when he gets all caught up in that pureblood, marriage and breeding thing!

[sesheta-66.livejournal.com]

Yeah, well ... he was raised to believe that was the most important thing. Some things are just too difficult to disregard. Poor guy. Poor Harry more though. :(