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To my darlin' Sweets, I'm sorry that this is so incredibly late ... just think of it as the birthday that keeps on giving. ♥

Title: Before It's Too Late
Author: [livejournal.com profile] sesheta_66
Rating: PG
Word Count: 845
Challenges: A belated birthday gift for [livejournal.com profile] softly_sweetly.
Summary: When is it really too late?
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.

A/N: A big thanks to [livejournal.com profile] alaana_fair for her support and for helping me settle on a title and summary. *hugs*


Before It's Too Late


Weary from his week at work, but reluctant to go home, Draco had stayed well past his usual quitting time at Gringotts. He just couldn't face more of the same.

He and Harry had been drifting apart lately, their days made up of the same-old, same-old, and it was draining. He had tried to speak to Harry about it last weekend, but as usual, Harry's stubborn side kicked in, and he became defensive. Their conversation, meant to open up the lines of communication, quickly deteriorated into a war of wills neither of them was willing to concede.

The week was spent sleeping as far apart from each other as possible without resorting to separate beds, the chasm between them palpable, even when they were in the same room or same bed together. Only the most basic of conversations had taken place for five days running, and the situation threatened to worsen with time.

Now it was the weekend, and Draco dreaded the days of nothing that lay ahead. At least all week he had his office as a refuge, but now ... now he couldn't bury himself in his work, and he no longer knew how to talk to Harry, how to get through to him. He had a sinking feeling that this was the beginning of the end, something he had always feared would eventually happen. But that thought ... well, that was just too painful to imagine.

Breathing a deep sigh, he left the comfort of his desk behind, and Flooed home. The silence of their flat echoed in Draco's ears, as his eyes were assaulted by the darkness before him. His senses were on high alert as he felt something was very wrong.

"Lumos," he muttered, holding his wand out in front of him. Too late he noticed something on the floor. Tripping over it, he reached out to grasp the table in front of him to prevent his fall. As his hand made contact with an unfamiliar vase atop the table, the tugging behind his navel told Draco he was being transported elsewhere.

Draco landed on a surface that was uneven and soft, one that, coupled with the disarming feeling resulting from being Portkeyed without preparation, threw his equilibrium into chaos. As he struggled to right himself, he felt strong arms encircle him from behind.

Just as he was about to struggle for freedom, he felt warm, soothing lips against his neck. "I thought you'd never get here," Harry's deep voice reverberated, his breath caressing Draco's skin.

"Y-you did this?"

"Mm-hmm. How do you like it?" Harry asked.

Draco took in his surroundings; they were on a beach - that explained the soft ground - and a warm ocean breeze wafted over them. There was a gazebo with a candlelight dinner set for two, complete with a bottle of champagne chilling at the centre. Draco closed his eyes and leaned back into Harry's embrace, breathing in the sea air as though it were a lifeline.

Harry's arms pulled Draco closer as he pressed soft kisses along Draco's jaw, and began to nibble at his ear. "You were right," he whispered. "I'm sorry I was too thick to listen."

Draco blinked and turned to face Harry, his palms resting against Harry's chest. He could feel Harry's heart beating as strongly as his own. He looked into the familiar green eyes, full of apprehension, hope and love. "It's my fault too," he replied. "I think we both just ... let it happen."

"We can't do that, Draco. Never again," Harry said desperately, taking Draco's face in his hands. "I can't imagine my life without you." Harry pressed his lips to Draco's, almost chastely, then looked at him with such love that Draco knew he could never live without this, without Harry.

Draco breathed a sigh of relief and smiled. "You'll have to do worse than that to get rid of me, Potter."

Harry's smile lit up his eyes, something Draco hadn't seen for far too long. Then the smile faded, and he looked serious. "Don't ever let me," Harry said.

Draco narrowed his eyes in a feeble attempt at scolding Harry. "Count on it!"

Harry took Draco by the hand, and led him for a walk along the beach. They stopped to kiss every few steps, as though they couldn't get enough of each other. It felt just like it had in the early days - perfect.

Draco didn't know how long they spent walking up and down the beach, quietly enjoying each other's company, holding hands and kissing like teenagers, when suddenly his stomach reminded him that he hadn't eaten.

"So, what's for dinner?" he asked.

Harry looked guiltily at Draco.

"Harry?"

"Um ... whatever Narcissa had the house-elves pack for us," he replied sheepishly.

Draco's indignation warred with the knowledge that Harry would go to his mother to ensure everything was perfect. His heart swelled with love for the man before him, as a snort of laughter escaped him.

"Come on then, Potter," he chuckled. "We mustn't disappoint Mother."

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Date: 2008-09-15 12:53 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] lotus-lizzy.livejournal.com
How cute! It's always a good idea to get advice from the mom. Mom knows best!

Date: 2008-09-16 01:29 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] sesheta-66.livejournal.com
*nods* Moms always know best.

Date: 2008-09-15 12:57 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] sassy-cissa.livejournal.com
awwww...that's darling. WTG Harry!

A wonderful little first thing in the morning story!

Date: 2008-09-16 01:29 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] sesheta-66.livejournal.com
Thanks, hon.

Date: 2008-09-15 12:58 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] kaykayen.livejournal.com
Awwww! Well, at least Draco can be assured that whatever is packed will be the very best! Good to see them work it out.

Date: 2008-09-16 01:30 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] sesheta-66.livejournal.com
Most definitely. :)

Date: 2008-09-15 01:07 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] piratesmile331.livejournal.com
*flosses teeth*
This was lovely.
Since this was for sweets, I kept waiting for something perverse to happen. *lol*

Date: 2008-09-15 04:49 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] softly-sweetly.livejournal.com
*dies laughing*

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Date: 2008-09-15 01:19 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] jennybliss.livejournal.com
What a lovely read first thing in the morning. I think that I have just started my day right.

Date: 2008-09-16 01:31 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] sesheta-66.livejournal.com
Aw ... thanks.

Date: 2008-09-15 01:35 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] alaana-fair.livejournal.com
Awww... just as sweet the second time around. :-D

Date: 2008-09-16 01:31 pm (UTC)

Date: 2008-09-15 02:03 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] winter-june.livejournal.com
Boys, you have me worried for a minute, there. Luckily, you have Sesheta to make things right again :)

Date: 2008-09-16 01:31 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] sesheta-66.livejournal.com
Hee - thanks, hon.

Date: 2008-09-15 02:14 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] nillaskye.livejournal.com
Awww! <3
So glad they made up! I was a little worried there, too. And, a candlelit dinner by the sea--how romantic is that?
*sighs*

Date: 2008-09-16 01:31 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] sesheta-66.livejournal.com
*sighs* I want a Harry of my own. *pouts*

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Date: 2008-09-16 01:32 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] sesheta-66.livejournal.com
He knows when to pull out all the stops!

Thanks.

Date: 2008-09-15 04:36 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] kittie8571.livejournal.com
awww! so sweet! loved it.

Date: 2008-09-16 01:32 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] sesheta-66.livejournal.com
Thanks. Glad you enjoyed.

Date: 2008-09-15 04:50 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] softly-sweetly.livejournal.com
Oh darlin, thank you so much! Thsi was lovely; the angsty beginning and the hopelessness of a relationship that isn't broken apart by blame, but just by drifting apart, and then the fluffy ending and the realisation that they have too much to lose.

Thank you muchly, *loves you*

Date: 2008-09-16 01:33 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] sesheta-66.livejournal.com
Thanks, hon. I'm so glad you enjoyed it, and yeah ... I wasn't in a straight fluff kind of mood, so I made them work for it. :D

Date: 2008-09-15 05:09 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] beatnikspinster.livejournal.com
That was adorable! :)

Date: 2008-09-16 01:34 pm (UTC)

Date: 2008-09-15 10:31 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] charmed310.livejournal.com
*happy dreamy squee....*

Too lovely :)

I have missed you, momma!

Date: 2008-09-16 01:35 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] sesheta-66.livejournal.com
Awww ... yay for fluffy prompts.

Thanks, hon. Yeah, I got burned out from the fest-mania of the spring, and didn't want to churn stuff out without being motivated. But now I'm back. *\o/*

Four fics in the past four days. Off to a good start. :D

How are things with you these days?

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Date: 2008-09-16 12:39 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] enchanted-jae.livejournal.com
*wipes at little happy tears*

Date: 2008-09-16 01:36 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] sesheta-66.livejournal.com
Aww ... glad they're happy tears.

Date: 2008-09-16 03:45 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] violetage.livejournal.com
awww, cuteness. I'm glad Harry came to his senses!

Date: 2008-09-16 01:36 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] sesheta-66.livejournal.com
Thanks. Yeah, Harry might act impulsively, but eventually he does the right thing. :)

Date: 2008-09-16 05:54 pm (UTC)
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From: [identity profile] faithwood.livejournal.com
Oh they are so cute! *squishes them*

*squishes you* I'm so glad you're writing again.

I always thought that Gringott's is spelt Gringotts. Damn.

Date: 2008-09-16 06:33 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] sesheta-66.livejournal.com
Thanks. I'm glad I'm writing again too.

I always thought that Gringott's is spelt Gringotts. Damn.

Aaaand ... you would be right (just looked it up). Damn. I shall go fix it! Thanks, hon.

Date: 2008-09-16 06:13 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] vwalk.livejournal.com
Simply lovely.

Date: 2008-09-16 06:33 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] sesheta-66.livejournal.com
Thanks. :)

Date: 2008-09-17 10:58 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] magicallioness.livejournal.com
Who wants to be right, when you can be happy, Harry. Remember that next time. And Draco, I'm disappointed that you would give up so easily. Tsk, tsk. Now go have hot make-up sex, the both of ya!

*loves*

Date: 2008-09-26 03:49 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] sesheta-66.livejournal.com
:o)

Thanks.

Date: 2008-09-17 06:46 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] isinuyasha.livejournal.com
AWESOME! It's just so brillant to see them having the same couple problems as others but solving them with their true love! LOVE (you xD)

Date: 2008-09-26 03:49 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] sesheta-66.livejournal.com
Thanks, hon. Glad you enjoyed!

Date: 2008-09-17 07:05 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] lesmisfreak87.livejournal.com
aww, how cute! Go Harry! I'm glad he fixed things :)

Date: 2008-09-26 03:50 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] sesheta-66.livejournal.com
Yay for finally 'getting it' and making the effort to fix everything. :)

Date: 2008-09-17 07:40 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] raglek.livejournal.com
That was beautiful!

Date: 2008-09-26 03:50 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] sesheta-66.livejournal.com
Thank you.

Date: 2008-09-17 11:51 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] raggedyanndy.livejournal.com
Oh my God, that is too cute!

Date: 2008-09-26 03:50 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] sesheta-66.livejournal.com
Thanks ♥

Date: 2008-09-18 04:21 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] replays.livejournal.com
AAWWW! =]

Date: 2008-09-26 03:51 am (UTC)

Date: 2008-09-18 07:40 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] thrnbrooke.livejournal.com
Oh tooo wonderful!!!

Date: 2008-09-26 03:51 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] sesheta-66.livejournal.com
Thanks, hon.
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