thattimeofthemonth | Open RP Post

Draco simply shook his head at Jake's reaction. He would have gotten in trouble if his parents found out or heard half of the conversations he had with his group. It wasn't the image they wanted their son to have. They were teenagers it was expected.

He called Lucky over to pet him, wishing he had some kind of treat on him to give the dog. In the past he always had a treat on his person for their dogs. He'll have to make note to start doing that again.

"Better be safe then sorry," he replied. He remembered the stories his father used to share when it came to training their dogs. It had been quite a task. "My father went through several pairs of shoes before he was able to get the dogs trained. That was just the shoes...there was quite an assortment of other things they often got a hold of."

Lucky was oh so happy to get petted, tail thumping against Draco's legs as he leaned into him, then ran back over to his master and did the same thing. Happy, easy going sort of dog that was just happy people were home.

"Ouch. Probably seriously expensive shoes and assortments, too." Jake could just imagine a puppy with an italian loafer in his mouth, chewed, and the thought made him chuckle. "Here, let me get changed and Lucky's definitely going to need to go on a walk. Feel free to look around." A flash of that grin before he disappeared down a hall.

The place had the feel of someone just visiting, not really moved in. A guest. Jake really didn't have a place of his own, as he'd admitted, but he was pretty much supporting himself other than rent. How much could his job possibly pay as it was? Normal sort of teenage life, in the end.

"Pretty much," Draco replied. Although they were more then likely dragon hide shoes. That grin always managed to get a smile from Draco.

He took the time and studied the flat and easily notice the feel to it. It was sort of how he was at the Lupins. Most of his own contents still stayed in the trunk or in the dresser. Where his own room showed more of his personality. Although, that changed from the Mannor to the summer home. Everything was very childlike at his home verses a more plainer appearance at the summer home.

It didn't take Jake long to come out, hair brushed, a light scent of cologne, neat shirt and jeans, tight as always. He winked as he passed by Draco as if saying /oh I know I look good/ before he laughed, grabbing Lucky's harness.

Which of course got Lucky excited as anything while Jake tried to get it on him. "Hold on or you can't go out! Stop wiggling!" Bark! Eventually the fight was won and Lucky strained to go outside.

"Could you get the door??"

"Show off," Draco teased. He found that he did agree.

He was amused with the daily ritual that seemed to be of getting the harness on. Upon request, he went and got the door and followed Jake and Lucky back out of the flat.

Lucky was clearly a happy pup to get outside, tail going a mile a minute and trying to sniff everything. Jake ignored him for the most part, just following him, and looked to Draco. "Things still good with your relatives? ...Any luck with your parents and what you want to do with college?"

"I just recently talked with my mother about going to America for college. She was thinking of going over there to visit the college to see what it's like before we make a final decision. None of us have ever been to America...and it's a pretty big move of I do go through with it." Draco replied. He had gave a nod that things were still good.

"I'll admit I'm a little hesitant about this. I've never been away from my family for that long or in a foreign place before."

"It'll be a great adventure though," Jake pointed out with some excitement in his voice. "You'll be whoever you want there. No family to make you into what you want, none of this craziness here to follow you. You'll be you're own person."

Lucky picked up on his master's excitement and barked. "See, even he agrees!"

The excitement between Jake and Lucky earned a laugh. Although, there was still some hesitation in Draco's eyes.

"I know, I was thinking that myself. There's just a lot of what if's running through my head right now," Draco replied.

"I mean..." Jake hesitated, then gave a smile again, "it's entirely up to you. Besides, I get to hang out with you until you decide. Can't complain." But the smile faded a moment later, watching his dog with an odd expression.

"You're part of the reason why I'm also hesitant on going there." Draco softly admitted feeling his cheeks blush as he looked down at his own feet. It would have been easier if he hadn't befriended Jake let alone finding he was starting to have feelings for the other.

Jake froze, then blinked before he blushed as well, looking down. Oh. That meant a lot, a whole lot. So when he spoke, it was soft. "...I don't want you to hesitate because of me, Dragon. This is your whole life ahead of you. You don't stay because of me." He reached over, brushing Draco's hand. "You understand me? You're going to do incredible stuff, I just know it. I'm just some kid in a town in England."

"You're so quick to say I'm going to do great things...but you're just as important to. You've given me many reasons to stay on this path instead of just giving up. I know you'll find your place too," Draco replied in the same soft voice and held Jake's hand.

Jake's small smirk showed he wasn't so sure he believed Draco's words about himself, but there wasn't much he could say. He squeezed that hand tightly. "Then I did something good, hmm?" He looked to Draco, then glanced around. No one around.

So he leaned in and kissed him before grinning.

Oh, that got Draco to blush more, but he didn't stop Jake. He noted that Jake was getting more bold now not that he minded. But this also meant he was going to have some how discuss this with his family let alone the Lupins. He knew the Lupins would be easier...but his family would be difficult.

"I never told anyone..." he admitted hearing his own heart pounding. "But I don't need this to be a secret too when there's so much I can't say already..."

Jake pulled back and gave an easy shrug, but he was almost proud of getting the other to blush. "You tell who you want, just let me know when we meet them. I can play straight easy. Had to lie to my folks for all those years after all."

He gave a grateful nod in response. "Thank you," he replied in a soft tone. He realized he had so much to think on. When did things get so complex? He did feel better with himself by finally admitting it out loud.

Lucky, business finished, was now happily sniffing at the gate clearly ready to walk properly. Jake made quick work of the clean up, dropped it in an outside garbage can, then came up to the gate. "How about going to the p-a-r-k? Nice place this early, just usually me, Lucky, and joggers."

"Sounds like a good idea," Draco smiled. "I don't have a big agenda today just said I would be back in the afternoon."

Judging by the spelling he figured Lucky recognized the word. It was another excuse to learn the area more and spend some time with Jake.

"Just let me know when you're getting too tired," Draco pointed out as a warning to to exhaust himself.

Jake nodded, opening the gate for them all. "I've got a few hours in me. I usually get out about 7ish, then I'm up until maybe 9, then wake up earlier so I'm kind of up some of he same time as most people." He laughed a little though. "And that's just on late nights. My job doesn't have any issue in scheduling me on a day shift twice a week though."

Which was awful. It was just like a punishment instead of a job.

"Those hours still seem rough," Draco commented with a frown. He really needed to get a job somewhere else. "Can't you request to do one or the other? At least then it might be easier to schedule things."

He diffidently would have put up a fight or just left.

"It was what they could schedule me on, so not really. I still work down at the record shop when I can, too. Rent isn't cheap." He shrugged, no big deal, really. Draco had no idea what it could be like when your choices were limited on money.

"Right...you did explain that part before." He gave a nod, clearly not understanding what it was like having to have to work. He didn't even have to go to be a healer...but he wanted to. He wanted to do something for himself instead of just living with his parents and living off their money.

"You should let me know what your schedule is so I can pop by after your shift is done."

"I usually wind down after a shift, might be boring. Quick meal, walk Lucky... But I'd like having you there." He looked over to Draco with an odd expression, wondering if the other was suggesting what he thought he was suggesting.

Maybe. Not that he'd mind. He would enjoy it, even if he knew where it was all leading.

Around the corner was a small park, looking tucked away among the trees. Lucky clearly knew it and was super excited about it.

He smiled, pleased to see Jake happy with the idea. Draco wasn't sure where this was going. He was simply following what felt right. If their friendship became more then that then he would be pleased. If they were just friends he was content with that too.

"Someone is pretty happy to be at the park," he commented.

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