thattimeofthemonth | Open RP Post

He gave a small smile, relieved to see that Jake was okay with the answer. He took the book and read the back of it trying to get an idea of what it was like.

"One of your favorites? How would you rate on the scale of 1-10?" He teased. He had a feeling that Jake had a lot of favorite books. "And what makes it stand out?"

"Mmm... a nine, I guess?" His smile turned sheepish, indicating Draco was most likely right on his guess about having a lot of favorites. So he spoke a little about it, giving an overview of the plot - magic, a demon summoned by a cult, a young man who learns about magic and tries to save his village and then the kingdom.

"It's a whole series, see?" He draws his finger along a group of several spines. "If you like it, you can read more about it."

Draco grinned, amused by Jake's reaction. In some ways he was easy to read and then there was a whole side to Jake he was trying to figure out. The story Jake explained sounded all to familiar, yet he held on to it wanting ti give a it a chance. "So, what would you say is a ten?" He asked trying to narrow down all the favorites.

It was a bit like unleashing the floodgates. Jake went through the section and spoke about the ones he truly loved the most, and while he tried to maintain that easy going, almost hipster-y like attitude he had, it showed that he really had an affinity for certain books, specifically those that really focused on magic. His top three, as he ended up deciding on, all matched that category.

He did, however, glance up on occasion with that clear uncertainty, the kind that wondered if Draco was pulling his leg or just humoring him about this whole thing.

He held on to the books that Jake had suggested. Figuring it was a good way to get to know him some more. It really surprised him with how much magic fascinated Jake. He couldn't help wonder if the magic unintentionally had pulled Jake to him. He showed no expression but interest. Any self doubt he was learning to try and hide as he knew how fast Jake was to pick up on it.

"You said that your grandmother was the one to introduce you to fantasy and magic. Was she considered different from the rest of your family?" Draco casually questioned.

"It's... complicated, really," Jake said cautiously, looking down at the book in his hand, less to read it but clearly this would be a hint awkward. "The whole situation with my family, I mean. I probably should start out with the fact I'm adopted. My grandmother isn't really my grandmother, not by blood, and isn't my parents' mother. I call her my grandmother because she's like family, you know? She's just always been there in my life. But, yeah, she's different than the rest. I think my parents always just sort of put up with her because she's old and senile, according to them."

"She sounds like an interesting person to meet." Draco replied in a sincere tone. He placed a hand on Jake's shoulder and shook his head in understanding. He didn't mean to reach into something that was complicated. That little bit of information told him enough though. He really began to wonder if the grandmother was a lot more then what his parents were trying to say. At least, Jake had someone supportive in his life.

"I think I got enough books to start off with. I'm not a fast reader so these will probably hold me a while," Draco admitted changing the topic back to the books.

Jake turned his head and gave an honest smile, appreciative of the simple touch. "She's pretty amazing. She and my sister are the people in my family I'm still close to, so maybe someday you'll get to meet them both." Simple as that, even if it was far from simple.

"You'll like this group, and since all but this one here are series, you'll have more to read if you like them." Jake clearly hid a lot down, always preferring to keep it tucked away and have the happier side of him the one shown to the world.

"Let's go pay for these."

He gave a nod, glad to see Jake kept in touch with her and his sister still. He knew there was more to it, but kept quiet on the subject. He figured over time they would learn more about each other.

Having made a few purchases since moving in with the Lupins, Draco learned how to handle the Muggle money. He was still careful on it wanting to make sure it was correct.

Jake wondered if maybe Draco was used to credit cards? He didn't comment as Draco bought his items, but knew with a bit of sadness that their night was coming to an end. Still, he didn't quite feel ready for it. So as they left, he took a bit of a plunge and asked, "...mind if I walk you home?" he asked calmly, as if it was no big deal, but it was inside.

Draco found himself caught off guard again by Jake's question. He felt his cheeks blush a bit, yet he nodded and gave a small smile. He couldn't help but feel naive around Jake as embarrassing as it was for him. He blamed it on the kiss they had shared earlier. His own emotions were in a turmoil, but he quietly walked alongside Jake leading him back to where he lived with the Lupins.

They both had that inner turmoil going on, both for different and similar reasons, as they walked back towards the Lupins in silence. That kiss lingered highly in Jake's mind and he really wouldn't mind doing that again, and it sealed a little of what made him agree to keep going as well as which way Draco ran. Even if it was jut with him? He didn't care - that was what mattered to him.

When they got to the front door, there would be nothing that Jake could feel as a Muggle, but Draco would possibly feel the faintest edge of magic from the protective charms since it was night and the full moon was up. To even be able to feel them at all meant the charms on the house were incredibly powerful, meant to keep the werewolf howling in the basement silent.

"So, this is your place?" Jake asked quietly, looking over the Lupin house. Simple, just like the rest of the houses on the street.

He was disappointed by how fast the walk was back to his house. As soon as they arrived, Draco could feel the magic surrounding the house. It made him realize how much effort the Lupins went through to keep everyone inside and outside the house safe during the full moon.

"Yeah, this is where I'm staying." Draco softly replied. He wasn't sure what to exactly say at this point. He didn't want the night to end, but knew it had to. It was late and he knew that his folks were expecting him back for the night. "--Will I get to see you any time this week before the camping trip?"

Jake's smile was the one Draco was most familiar with - easy-going, warm, eager. "That entirely depends on you, Dragon," he said with a certain pleasure in his voice at the fact Draco would want to meet before the camping trip. "I'm working a bunch this week, but we can figure out a time we can meet-- though it would be easier if you had a phone." Such a gentle sort of tease. "Maybe I could convince you to use one of those throw-away cheap phones? No glueing yourself to something that can only call and text."

"Yeah, yeah, I know. You won the argument earlier about the phone. I think the next time we meet it should be picking one out before I get suckered into paying for something I don't want." He couldn't help but grin back. It was so easy to smile around Jake.

Jake couldn't help the feeling of joy that ran through him when he got Draco to smile like that. "Deal. Promise I'll help you get something simple. Won't have a bill or anything like that coming to you for your parents to freak out about." He paused, glancing up and down the street before grinning again.

"How about... day after tomorrow, maybe? I'll be working the midnight to seven shift, so I can meet you right after work if you don't mind that early? We'll go shopping for what you need to go camping, too. Not too much, just, you know. Backpack, sleeping bag, that kind of thing."

He wasn't quite sure what Jake meant by a bill, but he merely nodded his head. What were bills? That was something they never had to worry about.

"You work that late?" That surprised him. "I'm usually up that early so it won't be an issue."

"Well," Jake hesitated a little, looking uncertain for a second or two, "I sort of switched my schedule around so I could make this work, you know?" He shrugged a little. No big deal. "I told you, just try to get what I can to make ends meet and that sort of thing."

Draco found himself blushing more realizing that Jake had gone through alot of effort for tonight. Again he was used to being the one to put everything together. "Don't worry about paying for anything on the London trip. I can handle it," Draco replied in a tone that left no room for arguing. He didn't want Jake to keep paying for everything and he knew this particular trip would cost.

Jake opened his mouth, clearly to protest, before he ended up laughing. "You're not going to let me argue that, are you?" And when Draco had that look, he held up his hands in surrender. "Okay, but just this once. I can hold my own." And from everything Jake had said, he had been doing just that for quite a while and so it was a source of pride

"...Thanks, though. For tonight. Even if it went a bit balls up in the middle there, it was worth it."

"You've done a lot for me already. Let me treat you on that trip," Draco replied.

Finally working up his nerve he stepped closer and pulled Jake into a kiss, if he didn't stop him.

Considering Jake was working up the courage to do the same thing? He certainly wasn't about to stop Draco! He wrapped an arm tightly around the other, daring to bring up the other and cup the back of that pale neck as they stood in the shadows of the Lupins' front garden. It was pretty clear Jake had some experience in this and wasn't shy in using it, though he didn't push it any further than this kiss.

He did break it first though, even more boldly giving a small tug on Draco's lower lip with his teeth before he pulled away. "Seven-thirty, right here, day after tomorrow, Dragon." Even in the nighttime, his eyes were bright with the nickname.

Draco gave a smug grin in return. Jake at least wasn't shy and he was curious to know how fiesty he could be. This was going to be an interesting relationship to explore. "7:30," he replied. He waited till Jake turned and left.

He made a motion as if he were going to use the backdoor. Should Jake ask he didnt have a key yet and that was how he was able to get in. He then apparated back to his folks once he saw it was close.

Jake paused when he heard a strange sound, something that sounded like the crack of a whip. He hesitated, looking back towards the Lupin house. Must have been his imagination. He shrugged, then went to get ready for work.

Draco, however, would find out quickly that his mother was waiting up for him. Seated in the front parlor, she tucked something out of sight when the front door opened and lifted a cup of tea instead, looking to her son. "Draco," she said warmly, a tone she never took with him in public. "I'm glad to see you home." Though her tone also suggested she had been worried about why he was so late. Where had he been?

He looked up a little surprised to see his mother still up and had obviously been waiting for him. He also noted her concern for him as well, causing to. He also saw her putting away something, what ever it was. He chose not to mention it despite his curiosity.

"I didn't realize you were waiting for me...I'm sorry, Mother. I would have gone home sooner." He looked down a little embarrassed for keeping her up and making her worried. "Is something wrong?" He moved to sit next to her, leaving his bag by the door.

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