thattimeofthemonth | Open RP Post

"Not insulted. I knew it was going to get awkward the moment I mentioned it. I probably said too much trying to explain," he replied in a reluctant voice.

"But how can I not explain this with the way you and your friends live and with how I've always lived? There's quite a lot I don't know."

"I- bloody hell, I really don't mean to make it awkward. That just was.. even for you, unexpected." Jake reached over and touched Draco's arm, just for a second. "I mean, are you happier like this? Something more... modern? I don't mean to push you, mate."

"Not your fault," Draco replied. He glanced up at Jake at the brief touch and there was some hesitation at the answer to his next question.

"Before coming here I thought nothing of it. Everything was fine and didn't think how strange it was to have that life style. On top of that my parents had always been careful with who I associated with. So I never saw anything that portrayed a different lifestyle. Now I'm really not sure what to think. It's a lot to take in."

"Well, you've got me," Jake said quietly, offering a small, warm smile to Draco. "You've come a long way already, from what I've seen when we first met. I'm here to show you the way into our crazy electronics, if you want that help."

He offered his hand over to the other, a physical and symbolic gesture. "Told you before I'd handle all this crazy stuff as it came."

"You think so?" Draco asked not fully buying the fact that he's already come along way. "It's only been a few days since I've arrived here."

There was a slight pause before he reached over and took Jake's hand. His last comment earned small smile. He was grateful that he had met Jake, he doubted others would have been so accepting.

"Trust me, you're changing. In a good way." He squeezed Draco's hand tightly before holding up their combined hands, raising a brow. "Wouldn't have done this a few days ago, right?" That smile of his, all white teeth and hair in his eyes.

Lucky came trotting over, tongue lolling, and he nosed up to Draco eagerly.

Draco found himself blushing again, yet that smile of his caused Draco's own smile to grow. Had this been in their own privacy, he would probably would have kissed him. Right now he wasn't so ready for such a public display. Holding Jake's hand was a small risk he was willing to take.

"I suppose you have a point there. And this would all be Lucky's fault." Draco said and with his free hand reached over to pet the dog.

"You know what they say about dogs; they know people better than we do." Jake smiled as Lucky leaned into Draco happily, tail wagging furiously as he pushed his head into Draco's petting. "Looks like he was right about you."

Jake yawned for a moment behind his hand before he suggested, "early for it but the stores are opening... Do you still want to get your camping equipment today?"

"I heard of that before, but I was never really sure about that," Draco commented.

"Let's get that taking care of now. I doubt it should take that long to get everything." He replied not wanting to keep Jake up too longer.

"Right. Let's take Lucky back the long way so he gets to run around more then we can head out after we drop him off." Jake squeezed Draco's hand again before he let go, heading off at a bit of a jog and a grin behind him towards Draco. Lucky barked and happily started to run.

"Come on!"

"Hey, no fair!"..... That was cheating. He didn't sign up for this!

Draco took off after them quickly finding himself out of shape. He was in better shape when he was in quidditch... He was going to have to rebuild his stamina again. Even though he wasn't as fast as the owner and dog he did his best to keep up.

Jake slowed down for Draco, jogging to let Lucky run but the rich kid could keep up. He slowed down further as they got to the edge of the park, panting and laughing a little. "Aw man, Dragon, you're gonna have to start jogging with me and Lucky in the mornings from now on!"

"Do you see me giving up?" Draco replied stopping briefly to catch a breath. "I wouldn't mind getting back into running again. I used to have to do that on a regular bases."

Despite the fact he was out of shape it did feel good running again.

"If I didn't have Lucky, I wouldn't be half the shape I'm in. Or more like another shape - round!" He grinned, rubbing the back of his hand over his forehead. "He keeps me going... he's too young still to know when the human he's dragging along is tired!"

Lucky, hearing his name, gave a happy bark, tail wagging. He knew when he was being talked about!

"When we had our dogs my father and I would go on long walks with them or jog. Most of the time it would be in the mannors big yard or we would go to the neighboring park." Draco replied sharing a fond memory of the past and the few times he got to spend with his father.

He continued to follow Jake, glad that he slowed down a little. He was trying. Give him a week and he would be able to keep up the pace.

"If you weren't going away for University, I'd get you a puppy," Jake teased gently, but he reached over and patted Lucky's head. "Instead, you'll have to deal with Lucky and his runs."

A pause, a smile. "And me." He started out of the park, back towards his apartment. "As if you didn't already."

"I think you and Lucky are the better deal," Draco replied with a smile.

He was going to have to figure out his schedule with Jake and Remus since his time was rapidly being filled. He preferred it that way. He had never imagined this when he agreed to stay with the Lupins.

Remus had been talking about another trip out to the moors for training as well. Draco's life was getting more complicated but hopefully, better?

"I'm glad." A warm smile, and he stayed close beside Draco as they walked back. "Breakfast before or after camping supplies, by the way? Want to get some food in me before bed."

It was a lot better. He had been expecting it to be dull like it had been at his parents.
"Breafast sounds good. I haven't eaten anything yet." Draco replied. On cue his stomach growled in agreement.

He only just woke up with time to shower and to wait for Jake. After the surprise running he was starving.

"I think your stomach agrees," Jake chirped up, chuckling. Which was only echoed by his own stomach, which he put a hand on. "Mine, too!"

Lucky looked back, whining. "And you. You get your breakfast first, lucky dog."

They made their way back to Jake's apartment, and Jake let Lucky run around while he got food and water for his dog. "Do you care where we go for breakfast?" He called over to Draco.

That earned a chuckle from Draco. Breakfast apparently was needed. "Not a picky eater. Where ever you want to eat, I'm okay with," Draco replied.

Eventually he would learn where everything was and start to form opinions. For now, he was ready to give anything a chance... especially if it avoided Tonk's cooking. She tried, but it wasn't something he wanted to depend on a regular bases.

"Oh!" Jake suddenly perked up, peering around the edge of the kitchen wall with bright eyes, full of mischief. "There's an American style diner in town! Maybe we should give it a shot?" He looked completely amused by this, given their earlier discussion. "Otherwise I know a place we can get a good fryup."

He was quickly learning that Jake was always plotting something and to what degree of mischief it was varied. Draco raised an eyebrow, but shared Jake's amusement. He paused briefly to dwell on the choices. "Hrmm...that's a tough call. A good fryup over an American diner? Stomach says fryup. We can try the diner another day."

"Fryup it is." Jake didn't sound put off by it, just wanted to get some food in his stomach. He refilled the dog bowls before he whistled for Lucky, who came running into the kitchen. Jake gave him a head scratch and grinned. "You be good, okay? I'll be back in a little bit."

Another scratch before Lucky got closed off in the kitchen, thumping down into his doggie bed, and Jake smiled to Draco. "Ready?" Going for the door again.

Petting Lucky once more, Draco followed Jake out the door. "Do you do any cooking?" He asked. He doubted the other did much cooking from the lifestyle he seemed to have, but one never knew. "Or do you prefer to grab something and go?"

He was just learning, but he would never be as goid at it as his parents were.

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