Ghosts ✔️

Chapter 56

{Quick little fluff update, it's half an hour from midnight my time so I ~technically~ have not missed an update day. I found some spare time so here I am. Enjoy! ~J}

Once breakfast was done, the two men decided to pack, figuring they would be too tired on their return. They changed and left out clothes for tomorrow morning as well as a pair of pajamas.

"So, what are we doing?"

"You like nature and all that, so I did some research on the area. We are going to High Point State Park to go for a hike, and then we'll climb to the top of the monument. You can see New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania from up top."

"You don't like that kind of stuff though."

"But you do. You can make it up to me later", Draco replied with a wink.

"You're making me not want to go at all", Harry teased, pulling Draco in for a kiss.

"Keep doing that and we'll spend all day in here", Draco whispered back against Harry's lips.

"Let's do it."

"We can spend the day inside when we go back to England."

"Don't remind me. I don't know how I'm going to be able to sleep without you curled up next to me."

"Stay over after the party at least, and we'll work something out from there. Come on. Let's get going."

"I'll meet you down in a minute. I'm just going to change my shoes."

"Alright my darling, see you in a bit."

Harry grabbed a drawstring bag and tossed a jacket into it after changing his shoes. He then grabbed some water from the kitchen along with a few snacks, knowing how Draco could be. He would forget he was hungry or thirsty until it was too late and Harry would never hear the end of it.

"I'm ready my prince, let's go."

With a smile, they linked arms and apparated.

To Draco's credit, he lasted an hour without complaining about the temperature, the dirt, the bugs, or his feet hurting. He distracted himself by taking pictures of Harry, himself, and the both of them together.

"I need to get into better shape", he panted.

"You can come workout with me anytime you want. Do you want some water?"

"You have water?", Draco asked wide eyed.

"I do."

Harry handed a bottle of water to Draco, who accepted it greedily.

"Don't chug it, you'll get sick. Small sips."

Draco did as told, and collapsed against Harry for a hug.

"I don't know how you do this."

"I just like to get out and explore. C'mon my prince, we're almost to the top."

"Oh Merlin, not another incline."

"Get on my shoulders then."

"I'm not making you carry me up to the monument! Can't we just apparate up there?"

"You can if you'd like, and I'll just meet you up there."

Huffing, Draco walked a few more minutes in silence, determined.

"You're too cute. Come here my prince, I'll be your knight in shining armour."

"You're not going to let this go will you?"

Draco knew Harry was giving him an easy out, but he was still hesitant to accept.

"Of course not. I'm very stubborn."