Chapter 25:

For the next several weeks when Harry was supposed to be at work late he took it upon himself to find a new place to live. He didn't want anyone knowing where they were moving to and he wouldn't be appointing a secret keeper just in case. He wanted to believe Draco would move where ever he decided and wanted to prove what Draco had previously stated, that he would love to.

The last place he looked at this night was the one. He quickly signed off on the papers and appereated home. He found Draco sitting in the living room watching the telly. Slowly, ever so slowly he walked up behind the other man and wrapped his arms around him. He knew it was a stupid move for what Draco had been through and felt Draco tense up upon his touch. He quickly pulled away and apologized.

"It's alright Harry, just please don't do that again." Draco stated.

"I won't love. Come. I need to show you something." Harry smiled. Draco looked at him with a worried expression upon his face and Harry kissed him. He wanted Draco to be relaxed and not always on guard. He knew it would take a while to get the other man to relax but he would be patient and wait right there with him.

"Where are we going?" Draco asked.

"I found something and I want to show it to you. Now come on." Harry laughed as he dragged Draco to his chest and appereated away. Once they landed he let Draco go and saw him spin around for a moment. He watched as the other man walked around the house and into the kitchen, looking out the back window with wide eyes.

He followed Draco as he sprinted out the back door and down the back yard. Harry stood behind him and wrapped his arms around Draco's waist and rested his head on the other mans shoulder.

"Do you like it?" Harry asked.

"I love it. It's so peaceful. The beach, the water out there clear and musical. There's no other houses in sight." Draco said all of this in wonder.

"I was hoping you would like it. I just signed the papers tonight, this is going to be our new home." Harry smiled when Draco whipped around and looked at him.

"Really. We get to live here. I love it Harry." Draco threw himself at Harry and kissed him. Melding their lips together in a passionate kiss. After a few moments Harry pulled away and rested his forehead on Draco's.

"I'm never letting you go Draco, your mine forever. I love you." Harry whispered.

"I love you too." Draco leaned up and kissed him again.

Harry knew that it would be a long road of ups and downs for the two of them. They still have yet to tell any of their friends or family that they were officially together. He knew his friends would only want for him to be happy. He just hoped that Draco's nightmares would leave him alone soon, he knew it took him a long time to get past his own from the war.

Looking over Draco's shoulder and into the water he knew that this was the perfect start to their new life. Wash away everything that they had in the past and start anew with each other.