Draco Malfoy (lordlyheir) wrote in mudbloods,
@ 2013-03-28 00:01:00

Draco wasn't sure what the etiquette around being in a secret relationship with one of your best friends was. There were some things he was clear on, like that he definitely couldn't try and hold Merlin's hand or anything in public, but was he allowed to tell some people? People like Pansy, who wouldn't tell anyone except maybe Thoreau? Or Romy? Romy could keep a secret too. He glanced at Merlin sitting beside him, and then at Thoreau, who was talking about some boy Romy'd met who'd swept her off her feet. At least he didn't have to hang out with his ex anymore. He let his hand drop under the table in the upscale pub they were hanging out in and hooked his fingers with Merlin's.

Thoreau knew he should be the last one to criticize someone for going after someone who was, more of less, a step-sibling, considering his extracurricular activities, but he loved Romy he did not get this at all. "He looks just like our step-dad," he said, shaking his head and then accepting the beer and chips that the waiter delivered to their table, wrapping an arm around Pansy's shoulder and pushing his chips towards her so she could steal some. "I mean, identical. I don't get it."

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merlinsbeard
2013-03-28 04:00 am UTC (link)

Merlin was nervous about being in a secret relationship at all. Let alone one with his best friend. But, he was trying to desperately to make it work so that he didn't lose Draco again. He couldn't lose Draco again. He wasn't sure he would be able to make it. He squeezed Draco's hand a bit, not looking at him. "He looks exactly like your step-father? How is that possible?"

Pansy stole one of the chips. Why did Romy get to have a boyfriend when she couldn't have one? She frowned to herself. "He's a long lost kid of Walden's or something. I don't know."

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lordlyheir
2013-03-28 04:46 am UTC (link)

"Yeah, exactly," Thoreau said, looking at Pansy and nodding. "Dad had him the same time he got Rooney and Rider's mums pregnant, but his mum didn't come and find him, I guess. It's bizarre. Romy is super excited about being with him. She texts him all the time and apparently he's getting her a kitten? I don't know." He glanced at Merlin. "You want to date my sister? It'd be better than her dating our father's clone."

"Oh, great," Draco said, rolling his eyes when Thoreau suggested Merlin dating Romy. That was not going to happen on his watch. "That's awfully generous of you, Reau. Merlin could do better."

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	merlinsbeard 2013-03-28 05:32 am UTC (link)
	Merlin frowned at that. "Romy is a well bred and beautiful woman. But, I'm not interested in a girlfriend right now." He told Thoreau politely. "She's not really my type anyway." "Do you even have a type?" Pansy asked, arching a brow. She knew about Draco and Merlin, but she hadn't told a soul yet. "Other than books, of course." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

lordlyheir
2013-03-28 05:40 am UTC (link)

"Everyone has a type," Draco said, shrugging and reaching to take a chip from the basket he and Merlin were sharing. "Romy may be beautiful and well-bred, but apparently she wants to date the Hulk, so Merlin probably wouldn't be her type either. Maybe we should focus on you, Pans. Your lack of boyfriend."

If Draco was going to defend Merlin, Thoreau was definitely going to defend Pansy. "Pansy is hot. You're not exactly seeing anyone right now either, Draco. And you haven't told us what happened to the last guy."

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merlinsbeard
2013-03-28 05:45 am UTC (link)

Pansy frowned at Thoreau and shook her head. "Don't hound him about it. It doesn't matter what happened to the last boy. It's over and done with and now Draco is open to play the field for a while. He doesn't need to be tied down. Right, Draco?"

Merlin frowned to himself. "Well. I wouldn't say being tied down is a bad thing. Is that why you don't have a boyfriend, Pansy? Why you've never had one?"

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lordlyheir
2013-03-28 06:33 am UTC (link)

"Okay, okay." Draco held up his hands, letting go of Merlin's briefly. "No bickering," he said firmly. "I'm happy with the current state of my love life, but thank you, everyone, for your concern."

"It's not like you've ever had a girlfriend, Merlin," Thoreau pointed out, shrugging. "Pansy doesn't want to date any boy. She wants to date the right one. Nothing wrong with that."

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merlinsbeard
2013-03-28 06:37 am UTC (link)

Pansy thought she may date any boy who asked her, if she was honest. For some reason, all the boys in her life were gay. She ran a hand through her hair and shook her head. "Can we discuss something else, please?"

Merlin sighed and took a sip of his coffee. "I have a few friends who attend a different school than we do." He admitted. "Have any of you met Theodore Nott?"

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lordlyheir
2013-03-28 06:40 am UTC (link)

"I've heard of the Notts," Draco admitted, after a moment. "They're a good family. I don't think I've met him before." He wasn't sure he liked the idea of Merlin having other friends. When had that happened?

"I've met him a couple of times," Thoreau said, nodding. "He's my second cousin once removed or something. Sometimes he's at my aunt and uncle's place when they have dinner parties." He looked at Pansy. "He's pretty cute in a suit."

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	merlinsbeard 2013-03-28 06:43 am UTC (link)
	Pansy felt even more pathetic now. "You three don't have to set me up with some boy. And I know your type, Thoreau. You've slept with Rex. You basically sleep with anything." "I've already texted him." Merlin shrugged, looking Pansy over. "He said he's close to where we are and he'll be here in no time." He slid his hand under the table and touched Draco's knee. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

lordlyheir
2013-03-28 06:54 am UTC (link)

Draco smiled when Merlin touched his knee. "Pansy, relax. It's just an introduction. This is how people meet each other. It's not like you want to go out clubbing and try and pull or something, right?"

Thoreau had slept with Rex, but so what? He frowned at Pansy a little, shifting away from her. "Not anything. I have some standards."

Theo hadn't been expecting the text from Merlin, but he was happy enough to stop by and get a drink with the other boy and his friends. Theo didn't have a problem getting along with most people. He pushed opened the door to the pub and walked inside, spotting Merlin across the room and walking over. "Hello," he said. "Who are your friends?"

	merlinsbeard 2013-03-28 07:41 pm UTC (link)
	Merlin rolled his eyes at Draco and leaned in to kiss him deeply. He pressed close to Draco for a long moment, then pulled away. "Come along, Malfoy. We should get back to eating." Pansy wanted to hurl more insults and bicker more, but Theodore had said she was stunning. "I'm not.. throwing it in your face." She shook her head. "Shut up." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	merlinsbeard 2013-03-28 08:21 pm UTC (link)
	"That's exactly what we're going to do." Merlin laughed softly at Draco and squeezed his hand, letting go of it after they left the bathroom. "She wasn't important anyway." Pansy gave Theodore an apologetic look. "I'm a bit defensive about it." She admitted. "People tend to like our friend Romy more than they like me." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	merlinsbeard 2013-03-28 08:32 pm UTC (link)
	Merlin frowned at that and reached up to fix his hair. "Draco ruffled it in the bathroom." He told him. "When I was telling him about a girl I dated. I think he called me a scamp too." "That's because she was raised by behemoths." Pansy shrugged, looking Theodore over. "I've been trained to be a lady. A girl has to keep a certain grace, I believe." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	merlinsbeard 2013-03-29 12:53 am UTC (link)
	Merlin snorted softly at that and shook his head. "I can't believe you're still using that line. You're such a bad person." He looked at Pansy as she talked to Draco. "What do you think of her?" Pansy nodded at that. "Don't wait around forever, Draco. You're better than that. Everyone is better than that." She kissed his cheek. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	merlinsbeard 2013-03-29 02:35 am UTC (link)
	"Yes. I am." Merlin admitted with a snort. "I don't like her much, but she's never had a boyfriend before. Figured I'd give you a good run. She's probably a virgin too." Pansy laughed softly at that and texted Radley to occupy Thoreau. "There. He won't hit on him anymore. He's about to start sexting with Thoreau. Radley and I have a pact." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	lordlyheir 2013-03-29 02:40 am UTC (link)
	Theodore snorted at that. "You know, I'd rather have a girl who knows her way around," he said. "I never got the appeal of virgins. But she seems fun. We'll see if she's willing to date me." Draco raised an eyebrow at that, glancing down at Pansy's phone. "Sexting?" he repeated. "Thank you for distracting him. What kind of pact do you and Radley have?" (Reply to this)(Parent)