Title: The Light That Beckons Pairing: Draco/Albus Severus Rating: PG-13 Summary: Albus makes his way to Malfoy Manor in the dark of the night only to be seduced by a mysterious, flickering light. Notes: I hope you enjoy this short little story, Lee_bella. It was a lot of fun to write! Thank you to digthewriter for the beta.
The sun has long set by the time Albus makes it to the dusty road that leads to Malfoy Manor. His fingers curl around the note in his pocket, the carefully scripted words urging him to come tonight.
Albus can hardly believe Mr Malfoy invited him to the Manor, that such a perfect creature would show any interest in an awkward, bookish nineteen year old. Now, Draco Malfoy: Tall, gorgeous, and mysterious...
His heart flutters with anticipation and his hands reach for the tall, iron gates when he sees a light in the distance. A flickering lamp shines from the edge of the forest and Albus is all but compelled to step towards it.
He can’t fully make out who’s holding the lantern, but he’s certain he sees a flash of white-blond hair. Albus nearly trips over his feet. He rushes to follow the beckoning light, enchanted by the soft glow.
No matter how fast he runs, the light continues to move away, luring him deeper into the dark woods. In an instant, the light flickers out and Albus is cast in darkness.
“Mr Malfoy?”
The only reply is the creaking of tree limbs and the deep silence of night.