Harry barely heard Draco's first question, but after the other placed his hands on Harrys face, the world seemed muted; even if his life depended on it, he wouldn't be able to repeat what Draco had just said.<br/>"I can't -" he eventually blurted, his voice ringing in his ears after the silence. In a delayed reaction, Harry flinched away from Draco's touch as if his hands had suddenly become scalding hot. "I can't."<br/>In a quick but unstable move, Harry took a step back, only to find that the small of his back hit against the counter. Avoiding Draco's eyes, Harry awkwardly passed the other and when the stomach ache returned, Harry breathed a bitter: "Please don't touch me," and disappeared out of the kitchen.