Title: Let's Watch the Flowers Grow
Author: @orpheous87
Artist(s): @luckynemesis & @peachbabypie
Pairing(s): Draco/Harry, minor Theo/Pansy, minor Ron/Hermione, minor Charlie/Male OC, minor Ginny/Blaise
Other Key Characters: Charlie Weasley, Pansy Parkinson, Hermione Granger, Ron Weasley, Molly Weasley, Narcissa Malfoy, Ginny Weasley
Rating: Mature
Word Count: ~74,700
Era: Post-Hogwarts + EWE
Content/Warnings: Fluff, Flower shop/Bookshop AU, Friends to Lovers, Slow burn, Getting Together, Co-workers, POV Alternating, Bisexual Harry Potter, Gay Draco Malfoy, Ex-Auror Harry Potter, Blind Date, Past Harry Potter/Charlie Weasley, Banter, Family Dinners, Fake/Pretend Relationship, Mutual Pining, Draco Malfoy Cooks, Christmas, Cuddling & Snuggling, Grimmauld Place, Valentine's Day, Frottage, Falling in Love, Drinking, Matchmaking, White Lies/Lying/Deception
Summary: Harry is the last one of his group of friends that is single. He's happy, but his friends & family worry for him and set him up on blind dates. After turning up to work in a bad mood more than once, Draco convinces him to tell them that he's already got a date and promises that he'll arrange something better. Harry finds that he enjoys the dates so much, that when his friends stop setting him up, he continues to tell Draco that he's been set up. They're falling for each other, but neither can admit it to the other. Until they do.
Author's Notes: There were times that I was worried about even making the minimum word count then, thankfully, the plot took hold and away we went!
Then, to my wonderful, wonderful artists Krysta and Peach for their enthusiasm about the fic and the absolutely amazing artwork they've produced! I fall more in love with the pieces every time I look at them. You've both been fantastic!
And finally, I want to thank M who very generously posted this prompt as free to use. Without you, this fic wouldn't have been possible. I hope it lives up to any expectations you had for it!
StarLeighNight: Getting the opportunity to illustrate for Let's Watch the Flowers Grow feels a bit like a dream! I always wanted to join the Harry/Draco Big Bang, but really doubted if I would be a good artist for the job. I applied on a whim, and I am so glad I did. Working with Orpheous87 and Peach was such a pleasure, and I hope you enjoy reading LWTFG as much as we enjoyed bringing it to life!