Unconditional Love

Anthony

“Tell me what you think about this. We'd go out to dinner. I know he wouldn’t admit it, but he loves junk food. One of the best places to get junk food is a bowling alley.  I know it’s a silly date, but I think Daddy needs to be a little silly.”  Lucy cooed up at him as Anthony changed her nappy.

“See, I thought that was a good idea. This would be the first going-out date that I take Daddy on. We will ask him as soon as you are dressed. Yes, we will.” 

Once Lucy was dressed in her soft green sleeper and her curly hair lay perfectly Anthony walked into the sitting room. 

Percy sat with his legs crisscrossed on the couch. Paperwork littered the couch, each in an organized pile. His glasses perched on his nose. A pen was in between his lips. Working Percy was one of Anthony’s favorite looks. 

“Shortcake is up and clean from her nap,” Anthony announced so he wouldn’t scare the redhead like he had done many times before.

“Nap time is over already? Sorry, I’ve been in this paperwork for that long. I thought we could spend time together while she slept.” Percy’s brows furrowed but held out his hands for his daughter. Anthony handed the little one over. He kissed the crinkle in between his brows. 

“It’s okay. I cleaned while you were busy. You know I love to watch you work.” 

Percy pushed his glasses into his curls.

“I doubt that. I really wanted to spend time with you. It feels like we haven’t had time to spend together.” Alone Anthony could read between the lines. 

“Well, Shortcake and I were chatting about that. I have gotten permission to ask you out on a date. A real date where I pick you up and take you to dinner.”  Percy blinked at him. A small smile appeared on his lips.

“A real date. With just you and I? Lucy agreed? You agreed?” Anthony watched as the redhead asked his daughter who cooed at the right moment. 

Percy chuckled and shook his head. 

“If Lucy gave you her blessing. I can’t say no. She is only 6 weeks old. Don't you think that is a little early to leave her?” Anthony had a feeling that this might have been a concern with Percy.

“Precious, it is not like we are leaving her all night. She will be spending some time with your dad while we go out. He is even coming here to watch her so she will have everything she needs.” 

Percy bit on his bottom lip. 

“Okay, then I’d love to. When is this date?” Anthony felt a weight lift off his chest. He didn’t know why he was so nervous. It wasn’t like they hadn’t spent the last 6 weeks together. 

“Friday, I’ll be here to pick you up at 7 pm. It is going to be a casual date. I know you hardly wear muggle denim, but I would wear them that night. Where we are going will be muggle.” A faint blush colored the other wizard’s cheeks.

“O..Okay then I guess I trust you. If I must wear muggle clothes. Then I will wear muggle clothes. Now how about we clean up these papers and maybe we can watch that new documentary on that one serial killer.”

Oh yes, Percy loved his true crime documentaries. 

“Of course Precious. I’ll get us a cuppa and some biscuits.”  Anthony stole a kiss. Then danced his way into the kitchen. They had a date.

Percy

“I don’t see how this is funny!” Percy rolled his eyes as he fell on the bed. Draco sat down on the bed next to him. The man was cuter pregnant. Percy hated it. Okay, he didn’t hate it. He was happy for his friend. 

*It’s not funny Harry laughs at terrible times* Percy had the time to learn more sign language. Now he could hold a conversation with the blond.

“I don’t laugh at horrible times. I think it is cute that my brother-in-law is worried about what to wear. Anthony is head over heels in love with you. It doesn’t matter what you wear. He said ‘Wear denim’ so let's see your denim.” 

Percy groaned and walked toward the wardrobe. He pulled out the 5 pairs of denim he owned. 

“See you have a lot, Percy.” Neville smiled at him. Neville was the only one who hadn’t teased him yet about the date. What was he thinking inviting everyone over to help him get ready?

“I agree with Neville. I do think you should wear the ones that make your arse look the best.” Lee started to pick up each pair.

Draco rolled his eyes and walked over to his wardrobe. 

“I don’t even know if these will fit me anymore. I don’t think I have lost all of my baby weight yet. I know we are going to eat and.”

“Perc, did you forget that we have magic? Just place a stretching charm on your pants. It will help with the bloating. For the record, you look wonderful! I wouldn't be able to tell you had a baby.” Harry pulled him into his side. 

Draco came back with 5 shirts. With a flick of his wand, 5 outfits hung in the air perfectly.

*All of these will do perfectly. I can’t believe he didn’t hint at where you are going. Denim is all he said.* Draco signed with a huff.

Percy tried on every outfit. Each time he walked out there were whistles and catcalls. If they did this for every outfit how would they pick out the best one? 

Percy pulled on the last outfit. It was a pair of tight black denim, with a black T-shirt. Over the t-shirt was a light blue denim button-up. He assumed that he wasn’t supposed to button it up. He would let them tell him how to style it. This wouldn’t be what he would normally wear. A cardigan and a pair of chinos would be normal for him.

When he walked into the room, all of the talking stopped. Okay, maybe this wasn’t the right one. This is the quietest that they have been all night. Percy was about to turn right back around and take it off when Harry finally spoke.

“Holy shit Percy you look amazing! This is perfect!” 

*Almost perfect* Draco signed as he walked towards him. The blond made quick adjustments. His sleeves were now rolled up.  The front of his t-shirt was tucked into his pants. 

*There now perfect* Draco stood back and placed a hand on his stomach with a smile.

“Draco is right Anthony will not know what hit him!” Lee agreed. Neville nodded with a smile. Was this what it felt like to have friends and family? Why did he push everyone away? It wasn’t like he did it on purpose. He just had to make everyone happy. The more people around. The more he had to make them happy.

“Oh, Percy you look hot!” Barnaby gushed as he walked into the room Winnie on one hip and Nash on the other. Sorry to interrupt but these two wanted to see their Daddies.” Harry and Neville took their kids from Barnaby with a smile.

“Now Percy, do you remember the contraception spell? Not that I don’t want another grandchild. I will always say yes to that. I think that you want them so close in age.” Percy felt his cheek burn. 

“Er.. Yes, I remember the contraception spell. But… I… I won’t…”

Draco raised a perfect eyebrow. 

*Are you saying that you haven’t thought about it? The man has been practically living with you for 6 weeks* He signed with an amused look on his face.

“Don’t embarrass him Draco.” Neville scolded the blond. “But that being said. You are an adult and if you want to shag the sexy bookstore owner then share the sexy bookstore owner.”

All of the men nodded their heads. Percy felt a pang of jealousy in his stomach.

“Well, that sexy bookstore owner is off limits! I believe all of you are married!”

“Your brother and I are proudly married, but we are looking for our missing piece!”

Percy knew that George and Lee knew they had more love to give and that they were looking for their missing piece.

“ Anthony is not your missing piece.” Percy was going to say more when the doorbell rang.  The sound of laughter filled the room. 

“OOOO he is here!”  Percy went to open the door but Barnaby stopped him.

“Let your father answer the door.” His father doesn’t need to open the door. He wasn’t 16 and this wasn’t his first date! He has a child himself!

“As long as he doesn’t do that, if you hurt him I’ll hurt your speech.”

“Oh, that reminds me. I do love you and I told this to Anthony as well. Don’t hurt my sweet Anthony. I know you won't, but it must be said.” Barnaby cupped his cheeks and kissed his forehead. “Now go ahead. I’ll tell Arthur not to wait up.”  Percy was pushed out of his room and into the sitting room. 

Anthony

Anthony stood on the porch of where he had spent every night for the last six weeks. There is no need to be nervous. He is just picking up Percy to take him out on a date. A date that the man deserves.  The door opened without him knocking. There stood Arthur with an awake Lucy.

“Hi, Shortcake! Mr. Weasley.”  The older redhead smiled at him.

“Hi, Anthony! I believe he is almost ready. Lucy and I were just having a good chat about rubber ducks. I noticed you didn’t have any. It looks like Grampa needs to get her some.”  Anthony hadn’t thought about rubber ducks. Not that she could use them right now anyway. 

“I want you to know there is no rush tonight. I don’t have much to do right now. I don’t know how to rest now that I’m retired.” 

“We shouldn’t be too late. I am not even sure he will like where I’m taking him.” Anthony said as he let Lucy grasp on his finger.

“The way my son looks at you it doesn’t matter where you take him. I’ve never seen him as happy as he is with you. He doesn’t seem like Percy. If that makes sense.” Anthony felt himself frown at the man.

“I’m not sure what you mean. Percy is perfect.” Okay, calm down.  Arthur didn’t take it the wrong way; he shook his head.

“He is perfect, he has always been. Right now he is perfect because he wants to be. Not because other people want him to be.” Anthony wanted to ask him more what he meant, but he heard someone stumble into the room. When he looked he saw Percy standing in the doorway. Oh, Merlin! He has never seen Percy look as good as he did right now. Okay, that was a lie. He loved it when his curls were messy every morning with a cuppa in his hands and glasses perched on his nose. Say something!

“Hi, Percy. You look amazing.” Anthony watched as Percy took a deep breath.

“You look handsome yourself. Are you ready to go?” Even though it looked like Percy was as nervous as he was. He was just as excited.

“Yes of course. See you later Shortcake.” Anthony kissed Lucy’s forehead.

Percy walked up to his dad and took his daughter.

“Okay Lucy Grace, you have a good time with Grampa. We will be back soon.” Percy cradled her close to his chest. The redhead was struggling. Anthony wasn’t going to lie. He too felt hesitant leaving her now. Though the date will be fun. 

Percy pressed multiple kisses on her face before he handed the baby back to his dad.

“Don’t worry about making it back early. Once everyone is back home we are going to have a quiet night. Watching the TV!”  

Anthony interlaced their fingers and pulled the redhead towards the door before he changed his mind.

“See you later boys,” Was the last thing they heard. Anthony pulled Percy into his arms. Then they apparated away. 

Percy

When the spinning stopped. They were standing in front of a building with bright neon signs that read Lanecrest Lanes. Neon bowling! 

Bowling… Percy had heard of blowing before but he never knew what it was. It was something his dad would go on about. It was always hard to tell if his father really knew what things were. Or if he just did the best with what he had.  

“Neon Bowling?” Percy questioned when he looked over at Anthony.  He had a child l,ike smile on his face.

“Yes, Neon Bowling. I hope that you will let me take you out again after this. I know it isn’t a typical date, but I wanted to show you some muggle fun. We can leave if you don’t like it.”  Percy trusted Anthony. What did he know about fun? His idea of fun was organizing and numbers.

“You picked it, Tony, that means it will be fun.” No, he couldn’t bring himself to give Antony a pet name but Tony was a name no one else calls him. The smile on the other man's face made his knees weak. 

Percy’s mouth dropped open when they walked into the building. All the lights were off and everything was glowing. There weren’t that many people there but there will probably be more later. Anthony ushered them over to a man standing at the till.  He wore a bright t-shirt that glowed, and black-framed glasses were resting on the top of his head. 

“Hey, welcome to Neon Bowling! I just need your shoe sizes, since it is the weekend we have our two-hour bowling unlimited games. Half-price beers and apps.” Shoe size? Why would they need their shoe size is he going to be wearing someone else shoes?! 

“Hiya, yes we are I am a size 12, and he needs a….” Anthony looked at Percy. Let go, have fun. He thought to himself.

“Size 10.5 please.” The blond squeezed his hand. Things like that made Percy feel so important. Anthony always made him feel important, and he did nothing for it.

Percy looked around as Anthony finished up. Music was playing, it was upbeat. There were so many sounds of claps and groans. 

“Okay Precious let’s go put in our dinner order and then we can pick out our balls.” 

After they ordered from the pink-haired girl at the bar they looked around for their balls. They were heavy and smooth. Anthony joked around. Percy was thankful that it was dark, so he couldn’t tell the blush that was permanently on his cheeks.

They made their way over to their lane. Percy sat down to put on the ugly shoes when Anthony walked over to what looked like a podium with something on it. 

“Do you see that screen?” Anthony pointed to the screen that was mounted from the ceiling. It was flashing with advertisements. 

“Yes?” Percy tied up his shoes and walked over to him.

“We put our names in and it keeps score. What is fun is you don’t have to use your real names.” Anthony’s fingers clicked out Tony Tiger.

“There now, what about you Precious? What would you like to be called?” Percy didn’t have a clue. His name was always Percy or Perfect Percy. Which was more of a tease. 

“How about you choose for me,” Anthony smirked at him. He leaned over and pressed a loud kiss to his cheek. Then typed out  R-E-D H-O-T.

“They're perfect.” Anthony pulled him into his arms. Percy was tense but then relaxed. Anthony tried to pull away, but Percy wrapped his arms around him.

“Sorry, I didn’t think you might not like the public display.” Not that he didn’t like it. He was not used to it. Percy leaned in and kissed him deeply. 

“How else are people going to know that you are mine?” Forward, that was very forward. He never truly wanted to be in Gryffindor, but being around them all his life has finally rubbed off on him. 

Anthony beamed at him and pulled him into another kiss. This one took Percy off guard. A moan escaped his lips. Anthony took advantage of that fact. Now his tongue is in his mouth. Holy hell.  Percy whined when his partner pulled away. 

“Okay more kissing later, because if I don’t stop now. I’ll never stop.” He would have no problem kissing more. Though Percy wasn’t pouting.

“Don’t look at me like that. I will kiss you more if you beat me. No magic of course.” 

Percy huffed. “No magic! What do you get if you win?” Percy would give him whatever he wanted.

“I want breakfast on the couch.” Anthony has slept on that damn couch for 6 weeks straight. Never once has he asked to sleep in his bed. Percy would have let him. He wished that he would. No one has ever shared his bed. Runcorn always went home afterward. Not that Runcorn did any type of aftercare. 

“Okay if you win. I will make you breakfast in BED.” Percy held his breath. Lust flashed in Anthony’s eyes but quickly changed to concern.

“Percy I.. I mean I’m not going to tell you that I don’t want to have breakfast in bed but.” Percy shook his head. Antony stopped.

“I have wanted you to sleep with me since we came home from the hospital. I didn’t know if that was something that you would want. I am not good at this Anthony. I’m the oblivious main character.” Anthony chuckled. 

“Yeah, but you’re cute. Alright, I want that breakfast in bed so let's get started.”

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Percy stood in the bathroom as he looked at himself in the mirror. “You are just sleeping with him. Nothing is going to happen tonight. Doesn’t matter how much you want it to happen.” OF course, he wanted to do things with Anthony. With his blond hair and a smile. Which warmed him from the inside and out. What was strange was that it seemed easier to listen to Runcorn. Yes, the relationship was abusive if you could even call it a relationship. He didn't have to think. Just listen, and do what was told. 

Anthony

Percy has been in the toilet for a while. Anthony wondered why Percy was pushing them to stay in the same bed. He was okay with staying on the couch until he was ready. Just when he was about to knock on the door telling Percy he was going to take the couch the red-headed beauty walked out. 

There was a look of nervousness on his face. 

“Percy we…” 

“I need to tell you something…” They both spoke at the same time. Anthony sat on the bed and patted the space next to him. Anthony might be a little worried about what Percy was going to say. It didn't seem like a ‘let's break up’ talk. It was something more. 

Percy’s leg was bouncing. He placed a hand on the smaller man and waited patiently. 

“We… When I was wi…with the man I was with before, I was told what to do and when to do it. You, you would think that is something I wouldn’t want. Though it's the opposite. I feel like it is something I shouldn’t want. I know I should be afraid to have someone have any control over me. I was standing in the bathroom wanting you to come in and tell me it is okay to want what I want.”

Anthony cupped Percy’s cheeks. It did explain so much. 

“I understand. I am happy that you shared that with me. I wouldn’t ever control you. I can be the support that you want. I can help you with everything that you would need. I love you, Percy. Now, if you would want me to. I can tell you that it is time for bed. You are going to let me hold you the whole night. In the morning you are going to make me breakfast. Then we are going to spend the day together as a family.” Oops. Too far, that was too far… “Or... I can go stay on the couch. You can make me breakfast on the couch.” 

Percy threw his arms around his neck and visibly sagged. 

“Thank you so much. For being understanding. For being here for us. For loving me... us…”  Anthony felt  Percy climb on his lap and crush their lips together. 

Percy

The warm and slick tongue entered his mouth and Percy moaned. Anthony has kissed him deeply, but not like this. He was like a starved man, stared of touch and love. His hips rocked as his erection grew in his lounge pants. Anthony’s matching erection pressed against his bum. 

“Precious,” Anthony’s lips trailed down his neck. Percy moved to make more room for Anthony’s lips. 

“Tell me you want this. I need... It’s never felt like this. I…”  In one swift move, Percy was underneath Anthony. He pulled both erections out of their pants. Percy hissed in pleasure as their hot flesh touched. Anthony held both of them in his hands. 

“Percy.. oh Percy I love you. Look how beautiful you are. Feel how perfect we feel together.” Percy loved the praise. He'd never been praised before. 

“T…Tony… It's, it's been too long I…” Percy arched as his release painted over Anthony’s hands. 

“TONY!” 

Anthony moaned and chased his release. Percy’s flesh became very sensitive but it felt so good.

“PERCY!” Their lips brushed together. Their kisses grew slower as their heartbeats slowed. Anthony was the first to pull away. 

“Thank you, Precious. You were so good. I love you…”  Percy was floating. He could live off his praise alone. 

“Stay right here. I’ll get us cleaned up.” Percy closed his eyes. It has been a perfect date. 

He felt Anthony’s magic rush over him. Then was pulled into strong arms. 

“Time to rest.” 

“Mmmhmm, our daughter will wake us up early in the morning,” Percy mumbled. 

“Yes, our daughter will.”