My love, you are my rock, my muse.
Draco
It’s opening night. Holy shite it is opening night. Draco’s stomach was turning. His stomach was forever turning now. Since he found out he was pregnant he had been sick all day long. Every morning he would wake up. He got sick, and cleaned up before he went to lie back down. Justin didn’t have a clue.
Draco paced back and forth in the lobby of the art gallery. He thought about his mother tonight. She would be so proud of him. There was a painting he made for his mother. It wasn’t a portrait, it was abstract. When most people thought of his mother it was of her being elegant, a beauty. She was all of those things, but Draco got to see the real Narcissa Black. The one who wasn’t afraid to get messy. The one who loved both happy pastels and bold neons. A mother who showed her son that imperfections are beautiful. If only he could have listened when it came to how he looked now.
Arms wrapped around him. He felt lips kiss below his ear.
“Hi. You looked lost in thought. Are you okay?” Draco melted into Justin’s arms. Everything was catching up to him. After tonight he was going to tell Justin about the baby. He has his first healer appointment next week.
Draco nodded. *I’m okay just thinking about my mother.*
Justin kissed his neck again. Draco placed his hands on Justin’s. Good thing he didn’t have a bump yet.
“She would be so proud of you Draco. You are doing something that you love. The doors are about to open. Are you ready?”
*As ready as I’ll ever be.* Draco signed as he pulled away from Justin. When he turned around he noticed there was something off with his boyfriend.
*Are you okay? You look more nervous than I am. You are to be the calm one.*
Justin cupped his cheeks and pressed a soft kiss on his lips.
“I’m perfect, Draco.” Justin went to kiss him again when they were interrupted by Javier.
“It is time to open the doors! There is already a group of people waiting to get in.” Draco rolled his eyes. He knew who was waiting at the door. It was his family. Gods, his family. Not only is he going to be a father and hopefully have a family with Justin. He has a family with Severus, Neville, and everyone else.
*Remember I love you. Everyone will love your work.* Justin kissed him one last time and pushed him towards the door.
Everyone showed up but the children. He wondered who they got to watch the children. That is when he remembered that Charlie’s brother had been looking for a place to open up his joke shop.
It was time for him to speak. There was a good crowd of people that showed up.
Justin stood by him with a big smile on his face. Ready to translate for Draco.
Draco’s hands began to flow. He let his emotions fully out.
“Hello, I would love to thank all of you for attending the opening night of my first-ever solo show. This journey has been nothing short of remarkable. I’m glad that I get to show my art to everyone. I hope it will give you the peace and comfort it gives me.
There are a couple of people I would like to thank.” Draco took a breath and looked out into the crowd to see his family. Barnaby winked at him and it gave him the courage to go on.
“To start, I want to thank Severus and Neville. They were with me during my darkest times and never gave up hope. Harry and Charlie, you are the brothers that I never had. I now know the support of having siblings.” Tears burned in his eyes. He was more emotional than he should be, but he couldn’t help it.
“I can’t forget my new parents. Barnaby and Hagrid. Barnaby, I think that fate and my mother brought you to me. My mother loved me more than she loved anyone else. I have a feeling she sent me to you so I could still have that unconditional love.” Barnaby had tears sliding down his cheeks as he blew him a kiss.
“And Justin, my love, you are my rock, my muse. Your love and support have given me the strength to focus on what I love doing. Your presence in my life has brought me beauty and meaning. I am so grateful for your love.” Draco lost the fight of not crying he placed his hands on his stomach as he took another deep breath. He could feel the small magic of their child. Which brought a smile to his lips.
“So let us celebrate this moment together. I hope that my work brings you as much joy and inspiration. Thank you all for being here.” There was a round of applause. Draco was about to walk towards his family when he heard Justin cough.
Justin
This was it. It was time for him to ask Draco. Shite, this was much harder than they make it look. Justin coughed to get everyone’s attention.
“I have a special announcement to make. Tonight, in the presence of all the beauty that surrounds us. I want to share a deeply personal and meaningful moment with all of our family and friends.” Draco’s head snapped to look at him. His eyebrow raised.
“Draco, front the moment I met you. I knew I would marry you. You have brought light and color into my life. Your art is a reflection of your soul. It has touched everyone who's seen it.” Justin pushed his hand in his pocket and continued. His fingers wrapped around the small box.
“So in front of all these incredible works of art and the people who mean the most to us. I have a question to ask you. Draco Malfoy, will you do me the honor of becoming my partner for life?” Justin dropped to one knee and held out the box. “Will you marry me?”
Draco was crying as he stood there with his hands on his stomach. Was it too much too soon?
Draco
“Will you marry me?” Holy shite! He wanted to marry Draco. He knew Justin joked about wanting to marry him, but now that he asked, Draco wanted. No need to say yes. He loves Justin more than he has ever loved anyone. What if Justin changes his mind when he finds out?
*I’m Pregnant!* Draco signed. There were a few gasps in the crowd. Most of them waited quietly.
Justin
PREGNANT?! Did Draco sign he was pregnant? He didn’t know what to say. So he let his body take over. Justin stood up, swung Draco around, and peppered kisses all over his face.
“Oh, Draco! Pregnant! You’re pregnant!” Draco kissed him. Then shook his head and wriggled to be put down.
*Yes, I’m pregnant and to answer your question. Yes, I will marry you!* Draco signed as he cried happy tears. Justin laughed and pulled Draco into another kiss. Draco pulled away again and held out his hand. *Now put on my beautiful ring so I can show it off. I also want to get married before I start to show.*
Justin chuckled. *Barnaby has already been planning love. It looks like it will be a January wedding for us!*
*Of course he is! I love you, Justin.*
*I love you too.”