Chapter 24
I sat up jumping out of my sleep. Draco was thrashing in the bed next to me shouting and screaming, just muffled words and shouts. I mounted him quickly and tried to hold his arms down but he was so strong. Where the fuck was Theo?
"Theo! Theo I need you!" I shouted and heard Theo run out of the bathroom toward us. "I can't hold him he's too strong" Theo climbed on the bed his face confused and shocked at what was happening. He leaned over pinning Dracos arms down with ease and shook his head.
"I don't understand! This has never happened before" Theo shouted as Draco continued to fight against him shouting my name now.
"He's not occluding anymore this is probably because of that." I put my hands either side of his face holding it still. "Draco, I'm right here, I'm okay. Look at me." I continued to plead as Theo held him down. "Draco, open your eyes I'm right here right here just look at me." Theo was still managing to pin him down though he continued to fight. Draco was covered in sweat and his face look pained. He opened his eyes a few seconds later breathing quick. His head looking around the room getting his whereabouts. I looked to Theo nodding to let go of his arms and they instantly came around me hugging me tight. I took a deep breathe and hugged him back.
"I'm sorry." Draco said his voice hoarse. Theo sat back against the head board out of breathe. We all stayed like that for a while.
"I'm sorry you had to go through that." I whispered as Draco nodded and leaned back resting his head on Theos chest as he brought a hand up into his hair. I got off his lap and lay beside him.
"Did I hit anyone?" Draco asked some time later.
"No. I'm so sorry love I didn't make the connection with occluding until Hermione pointed it out. I didn't think this would happen if you stopped." Draco shook his head.
"It's not your fault. I needed to process it eventually." Draco hugged me in tighter and kissed me on the head then sat up and put his head in his hands, he seemed agitated. He moved to get off the bed and began getting dressed. Theo got out of bed and stood in front of him.
"Where are you going right now? It's two in the morning."
"I need to go out, I'll be back soon and don't follow me." Me and Theo looked at each other concerned. "I'm really angry right now and don't want to risk taking it out on either of you. I'm just gonna go on a run to hopefully expel some energy." I could tell he was angry, his voice tight.
"Take your wand." Theo said earning himself a harsh look from Draco which he matched quite nicely. I hadn't seen Draco like this since school.
"I'll be fine."
"Take it, or I will follow you. It's your choice." Draco looked livid now but Theo didn't falter. I looked between them both before Draco sighed and picked his wand up then left slamming the front door on his way out. Theo led back down sighing and shook his head.
"He's going to be okay right? I mean I've heard about long term effects of occluding I don't know much though." Theo sat back up and pulled me in so I was resting against his chest.
"Safety wise, as in on his run, he'll be fine. Might be good to do some more research of that though so we know what to expect."
"Why is he so angry? Did we do something?"
"You've had night terrors. You know how real they feel. He just re-lived watching you get tortured and he has hated himself and beat himself up forr that since it happened. He's angry at himself, definitely not at you, maybe a little bit angry at me."
"And you thought it was a good idea to agitate him more by arguing with him to take his wand?" Theo laughed a little.
"He doesn't scare me. I'd have fought with him if I had to, he wouldn't because he'd never hurt me, or you for that matter. So yes, I will annoy him if it means he stays safe." I nodded.
"You're sure he'll be okay?" I really wasn't convinced.
"Just try and get some sleep babe. He'll be okay I promise. We'll do some more research tomorrow. Please try not to worry." I nodded but stayed up for a while unable to go back to sleep, tossing and turning looking to Theo constantly for reassurance that he was going to be okay, though it seemed like he didn't even believe it at points. I closed my eyes hoping he would come back soon as Theo ran his hand up and down my back.
I woke up to hear shouting coming from downstairs. Theo and Draco weren't in the bed. I sat up and stilled listening to them both.
"I get that Draco but you can't just up and leave like that in the middle of the night. I will build you a fucking gym if I have to but she was really worried about you last night, so was I."
"I will talk to her when she wakes up Theo, just leave it alone. I am more than capable of defending myself."
"No I won't leave it alone, and I am more than aware that you can but part of this, is that you need to talk to us. Tell us what's going on in your head instead of just walking out when you don't want to deal with things."
"I thought I was doing that by telling you exactly what I was feeling last night before I left!" Theo laughed ironically.
"Lets recount shall we? You said you were very angry, asked us not to follow you, and then left at two in the morning! If that was me or her there's no way you would have let us walk out that door!"
"I wasn't going to do anything stupid Theo give me a little bit of credit."
"How were we supposed to know that? Because that's exactly what it sounded like so don't get mad at me for thinking the worst. I felt like I had gone back in fucking time when you would just run away any time something got just a little too real for you."
"Difference is, I haven't run away have I? I am here, and I am fine. Nice of you to bring that back up though, real fucking helpful."
"It took me ages to calm her down and for her to get back to sleep. I don't give a fuck about myself, I've been through it already but don't think I'll sit by and say nothing when it affects her directly as well. I was trying to convince her and myself that you were actually going to be alright and come back!"
"I told you, I'd talk to her when she wakes up."
"Fine. Just don't pull that shit again because.." I opened the door making them both go quiet. I walked downstairs, probably looking as tired as I felt and they both turned looking at me. Theo sighed a little shaking his head.
"Did we wake you?" I nodded not saying anything and he stepped forward wrapping his arms around me in a big hug. "I'm sorry. I didn't mean to raise my voice." He kissed me on the head. "We didn't want to wake you." I pulled out and looked at Draco. If I looked tired, he looked hanging.
"Did you go back to sleep last night?" I asked walking past him heading to the kitchen to get some coffee. I felt so mad. I was mad he left, mad they argued, mad I was tired, mad he made us worry so much.
"No. I ran for a couple hours came back and then just worked until Theo woke up." I poured a coffee and turned walking back over to him and stood in front of him. I was waiting for him to talk but I didn't really know what I wanted him to say. "I'm sorry, for making you worry last night." I continued to look at him and started crying. Theo stepped forward and took my mug placing it on the table.
"Don't you ever do that again. I thought that you weren't going to come back. What you said, it sounded like you were going to hurt yourself. What if something had happened to you, or if someone had hurt you, or worse? What would we have done, what would I have..." I stopped talking unable to force any more words out and was breathing faster and faster tears streaming down my face. I brought the back of my hand to my mouth and Draco looked concerned stepping forward holding my wrists and pulled me into his chest.
"Hey, okay, okay breathe for me baby, I'm okay, just breathe." I put my head on his chest and cried more trying to regulate my breathing. I hadn't had a panic attack in so long. "I'm sorry. I'm so sorry." Draco whispered as I continued to cry. "I wouldn't have left. I wouldn't leave you." I sniffed speaking quiet.
"You did leave. I know you were angry but it was so late and if Theo hadn't made you take your wand then you could have.."
"But I didn't. I'm right here, and I'm safe. Theo was right to make me take it and I shouldn't have left. In that moment it just made more sense in my head to remove myself before I hurt either one of you."
"You wouldn't though." I whispered. Theo stood behind me rubbing my back. I wiped my hands over my eyes and came out of the hug. Draco put his hands on his hips and took in another deep breathe. I could tell he was trying so hard not to occlude.
"But what if I had hurt one of you? Or said something I'd regret later?" Theo put his arm around my shoulders and pulled me into him more as I brought my hands up to his waist. I didn't feel great.
"We all know you wouldn't hurt us. Saying something you'd regret, maybe. But you can apologise for that and you know we'd forgive you. When have I ever not forgiven you?"
"Look, I am trying my very best to navigate my mind right now. I feel one way one second and completely different the next. I have no idea what to do with myself. I am so used to not feeling anything too deeply. So used to just tucking away these feelings because I haven't had to process them for so long. I'm doing it for you both but I just don't know how to handle it."
"Well I'm researching long term effects of occluding today. To better understand it. I'll let you know if I find anything." I said quietly. "But before that, I am going to go back to bed. I have a headache." I brought my hand to my head and rubbed across it.
"You feel really hot sweetheart, are you ill?" Theo asked moving his hand on my back.
"Probably just tired. I'm going to bed, you two work this out. And don't argue anymore. Please." I sighed and walked back upstairs and climbed back into bed.
“Hermione, everything okay in there sweetheart?” Theo and Draco were both stood outside the bathroom door. I had been sick for the last few days. I could barely keep any food down, headaches, belly pain. This was the third time I had thrown up today. I flushed the toilet and rinsed my mouth out. I came out the bathroom and Draco put his hand to my forehead feeling my temperature.
“You’re going to a doctor, or a healer, or something today. I’m not taking no for an answer anymore. I’ll take you this afternoon.” He had been begging me to go for days but I kept putting it off. I hated doctors. But I guess I better go just in case, plus it will stop them from being so worried all the time.
“You can’t take me, you have meetings and a building to view later. I am more than capable of going to the doctor by myself.”
“You are more important than any of that, we will reschedule it all.” I walked back to the bed climbing in. I felt so tired all the time too.
“You will not reschedule your day for me. I will call you the second I leave the doctor okay? I'm sure it’s just a stomach bug. Please don’t cancel your day.” I heard Theo and Draco talking between themselves by the bathroom. Draco brought his hands up and pinched his nose. He had been so stressed recently, him and Theo were planning on making a property development business hence the viewing and he was still trying to navigate his emotions. We had done some research and knew to expect sudden outbursts of sadness, anger, energy, and stress. The night terrors still happened, but less often which was good. Me being sick clearly wasn't helping it either. I had signed the contract and was also working with them though I really hadn't done much yet due to being so ill.
“Fine. But if you don’t call us the second you walk out..”
“Yes yes I know, I will. Please don't worry.” Draco scoffed and shook his head.
"Not possible darling." I put my head on the pillow and closed my eyes. Theo came and sat by me smoothing my hair. "You're sure, you'll be okay?" I nodded.
"I'll be fine. Please go." Theo nodded and left with Draco to continue their day.
I was sat on the examination table for a few minutes waiting for the doctor to come back. They had taken multiple tests and were waiting on a couple of results. He came back in with his clipboard and sat on the chair at his desk.
“Okay Miss Granger, everything seems to be absolutely fine. But, this isn’t a stomach bug like you originally thought."
"No?"
"You’re pregnant.” Excuse me?
I laughed nervously and shook my head “I’m, um, I’m sorry can you just repeat that last bit for me there?”
“You’re pregnant, Miss Granger. Very early on, maybe a week or so.”
“Yes, I thought that’s what you said."
"Here is some information that will be helpful, please call me if you need anything further. Your first scan will be at 12 weeks if you wish to book that then call the reception desk."
I left the doctor with multiple leaflets and information. I walked out and stood leaning against the wall. Pregnant. Do I tell them? Are they going to be mad? Draco is so stressed and I know Theo is under a lot of pressure too. Is this too much to take on? What if they aren’t ready for a baby? What if I’m not ready for a baby? I’d never dealt with any babies, I had no younger siblings, cousins, or even friends with babies. What if I do everything wrong? Would they want to know or care which one of them it belonged to biologically? Does that even matter? My head was practically spinning and I felt sick again. I took a deep breathe and pushed off the wall. I meant to go home, but I didn't. I walked around everywhere avoiding it all afternoon. I stopped for a coffee, I went into a book store, into a clothes store, bought some food that we didn't need. I did everything I could, to avoid going home. It was 6pm now and getting dark. They were probably home now and I can’t avoid them forever.
I got back to the flat and as I walked through the door, I heard Theo and Draco in the office, muffled shouts travelling through the flat. I felt like all they did at the minute was argue. I sighed and walked toward the office.
"I don't know Theo I can't get though to her, her fucking phone is turned off"
"Well did you call the doctor? Did she have to be taken somewhere else or know where she went afterwards?"
"They wouldn't tell me anything some bullshit about patient confidentiality." I walked into the office and they both whipped their heads to me.
Draco ran over and moved his hands over me as if checking for a physical injury. “Where have you been? I’ve been trying to call you for hours, you said you’d phone us as soon as you left the doctor we thought something happened.” Oh shit. My phone was turned off for the appointment.
“Hermione we’ve been worried sick about you all afternoon. Where did you go?”
"I'm so sorry I turned my phone off for the appointment and completely forgot to turn it back on." I put my hand to my head and closed my eyes. I felt awful for making them worry so much.
"It's fine as long as you're alright. What did the doctor say??" I froze momentarily then smiled.
"Just a stomach bug like I thought. I'll be fine in a few days. I took so long because I hadn't left the house in days and I went for a walk. I'm so sorry to have worried you." I walked in and sat down.
"Just a stomach bug?" Draco asked staring at me. He was too good at knowing when I lied, but I couldn't tell them yet.
"Yeah, I'll be fine." He stared at me longer. Change the subject. "How did your day go?"
"It went very well. We now officially have a property development business. When you feel better you've got a few people to meet with." I nodded and smiled.
"Well congratulations." Theo went in the cupboard and pulled out glasses and champagne. "None for me thanks, I don't want to throw up champagne. I can't imagine that's very nice." I semi-lied. I didn't want to throw up champagne but I also couldn't drink it. Draco looked at me again and luckily Theo spoke more.
"Fair enough sweetheart. Why don't you go lie down. I'll bring you up something for you to try and eat later, if you feel well enough." I nodded and left the office walking upstairs. Was Draco on to me? Maybe I was just being paranoid. What's the plan here Hermione? Just never tell them and hope they wouldn't notice a big pregnant belly? I guess it was still early days so I had some time.. Maybe 8 weeks? Or would it show at 8 weeks? I looked in my bag reading the leaflets I was given. I only read one before putting them back in. I didn't want to look anymore.
A few weeks had past and I still hadn't mentioned the pregnancy to them. Every time I went to tell them I chickened out, or something would come up, Draco would have a night terror, there would be a stressful meeting to prepare for. There was never a right time. I was hiding my morning sickness, and forcing myself to keep my emotions under wraps which proved difficult in some meetings with egotistical men. I even ended up walking out of one meeting as to not punch a guy in the face. It was hard to explain myself to Theo and Draco, they weren't best pleased but the guy phoned that evening and apparently liked the 'play hard to get' bit and signed anyway. Men.
I was still not showing, I reckon I was roughly 5 weeks at this point. Draco still seemed suspicious though and was keeping a pretty close eye on me which was making things a little harder. Anna and Charlies wedding was tomorrow and luckily the stupid lilac bridesmaid dress still fit. I managed to get out of the Hen party because I was 'ill' at the time so that was good. Theo and Draco were busier than ever and I was helping Anna a lot with the last minute wedding plans so we really didn't see much of each other which helped me keep up my act. I had no meetings today and my final bridesmaid job was helping to do the flower arrangements. The smell was making me feel sick but I was able to just sit down and do them pretty easily taking regular breaks. Theo and Draco came home and I pushed the flowers aside.
"Why do we currently live in a flower shop?" Draco asked looking at all the flowers.
"My very last bridesmaid duty. I tell you I'll be glad when the wedding is over. I feel like it's taking all of my time and energy." Well that and something else.
"You have been tired lately sweetheart. When this is over you can relax though." Theo kissed me on the head and I nodded. Probably not though. "Mr Willmott phoned me today and asked me for your number." Theo said as he hugged me from behind.
"The guy I wanted to punch in the face? How charming and appropriate." I said sarcastically rolling my eyes. Theo laughed and kissed me on the neck. "Anyway he has my work number. I hope you told him to.."
"I told him, it was unprofessional. Not whatever profanity is about to come out of your mouth sweetheart." He kissed me on the head and moved round standing next to Draco who was shaking his head at me as I shrugged.
"My thing would have been better."
"I don't doubt that. So what is the plan for tomorrow?" Theo asked.
"Well the ceremony starts at two and we have to be there for half one. But I also have to deliver the flowers so leave at one-ish? Oh and Dan is walking with me down the aisle just so you know in advance and can practice your fake smiles." Draco groaned.
"Why does it have to be him? I can't stand that guy. Also can't stand Willmott. He's lucky I didn't answer that phone call." Draco said as he leaned against the counter crossing one ankle over the other.
"It will be all of two seconds walking down the aisle and I have told you before it's your own faults for not telling anyone I am actually in a relationship with either of you. Unless you are using it as a business tactic in which case, shame on you." I said standing up. Draco scoffed and shook his head.
"Of course we aren't that's shameful. We just didn't want to complicate things but you can tell people if you want. We just like to try our best to keep work and personal life somewhat separate." He said shrugging.
"Can't argue with that I guess." I got some water and went back to my flower arranging trying my best not to throw up. I really had to tell them. I'll do it tomorrow, after the wedding, there won't be any meetings they need to go to and I can just get it done and over with. The longer I leave it the worse it will get.
I was stood outside the venue doors behind the head bridesmaid and best man, my arm linked with Dans gripping the flowers tight. He was spouting some rubbish about the stag party that I was drowning out concentrating on trying to breathe normally. Luckily all attention would be on Anna so all I had to do, was walk without falling flat on my face. I could do that. The music started up and everyone quietened the doors opening. Focus straight ahead Hermione. I put on my best smile and we all started walking down one after the other. I scanned the room for Theo and Draco and spotted them in the sea of people standing. I looked at them a while before looking straight ahead again. I don't know if it was the music, the wedding or the terror of telling them my secret, but I had a tear running down my cheek. Everyone cries at weddings right? I just look the part, bridesmaid crying because she was so happy for her friend? I took a deep breathe finally getting to the end of the aisle and I split off to the left side and sat down. My job was finally done. How was I going to tell them? Do I just say it quickly? It was still so early on in the relationship too. I didn't even think about that. I had been with them almost 6 months, and I'm pregnant. I didn't ever plan on leaving but I don't know about them. None of this had been discussed. Marriage, kids, future. None of it. I was completely zoned out for the entire ceremony, only pulled from my thoughts when everyone began clapping and they were kissing. I shook out of my trance and clapped with everyone else standing to leave. I met Theo and Draco after the mini photo shoot though there would be more to come. The room had been turned round and now had many round tables. I made my way to sit in between Theo and Draco.
"Hey you didn't fall, I'm very proud of you sweetheart. You did cry though. Never thought you'd be the type to cry at a wedding." I laughed nervously.
"Yes well, everyone cries at weddings, leave me alone." I picked up my water and sipped on it. There was a woman sat next to Theo I recognised from the engagement party. She was pretty tipsy already. "Oh I love weddings. Bet this gets you in the mood hey Theo? Hermione?" Oh yeah. I was with Theo at the engagement party.. for half of it. Maybe she saw us dancing. I nervously laughed and Draco was sat looking amused. "Yes Theo, do you plan on marrying this beautiful woman here some day?" Draco asked making Theo give him a look of hate. He chuckled and looked at me. "Absolutely." He winked at me and I smiled. I guess that's one question answered. I looked to Draco who smiled and the woman spoke more. "Aww that's so cute. Hermione introduce me to your friend later would you? He's got this sexy smolder thing going on and I love it." She winked at Draco making Theo laugh. "Oh she'd love to introduce you both I'm sure. Draco here has been third wheeling for years." Theo said. I kicked him under the table and Draco laughed shaking his head. The food finally came out and it was some sort of chicken dish. Oh no. Chicken made me feel seriously sick. The smell the taste even the look. This baby clearly hated chicken. I poked at it a little with my fork breathing deep and ate a few veggies, but that didn't fool Draco. He was intensely watching me making me more nervous. Does this guy ever miss anything?! I drank more water and didn't eat anything further.
He didn't really say much more for the rest of the meal and only spoke when he was spoken to, the same as me. Luckily Theo was able to hold conversation for all three of us with the drunk lady seeing as he was so good with people. Not that it went unnoticed by him though. He was looking between us trying to work out what was going on in silent question. After all the speeches were done we were able to go to the area where the reception would be held. We stood and walked from one room making our way to the next and Draco held my arm gently holding me back. Theo stopped too and we stood there until everyone was in the other room. Draco spoke quietly but irritation was clear in his voice.
"Can you tell us what's going on with you?" I looked away and back to him.
"What do you mean?" He shook his head and sighed.
"Don't act like you don't know. Me and Theo have been wanting to say something for weeks. We have no idea what's up with you lately." I looked to Theo confused.
"Sorry sweetheart but he's right. You've been acting so different. We haven't wanted to say anything, but we're worried about you." Shit. Guess I wasn't as discreet as I hoped. I went to speak but the best man stuck his head round the door.
"Hermione, sorry to interrupt but we need you for photos." More? I looked to him and nodded before he disappeared behind the door again. I looked back to them both and sighed quietly shaking my head.
"I have to go. We'll talk later okay?" I walked away before they could talk their faces full of sadness and concern. Now I have to go and smile for more fucking photos with that image in my brain. Great. I smiled and posed for photos my eyes dead behind my smile. I felt awful. Why did I leave it this long? So stupid of me. I felt sick again and finally the photo shoot ended. I left and ran straight to the bathroom and threw up my very little food I had ate. I sat on the bathroom floor my head resting on my knees. I couldn't avoid them forever. I was so mad at myself for having left it this long. I groaned and got up walking out the bathroom seeing them both stood just down the corridor. I walked to them and they were both leaning against the wall hands in their pockets.
"Wanna go home?" I asked praying they'd agree.
"I dunno. Will you actually talk to us or avoid us there too?" Draco asked with a tiny bit of anger in his voice. I guess I deserved that, even though Theo patted his arm to show his disagreement. He's got so much going on through his head that I'm surprised he's stayed this calm. I shook my head.
"I'll talk. Promise." I responded quietly. They both nodded and we went to say our goodbyes. The car ride home was deadly quiet. No one spoke a word. We got back to the flat and Draco poured a drink for him and Theo, he held the bottle up to me in question and I shook my head. They walked in and sat on the sofa as I stayed standing in front of them.
"Okay. You're not eating, and when you do eat your diet is different, you avoid us as much as you possibly can, you still seem like you are ill because you disappear to the bathroom almost every morning, and you avoid all questions when we ask them. Why?" Draco asked staring into my eyes. I'm surprised he didn't just answer his own question. I bit my lip and took a deep breathe. I forgot how to fucking talk it seems. Theo sighed and spoke after a while of silence.
"Hermione you gotta see it from our perspective here. You have really drawn back. Did we do something? Do you not want this anymore?" He looked like his heart was about to break. I shook my head my vision beginning to blur with tears. "Then what? We've been more than patient with you but we deserve some answers now." I was fiddling with my fingernails as I spoke.
"You do. When I um.. when I went to the doctor a few weeks ago. They did some tests and.." I trailed off fear taking over once again. I cleared my throat and they both leaned forward resting their forearms on their legs.
"Hermione what did they say?" Draco asked his voice full of worry. I started crying and shook my head. Fuck this was so difficult!
"You have no idea, what is going through my head right now. Whatever it is just say it." Theo said as he put his glass on the table.
"I'm pregnant." I whispered. I hoped they heard me I really didn't want to say it again. That was the first time I actually said it out loud. "I'm sorry I didn't tell you sooner. I didn't know how and.."
"You're pregnant?" Theo asked quietly. I wiped my tears and nodded. They were both just sat there not speaking. This silence, was deafening. I had to fill it.
“I know we were so careful but I guess it just happened and I’m so sorry. I didn’t want to tell you because Draco has been so stressed and you've both been juggling so much and I didn't want to ruin your new property development business or make you put anything on hold. You both have a choice in this, I would understand completely if you don't want to be inv.…” they both seemingly came out of their shock and snapped their eyes to mine.
“Don’t you dare, finish that sentence.” Draco said. I took a deep breathe and stopped talking, I can't even remember half of what I just said. "Why didn't you tell us sooner?"
"I was so scared. I didn't know if you would want this and the longer I left it the harder it got."
"Do you want this?" Theo asked. I nodded once and he let out a breathe he had been holding. He looked at Draco then back to me.
"Are you mad at me?"
"Mad? Of course we're not mad. I'm upset you felt you couldn't tell us sooner, but I also get why you didn't sweetheart." I cried more and Theo stood and hugged me. "I'm sorry we have been so busy lately. I'm just so relieved you're okay. We were really thinking the worst for a minute there." Draco stood up and smiled at me opening his arms and I walked into them as he kissed me on the head.
"I'm sorry too darling. We'll be more present I promise." I shook my head.
"You're not the only ones to blame. I have been avoiding you quite a lot so I'm sorry for that." I sat down on the armchair curling my knees in and they picked their drinks back up and sat as they were before.
"So how far along are you?" Theo asked.
"I think roughly 5 weeks. But I don't know for sure. I need to make another appointment at the doctor for the 12 week scan and then I guess go from there. You'll be shocked to know I haven't actually researched any of this, I have read one leaflet." They both laughed.
"Never thought I'd see the day where Hermione Granger didn't research something" Theo said smiling. I shook my head and shrugged.
"I've been too scared to find out more." Draco gestured his hand for me to go and sit in between them. I walked over and sat as he put his arm around my shoulders, Theo held my hand.
"We'll find out with you. Don't get me wrong I am terrified. But, we can work it out together, okay? Make the appointment and let us know when it is. We'll be coming with you." I felt better already. I didn't have to go through this alone, and they were both so supportive. It seemed they both wanted this too.
"I gotta say this really explains a lot."
"So what's maternity pay like with you two?" They both laughed and Draco shook his head as he sipped more on his drink.
"I think we can work something out. You do negotiate pretty well." Theo winked, I laughed and nodded. Draco spoke and I turned to look at him.
"But you're not doing any more work until we know more. I'm not having you stressed with taking on too much at once." Not fair.
"I'll be fine, I don't need you to.."
"Not up for discussion darling." I huffed and sat back crossing my arms.
"The protectiveness is only going to get worse now isn't it?"
"You thought we were bad before, you have no idea what you've got coming sweetheart." I shook my head and sighed again. It wasn't all bad I guess.
I loved that they loved me so much.