Secret Arrangement

Reunion

Hermione stayed in bed for 3 days straight following the Garden party, only getting up to use the bathroom. She was back in bed on the 4th day, staring at the wall when there was a knock at the door. She mumbled for who ever was there to come in and Narcissa walked in. 

"Hello sweetheart, how are you feeling today?" She asked, sitting on the edge of the bed. Narcissa brought her hand up and started to soothingly brush it through Hermione's hair. 

"I feel terrible." She mumbled, a lone tear escaping down her face.  

"Oh honey, i'm sorry. Pansy and Daphne are here. Do you want to join us for tea? Or I could send them up here to see you?"

"I don't want to see anyone." She mumbled, bury her head further into Draco's pillow.  

Narcissa gave her a knowing smirk. "Not anyone?" She mused. Hermione looked at her and sighed. 

"I don't think i'm ready to forgive him yet, Cissa."  

"I know but just because you see him doesn't mean you have to forgive him. Besides, we've been holding him off the last few days but I don't think we'll be able to manage for that much longer. Sooner or later you are going to have to face him." 

Hermione sighed. "I know. Im honestly surprised he managed to last this long." 

Narcissa chuckled. "Why don't you get up and take a shower. It'll make you feel better and give the elves a chance to switch the sheets. Mippy has been going crazy at the thought of you being on dirty sheets." 

"I guess I could do that, but i'm getting right back in bed after." She mumbled, reaching her hands up for Narcissa to help haul her up. 

"How is my grandson doing in there?" Narcissa asked, placing her hand on her bump. 

"He's been moving around like crazy the last few days. Honestly it's been hard to get any rest." 

"Is he usually so active?" Narcissa asked as she led her into the en-suite bathroom and turned on the shower. 

"Yes, but normally Draco is around to calm him. All he has to do is touch my stomach or talk and the baby settles down." Hermione explained, her face falling. Narcissa gently cupped her face, tilting her head up to look in her eyes. 

"You two will get through this Hermione. I know you will." She said softly, wiping away her tears. Hermione nodded and took a deep breath. "Good girl, now get in the shower. I'll tell Mippy she can come in." 

Hermione did as she was told and took a long shower, letting the hot water massage her skin. After about 30 minutes she finally got out. She walked back into the bedroom to see the sheets had already been changed. She walked over to the wardrobe and pulled on a pair of panties and one of Draco's old Slytherin jumpers. She slid back under the covers on her side of the bed nearest the door. It took about an hour of trying to get comfortable with her active baby doing rolls in her stomach before she was able to fall asleep. 

Hermione opened her eyes to the sound of her bedroom door closing. She had turned in her sleep and was facing the window. With the limited light coming through she estimated that she'd been sleeping for a few hours. She rolled over to see who was at the door and she came face to face with Draco. 

Draco was leaning against the door, just watching her. She saw his eyes widen when he realized she was awake. 

"Hey." She croaked, voice still heavy with sleep. 

"Hey. Mother said you were sleeping. I just wanted to check on you. I'll leave now." He said in a quiet voice, turning to open the door. 

"Draco, wait. Come here." She mumbled, eyelids still half-closed with sleep. "Give me your hand." She asked, stretching her own hand out. He quickly walked to stand beside the bed and placed his hand in hers. She pulled the jumper she was wearing up and placed his palm on her bare baby bump.