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Chapter 136

February 18th

Atlas's POV

"Where are we going?" Asher asked refusing to let go of my hand. "going to go check on Em and then we can go see the toddlers if you want" I look back at him. His eyes scanned the hall frantically before looking at me.

"Oh! Sorry, I didn't know you wanted me to answer, I'd like that" he replies as I squeeze his hand. I didn't feel as tired as usual lately and I'm not sure why, but I knew it was making certain things more obvious such as how he was scared to answer or speak out.

Iris was standing outside of Em's door her fist raised. I stopped and stared at the girl, I wasn't going to bother Em if Iris and her were going to hang out. She stood there for a few minutes and I had grown a little impatient.

Clearing my throat Iris flinches out of whatever world she was in and looks at us. "Hey! Sorry... I'll go now, heh... yeah" suddenly she became extremely anxious. I gave her a confused expression but before I could say anything she was gone.

Raising my fist I knocked on the door tugging Ash behind me. He looked down the hall where Iris had run off with worried eyes. "I'm sure it's fine baby" I coo and he nods looking up at me. I'll talk to her later, I can't have him worrying about more things.

I'm hoping that by bringing Asher to her he'll feel better seeing she's feeling better. "Come in" Em groans and I can already tell she's not in a good mood. I opened the door and found Em leaning again her closet door.

I rush over to help her which led Asher to follow me. "Atlas I'm fine" she hissed trying to limp back over to the bed. I caught her with my one arm before she collapsed and let out a cry of pain.

"Asher, you need to let go baby" I try to stay calm so I didn't freak him out and he nodded letting go of me but grabbing the back of my shirt. I lift Em bridal style and bring her to the bed. She refused to look at me.

Setting her down on the bed. Ash let go of me getting onto the bed with her. It didn't take long for him to break down. He carefully moved to hug her trying to be gentle. "I'm sorry, you're like this because of me" he cries and I immediately go forward to calm him down.

I stop knowing I had to give them a moment. "It's not your fault I'm weak" she grumbles surprising both of us. "You're not weak there were just too many people there" he sniffles and Em finally looks back to him wiping her own eyes.

"I might limp for the rest of my life... they don't know yet" she breaks some news that I hadn't even heard. "Y-you what?" He stutters pulling away from her. I look between the two heartbroken.

His body started trembling as he looked at his hands. "Goodbye quidditch, goodbye wanting to be an Auror" she chuckles sadly to herself, as Asher burst into a sob. "I'm so sorry- so sorry. It's all my fault, you should have left me" he cries and I bite my thumb wondering if I should intrude.

"It's fine, I don't care" she wipes her own tears as he shakes his head. "Ash it's not 100% I'm sure I'll be fine, I'm sorry for upsetting you" she whispers as he looks back up to her with sad eyes.

"I'm so sorry" he apologizes again and she reaches out for his hand. "I- this isn't you're fault. You did nothing. I'm fine we're all fine" she hiccups and I finally move to sit on the bed.

He nods but you could tell he didn't believe it. "I'm going to make it better, I'll fix this. I don't know how but I will" he places his hand on his knees his voice confident. "Don't hurt yourself" she whispers moving his hands from his knees.

"I'm going to make it better... I'm sorry" he repeats anyways and she pulls him into a hug hiding the pain on her face. "It's fine, I don't care- I really don't" she lies letting go of him.

He wipes his eyes and turns to me. "Come here love" I whisper pulling him into a hug. I rub the back of his head as he cries into my chest. "It's my fault" he continues to mutter as I shook my head looking at Em.

I give Emerald my other hand and she takes it hesitantly. "Em... I love you, you're my little sister- and I'll help you any way you need me" I reassure her.  She squeezes my hand before shifting to lay down.

"I'm done upsetting people today" she whispers and I sigh before kissing her head. "I love you my definitely favorite sibling" I chuckle. I got a small smile from her and it made me smile before wiping her cheek.

"I knew it" she huffed and I couldn't help but look back at her. "There's the Em I know and love, I hope to see more of her" I joke? No. I was being completely serious. There was no response as she flipped onto her non-injured side.

Asher moved over to her and hesitantly grabbed her shoulder. "Thank you" he pushed the words out before kissing her head. "I missed you" and with that, he left her side and hurried to me. "Don't be mad, I wanted to make her feel better" he rested his chin on my chest and I turned to lead us out of the room.

"Why would I be mad?" I asked closing the door behind us. "I kissed her head" he grumbled holding onto the sleeve of my shirt. "She's family" I smile and he nods. "Right, sorry" he apologizes.

"None of this is your fault, do you hear me, none of it" I grab his shoulders shaking him slightly. "I'm sorry" he apologizes once again. "Nope, no more apologizing- I don't care if you murder someone I don't want to hear it" I poke his cheek getting a pout.

"But if I did that- I could never do that" his eyes go wide in shock at the thought of it. "Hypothetically speaking" I laugh giving him a small kiss. "Oh, I'm-" "nope I'm not listening!" I cover my ears and at first he seems surprised but smiles when he understands I'm joking.

"Toddler time?" I whisper trying to get him more comfortable with other people. "Mhmm" he nods happily this time as I lead us towards Emerson's room. I smile when I find the door open and the three younger kids and baby Gray all playing.

Grayson was on his butt as Emerson protected him with his fake sword and Isla and Imani charged towards him with their also fake swords. EJ caught a glimpse of us and dropped his sword. "Ashy!" He screams running over to hug my boyfriend. "I missed you! I missed you! I missed you!" He shouts over and over again bouncing in excitement.

"I missed you too" Ash chuckles rubbing his head. "Ashwer!" "Ashwer!" The twins shout joining the hug. He smiles sadly at the three I think he was starting to realize how much he missed them.

Grayson was next. The crown the kids had put on his head was around his neck obviously not fitting his tiny head. He stumbled over and laughed and gurgled just wanting to be a part of this.

"Come play! Come play!" "Please!" "You will be the best boifend" Emerson finishes hugging. "Okay I'll play" he whispers and they run back to their positions. Gray stayed at his leg and lifted his arms wanting to be held.

"Do you want to play Grayson?" Ash asked picking the baby up. He lifts his hand and holds it out shaking it like a stiff wave. "He hates using his fist but that's his way of saying no" I chuckle kissing his head.

"Oh... wow you've gotten good at that" he turns and coos to the baby. "Well, how about you stay with me as I play with the others" he cheers to my brother who takes his hand out of his mouth to rest his head on his chest.

I put a hand on Asher's back and he flinches immediately putting his arm around my brother in a protecting manner. Once he realizes it's me he looks away ashamed and I bring him to the kids. "Im sorry Ash" I whisper as he sits downs, me following suit.

He's immediately given a crown and the toddlers begin to fight with their swords all over again. He leans against my shoulder holding my sleepy brother. "If I'm not allowed to say it you can't either" he smiles. I shake my head disagreeing.

"You apologize for no reason, I apologize because I'm an idiot"

"Attack brother he steals boifrend!"

"Attack!!!"