Now And Forever

Chapter 39

- Thalia's Pov -

Chris and I had been shopping for a few hours now. I was feeling a bit low as I was leaving in two days. Loki and I were the only ones who woke up hangover free as we didn't drink as much. We stopped at the water fountain for food and a cup of hot chocolate.
"See? I told you shopping would make you smile again" Chris tapped his drink against mine.
"I feel a little better" I took a sip of my drink "This tastes funny," I thought to myself. I kept drinking it as I was thirsty and didn't want to get up to get another.

That's when I felt sick. Like I had to throw up. I doubled over and as I coughed.
"Tills, Are you okay? You look a little pale?" Chris put the back of his hand on my forehead. It felt nice "Hmm, You're not feverish"
"Might be something I ate" I put my hand on my stomach "I feel ill"
 "Are you sure that you are not hungover?" He asks as he rubs my back "How can I help?"
"Pretty sure and I don't think you can" I rubbed my stomach and hunched over "It might just be nerves that I leave soon" I took a sip of my drink. Gagging as I did so "Either this is rank now or my taste buds are off. Taste it for me" I handed Chris my drink, and he tasted it.
"Taste fine to me. Odd. You normally love that brand of hot chocolate" Chris pinched his lips together "Anything else that you love tasted funny?"
"Just chocolate" I shook my head and shrugged.
"Just to be safe, I think we should get you to A+E" Chris stood and helped me to stand "I'll text Loki on the way"

"Tills, Stop complaining" Chris scolded. I tried to protest about going to the doctor, but Chris didn't listen to me. He kept a hold of me. I swear he has a death grip.
"Chris, let me go!"
"No. I am taking you to the doctor" Chris insisted "It makes me feel like I can do something to help you"
"Well let me go then" I sighed.
"No. I let go and I just know you will walk in a different direction"
"I am fine. It is just a bug. I do not need to see a doctor" I insisted.
"Tills, since we left the fountain, You have thrown up 3 times. To be safe, Let's get you checked out"
"It is just a bug" I rubbed my stomach.
"Look, Tills, You are unwell. And with you moving away in two days, We can't take any chances"
"Hmmph" I sulked. I folded my arms. Chris laughed at me.
"You are so cute when you sulk" Chris smiled at me.
"I hate you" I sighed "Now let me go"
"And how do I know that you won't run away when I do?" Chris stopped walking.
"True but I really don't have the energy to walk let alone run" I shrugged.
"If I let you go, Can I trust you to you go to the doctor?" Chris narrowed his eyes at me.
"...Yes" I shook my head. I tried to look innocent.
"Erugh, How can I convince you to do what I want?" Chris asked. I laughed.
"You became my best friend, That is about as good as it is going to get" I poked Chris on the nose. Chris sighed. I felt my stomach gurgle. I put my hand over it "Actually let me go, I need to throw up in that trashcan"

After throwing up for the fourth time. Chris barged his way into the medical room. We went to the A+E that dealt with all The Avengers issues. Faster than a regular hospital. There were a few people in here, Including Thor, Who was throwing a ball in the air and catching it in one hand. He shot up once he saw us.
"Chris? Thalia? Are you both okay?" Thor spoke. Sam Wilson walked past us and screamed in pain and then fell over after 3 steps. I went to help him but Thor held me back "Oh. don't mind him. He broke his ankle and was told multiple times to stay sat down"
"I can't sit still, you big oaf" Sam hissed as he hopped over to a chair.
"Don't make me get the man with a metal arm" Thor frowned. He then turned back to Me and Chris "Why are you two here?"
"This one keeps throwing up and what did you do?" Chris pushed me into a nearby chair "Stay"
"I ain't a dog" I complained. Chris said woof and faced Thor "Why are you here?"
"Barton took an arrow to the butt, Tried shooting the speedy boy for practice and the arrow bounced off Stark and hit him"
"Normal weekend then?" I rubbed my stomach, trying not to throw up again. Thor place a hand on my back and rubbed small circles. It was oddly soothing "Thanks Thor"
"Anytime, little sister"
"Sister?" I tilted my head at Thor.
"You are dating Loki. Makes you my sister. Even though you are not married"
"Not yet anyway" Chris smiled as he ruffled my hair "I'll be right back"
"Hello, Can someone help me out here?" Chris waved his hands around.
"Mr Stark, What is wrong?" The nurse grabbed a clipboard.
"With me, Nothing. My friend is ill. Can someone take a look at her?" Chris nodded at me.
"Name?" The receptionist typed on her computer.
"Thalia James" A nurse walked in behind the reception and wrote some info on the whiteboard.
"That is Miss James all booked in. I will warn you, it could be some time before she is called" I heard the receptionist speak. I groaned but that irritated my stomach so I ran to the bathroom and throw up
"Miss James? Please come through this door" The nurse that was standing next to the receptionist pointed to her left. Chris nodded as he grabbed me and we went through door number 3.

"Ah, Miss James. How are you feeling?" Nurse Green asked as Chris sat me on the bed.
"She keeps throwing up. 4 times since we left the market place" Chris replied for me. The Nurse looked at me.
"Thank you, Thalia" Nurse Green rolled her eyes before turning to me "Thalia, What brings you here?"
"I am fine. It's just a bug" I think the Nurse knew I was lying. I didn't want to say I was sick because I didn't want Chris to worry.
"Right. I see. Mr Stark. Please wait outside while I talk to Miss James" The Nurse pushed Chris out of the room. Chris tried to argue but after I gave him a look, He gave up in the end.

"Now that he has gone, How are you really feeling, Miss James?" The Nurse inquired once Chris is out of earshot "Why has Mr Stark brought you here?"
"I threw up a few times" I put my hand on my stomach "My stomach still feels nauseous"
"When did you last throw up?"
"I last threw up at least 4 times on the way here and once since being here" I sit on the edge of the exam bed, The Nurse gives me a look of concern before drawing closer. She places her hand gently on my forehead.
"Hmm. You don't really seem to have that much of a fever. Do you think it was something you ate?"
"I don't believe so" I shook my head.
"What have you eaten today?" Nurse Green grabbed a pen and paper.
"I only had a small helping of eggs and sausage this morning, but they tasted weird so I didn't finish them. I did have a bowl of grapefruit though, That was lovely. Lunchtime was carrot soup with this cheesy bread. I couldn't keep that down. I made them all so I don't think it's food poisoning. Besides my stomach started feeling funny before I ate any of that" Suddenly I feel the urge to vomit again "Urm, Excuse me" I shot up and rush to the ensuite bathroom.

The Nurse follows into the bathroom after me and pulls my hair out of the way until I finish.
"Thank you," I slouch against the porcelain seat "Why am I still throwing up? There has to be nothing left in my stomach" I gripped the toilet and rested my forehead against my forearm.
"No problem, my dear" The Nurse smiles warmly. She pauses for a brief moment before handing me a glass of water.
"What are you thinking?" I wanted to use my powers but I didn't have the energy.
"I'm just guessing here. I could be wrong. But is it possible that you could be pregnant?" I froze.
"Pregnant?" I stutter. The Nurse stood up and went to the cabinet. She pulled out a box.
"Here. Pee on this" The Nurse handed me the box and left the room. I looked at the instructions. I know it's a pregnancy test but I still had to see how long I had to leave it before a result showed up and how many lines it needs for negative or positive.
"Okay, 1 line for negative and 2 for positive"

Once I peed on the stick, I put it in the sink. What would happen if I was pregnant? I know Loki has always said he would love me pregnant but I thought that was one of his many, many kinks. But he was talking about baby names with me last week so I don't know.
*KNOCK*KNOCK*
"Miss James, How are you doing?" Nurse Green asked as she popped her around the door as I put my dress back down. She looked concerned "Is there something I can help with?"
"Not unless you can speed this thing up," I muttered then I looked up at the Nurse "And how many times do I have to ask you to call me just Thalia?"
"A thousand times. And as a professional, I will continue to call you Miss James" The Nurse smiled as she sat on a small stool "How are you doing?" I sat quietly on the toilet, staring at the little white stick I had just peed on.
"If I am, How am I going to tell him?" I groaned.
"You will find a way" The Nurse patted my knee "How far along do you think you could be?"
"I haven't missed a cycle yet" I mumbled. I was due next week.
"So around 4 weeks. Give or take" Nurse Green ran a hand over her face.
"We were safe each and every time" I looked at the floor.
"Conception is only 98% effective" The Nurse patted my knee "Is your boyfriend going to be okay if you are pregnant?"
"I don't know. We have talked about it but it was meant to happen after we got married. I don't know how he is going to react" I sighed. Loki might freak. I know I will.
"Judging by how he is still trying to break in here, I think he will be fine" Nurse Green pointed to the door. I could hear Loki talking with the nurse. Well, I say talking, It was more like arguing. Chris and Thor were trying to calm him down but it didn't seem to be working "Is he always like that?"
"Yes, He is always overprotective" I looked down at my hands "It got worse after I learnt to do this" I made a ballerina appear in the flame "I dread to think what the hormones are going to be like"
"I can't tell you that. Each pregnancy is different" The Nurse patted my arm.
"I wonder how Loki will take the news"
"He might faint. Most men faint when they find out that their partners are pregnant"
"If I am, I'll tell him back in our home. Might have some sort of soft landing" I scoffed "Is that test ready?" Nurse Green picked the test up and turned it so she could see the screen. Her face was blank.
"Yes, it is" Nurse Green handed me the test. My hand reached out shakily. I took the white stick off her and I stared at the pregnancy test, feeling my mercifully empty stomach drop.
"Pregnant. He is going to faint"