𝕋𝕠 ℍ𝕒𝕧𝕖 𝔸𝕟𝕕 𝕋𝕠 ℍ𝕠𝕝𝕕 [ʙᴏᴏᴋ 3]

༄ Regulus༄

The next weeks were the hardest the couple have been through for a very long time. The children are good distractions though and today is the first day that Danica has smiled properly since the news.

The four of them are out in the village in the baby shop, buying new clothes for the twins for James and Lily's wedding. Danica has picked out five different dresses for Rose and the one she is wearing now is beautiful and the reason Danica is smiling so much.

"Oh Rose," she says holding her up and looking at her. "You look so sweet."

Regulus smiles widely and bounces Teddy in his arms, the poor boy probably bored out of his mind.

"That's the one," he says.

Danica agrees and they set about trying to find a perfect suit for Teddy. They do eventually and they leave the shop in high spirits. This is the day that everything has changed for her.

She is happy.

Regulus pushes the pram down the street, Danica at his side, chattering away about the bridesmaid dress fitting with Marlene and a couple of Lily's other friends. Regulus listens to her talking, smiling softly.

"I can't wait," she says and looks up at him. "What're you smiling at?"

Regulus just shakes his head.

"You," he says and stops walking to kiss her gently.

Danica kisses back before pulling away and taking over on the pram. Friends see them and stop to chat and coo over the babies. Eventually, they make it back home, the long walk to Beachside becoming strenuous now they have a pram. They use magic, however, to make it easier.

When they arrive, they head into the kitchen, filling the kettle and making tea. Together, they sort Teddy and Rose out, carrying them upstairs and settling them into their cribs. Then they go into the garden with their drinks, enjoying the last of the summer sun. Danica sits on one chair and Regulus on the other, close enough for Danica to put her feet up. They left the nursery window open so they can hear any sounds of an unhappy baby. So far all is peaceful.

"Reg," Danica says, putting her mug on the table and standing up, moving towards him.

Regulus places his mug down and looks up at her, his hands moving to her waist and pulling her onto his lap, facing him. She leans into him, brushing her lips against his neck.

"Haven't done this for a while," Regulus whispers cheekily in her ear as his hands move to her arse.

Her hips rock against him and he feels himself harden as he nips at her neck.

"Mm, Reg," Danica moans softly in his ear as she lifts his shirt off him. He tugs her dress up higher, exposing her thighs as she moves on him.

"Flower..." he whispers as she undoes his belt buckle.

"Mm?" She hums against his jaw.

"I've missed this," he whispers.

"Sorry it took me so long," she murmurs.

"Why are you sorry? You've had a hard time recently and having kids makes us short of time."

Danica nods and smiles at him before continuing to unbutton his trousers. Regulus stands up to allow them to fall to the floor then Danica tugs down his boxers. She pushes him back onto the chair and he raises a brow at her as she sits back on him. He lifts her dress up and off her, noticing her panties are already on the floor. Regulus rocks his head back as she rises above him. Then he bites his lip as she presses herself down on him.

Afterwards, Danica stays on Regulus's lap, his chest sweaty as she rests her head on his neck.

"Fuck that was good," Regulus breathes.

"Amazing," Danica whispers and kisses his neck. "I should check on-"

"No you don't," Regulus cuts her off, holding her tight. "They're still sleeping."

Danica nods and relaxes into him. He feels her shoulders drop and her breathing levelling out as he strokes her hair. He closes his eyes and feels her melt into him completely, a sign that she is asleep. He smiles and kisses her temple then rests his head on the back of the chair, feeling the tug of sleep.

But he doesn't quite get there because he hears the sounds of quiet crying. Reluctantly, he stands up and places Danica in the other chair, covering her with a blanket. He pulls on his boxers and then heads upstairs before the cries can get any louder.

"Hey," he says gently as he enters the room, finding just Teddy crying. He picks him up and rocks him gently whispering to him. "Dada's here... it's okay..."

Rose is awake but not crying but he knows they will come so he balances Teddy on one arm as he reaches down and picks Rose up in his other arm. After all those months of worrying that he is like his father, Regulus does finally believe that his childhood has not impacted how he treats his children. He walks downstairs with them both, through the kitchen and out the back door into the garden. Danica is still sleeping so he sets rose down on the blanket in the shade and bounces Teddy in his arms. But his cries do not stop and eventually, Danica wakes up to them.

"Mm," she moans as she comes to. "Reg?"

"I've got Teddy," he says, passing her her dress. She slips it on and reaches for her son.

"Come on bubba," she says, holding him against her chest. Regulus bends down and kisses her. "I love you," she says as they break apart.

"I love you too, gorgeous," Regulus says, stroking her cheek for a moment and tucking a strand of hair behind her ear.

She smiles up at him, before looking down at Teddy. Regulus gazes at them for a little longer before walking to Rose and sitting beside her. She reaches out a fat fist and he lets her hold his finger. She smiles up at him and his heart melts at the sight of her wide, round, bright blue eyes and her chubby cheeks. Regulus can't help but smile back at her. He leans down and kisses her head, his heart filled with so much joy. If only he had the camera. But that smile is forever ingrained in his memory. He lays down then, resting his head on his arm, looking at his daughter. But the familiar feeling of sleep washes over him and he glances at Danica who is watching them.

"Go to sleep, my love," she says, a smile on her face.

Regulus nods and blows her a kiss before closing his eyes, listening to the sounds of his wife's giggles, feeling Rose's hand wrapped around his finger as sleep takes him.

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Two weeks later, they are getting ready for James and Lily's wedding. Danica needs to leave early to be with the bridesmaids so Regulus has to look after the twins. It's not difficult, he'll go to the Potters and be with the boys while Danica goes with the girls. Sirius and Remus will help look after Teddy and Rose.

When he arrives, the house is full of excitement. James is ready. Remus takes Rose for Regulus and Sirius is busy being best man. They go to the church and wait for Lily and the girls to arrive. Regulus bounces Teddy on his lap and cannot wait to see Danica.

The doors open and Lily, wearing a beautiful white dress, walks in with the girls behind. They slowly make their way up the aisle and Danica locks eyes with Regulus. Teddy sees her too and Rose, sitting on Remus's lap, smiles at her. Regulus doesn't take his eyes off his wife for the entire time. She wears a beautiful blue dress and her long blonde hair is curled perfectly.

She is stunning.

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