crescent [h.s]

6

Aurora Adler

After Harry said that, I think my heart just about melted.

Because, as much as it scares me, I feel the exact same way.

I want him to show me what healthy love looks like. I want to show him what a healthy love looks like.

But, I'm pregnant.

With another man's baby.

Technically.

How can I expect him to be somewhat involved when there will be 3 people in this relationship? My baby comes before anything and everything, they always will.

If he likes me.. and wants to show me what a healthy love is.. then what does that mean for my baby? Who is he gonna be to them? Will he even want to meet them?

Harrys hand that is still tightly held in mine, squeezes mine as he breaks the silence that we've been sitting in for the last two minutes, "Aurora talk to me."

With my heart racing, my mind in a jumbled mess, I blurt the obvious, "Harry I'm pregnant."

He nods and a small humorous smile makes its way onto his perfect face. He looks down to my small yet noticeable bump, and back up to me, his smile only growing, "Yeah... I know."

I look at him skeptically, "And... you're okay with that? You want to date someone who is pregnant.. when it's not your baby?"

He nods, "I like you Aurora. Like really really like you. A baby doesn't change that. I knew you were pregnant before our first date, and it didn't make me see you any differently. And now.." he lets out a thick breath and squeezes my hand again, "well I can't believe how incredibly strong you are. Well I can believe it... but you're still so strong."

My heart continues to race throughout his words, "What happens when I have them? Who are you going to be to them? I don't want to put you on the spot, but I also don't want you to see the reality of everything in a years time and run because I wasn't honest with you."

I feel bad asking him all of this now.. but I have to. I'm no longer 19 and childless. I have a baby on the way, and it's important for all of our sakes, that we're honest from the very beginning.

He squeezes my hand again, sighing in thought and contemplating my answer, "I'll be whoever you want me to be to them. It's your choice."

I ponder over his reply for a few moments before another squeeze of my hand brings me back down from the abyss that is my head. I turn my face to him and smile, "Can I get back to you on that?"

He immediately nods in understanding, "Yes, god yes. Don't feel pressured to decide right now... as long as I know before baby comes then that's okay with me."

He really sees himself knowing me for that long?

I lean back and rest my body against his, placing our hands on my lap, Harry's forearm slightly leaning against my bump from the position. I put my head on his shoulder, and eventually look up to see him already looking at me, "So..."

He smiles and tucks a piece of hair behind my ear, "So..."

"Do you think I could get your number now?"

He nods through a laugh, chuckling as he reaches inside his suit pant pocket, unlocking his phone. With my head still on his shoulder, I watch as he opens his contacts and sets up a new contact, passing me the device, telling me to put my number in.

Once I do, I pass his phone back to him, smiling as he kisses my forehead and tells me he'll text me tonight.

Unfortunately, it's only a few minutes later when he reluctantly tells me he needs to head back to the office, my eyes widening when I see the time– 1:24. He has to be back at 1:30. "Harry! Oh my god," I rush to get off the outside sofa, pulling him up, making him laugh at my urgency, "Go! You need to go!"