Chapter 3 :- Pregnant ?

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"I'm pregnant, James." 

That one statement could have been the happiest one of James's life except for the fact that his husband was literally having a meltdown.

"Do-" James took a deep breath but he couldn't help the way his voice broke.

"Do you not want the baby ?" 

Regulus shook even more if that was possible. He sobbed in his husband's arms. Warm and comforting arms that felt like too forgiving. As if James would hold him and tell him it was okay for Regulus to be this frightened. 

"Merlin knows I would die for this child, James. It's not even born yet and I would already give up everything for the sake of your child. Our child."

James sighed and stroked the Slytherin's hair. He hummed a quiet little tune he picked up from his mum, who often sang while baking. 

"But-"

Regulus shuddered as he uttered the next words.

"But what if I turn out to be like Mother ? What if I starve our child ? What if I turn out exactly like her. Sirius has told me that I'm my mother's son. That I remind him of her. I'll be the worst father, James. And this is your child. This is the most precious person. I-I couldn't bear it."

"Oh Reggie." James found himself falling in love with his husband a little more. 

"My love, if you were even a little like that horrid woman, you wouldn't have been this scared. This is our child, Reggie. Our little bean. If our love isn't enough for the kiddo, Sirius and Remus and the rest of our friends will pour everything they have to make sure our child is cared for. And besides, Sirius has already apologized for saying that you're like Walburga."

"You were a child, darling. You did what you had to survive. And nobody blames you for that. And our child will love you. They will be with us every moment of every day for the first few years. And we can always learn. We can do this."

"But-"

"No buts, love. You've always been so strong. So how about you relax in the back seat and let me drive for once ? I'll take care of you both. I'm scared too, Reggie. I am. But if it means that you'll be calm and wonderful and yourself, then I'm willing to be the strong one. I'll do whatever you want me to, Reggie."

James spoke softly as if comforting a child. His words were smooth and they were careful. Like handling glass. Regulus appreciated it, he liked the way husband spoke. Every word laced with love and care. Every feeling James felt was reflected in the way he spoke. And all that Regulus felt from him was adoration.

Pure and simple. Regulus exhaled softly. James smiled at him and rubbed small circles on his back. It was something that helped Regulus relax immeasurably. James had noticed this when Regulus was having a panic attack. 

"Oh God, we're doing this. For real."

3 months later

"Soooooo, whatcha hiding ?" Sirius asked, almost bubbling with curiosity. James sighed gravely as if he was about to reveal a deep, dark secret. Besides the dog animagus, Remus shuffled slightly and looked at Regulus puzzled. His nose told him there was something different about the raven haired man. 

Regulus blushed, knowing that the werewolf had caught on. He nodded slightly and Remus's eyes widened. He gave the former Black a wide toothy grin and turned to James.

"This may shock you to your very core. You guys are the very first to know."

"Is it a very important secret, Uncle Jamie ?" Sirius's 3 year old, Caspian asked solemnly. James looked at his godson and nodded.

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