The Potter girl

Chapter 13

Addie smiled weakly, her heart warming at the touch and the words. "Maybe you're right," she managed to say before a fresh wave of nausea overtook her. "I'm sorry, I..." Her voice trailed off as she doubled over, her stomach cramping painfully."Shh, it's okay," Draco soothed, his hand rubbing her back in small circles. "Take your time. Just focus on getting through this." He leaned over her, his face close to hers. "And remember, I'm not going anywhere. No matter what happens, I'm here for you."Addie closed her eyes, grateful for the comforting presence beside her. The mint-scented water helped, but the nausea seemed to linger, like a persistent fog. She breathed deeply, trying to steady her breath as another wave of queasiness washed over her. When it finally began to subside, she opened her eyes, meeting Draco's concerned gaze. "Thank you," she whispered. "For being here, for being so understanding..."Draco smiled reassuringly, his thumb gently caressing the back of her hand. "I'm not going anywhere," he promised. "No matter what, I'll be right here with you." He leaned in closer, his voice dropping to a whisper. "And who knows? Maybe one day, we'll look back on this and laugh about it. Maybe we'll even find it kind of funny that we got through it together."Addie's weak smile lingered as she kept her eyes closed, relishing the comforting touch of Draco and the gentle warmth of his breath against her face. "That sounds nice," she murmured softly. "I hope so."Draco's reassurance was unwavering. "Of course it will," he said. "We're a team, remember? We can handle anything together." His determined expression conveyed his conviction. "And we will find a way to make this work, Addie. I promise you that."His words sparked a surge of hope within her, overshadowing the lingering nausea and igniting a small spark of happiness. Perhaps things weren't as hopeless as they had once seemed. Maybe there was a path for them to build the family they had always dreamt of, even if it deviated from the traditional route they had envisioned."Thank you, Draco," she whispered, meeting his gaze as she fought back tears. "For everything. For being here, for being so understanding..."He drew closer, his lips grazing her forehead. "I love you, Addie," he murmured. "And no matter what happens, I'm here for you. Always."In that moment, as they lay together on the bed, the air filled with the scent of mint and the warmth of their bodies, they found solace amidst the uncertainty. Despite the challenges that lay ahead, they were safe, together.Draco's hand continued to stroke her back, his touch gentle and warm, sending waves of comfort through her body. In the quiet of the room, his soft voice broke the silence, offering a glimmer of hope. "Hey," he said softly, his words carrying a soothing tone. "I was thinking... maybe we could take things one day at a time. Focus on getting through today, tomorrow, and the next day. And then, before we know it, we'll have found a way to make everything work."Addie nodded, her eyes closed, feeling the weight of his words sink in. "That sounds like a good plan," she whispered. "We'll find a way.""Of course, we will," Draco affirmed. "We're a team, remember? And teams are unstoppable." His touch lingered as he pressed a gentle kiss to her forehead. "Besides, we've got each other. And that's all that matters."A tear of hope traced down her cheek, a testament to the emotions swirling within her. She had never imagined feeling this way about anyone, let alone the boy she had grown up with. Yet here they were, entwined in each other's embrace, and she couldn't fathom her life without him."You're right," she whispered. "You're all I've ever wanted."Draco's heart swelled at her words, and he met her lips in a soft, tender kiss. "And you're all I'll ever need," he murmured against her lips. "Together, we can get through anything."As their embrace lingered, a newfound sense of determination filled her. While they may not have the family they had always envisioned, they could craft their version of it. Together. No matter the challenges that loomed ahead, they would confront them side by side. In the end, they would emerge stronger, happier, and more deeply in love than ever before.The wave of nausea that had plagued her finally began to ebb, giving way to a sense of calm and renewal.