In a world of just in time

Chapter 18

*12 weeks pregnant*

Damon's POV

I have been staying at the hospital with Elena for nearly a week now, only leaving for 30 minutes at a time to shower and get something to eat while she is asleep. I don't mind being here with Elena, I think we are making progress. Her bruising looks like it is getting worse but I am told she is healing, slowly. She's been drinking more and eating a little now and then. She doesn't talk much but she's now comfortable with the doctor, my mother and the midwife she first spoke with when she found out she was pregnant. We was able to get in contact with her and she agreed to be the midwife throughout Elena's pregnancy. Which I am told is going okay. The heart beat is a little weak which they said is likely due to Elena being under stress. And there is still a high chance of miscarriage due to her being so weak, but as she gets stronger so does the baby.

I just need Elena to be okay. I love the baby but if he does pass away, I understand. I will upset but I have been emotionally preparing myself for that outcome.

I try not to think about it too much. I need to be strong for Elena. That's what I keep telling myself.

My parents have told me I have to go back to school on Monday. It's currently Friday so I have the weekend with Elena and then I will have to leave her all day. As much as I protested about not going back my parents told me I have to. I need to finish my education and get good grades at the end of it. I won't be a child forever, I need to look after myself one day.

My parents have both surprised me with how supportive they are. They have laid out a nice room for Elena opposite my own. My mum even went shopping for her, buying new clothes and anything she might need. I think they love her like a daughter, I hope they do anyway. Elena definitely has not warmed up to my dad. She's scared of him. Terrified really. But she's comfortable with my mum who was able to calm her one night when I went home to change clothes.

I stroke Elena's hair as she lays on my chest. She loves her hair being stroked, it calms her a lot of the time and sends her to sleep. I like that I have found all these hidden little things about her that other people don't know. Like how she hates juice. Strange I know but she will only drink water. I am not complaining it's healthier for her. Just one of her little quirks.

I do however find it strange how much I have changed. I went from a player who cared about of sex and football to being a caregiver basically. But I wouldn't change that. Elena has made me a better person.

Elena moves her head slightly and I look down to see her looking up at me. She does this sometimes and I wonder what she thinks about. I continue to stroke her hair looking down at her. She's beautiful. She may have a black eye, a large number of bruises of the side of her face and a cut extending across the side of her head onto her forehead but she is so beautiful. She opens her mouth as if to speak but then rest her chin on my chest still looking at me. "What's wrong?" I ask her. She moves her head back to where she was when she was asleep.

She places her hand over mine which is resting on my stomach. Slowly making circles with her thumb. I kiss the top of her head. Anyone could see we are in love, but we just don't admit it. At least not yet.

The door to room opens slowly, with the doctor walking in. Elena curls up tighter, "Shhh it's okay. It's just doctor Lupin." I say calmly. I feel Elena relax against me. I sit up slightly as the doctor walks over taking a seat next to the bed. Luckily no one ever said anything about my rearranging the furniture. "Good morning Elena. I would like to change the bandage on your leg and then breakfast will be brought to you. I just need you to sit up so I can get to your leg." Doctor Lupin has got quite good with Elena, usually able to do her job and care for her but this morning Elena doesn't move. We did have a rough night, Elena had a bad dream.