My Better Half

5 - It's Been A While

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I walked out of my last lecture as the crisp December air nipped at my nose. It was almost 6:00pm as I tugged my coat closed as I walked across campus.

I looked down at my stomach and smiled. I began to begin showing, only slightly, but I still had to buy new clothes. I rubbed my stomach and smiled profusely.

I rushed across the campus so I could make my 9:00pm plane. I made it to my dorm hall and rushed into the building.

People were rushing in and out in anticipation for their winter breaks. I carefully walked up the stairs and made it to my dorm.

I fumbled with my keys as I got my dorm key and opened the door. I looked and saw that I was alone.

I use the Locking charm on my door and packed my clothes with the Packing charm. I sighed as my clothes finished packing.

I closed my suitcase and dragged it down to my car. As I closed my trunk, I looked up and saw Lip.

"Hey, Gallagher." I exclaimed.

"Malfoy." he said bluntly.

I rolled my eyes and folded my arms.

"Are you still mad I'm going home for break?" I asked.

"Yes. We should be spending our first Christmas together. I'm your only friend here. I might not even be here when you get back." Lip exclaimed.

"One, you're not my only friend here, you're just my best friend here. Two, you will be fine. You have your family. I need to go see mine. It's been 4 months." I said as I rubbed his arm.

He rolled his eyes and gave me a small smile.

"Okay, fine. I won't give you shit but it's only because you're pregnant." Lip said.

I gave him a big hug as I walked over to the driver seat door.

"Don't go breaking more car windows while I'm gone." I joked.

He mocked me as I threw a middle finger up at him. I got in my car and started my engine as I pulled off.

It was a 20 minute drive to the airport. I hooked my phone up to the bluetooth and Facetimed Harry. It rang twice before he answered.

"Hey, Harry." I exclaimed as I kept my eyes on the road.

"What's up?" Harry asked me, his voice slightly raspy.

"Are you still going to meet me at the airport in the morning?" I asked him.

"Yes, I told you I would." Harry responded.

"And Ron doesn't know?" I asked.

"No, I told him that you were snowed in." Harry said.

"Okay, thank you. I'll see you in the morning." I told him.

He mumbled in response as he hung up his phone.

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I got off the plane and followed the signs to the luggage carousel. I grabbed my suitcase and made my way to the terminal that I told Harry to meet me at.

I looked around and he was no where to be found. I was about to pull out my phone to call him when I felt a tap on my shoulder. I turned around and saw Harry.

He had a short, scruffy beard as he gave me a huge smile.

"Hey, Lenie." Harry exclaimed.

He was about to dive in for a huge hug when I stopped him.