Closed At Long Last, My Love

[Rosie Archer]

Rosie had been waiting for this for months. She had loved her time at Hogwarts, but being pregnant and away from the father of her child and therefore her boyfrend had been hard. She loved him deeply and dearly and knew that having him with her in this step in their life journey would be preferably. She knew that he hadn't really missed that much, but it was still something. The baby moved and wouldn't know his voice as much. She was much more visibly pregnant when they'd last been able to spend time together, and was wearing clothes that made the bump a little more obvious, she'd been doing careful in school to hide it a little. But the train had just pulled in and Rosie left her things with Aurora. She had spotted Xinyi and was off the train first and rushing to him as quickly as she really should. "Xinyi!"

 

[Xinyi Huang]

Xinyi had been on edge all day- Rosie's favorite meal was waiting for her at their new apartment, the nursery was ready, everything was in place. Now, he just needed to go pick her up. Seeing her at the graduation had been good, but he was ready for the seperation to be over. He was rocking back and forth on his heels, hands shoved deep into his pockets. He watched the train come in and his eyes were immediately scanning windows, eager to see his girlfriend, but before he could spot her he heard her voice. He turned, a bright smile on his face. "Rosie!" He called out, hurrying over. He wanted to sweep her up and hold her tightly, but he was cautious of the baby, so he stopped just in front of her and held open his arms, giving her the freedom to decide how she wanted to continue.

 

[Rosie Archer]

Rosie immediately jumped into his arms, as much as she could given that she was still being mindful of her bump. She went to throw her arms around him and went in to kiss him. "I missed you so much," Rosie told him easily. She was so glad to be back, back with him. She was out of school and could move in with him. "We missed you," she added quietly.

 

[Xinyi Huang]

Xinyi sighed happily, resting his cheek on her hair, wrapping his arms gently around her. "I missed you, too," He shifted a hand to rest on her stomach, kissing her temple. "How are you? How are you feeling? Shall we sit?" He asked, ready to led her to the nearest bench. "I can rub your feet?"

 

[Rosie Archer]

Rosie smiled, leaning into his touch, into the kisses he was giving her. She gave a little laugh at what he was saying. "I'm okay, I slept most of the train ride," she said to him. Though, she began moving towards the bench even if she knew she wouldn't necessarily need it. "We can just sit for a moment, while most others get out and Aurora said she'd grab my trunk, then we can head home right?" she said softly.

 

[Xinyi Huang]

Xinyi followed Rosie, hand hovering over her lower back. "Of course we can," He promised. "You'll love it." He couldn't wait to show her the home he'd set up for them. "How are you feeling? Are you hungry? Thirsty? Feeling sick?" He reached for the bag on his shoulder. "I brought stuff, snacks, water, medicine,"

 

[Rosie Archer]

Rosie felt very cared for and loved as Xinyi spoke, but as he did, their baby, moved, it kicked its little feet. She went to take Xinyi's hand and went to place it right over where the baby was kicking so that he would feel it. "Baby knows daddy is here," she said softly. She knew that she had been sick, that being pregnant was not fun, but she also knew that Xinyi just needed a moment like this, so that he could feel a little more at ease.

 

[Xinyi Huang]

Xinyi was surprised when Rosie grabbed his hand. He stopped as she did. At first he was confused, brow furrowed, but then she placed his hand on her stomach and he felt the little kick against his palm. His jaw dropped. It felt like his heart stopped. For a few moments, he was quiet. "Oh, wow," He finally managed, blinking and trying to pull himself together again, pressing his hand just a little lighter against her stomach. He turned to give her a kiss. "Have I mentioned yet that I love you? Because I do,"

 

[Rosie Archer]

Rosie smiled as the baby kicked as she placed his hand on her stomach. She was so glad he was able to feel it, and to enjoy the feeling of the little tiny life that they had created together. The life that was almost here. She knew she was young, that others would probably think her silly, but she loved them so much already, there was no question about it. "I love you too," she said and she leaned in to kiss him back.

 

[Xinyi Huang]

Xinyi kissed her for a moment, hand still on her stomach, before pulling back and leaning his head against hers. He sighed softly, and lead her along to the bench. "Here we are," He murmured, trying to guide her to sit with him. "Let's rest a moment, huh?"

 

[Rosie Archer]

Rosie moved in easily next to him, smiling at how good this felt. How pleased she was to be back in his arms and just able to enjoy his company. They'd have to head soon, grab her things and then go to their home, but for a moment they could just rest in each other's company.

 

[Xinyi Huang]

Xinyi let her down on the bench, lowering down onto one knee and moving his hands to hover over her calfs. "How are you feeling?" He asked, fretting still. "I read all about swelling and tiredness," He gave her an antsy smile. "I can rub your legs? Your shoulders?" He wanted to be useful. "I brought a bottle of your favorite lotion." He took a deep breath, trying to keep his cool.

 

[Rosie Archer]

Rosie appreciated him deeply, but the fretting was doing nothing. "Baby, not here," she said softly. "Let's just grab my stuff and go, go home and then I can lay down in the bed and you can feel the little kicks," she said, wanting him to stop fretting a little. "I'll be okay," she promised him.

 

[Xinyi Huang]

Xinyi nodded, taking a deep breath and shifting to sit beside her. "Right, yes, of course," He gave her a little nervous smile. "You're always right," He agreed, taking another breath and running a hand through his hair. "I'm sorry, I'm just nervous," He offered out his hand for her.

 

[Rosie Archer]

Rosie reached for him, to hold his hand and to move it to just sit on her bump. "It's okay, it's okay to be nervous," she assured him. "But i'll tell you if I need something, okay?" she promised him. She was glad for the support, but she had managed at school alone.

 

[Xinyi Huang]

Xinyi took a breath and nodded. "Of course, you're right. Aurora and Soren should be out soon." She promised. He rubbed his thumb over her belly. He shifted, laying his arm over her shoulder and leaning his head against hers before shutting his eyes. "I really missed you, love," he murmured, yawning. "I say we get home and take a nice long nap."

 

[Rosie Archer]

Rosie nodded lightly, smiling as he put his arm over her shoulder and leaned into him. She gave a warm smile, since she knew this would be so good, their baby would be so easily loved. It was going to be perfect. "Agreed," she said. She took a moment to just sit with him a little longer, before she moved to get up. "Come on, my love,"

 

[Xinyi Huang]

Xinyi was relaxed against her, before hopping up quickly as she expressed a desire to get going. "Of course, my love, anything you'd like," He agreed, offering out his hands and running through his list of things to do when he got home. "Let's get you home and settled and I'll get us some food, yeah?" He offered, thinking of her favorite takeout waiting for her.