Ok Guys, I know my last one was short, but I've been trying to pack for college so it was taking up most of my time. I'm sorry.
"Good morning class." Professor Young said as the class settled into their seats.
Arik and Theo were some of the last students to enter the class.
Arik had woken up that morning and immediately ran to the bathroom. That is where Theo found her ten minutes later hugging the cool porcelain bowl. Going over to her he kneeled down by her and pushed her hair out of her face. Helping her up he led her to her room and laid out her uniform. While Theo exited to give her privacy, Arik changed and went to the bathroom to freshen up. When she was finally ready, Theo had suggested they go see Madam Pomfrey for a potion to help with the nausea, when they were finished with that they headed to class.
"How you doing?" the professor asked the girls one by one.
As Arik looked around, she noticed that a majority of the girls weren't showing their baby bump like she was. She groaned, "Not good, I had morning sickness this morning, but on a good note, Theo and I noticed I have a baby bump." She rubbed her bump affectionately.
"You've already had morning sickness? That's interesting. Don't worry, this is normal, it's just a part of the 'pregnancy' and as for your baby bump, first off, congratulations, and second, this is also normal. Because you are only having the child for the year we have accelerated the pregnancy time to three months, so the child will be growing much faster than normal, that way you will be able to do the second part of the class"
A murmur ran through the class as they processed what the professor was saying.
"What is the second part?" someone in the class asked.
"Raising the child, of course, what did you think it would be?" Professor Young asked laughing quietly.
As Arik laughed Theo looked at her questioningly, "What?"
"People can be really dense can't they?" She said in explanation, "Seriously, what did they think, we just let the girls go through all that hell then get rid of the baby?"
"Ms. Williams! Is there something you'd like to share with the class?" Professor Young asked.
Shaking her head, she looked at her hands.
"Very well, five points from Ravenclaw and you'll be staying after class today." Professor Young said turning away from her.
"Wait, Professor, it was my fault." Theo said as Professor Young turned away, "I was the one who talked first."
"It doesn't matter Mr. Nott, she is the one who I caught, so she is the one who will be punished. I will not be doing any favors for either of you just because you are betrothed." He said.
Muttering under his breath Theo cast him a dark look as he took Arik's hand.
"Hey, it's ok, it's not like I have detention. I'll only be here a few minutes then on to the next class." Arik whispered.
When class was over Arik stood up and gave Theo a quick peck on the cheek which surprised the both of them. "I'll see you in class. Save me a spot."
Arik walked over to the teacher's desk and waited for him to come out of his office. As he walked out he tutted at her. "Arik, I understand that being given quadruplets is a tough task, but that is no reason to cause a disturbance in class."
"But, I wasn't-" Arik started, "Other people were talking too."
"I didn't hear anyone else. I heard you."
"Well maybe if you weren't so focused on me, you would've noticed them!" Arik said as her voice started getting louder.
"I was only focused on you because you are the only person have more than two kids."
"Well I can handle myself Sir. In case you haven't noticed, I'm a big girl; I can handle whatever life throws at me. If you'll excuse me I have to get to class." With that, Arik walked out of the room and went to potions with Professor Slughorn.
As Arik walked in the room Slughorn looked up at her and nodded, telling her she wasn't in trouble for being late. Theo waved his hand and Arik went over to sit down.
"So what did Professor Scumbag want?" Theo asked.
"'Scumbag?' What are you talking about?" Arik responded with an answer of her own.
"Well, I've heard other girls in a different class saying that he asks them to stay after and tries to hit on them. I mean they could just be rumors, but I'm just being cautious." Theo said placing a hand on Arik's shoulder.
"Oh, well that didn't happen to me. I doubt it ever will, thank goodness. I'm nowhere near pretty enough for guys to hit on." She said looking down at their hands, his still resting on hers.
"I highly doubt anyone else thinks that way." He said gesturing to the other boys in the class. "You're far too pretty to overlook, everyone can see it."
Blushing, Arik tore her gaze away from their hands to look up at him. His deep brown eyes clearly conveyed the truth was just as he said. "Well, I don't see it. We need to go get the ingredients." And with that she got up and went to the cabinet.
Later that day, Arik went back to the medical wing to have Madam Pomfry ensure that her pregnancy was still on track. Though it had only been a day, the nurse told her that the babies were four days along and that they would be progressing at this rate for the while pregnancy.
On her way back to the room, Arik was headed up the stairs and about to turn a corner when she heard the voice of none other than the infamous Malfoy.
"I just cannot believe how unreasonable she is being! I mean she actually expects me to do something with the little brats!" The slimy voice said. "I still can't believe its fucking twins!"
Pausing only slightly Arik made her way towards her room and past Malfoy. As Malfoy saw her, he instantly started coming over to the side of the hall that she was on.
When they were finally right next to each other, he sent his cronies away, grabbed her arm and asked, "You look lonely, and do you need an escort?"
Scoffing Arik looked at him as she kept walking, "Not for the services you provide Malfoy. You do know I'm, getting married in October right?"
"Of course I do, I'm just offering you a little fun before the big day." He said still holding her arm.
By now they had reached her portrait door so she turned on him. "Little would be the best way to describe it." She said as the couple in the portrait laughed.
Glaring at her Malfoy pushed her against the wall trapping her between his arms. "Listen to me you goody little two-shoes. No one and I mean no one rejects me. You will be mine one of these days and you know it!"
The couple in the hall didn't notice the male figure in the painting slowly sneak away and go to tell Theo that something was happening.
"How about this Ferret, you leave me the fuck alone and just forget about your wild delusions about having me! I will never be yours!" Arik hissed at him.
Leaning in to her ear Malfoy licked the lobe a bit and whispered, "Yes you will, tru-."
Before he could finish that sentence the portrait door swung open and Draco was being pulled off of her. Looking up, Arik found Theo grabbing Malfoy's collar and holding him up against a wall. Running to him Arik grabbed his arm and looked up at him.
"The,o don't, he's not worth it. He's just a slimy ferret." Arik said quietly.
Theo's grasp loosened and he let Malfoy go. "If you ever try anything like that again, I will make sure you don't remember your first name."
Malfoy nodded and scurried away. "I told you he's a ferret." Arik laughed at the retreating form.
"Come on, let's get you inside." Theo said as he took her hand, leading her inside.
As they reached the couch Arik looked up at him. "Thank you for doing that Theo, it meant a lot to me." Standing on her tiptoes, Arik put her hand gently on his cheek and brushed his lips with hers.
Shocked Theo just stood there until suddenly something in his mind clicked. He looked at her as she pulled back, "I need to ask you something."
"Ok, what do you need to ask?" Arik asked confused.
"Would you mind if I kissed you?" Theo asked in a whisper so quiet Arik wasn't sure if she had heard correctly.
Only able to nod, Arik felt a large hand cup her face while the other went to the back of her head. Then there was a pair of lips against hers. Feeling the warmth that spread over her cheeks, Arik pressed a little harder against his lips.
Theo pulled back from their slight embrace, "Thank you."
"You're welcome." Arik said wanting more than ever to kiss him again.
"So, how was the appointment tonight?" And with that, their conversation went back to normal until they both went to bed.