One More Week

Narcissa knew she was difficult when she was moody. The eye rolls and sighs were not missed. She knew Lucius loved her, and of course he will love the baby, but she also knew that he needed some space. Lucius was surprised when she announced that she would be staying at her mother's house "for a day or two" before the baby was due.

"I'm not sure that is a good idea?" Lucius said, placing a hand over hers as she attempted to pack a small bag. She looked at him with a small smile.

"It's going to be fine!" She insisted, turning to face her husband, moving their entwined hands to her swollen stomach. "I'll be back tomorrow afternoon, is that better," she asked, cocking an eyebrow at him. With a chuckle, Lucius' hand slide from her stomach to her waist.

"You had better…" he teased, pressing his lips to hers with a softness that she loved. Her eyes fell closed and she let her hand rest against his cheek.

"I'll be back soon," she whispered.

Lucius insisted on escorting Narcissa to her mothers' house. After thy arrived he understood why he had insisted on distance between them and the Black family.

"Cissy!" Druella Black screamed, her eyes wide and arms even more so. She ran to her daughter, engulfing her in a huge hug. Lucius smirked at his step-mother, she had to compensate for Narcissa's stomach by sticking out her hips. The older woman was talking faster than Lucius believed possible.

"Oh, I thought next time I'd see you there would be a little bundle of joy and your father said that there was some big news and did you know that Bella is engaged to that really nice-looking Lestrange boy, he says that the family is wealthy I'm happy for her…"

Lucius left as soon as the kisses and the babbling stopped, giving him a spare minute to say goodbye and depart, a quick kiss blown to his wife before he left.

The day passed with barely a break of chatter from her mother. Narcissa smiled and nodded at the appropriate times, knowing that her mother missed having her three daughter at home. She stifled a yawn as her eyes drifted to the faded walls, passing over the ticking clock displaying the time 12:46, and landing on the small picture of three beautiful girls. Their smiles were bright as they hugged each other; they seemed happy, whole. Narcissa smiled sadly as she looked at the younger version of her sister, Andromeda.

"Ciss?" Her mother called, following her line of sight. She shook her head sadly. Narcissa turned to face her mother about to discuss the topic of Andy, when suddenly she felt a sharp pain from…

"Mum," she said softly, Druella shook her head.

"No, Sweet, I don't want to talk about her."

"No, Mum, I think the baby is coming."

Written for 'Continue the Story' based on "On the Other Side" by Fire the Canon, and the 'Hogwarts Scavenger Hunt': Malfoy.