philophobia-the fear of falling in love
or becoming emotionally connected
to someone...
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This is a story you've heard before, passed down through generations, about a young girl and a young boy who utterly despise each other.
Then, somehow, t...
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cxxvi||harry james potter
"Oh my god. Oh my god. Oh my god!" James paces up and down the hallway inside the muggle hospital, running his hands over his head stressfully. Remus rolls his brown eyes at the Potter boy as he slouches in the uncomfortable hospital seat, wordlessly handing a piece of chocolate to Peter who sits beside him.
"James—would you just stop already!" Maria says, having had enough of the sound of his shoes rapping on the floor and his breathy muttering.
"This is like torture." James says, leaning back against the wall. "When am I allowed back in—I hate this. My poor wife. . ."
"James, she'll be fine." Regulus says, his head resting on Maria's shoulder as they sit beside one and other on the floor, there not being enough chairs in the hallway for them all to sit on them.
Sirius appears again holding a packet of crisps and a cup of coffee after a trip to the vending machines on the hall opposite the one Lily is on.
"This coffee is the worst." Sirius screws his face up after taking another sip, shaking his head quickly and noticing his friend leaning against the wall. "Come on, mate. I'll see if she's alright."
Sirius opens the door temporarily stepping in and Maria sighs when she hears him make a loud gagging sound and instantly slams the door behind him as he scrambled out of the room.
James looks at him.
"Yeah, she's alright." Sirius coughs, nodding. "I think that nurse is stealing your wife though. Had her hand up her dress—"
"Obviously, she's the midwife." Mary deadpans, staring at Sirius incredulously. "She's probably just seeing how far along she is."
"Right well Mary, not all of us know how delivering a baby works." Sirius glares at the dark skinned girl who nonchalantly shrugs her shoulders.
"Oh yeah." Regulus murmurs in her ear, tapping her leg gently. "Stan called this morning, they think Alyssa's pregnant."
Maria smiles, "that's brilliant."
Regulus nods, pressing a gentle kiss to her temple and pulling her into his side, knowing how she must feel seeing all of her friends start families.
"Mary." Maria says and Mary looks over at her, raising an eyebrow. "Could I talk to you for a minute?"
Mary smiles, hopping up from her seat and holding out a hand to hoist Maria from the ground. Regulus groans, missing the feeling of Maria's body against his already and as they walk away from the small group, Mary turns to Regulus and sticks her tongue out mockingly. Regulus smiles before holding up his middle finger at her.
"What's up, honey?" Mary sighs as they reach a small cafeteria area and they sit at a round table beside a window, Maria fidgeting with her sleeve nervously.
