Author's note: Drabble is exactly 100 words. For the suspicion prompt on xoxLewrahxox's Bellatrix forum. Enjoy!

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Miscommunications
[A drabble by Mesteria]

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She was sick. Every morning, without fail.

(He was worried.)

She avoided his looks. She shrunk back from his caresses… his kisses… his embraces.

(He grew cautious, afraid to make a mistake.)

She snipped at his questions, threw him dirty looks. Already her moods were changing.

(He backed off. Maybe the sickness would soon pass. He was wary.)

She lashed out at her dear Lucius, frightened he'd force her into something she didn't want to do.

(He wanted to comfort her.)

She stepped out of the bathroom, stopping short.

(He approached her slowly. "Are you pregnant?" he asked.)

She cried.