It all started that night we had the thunderstorm. The lightning lit the whole sky and our room. The thunder was so loud; the vibrations almost shook the house down. I don't think anybody in our house could have of slept through that. As I lay there in my bed, listening to the rain bouncing off the shed roof outside, I felt you creep into my bed. Not even a second passed, I felt your tight grip around me as you cuddled into me. Your head pooped out from underneath the bed sheets and snuggled into my neck. For as long as I've known you, you were always scared of thunderstorms. A smiled formed on my lips and I wrapped both my arms around you to keep you safe and comfortable. Every time there was another loud bang, your grip tightened around me. I heard small sobs and I knew you were crying.
"Shh, don't cry, you're safe with me" I said, and began to stroke your hair. You didn't say anything, but I did notice you had stopped crying. Your grip around me loosened and I felt you're racing heart beat much calmer. It was funny how a few simple words could calm you so much. I continued to stroke your hair because I knew you liked it. It felt so soft under my fingers that I began to stroke it slower and gentler.
"I love you George" You whispered to me. I paused stroking for a moment and smiled.
"I love you too Fred" I said. I felt you smile against me and soon after, you fell asleep. Feeling you against me, and knowing you felt safe with me was the reason I didn't sleep that night. We were only ten years old then, and only interested in each other. However, when we reached thirteen, we weren't as close as we used to be in a way, because since going to Hogwarts, we had made friends and began to let people in a lot more. And of course, there was one thing you were only concerned about more than anything. Girls.
"Oi, George! Look at that one!" You would say to me. I just rolled my eyes and smiled. It's not that I wasn't interested in girls; they just didn't play a very big role in my life while at school. A year later at fourteen, you got your first girlfriend. She was a pretty Ravenclaw named Katy and about your height at that time (We were pretty lanky weren't we?). I didn't like the fact you had a girlfriend. To be honest, I was scared. Scared I was going to lose you forever, and have no one to pull pranks and make up silly potions with. But in a way, I was a little happy for you that you had someone to tell your secrets to and enjoy your life with beside me. I remember the day you had your first date with her. I was in the common room going over some of Snape's homework and you came running in.
"George, George!" You shouted as you run in. I put my homework down and looked at you.
"What is it, another potion gone wrong?" I said and smiled.
"No, no. It's Katy" You said all flustered.
"A spell went wrong and you turned her into a frog?" I said.
"No you stupid git! I'm going on a date with her today aren't I?" You said. I sat there for a moment trying to remember a conversation we may have had, with you mentioning something about this date, but I failed to find anything.
"No, you never mentioned it to me" I said.
"I did, you just probably wasn't listening" You said and then came and sat down next to me.
"Anyway, I need your help with something…serious" You added and looked at me worried. I straightened myself up in the chair.
"What is it?" I said.
"Well, I kind of need to test something with you" You said and your cheeks went pink and I smiled. You looked very cute when you blushed.
"Okay, but what is it?" I said again. You looked away from me and then looked back.
"I…I want to kiss you" You said in a low voice. I felt my face and ears get hot.
"Why do you want to do that?" I asked.
"I just want to see if I'm a good kisser or not" You replied, your cheeks turning pinker. I thought about it for a moment. You were my brother, and I'd always help you if you needed it. The kiss wouldn't have meant anything. I smiled.
"Okay then, pretend I'm Katy and you make the first move" I said, moving myself round so I was facing you better. You moved closer to me, looking around and listening, making sure no one was about. You looked me in the eyes and took a deep breath. My heart was beating so fast, it felt as though it would jump out my chest.
"Close your eyes, would ya?" You said. I smiled and did as you asked. Once my eyes were closed, I felt your hands cup my cheeks and pull me closer. Your soft lips then gently pressed against mine and my heart skipped a beat. You pulled away briefly.
"How was that?" You said.
"I'm sure Katy would be satisfied with that" I said, still with my eyes closed.
"So, what about this" You said and our lips met again. But your kiss was more demanding this time round. I felt your tongue slip across my bottom lip, asking for entry. Again, this kiss meant nothing so I granted you access. Your tongue slid in and our tongues caressed each other gently. After a few seconds, you pulled away again. I opened my eyes and saw you with the cutest blush I've seen.
"Was that okay too?" You asked.
"That was absolutely fine" I said, smiling. You smiled back and put your head to mine and we started laughing.
"Thanks, George" You said and got up.
"No problem, Fred" I said. You smiled at me again and ran out the common room.
"The things I do for him. It must be serious if he wants to test kissing out on me" I said to myself. After thinking about it for a few moments I chuckled and went back to looking over my homework.