Hey everyone! Hope you enjoy chapter two of The Story of Us! I feel really motivated to continue updating fast, especially because fred is my favorite character! I want to thank the people who reviewed, put my story on favorites, or on story alert. I had only just put the first chapter on and already so many people reading it. It really warms my heart to think people like my work. :) Thanks so much! And now on to chapter 2!
Chapter 2
That same night of Gabrielle's arrival, the Weasley's (Twins, Ginny, and Mrs. Weasley) and Gabrielle were just sitting down at the dinner table. Since Gabrielle had just arrived, Mrs. Weasley went all out, it was like Thanksgiving or Christmas, there was a big turkey, mashed potatoes, a few of Mrs. Weasley's famous wizard dishes and a delicious vanilla cake.
Fred and George kept everyone entertained with jokes and everyone was laughing. Ginny saw that Fred's arm stayed around Gabrielle's arm for the whole dinner, and even though she was happy for them, it just made her miss Harry more. Her sad thoughts were vanished by George telling one of his funniest jokes, which she couldn't help laughing about. As the night wore on, the dessert dishes were placed on the table, then cleared and everyone moved over to the cosy family room.
There was a fire in the fireplace and it was crackling merrily. The Christmas tree was up, as it was nearing december 25th. There was one squishy, comfy looking couch, a love seat, and three armchairs of miss-matched furniture styles. The carpet was threadbare at places, mostly hidden under one of the couches, but you could still see some holes and worn spots. It was the most homely little room that Gabrielle had ever seen, and she smiled as she looked about the familiar place. Only last year had she been here, for christmas break and she really hadn't seen the Weasley's burrow since. Everyone was still in the other room, tidying up, and Gabrielle and Fred went to the family room. Fred sat down on the love seat and motioned Gabrielle to sit down next to him. She did, sitting next to him as close as she could.
Fred slipped his arms around her, pulling her close and kissing her on the neck. Gabrielle's hands slid in his hair and she smiled with pleasure. Then they began to kiss, breaking apart when only they couldn't breathe. Panting slightly, Gabrielle smiled again and pulled him down so her was laying down on the couch. She got on top of him and they would have started kissing again if George hadn't cleared his throat. Gabrielle sat up, looking embarrassed, the rest of the family was done cleaning. Mrs. Weasley and Ginny pretended nothing had happened and Mrs. Weasley sat down in the armchair and got out her knitting, while Ginny and George sat on one couch, Ginny reached for a copy of Witches weekly on the table next to her and George looked at Gabrielle with a comical expression.
"What?" Fred asked, looking irritated by being bothered. He pulled Gabrielle down again so that her head was resting on his chest.
"Could you save that for later this evening?" George asked, going into the other room to grab a bottle of fire whiskey.
"It's just because Angelina can't be here too, isn't it? Well why don't you have her over as well, Mum won't mind. Oi-grab me and Gabrielle one too will you?" Fred wrapped his arms around Gabrielle and closed his eyes.
"Ok I will then. Is it alright mum?" George grabbed two more fire whiskeys from the fridge and sat back down.
"Oh-why yes George, just fine. It's seems rather lonely with everyone gone and having both Gabrielle and Angelina will be very nice." Mrs. Weasley stated, as she continued knitting.
"Ginny!" Mrs. Weasley said sharply, as Ginny was just taking a sip of George's drink. "Your not of age." Ginny just sighed and handed the drink back to George who grinned mischievously.
"It would be lovely if Angelina could come. Were such good friends," Gabrielle said enthusiastically, reaching her hand back to stroke Fred's hair and then took a sip of her drink.
The room settled down into a quiet atmosphere while the only sounds were the fire and the scratching of a quill on parchment as George was sending a note to Angelina.
About a half an hour later, around eight o'clock, Gabrielle and Fred got up and said goodnight to everyone and that they were going off to bed.
"It's about time and don't worry I can sleep in Ron or Percy's room," George smirked at them both before giving Gabrielle a hug.
"Goodnight Ginny, Mrs. Weasley," Gabrielle said as Fred took her hand and pulled her out of the room. They both ran up the stairs to Fred and George's room, where Gabrielle's trunk was already up. Her owl, Glinda, was in her cage, sleeping, but woke up as they strode into the room. She hooted softly at them both and Gabrielle gave her an owl pellet. Fred grabbed her and kissed her passionately on the mouth, Gabrielle melting into his arms. She pulled away after a minute though and Fred pouted, Gabrielle just laughed.
"I'll be back in a moment Fred and we can continue, I just need to get ready for bed," She gave him one quick kiss and grabbed some sweatpants and one of Fred's shirts out of her trunk and left the room, heading towards the bathroom, leaving Fred left to wonder where she had gotten one of his shirts. He had noticed one was missing a while ago.
When she got back he confronted her about it. "Where'd you get my shirt?"
"Oh, Well...remember last year, at Christmas, well I has doing the laundry, to help out your mum and I just took your shirt, if you want it back I-" Gabrielle was cut short by Fred.
"Nah, keep it. Besides, it looks better on you anyways," Fred smiled and looked at her for a moment. Her wavy brown hair glowed and her green eyes sparkled. She had on some gray sweatpants and one of Fred's shirts which was too big for her, she was five nine, and Fred was six five. Gabrielle studied him as well. He was looking impeccably gorgeous with his red hair and grey eyes, and she watched as he took off his shirt and pants, leaving him in only his boxers.
Then the moved together and Gabrielle lifted her chin up to look into his eyes.
"I love you Gabrielle," Fred whispered.
"I love you too Fred," Gabrielle whispered back and they began to kiss. Moments later Fred pulled her onto the bed, Gabrielle feeling safe and loved in his strong arms.
Gabrielle woke up in the middle of the night, her nightmare having caused her to wake. She lay in Fred's bed with his arms around her, eyes open and her breathe quickened, like she was living the day when her mother was kidnapped again. Gabrielle could be happy all day when she had her mind on other things but, at night, she could think, the silence stretching out before her as she thought of all the horrible places her mother could be right now, if she was still alive.
That thought may have made Gabrielle make some sound, be it a small sob or whimper, Fred's eyes flew open and he sat up, gently taking Gabrielle's arms from his neck and holding both of her hands in his.
"What's the matter love?" Fred asked, and Gabrielle could see the look of concern in his eyes by the moon shining behind her.
"Oh Fred, It's about Mum, what if she's hurt or worse! I'm just so worried." Gabrielle's brow crinkled and she had tears in her eyes. Suddenly, she burst out crying. Fred hugged her and held her close.
"Shh...shh, it's ok. Dad'll find her, don't worry. You know he'll try his best and I'll be right there with you the whole time. I'm not leaving you Gabrielle, I'll never leave you. I hope you know that," Fred spoke in a soothing voice, gently rocking Gabrielle back and forth.
"Thank you Fred," Gabrielle whispered and she slowly lay down again, pulling Fred with them until they were facing each other.
"Gabrielle, I just want to make sure your ok, If you need me I will be there for you anytime, ok. The reason I haven't been working at the shop is because I think Mum needs us. I mean, Bill and Fleur have left and Percy, the git, has left and little Ronnie-kins is off with Harry and Hermione to defeat you-know-who. Only Ginny is here, you heard how we pulled her out of school and both George and I feel an obligation to help mum, you will understand," Fred's fingers groped for Gabrielle's hand and he locked fingers with her. His other hand fingered a strand of hair hanging down in her face.
"I know Fred, I totally get it. So who's at the shop right now?" Gabrielle snuggled closer.
"Well Lee Jordan and Katie bell are there right now and living in the flat upstairs until we can go back, but I was thinking and I was talking to George about it and we've decided that I will go back to the shop and George can stay here. George will come to the shop almost everyday to help but he would mostly be at the burrow. So that's why I was wondering if you...wanted to go with me and go top the shop with me and we could live above the shop in the flat, it's not much but-"
"Fred, is this a..." Gabrielle trailed off and sighed.
"A proposal you mean, well, yea it is a proposal. I mean, we should keep this a secret right now and I'll give you the ring later, we can have the wedding when this is all over, for now though, will you marry me Gabrielle?" Fred stroked her cheek slowly.
"Oh Fred, I thought you'd never ask! Oh yes!" Gabrielle's smile seemed to light the room and she embraced Fred, kissing him with all the love and passion she felt for him. Fred wrapped his arms around her again and they stayed like that, noses touching, until they fell asleep.
Please review! I hope you liked this chapter. Let me know what you think, to fluffy? Please let me know and if you have any suggestions or ideas to continue my story tell me! Is the proposal too soon do you think or do you like it that way?