Chapter 4
It might have been years since Angelina's friends seen her but it didn't take long for them to fit her back into their group. They each spent time making sure they were caught up with each other. One night Angelina, Fred, George, Alicia, Katie and Lee were at Katie's flat watching movies when Angelina stood up and informed them that she had something to say. Fred and George rolled over on their backs to get a better look at her while Lee laid his head on Katie's legs who was lying on the sofa with Alicia. Katie, who was closer to the remote, paused the movie and they turned their attention to her.
"One thing I have to say is thank you for making me feel welcome-"Angelina started feeling slightly uncomfortable.
"What are you doing, Angelina, you sound like you're making a public speech? It's just us." Lee said with a smile making the atmosphere around them less tense.
"Thanks for reminding me Lee," Angelina rolled her eyes and continued, "Anyway, I thought that now was the time to tell you why I came back."
"We know why, you missed us. Now can we turn back on the movie?" Angelina ignored Fred by talking a little faster.
"As I was saying, I came back to England to try to find you all. I was just lucky that I met Fred by accident. I wanted to ask if you could do me a favor." Fred looked at her strangely and opened his mouth to say something else but was stopped by Alicia.
"You know we would do anything for you Angie."
"That's exactly what I wanted to hear," Angelina seemed to speak faster and become excited, "I want you all to be in my wedding."
There was a long uncomfortable pause that seemed to stretch out over the flat with unbelievable speed and grace. Angelina spoke again but this time a little slower, "I'm getting married." Angelina looked at all of them reading their faces and what she saw saddened her. She sunk to the ground with pout on her face. Alicia shook her head a little as if she was coming out of a trance that settled upon them.
"Wow isn't that marvelous, George?" George gave Alicia an unsure look but manage to agree while skillfully avoiding the piercing glances that Fred was giving him. Alicia gave a confirming nod signaling everyone to agree with her. Katie and Alicia smiled warmly and started to firing questions at her. Lee tried his best to look interested but found himself playing with Katie's hair. George actively joined into the conversation and Fred watched Angelina with a frown that never seemed to leave his face.
"Why didn't you tell us sooner?" Katie asked.
"I was waiting for the right moment besides it wasn't that important."
"It was to important. When are we going to meet him? When is the wedding? We are going to help you with the preparations aren't we?" Alicia questioned her.
"Of course, I can't image me doing all that work by myself or with anyone else. We haven't set an absolute date but we know the wedding will be in December."
"Why so soon?" George blurted out before he could stop himself.
Angelina smiled brightly, "He asked me about four months ago and December is six months away. So I would hardly say that is soon." Alicia elbowed him sharply and gave him a disapproving look.
"We have to start planning soon or December will sneak up on us." Katie smiled hugging Angelina tightly around the neck.
"Where is your ring? I don't remember seeing you with one on." Lee grabbed her hand to inspect it.
"It has to be sized. It was a little bit too small…"
Bang!!
Everyone jumped involuntarily when they heard the unexpected slamming of the door. Angelina stood up suddenly and stumped her foot on the ground, "That does it! He's just causing a scene because for once in his life the world doesn't revolve around him!" Alicia, George, Lee, and Katie watched silently as Angelina march out of the door, slamming it just as loud as Fred.
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"Fred…Fred! Now you wait just one goddamn minute." Angelina yelled at Fred's retreating form.
"Care to explain why I should?" Fred replied in an icy voice just as Angelina was caught up with him.
"Because I said so."
"Good reason," Fred mocked sarcastically. He turned to face Angelina his face was cold and his eyes displayed no emotion. "Who is he?"
"He's an old friend of the family named Luke Relthro. I met up with him in America. One thing led to the other and we became engaged to each other."
"I'm I going to met him?"
"Yes everyone will."
Fred laughed bitterly, "Great…" Angelina glared at him for a moment before sneering, "Look, Fred, at my wedding I want you to give me away."
"What?" Fred whispered in what sounded like a hurt voice, but Angelina didn't notice.
"I know you're not dense Weasley so stop acting like it. I don't have a father anymore so I wanted you to have the honor."
Fred's hurt immediately turned into anger, "You thought I would joyfully give you away to some stranger that I don't know!" Fred laughed in a hollow voice, "You were sadly mistaken." Fred started to walk faster before stopping fat the sound of his name.
"Fredrick Anthony Weasley!"
"Don't you use that tone of voice with me." Fred's voice was deadly enough to make a DeathEater think twice about his next move, but not Angelina, no she her voice was laced with venom. "I can use whatever tone I damn well please."
Fred backed down some with a huff, "Fine, whatever you say Angelina. It's just…" Fred hesitated and sighed looking slightly defeated, "haven't you noticed that we haven't had the chance to talk about us since you been here."
Angelina crossed her arms under her chest and frowned, "We haven't talked about us because there is no us. There hasn't been an us for a long time." Fred stepped a little closer to her to brush some stray hair from her face. Her heart started to race and she could only wish he couldn't hear it. He spoke softly, "Angel, reconsider this…this marriage thing. I'm ready for a commitment now."
Angelina swatted his hand way and took a step back. Her cheeks flushed her breathing was harder then she would have liked to be.
"Luke is coming her in a couple of weeks," she said slowly "I understand you not wanting to participate in my wedding. I guess I will ask George or Lee, but I am getting married weather you want me to or not." She gave him a weary but determined look before walking back to Katie's flat hoping that her heart would stop racing.
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