A/N: I'm hoping every one is still enjoying the tale I'm reading as I bring it to a close in the next few chapters. George has been chirping in my ear about a new adventure I shall work on next . To everyone reading and reviewing I'd like to say thank you, and to others who put me on their favorite or alert much thanks as well. Please review and tell me what you think it lets me know people are reading my work.
Mack: Glad you liked Ang's hand on the clock it made me smile as well . It just seemed appropriate.
Mytondeftiger: Can't wait to see what you think of this chapter.
Ps. I've started a Charlie Weasley story called Weasley Johnson History so check that out to if you can :D
"Oi Lina! What are you doing?" George asked rushing over to take the box from her as she walked out of the storage room.
"Its not heavy at all," She said as he ignored her shaking his head.
"Just relax," he said making her roll her eyes. She loved him dearly but at times like this she wanted to hit him upside the head with something.
Ever since they'd made the big announcement she hadn't been able to do much of anything despite the fact that she was only five months. Her stomach was starting to rounding quickly and she found every new development a source of joy and pain. She was happy that the life inside her was blooming but sad that Fred wasn't' here to experience it. Things were different now; she accepted the fact that he was gone. With the baby on the way she was forced to look towards the future, but she found her self-looking forward to things she had no right to.
Like seeing George the first thing in the morning all heavy lids and mussed hair, hearing his laughter, and enjoying the warmth his body exuded when he hugged her. She ad always been able to tell the two apart so it wasn't like she was attempting to replace one for the other, and that frightened her. What kind of person would she be to lose one twin and go to the other? The books said her hormones would be on the fritz for the next year almost so she mostly attributed her new attraction to that. But deep down she knew she was lying.
" If I relaxed any more Id' be asleep!" She said as he chuckled knowing her hormones were flaring again.
She'd changed so much from the girl he knew back at Hogwarts. She was gentler now, and he found himself feeling horribly protective. Before she'd always been the kind of girl who could take care of herself but between her grief from Fred and the babe growing inside her she was slightly fragile. Opening the box he began to restock grateful for the customer who'd come in and she forgot him. She'd never had a problem letting him know what was on her mind. Something Ron found a lot of humor in.
"You two fight like an old married couple," Ron had said laughing when he had flashed him a scowl.
He had no ideal how close to home he hit with that comment. For the most part they spent the majority of their time together, and it was continuing to give him mixed emotions. Looking up as her laughter rang out once more he sighed. She was so beautiful without trying to be. His Mother said that sometimes the men living with pregnant women seemed to take on their cravings and weight gain, so maybe he was some how taking on her increased hormones.
"Hey you two ready for me to take over the shop now?" Ron asked apparating a half an hour later as he nodded. They had given Ron the first half of the day off so they could go shopping for baby items.
"Lina are you ready to eat?" he asked laughing when her face light up.
"When am I not these days?" how was lunch Ron?" she asked easing herself up from the floor display she'd been working on.
"Good, Hermione says to tell you both Hello," he said hanging his coat up in the store room before coming to stand behind the register. Taking in their matching jeans and black t-shirts he shook his head. They were off ducks to be sure, but he was used to seeing it now. At times they echoed each other in an eerie Fred and George like manner that sent goose bumps up and down his arms.
"Well we'll be off then, George said disappearing with a loud crack only to reappear with two broom sticks. Normally aparating was fine up until the six month of pregnancy, but since there was a chance she might be carrying twins they were playing it safe.
"All right than, goodbye you two," he said as they took off for the shops.
"Have you thought of what theme you want to go with?" George asked as they left the restaurant they'd just eaten in.
"I've been trying to think about it, but its hard when I have so many options, and I don't' want to know what I'm having," She said as he nodded offering her his arm as they walked.
" I did decide one thing though George," She said smiling as he looked down at her curiously. .
" I would like to name It Fred, Freddie if its' a girl," She said making him smile as he nodded his approval.
" I think he'd love that," he said as she beamed.
" I was thinking maybe we could decorate in blue, " She said as he beamed.
"That's' our favorite color," He said as she nodded.
" I know," she whispered as they headed into the baby shop.
Lost in a world of tiny blankets, and cribs in every color she went from display to display with George patiently following behind her. There were so many things to choose from. Spotting a midnight blue sheet set with stars that looked like the emblem from Weasley Wizard Wheezes she was sold.
" I want that one," She said running a hand over the print. Seeing a crib that reminded her of the wood that was reminiscent of their first Weasley and Weasley suitcase in school she grinned.
" I like that too George," she said as I he nodded.
"I'll just get the clerks attention," He said waving the woman over.
"Oh what a lovely couple you two make, is this your first child?" She asked as they paused.
To explain everything would only bring an awkward sadness so they lied.
"Yes," She said taking the lead as they lady beamed.
"Excellent choices you've made, that wood is quite sturdy, and you know rosewood is said to have a calming effect on children," She said taking down the information and leading them to the register.
Allowing George to handle the delivery she couldn't help but feel slightly guilty. When she'd called them a lovely couple it had felt good. She relied on George for so much these days she couldn't help but wonder if there could be more at times.
"Mrs. George Weasley," She whispered mentally hating that she liked the sound of it.
"Are you ready to move on to the next store then?" he asked pulling her from her thoughts as she nodded and genius struck.
" I know exactly how I want to do the babies room," She said grinning as they headed back to their brooms.
"How?"
"A deep blue with stars , the kind that actually twinkle at night and form constellations, and I want do have the W we use for the shop on the wall too," She said as he watched her eyes light up as she spoke.
" I want to do a mural too, you and Fred flying away on broomsticks," she said as he grinned.
" I think its my favorite story, that was the moment you became a legend at Hogwarts," She said as he flushed slightly.
"A legend eh?" he asked as she nodded.
"We should add the portable swamp in the mural too, not too large mind you , but placed over the crib so its like he can look down on his child," She whispered dreamily smiling .
" I think that's brilliant Lina," he said moving to brush a stray hair behind her ear.
"Thanks Lorge," she whispered feeling like a flock of butterflies had been released in her stomach as his skin brushed hers briefly.
"Come on, let's see if we can get in and out of there before it gets any busier," George said taking her hand in his own before weaving his way through the crowd.
Two hours later they entered the flat with everything they needed for the babies room.
"Oh it feels good to be off my feet," Angelina said easing onto the couch as he sat beside her.
" Your belly seems to grow bigger each day," he said as she nodded content to lean her weight against him as he wrapped an arm around her shoulders. He was convinced she was carrying twins and as time went by she was beginning to agree with him.
"Oh," she whispered jerking away from him.
"What's wrong?" he asked turning to face her as she shook her head and turned to look up at his concerned face.
"I just felt the baby kick," She whispered shaking her head as he took a deep breath.
"Here," she whispered moving his hand to her belly as he held his breath completely still until he was rewarded with the tiny fluttering that was the baby in motion.
"Gina," he whispered shaking his head in awe.
" I know Lorge," She said smiling up at him as he massaged her extended belly.
Locking eyes they looked away as something moved through both of them to raw and new to be explored just yet.
