A/N:

Mack : They both are very into each other, but I can see why they would hesitate and feel guilty about the attraction as well. The to dears deserve some happiness though.

Holiday Spirit

Moving around the flat wasn't' as easy as it used to be now that she was six months pregnant with twins, but Angelina couldn't help but be in a good mood as she decorated. It was Christmas time, her favorite time of year with all the snow and bright red and green everywhere. A muggle Christmas was an amazing thing to behold though, they went all out. Using her wand to arrange some garland she smiled. George was closing up downstairs soon with Ron. She'd taken to working half days in the store using the other half to catch up on paper work and develop advertisement. It kept her off her feet, and the boys out of her hair for a while. Humming a Christmas tune along with the radio she paused to take in her handy work and nodded. It looked good. Running a hand over her stomach she smiled as her babies kicked back. They were going to be beaters at the rate they were going keeping her up at night and uncomfortable.

And Dear job felt it his duty to stay up right beside her. It was a wonder he was fully functioning as early as he rose every day on such little sleep. George… just the thought of him made her face flame. It was times like these when she was glad her mocha skin tones hide the blushing she was doing. Things between them had changed over the months though neither of them had spoken a word about it out loud. Small changes, they held hands, and touched more, and he looked at her differently. IF anyone had noticed, they'd kept it to themselves, and for that they were both grateful. It was still a touch subject.

Each time they took one step forward in the right direction their guilt took them two steps in the opposite direction. She knew Fred would want them to move on, but it seemed to sudden and for it to be George. Shaking her head at her thoughts. It would happen in its own time. Least that's what Fleur kept telling her when she asked how she was coping. She sometimes wondered If the blonde saw more than they ever gave her credit for. She always made sure she and George were seated together at functions and if she ever needed assistance she sent him her way. Of course the whole family did that.

They'd become a package deal now, George and Angelina. Only natural when you considered the fact that they dressed alike, lived together and were beginning to finish one another's sentences. Looking up as the door opened she smiled.

"Lorge I missed you," She said as he came over to hug her and she savored his closeness inhaling his scent. He smelled like rain and wind mixed with laughter and cinnamon. It was similar to Fred's but different in its own right.

"Missed you too Gina, how's the duo?" he asked moving back.

"Active," she said rolling her eyes as he grinned.

"If you think that now wait till their walking and talking," he said laughing as her eyes grew wide.

"Bloody hell," she whispered picturing two flamed haired terrors playing one prank after another.

"Don't worry I'll teach them everything I know," he said as she shook her head.

"Your supposed to be making sure I stay relaxed, not riling me up," She said shaking her head at his cheeky grin.

"Right, Right," he said taking in the decorations.

"It looks good Gina, I hope you didn't spend to long on your feet," He said as she shook her head.

" I just finished a few moments ago, are we still going to Bill and Fluer's for dinner?" she asked as he nodded. The two had been after them to visit for a while, when Bill stopped by the store and invited them to dinner a few days ago.

"Yes they said to come by about eight," he said as she nodded.

Changing from their work clothes they decided on a pair of if black pants and their sweaters to ward of the cold before wrapping up in thick jackets before climbing aboard their brooms.

"Oi, that's getting more and more uncomfortable," She said allowing him to help her off the broom as they headed up to the house.

"You feeling okay?" he asked leaning in as she nodded.

"Just clumsy," She said letting out an annoyed breath as he hid his smile. The avid Quidditch player was thrown off by the cumbersome weight the twins added.

"Oh Ello Ello Welcome," Fleur said ushering them in as she took their coats and Bill walked in from the kitchen to great them.

"Good to have you two here," He said taking his turn hugging them both as Fleur took Angelina and lead her into the kitchen to finish the meal and have girl talk. Grinning when Lina shot him a look that said "If were not out in fifteen minutes come get me" he turned to his brother.

"So how's the cursing going Bill?" he asked as they moved to sit in chairs by the fire.

"Pretty good, I've been able to stay pretty close to home lately which makes Fleur happy," he said as George nodded. The war might have been over, but they were all still slightly spooked.

"How are things with Angelina?"

"She's doing well, but I know the weight gets to her from time to time, I've been trying to keep her off her feet as much as possible, but you know how stubborn she is , you saw her in action on the field before," he said shaking his head as Bill nodded grinning. Angelina Johnson was a fierce thing on the Quidditch pitch and the steely back bone carried over in everything she did.

"So ow are u?" Fleur asked as she used her wand to stir the food simmering on the stove.

" I'm good, my back aches every now and then, but I can't complain ," She said as Fleur nodded.

"Zee Sadness is not so bad ne more eh?" she asked as Angelina shook her head. The children and George made her life to full for her to dwell on the dark days past.

"No," She agreed as her would be sister in law smiled.

"Zis is a good thins I zink," She said nodding as Angelina raised an eyebrow. She'd been fishing for something, and though she hadn't said much she seemed to have found her answer.

"I tink it is ready," She said moving to set the table as they called the boys in to eat.

Talking over dinner they discovered the two had plans to split Christmas that year . A week in France, and a week in London for the usual burrow holiday celebration. Angelina's family was planning on sporadically visiting because they were placed all over the world at the moment.

" Wouldn't it be a wonderful present if ze were born on Christmas or Christmas Eve?" Fleur asked making Angelina choke. Most woman didn't' carry twins to full term, but that was way too soon.

" I don't' think we're quite ready for them to make their appearance yet," George said smiling as he patted her back gently hanging her his glass of butter beer.

"Have you thought of names?" Bill asked as she looked at George and smiled. She'd had plenty of time to think working only half days, and she'd come up with a second name.

"Fred, or Freddie for one and I think I like Giselle or Griffin or George to keep the F and G theme," She said as he beamed.

"You didn't' tell me that!" he said as she nodded.

" I was saving it as a surprise… you like it?" she asked as he nodded.

"How could I not? I'm honored Lina," he said hugging her as the two looked on exchanging a meaningful look.

"O, look!" Fleur exclaimed making them both look up and swallow nervously as they realized they were seated beneath mistletoe.

"You must follow zee tradition, no?" She asked beaming happily.

"I suppose so," Angelina said looking up at him nervously.

"Give us a kiss Gina," George said putting her at ease as she giggled and nodded leaning in to place her lips on to his.

Shocked when electricity shot up her entire body and he used her gasp to deepen the kiss slightly she felt fireworks go off behind her eyelids before they pulled away flushed and slightly embarrassed at the public display. That moment had been building for a long time and she could tell by the look in his eyes that he hadn't been disappointed.

"Wonderful," Fleur said clapping as they were pulled into another conversation.

"Thanks for having us over Fleur dinner was lovely," Angelina said as they made the bundled up and prepared to make their way home.

"You are mos welcome," she said hugging her as they all said their goodbyes and the two headed outside aware that they needed to talk.

Arriving at the flat they made their way up the stairs and inside silently as they each gathered their thoughts.

" I'm not sorry we kissed," Angelina began timidly as he turned to look at her relieved.

"You're not?" He asked as she shook her head.

"We both know that was a long time coming," She whispered honestly as he nodded.

" I know Lina, but some how I can't help but feel guilty, like it should be Fred here , and not me," He admitted as she shook her head.

" No George, everything happens just the way it's meant to be, " She said reaching out to place her hand on his arm.

" I've always love you both, in different ways yes, but it was love just the same. Had things been reversed I would be mourning you just as deeply," She said as honestly as his eyes grew moist. He had often wondered if she wished Fred was here in his place but he head his answer now. It was one less thing to haunt him.

" I know that your worried that I'm trying to replace him with you George, but, I see you for who you are, I always have, even when we were first years I could tell you apart," She said as he nodded.

" George … a part of me will always love Fred, and miss him, but who could ever understand that better than you," She whispered as he brought a shaking hand up to her cheek.

"You feel it to then.? The attraction between us?" He asked leaning in closer as she nodded.

"What do we do then Gina?" he asked as she licked her lips nervously. They couldn't pretend tonight had never happened, and yet she wasn't sure how the Weasley family would react, or their friend for that matter.

" I- I don't' know George, could we really go back to the way we were before now?" She asked admitting she wanted to feel his lips moving over hers again.

"No," he whispered running a hand over her lips as she sighed.

"Shall we try it then?" He asked nervously shifting his weight from side to side as he waited for her response.

"Yeah," She said nodding as he grinned.