Update: I do not own anything but Adam and Luke. Everything else belongs to J.K. Rowling. She's the one receiving all the money. ; )

Chapter 10

Fred was highly uncomfortable seating across from the man he considered his enemy. It was a fairly quiet dinner. Fred had nothing to say to Luke and he was sure Luke felt the same way. They were both there because of Angelina. She was the only thing that they had in common and she was the only person who they were trying to please by being civil.

An attractive young woman suddenly paused by their table openly admiring Fred before giving him a flirtatious smile. Fred glanced at her and shrugged. He was sure that if he had met her several years ago he would have charmed her enough to somehow find her in his bed the next morning, but at the moment that was the last thing on Fred's mind.

The young woman took Fred's ignorance as a challenge and found a booth beside theirs with a couple of her friends. Every now and then she would casually look over her shoulder to see if he was watching. If he was then she would give him her best smile or wink.

"You seem like an attractive man." Luke spoke breaking the silence, "So why must you continue to pursue Angelina?"

"What are you talking about?" Fred grumbled barely noticing the young woman checking him out.

"Don't act like you haven't noticed. More girls then a few have taken an interest in you since we been here."

Fred shrugged again already growing tired of the conversation, "Yeah so. They aren't important."

"From what Angelina told me you use to attack any girl that was even mildly attractive."

Fred shook his had and laughed bitterly, "She makes it sound like I was the horniest bastard in Britain." Luke chucked. "Well I guess she was right, but I've changed since then."

Luke drunk some of his drink slowly collecting his thoughts, "She said you always been the one to resist a commitment."

"Yeah, I use to. Anyone could tell you that Angelina wasn't my first," Fred said randomly not quite sure why he said it or what point he was trying to make. "But she was my best. She was definitely my first love. No doubt about that. She was my first real commitment; the first person I felt truly loved me (apart from my family), the first person that I really wanted and the only person I considered spending the rest of my life with…I fucked up royally." Fred sighed. "I rather not talk about this."

"Listen, I'm sorry for you but I don't want you ruining my chance. Angelina is mine now. So you just need to find someone else. I know we don't like each other or see eye to eye, but I would appreciate it if you would stop trying to rekindle something that's been gone for a while now."

Fred could tell that Luke was actually being sincere which surprised him a lot. Then Fred realized that in a way him and Luke had more in common then he thought. They were both men who were very successful in their own worlds. Men who showed their emotions by their actions…Men who could have been the best of friends if they hadn't fell in love with the same woman…

Fred finally caught the young woman's eye. He gave her a fake smile and watched her swoon. "Ok, Relthro, I will, but you can't stop us from being friends." Luke lifted an eyebrow. "Strictly friends."

Luke gave Fred a stern look before a smile slowly started to form on his lips, "I don't think I would want it any other way" Men who finally respected each other. "And another thing, I would never raise a hand at Angelina." Fred nodded firmly as if to say "you better not" and Luke returned the nod.

As they walked out of the restaurant Fred's and the young woman's eyes met once again. Fred thought about talking to her and maybe asking her out but changed his mind. He wasn't ready. In his heart he knew it would be a long time before he could get over his lost, the pain in his chest or the feeling he seemed to only obtain when he was with Angelina.

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It was the middle of November and Angelina was beyond stressed. It was all because of the soon coming wedding. Time was winding down and it seemed like she couldn't make any finial decisions.

"Oi Angie, lets go to the park for a spell. Maybe getting you out of the house will help you a bit." Fred suggested one day. Every since that day he had lunch with Luke he changed. He started dating again but seemed to be even more inconsistent then before. He also kept his distance from Angelina, making things a little awkward, but was always around when she needed him.

After taking a few moments to walk around they found a spot under a big tree. Fred leaned against the trunk and Angelina laid her head on his chest. She could feel his breathe becoming erratic as he carefully wrapped his arms around her. Angelina snuggled closer to him trying to get in a comfortable position while Fred lightly placed his chin on her head. The leaves from the tree fell around them and to any passing person they would have thought that they were a young couple sharing a beautiful moment together instead of two best friends.

"Now what's the matter? Alicia and Katie said that today you suddenly got piss off at them when you couldn't decide between some songs. They also were nice enough to mention that this wasn't the first time it happened."

"Wasn't that nice of them," Angelina muttered sarcastically, " Nothing is wrong, it just I don't understand..."

"Don't understand what?" Fred said softly nuzzling his nose into her hair.

"I don't understand why I'm having such a mental block. I can't think! I don't know why this wedding doesn't feel like a good idea anymore. I haven't even picked out my wedding dress! The music selection is horrible. I don't have the flowers or food picked out and ordered. I haven't sent out the invitations or confirmed the location! I'm behind on everything. I starting not think it's going to workout the way I planned. I know I love him and we are so compatible…I don't know why I feel this way! It doesn't make any sense." Angelina blurted out the thoughts that have been troubling her.

Fred winced. He knows how Angelina gets when she feels like she making a mistake. She never takes anyone's opinion on the matter either. "This will have be one of those times when she has to figure everything out on her own." Fred decided.

"I don't know love. I don't know."

Angelina felt a tear roll down her cheek, "Am I making a huge mistake?"

Hell yeah!! Fred thought to himself…

"I can't say. You have to decide." Angelina tilted her head up to get a good look at Fred. He was a handsome guy. The green sweater he was wearing brought out his captivating blue eyes, his read hear was sticking out everywhere and as she looked at him she realized that he was everything to her. He was her Fred and nothing would ever change that.

Fred squeezed her sides lightly. "Follow your heart, honey. And everything will be fine."

Angelina sighed heavily and placed her head in its original spot, "But…but what if it's not!! What if I make a wrong decision that will haunt me for the rest of my life! I thought I knew…but everything just keeps changing."

Fred smiled to himself and gave her a friendly kiss on top of her head, "I love you Angel…so does Alicia, Katie, George, Lee and Luke. We won't love you any less no matter what chose you make."

"Thanks Fred." Angelina kissed his cheek. "You sound so wise." He gave her a goofy grin as they settle back into a comfortable silence.

"Angel?" Fred asked after a while making sure she was still awake. When he felt her nod he continued, "Have you told Luke that you were a witch yet?"

"Well..I-"

"Angelina, he deserves to know. He's a good guy and you have to be fair to him."

"I don't know why this is so important to you." Angelina sighed.

"I just don't want you to wake up one day after finally making up your mind to tell him, just to end up causing awkwardness and your children pain. I don't want that for you. I want you to always be happy."

Angelina sat up and put her arms around Fred's neck making their foreheads touch. Fred's eyes were full with worry. It was those same eyes that always betrayed his feelings no matter how much he was trying to cover them up. Angelina put a hand on his cheek, which Fred naturally leaned into.

"I am happy Fred…You want to know why?" Fred nodded and Angelina smiled, "Because since being out here with you, I've been able to clear my head and put together important pieces. I know this been hard for you and everyone else but I know what I am going to do now and it's all because of you." Fred nodded slowly. Angelina giggled softly and rubbed her nose against his before getting up.

"Where are you going?" Fred asked coming out of a daze that he didn't realize he had entered.

"I'm meeting Luke later and I have to get ready." Angelina lied. Fred's heart fell. Why must she play with my emotions? Fred thought but instead of asking he just nodded. Angelina studied him for a second before quickly kissing him. Fred gasped in surprise but didn't complain she tasted too good to make want him to pull away. As quickly as she initiated the kiss the quicker she ended it.

"I'll see you later." She promised as she apparated leaving Fred with a tingling sensation on his lips and thinking about what just happened a couple of minutes ago.

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I want to thank everyone for his or her reviews! I enjoyed them, but I have sad news…this story is about to come to an end. I have only 1 more chapter left tear, but I could write an epilogue but it all depends on YOUR reviews. So I will be looking forward to reading your opinion.