A/N: Yay! More story! And I'd like to express my thanks for understanding a poor Fanfict author and her flaws -Hugs crazyspaceystracey and gives her/him another Chappy to read- And it's true! He could have gone back for Charlie's Grad... if they do that sort of thing. In all honnesty, I think it's an American thing. I'll have to talk to my Brit-pickers about that.
Anyways... to those reading the chapters I thank you and thank you for your reviews! I have to always stress on the importance of everyone knowing that this is PRE-BOOK 5. sigh Okay! Back to story!
This is me being more mushy and romantic... and this is my tribute to all Charlie fans! I think Charlie's a sweetheart but I still love my Bill best. So... this is mostly for you! XD
Chapter 10
"Fly with me"
After meeting the twins in Detention for the 4th time, Bella wondered what exactly the boys were doing to get in there in the first place. Every time she asked, all they said was: "Our teachers just don't appreciate a good laugh," She figured that they had done something naughty but where were they getting their supplies? This puzzle was intriguing nearly everyone as they often came into their common room on weekends with loads of candy and drinks. Charlie was the only one who really didn't seem to care for he had enough things to worry about. The Quidditch match with Slytherin had been nothing at all to them and it was soon time for the Gryffindors to face Hufflepuff. Every time he thought of it, he felt a jolt to his stomach. He was planning on telling Jaycee how he felt on that day wasn't sure exactly what to do. Luckily, Bill was right on it as he helped Charlie to devise a plan. The plan seemed, to the most freckled-faced Weasley, too advanced for him to dare but Bill kept telling Charlie not to worry. Bill was good at planning these sorts of things and knew his brother could muster up the courage!
Bella and Percy were sitting outside on that day at the end of March. Spring was indeed in the air as the snow melted away to reveal pretty patches of green. His tutoring sessions with Penelope seemed to be making his mood much better as he took the time to simply relax on that sunny day. Suddenly, Percy looked at Bella and then said something he had kept in his mind since that day in Divinations class. He didn't want to bring it up, but he felt that if he didn't he'd die of curiosity.
"Bella… If…If you can tell the future... then why are you still so nervous about your… your "date" with Bill?"
"Huh? Oh! Well…" Bella lowered her head. "Well, that's because I can't look too far into the future. I'm no good at performing that Charm. At least not the way the rest of my family is," she said embarrassed.
"But you are! Everything happened just like you said!" said Percy surprised.
"That's just because I looked a few minutes ahead. Had you asked me for a few hours I might have grown week, a few days and I might have fainted, a few weeks and I might have died," she said sully.
"Died?" repeated Percy concerned.
"Yes. My father is far more talented then I am! He can see weeks ahead without any dizziness. Seeing into the future a month ahead just weakens him. I can't imagine his power before my 21st birthday! Our family's powers are enhanced when our first born becomes of age but only for a short period of time," she sighed. "I really have no talent in it. That's why I never use it,"
"Oh! Another thing… you also said that… well… that you and Trelawney were related? Is that true?"
"Sadly yes… it was the merger of our two families that gave us this power. However, since it was my great-great-great-great, and so forth, grandfather that kept the surname, our family has continued to receive the gift. Trelawney's more like a really-really distant cousin,"
Percy laughed. Just the thought of that ugly bug-like creature having any connection with Bella seemed ridiculous. Suddenly, the pitter-patter of 4 pairs of feet came running down to the two. It was Fred, George, Jonathan and Lee sprinting at a terrible frenzy.
"What are you two doing here? The Quidditch match will start soon and here you are lounging?" yelled George.
"Yeah! We need to get good seats!" said Jonathan.
"Well, Bill should have some saved up for us! He said he'd go early to coach the captain, what ever that means," said Fred.
Bella blushed. She knew that Bill wouldn't have a seat saved for her.
"We'll be there soon. Chances are we'll see you all after the match," said Percy.
"That is if you don't fall asleep from the commentator. Really, someone should replace him. He makes the matches so boring," said Lee.
"You should give it a go Lee! You know everything about Quidditch!" said Jonathan smiling.
"I don't know. I think I'd be too bias!" he added laughing.
"Well, time to go! I hope you two find spots cause if you move the way you do now you'll be left standing!" said Fred.
"Well, see you! Oh and here are some sugar quills Percy! I thought you'd make good use on them," said George handing Percy a bag as they ran off.
"Where do they get all this stuff?" he said as he and Bella picked up their things and walked to the pitch.
Meanwhile in the player's changing rooms Bill was rubbing Charlie's shoulders like a boxing coach. He was also trying to motivate him with short, straightforward sentences on exactly what was going to happen.
"You're going to do it!" said Bill
"I'm going to do it!" repeated Charlie.
"You're going to win the match!"
"I'm going to win the match!"
"You're going to tell Jaycee how you feel!"
"I'll tell her how I feel!"
"You're going to kiss her and use a little tongue action!"
"I'm going to – Hey! Now hold on! I can't to that right after – " he started as he deeply blushed.
"Quiet Charlie! I'm programming you now!" said Bill in a very serious tone.
It was no later then this, that Oliver came into the area that Charlie and Bill were in. He had his bright red Gryffindor Quidditch uniform on and had his broom ready.
"It's going to start in 10 minutes. Are you both okay?" he said as he noticed Charlie's complexion to be more then pink.
"We're fine! Just giving him final pointers," said Bill.
"He doesn't need them! He's the best seeker Gryffindor has ever had! The Legendary Charlie Weasley! Besides, it's not the Hufflepuffs we have to worry about this year," said Oliver oblivious to what was really going on.
"Yep! That's right! Ok! Ready Charlie?" asked Bill.
"As ready as I'll ever be!" he said bravely as he stood up and cracked his knuckles.
"That's my boy!" said Bill proudly as he watched his brother leave the room with Oliver.
Bill sprinted up to the stands where he found the twins, Lee, and Jonathan, just arriving and taking their place next to Jaycee. Sandra, Winter and Hank were sitting comfortably in a higher row as Bill told them that he'd be there in a minute. He quickly went next to Jaycee and began to talk to her.
"So, how's the team looking?" he said casually.
"Oh! It looks good. I'm sure we'll have no problem winning. My Charlie will be able to out fly Hufflepuff no problem!" she said enthusiastically.
"YOUR Charlie?" said Bill deviously.
"Well – I mean – Oh! Stop teasing Bill! You know what I mean!" she said as she blushed.
"Right! Well, you best decide whether he's YOUR Charlie or not Jaycee because I've been seeing him hanging around a certain girl lately and he looks quite happy to see her when they meet," this wasn't part of their plan but Bill thought he could spice things up a bit more this way.
"What? Not that Hufflepuff!" she said angrily.
"Maybe. Let's see if I've got the right girl. A pretty Puff with glistening, green eyes, soft, very long, wavy light-brown hair and fair ivory skin… Has a gorgeous smile and a sweet, melodious voice…"
Jaycee gave a disgusted look. Bill always seemed to know every detail about every girl that was remotely cute but this seemed like he was worshipping her. "What does he know?" she thought. "Sure, Mindee is really pretty… and a lot more elegant then me but, I'm – I'm Charlie's best friend! I – I'm his best friend! I mean, what more could I want? Or, do I want more?" She began to pout and curled into the bench as Bill gave a sneaky grin. He could tell she was thinking about something but dare not go too deep into the subject. So, he left Jaycee sitting next to the rambunctious 1st years and went to meet with his 7th year circle.
"Say, is that Jaycee girl alright? It looks like you told her the end of the world was nearing," said Sandra as she saw Jaycee sigh.
"Trust me! Nothing is ending! Everything is just getting started!" added Bill with a smile.
"Mount your brooms!" came Madam Hooch's voice as everyone got into position. "I want a fair game!" and with a blow of her whistle they were off!
Charlie attacked instantly. He sped through the masses of yellow and black determined and energized. He was going to do it! He was going to find the snitch in under a minute and end this as quickly as he could. For him the real victory would be when he would look into those beautiful brown eyes and say the three simple words he had ignore from his heart for so long. He smiled at the thought of when he'd feel her silky blonde hair through his fingers. Charlie's temperature began to rise and didn't even realize that his fleeting fantasy had made him move faster.
Percy and Bella arrived and looked from the ground to see Charlie zoom away. Bella looked quite surprised by his speed.
"Taking mental notes are you?" said Percy with a grin.
"You could say that. He's been doing it with us," answered Bella smiling.
Indeed, the whole school was in an uproar as the points changed rapidly. "Gryffindor 20-0" "Hufflepuff 50 – 20" "Gryffindor 90 – 50" Charlie knew they need only to be 90 points ahead so there was nothing to burden him as he met the task ahead. There was a light of hope! He glanced at the snitch. Hands already outstretched he had targeted the golden ball.
"Oh! He's spotted it!" yelled Jaycee!
"WOW! Go Charlie!" cheered Fred!
"He's flying fast isn't he?" shouted George.
"GO CHARLIE! I KNOW YOU CAN DO IT!" she yelled again.
Charlie had flown near the stands and heard Jaycee's cry. Although the distraction nearly took him off course he was still locked on the snitch. It was then that Hufflepuff's Seeker had caught up. Charlie sneered. "Do you really think I'd let you take this chance from me?" he thought as they both went into a nosedive. They both dramatically gained in speed but the snitch made a drastic turn upward. Charlie then decided to make a risky call and jumped off his broom!
As Charlie propelled himself upwards there were many gasps heard though out the pitch. Even a few players had stopped to see this stunt! Charlie however seemed to know what he was doing for he predicted that the other Seeker would make a, slow, but eventual turn upward. As the smooth, humming ball glided into Charlie's possession he took a hold of the handle of the other seeker's broom and hung on to it with his other hand. That was it! It was the end of the match as Hufflepuff was leading by 30 points but the snitch was all theirs! "250 to 130 – GRYFFINDOR!" Charlie managed to climb on to the other seekers broom and gave thanks for not kicking him off.
"Thanks Katherine," he said grinning.
"Hah! You're too lucky Weasley," she said sarcastically as they reached the ground.
Charlie found his broom on the ground picked it up as a swarm of Gryffindors came down to the pitch to congratulate him. One however, seemed to run over the rest. Jaycee came running into Charlie and gave him a huge hug.
"Oh, you idiot! You could have been killed! I was so worried!" she said as she held him tightly.
Charlie's cheeks pinked as he held her little body in his arms.
"Err –um-I-eh- I need to talk to you…" he said shakingly.
"What? Why?" she said as many other Gryffindor fans pushed and patted Charlie on the back.
"It's –um- it's important. We better get to a place where we can at least hear ourselves think," he said as he waved and gave his thanks to the cheering fans.
Charlie had to escape. There was no way he'd be able to go through with this in the pitch. So he grabbed his broom and pulled Jaycee along with him. They quickly made their way out and disappeared from view.
Charlie and Jaycee raced far into the low hills. Charlie's face was red from the running and thought it would be a great moment to begin his plan. Jaycee wouldn't notice him becoming red of nervousness this way. As the girl stopped running, she began to catch her breath. Many golden strands had come loose from her braid and covered most of her face. It seemed that the wind had only decided then, to blow mischievously and she felt she did better to let her hair down completely. Charlie looked at her like it was the first time he'd ever laid eyes on her. There was no doubting his feelings for her now as the sun began to set slowly on the horizon making her look like a goddess. The wind continued to pay with her hair. "I – I can do this. I can tell her how I feel," he thought as he approached her.
"Oh, Charlie! Look!" she pointed out as she looked at the sunset. She then giggled. "The sky's the color of your hair," she added with a smile.
"It is isn't it?" he said with a soft voice as he looked to the sky.
Jaycee's heart started to beat loudly. Charlie looked so serene gazing into the heavens. She gave a closer look at his adorable freakily face. His eyes slimmed themselves as he tried to look at the sun but Jaycee could see the way the light reflected in them all the same. The newly cast shadows of the awaiting darkness contoured his jaw line and made his neck look like a pillar. "He's so strong," she thought. "The prefect image of –" However, her thoughts were interrupted by Charlie looking into her eyes.
"Um – About what I have to say…" he started his hands slightly shaking, one clutched to his broom. Jaycee just stared at him, awaiting the rest.
"Would you – Um – would you - "
"What?" she whispered.
"Would you like to fly with me?" he said with uncertainty.
"Fly?"
"Yes! Come with me and see what I see from above. I – I don't think you'll regret it,"
This was defiantly a strange request but Jaycee knew that Charlie had adoration for his broom and felt honored that he'd let her ride with him. She smiled and sheepishly whispered "yes". Charlie's eyes danced.
"Alright then! Um – Well… First you should sit," he said presenting his broom. Jaycee made herself comfortable as Charlie held it in a ready position. "Ok. Now, I'll get on,"
Charlie sat behind her. He had no choice but to wrap his arms around Jaycee to grab hold on the handle. As he leaned forward, the rambunctious Gryffindor could feel his body move very close to hers. Goosebumps covered her skin as he moved his hands closer to make sure he was holding it well. They were tightly intertwined and Jaycee felt very lucky to be the one at the front for her face was completely red. Soon Charlie's head was above Jaycee's shoulder.
"Ready?" he whispered into her ear.
"I – Yes," she didn't know what to say. She had never been this close to him a side from her friendly hugs and she wondered why he was doing this.
But before she had another moment to question herself, they lifted off.
The wind carried them as the night spread though out the heavens. Soon little stars began to shine brightly as Charlie still had his arms around Jaycee. She felt so warm and safe with him there. Charlie smiled as they floated above the grounds and decided to head near the Quidditch pitch to see if anyone was left. Jaycee gave a surprised look as she saw Mindee sitting in one of the benches, her hands holding her head. She sighed. "I have no chance against someone like her," It was then that another figure appeared and sat next to her. It was a boy, a rather handsome boy with blue eyes and blonde hair. He stood before the pretty Hufflepuff and looked rather nervous. They were too high up to hear what was going on but they could see him lowering his eyes. It was then that Mindee arose from her seat and wrapped her arms around the boy.
"I guess my advice was good," said Charlie smiling.
"What?" she asked as she turned her head and was dangerously close to Charlie's.
"Um – Well –" he began as she quickly spun around again. "Well… remember I told you that I was telling her who they should take for captain of the Quidditch Team? Well, the reason why we were talking for so long was because the very person I mentioned… well… She likes him. And she's been getting jittery about telling him about how she feels. So I told her to tell him that he'd make a perfect captain and tell him about her feeling all at the same time. You know, as a conversation starter,"
"Charlie! I didn't know you where like that!"
"Like what?" he asked.
"That you liked to play cupid,"
"Well, I didn't have much hand in this. I knew he liked her too," he said smiling and decided to leave the two their privacy as Jaycee saw Mindee kiss Roger right before flying away.
"Roger would make a great captain for Hufflepuff. I'm hoping for a challenge for my final year," he said casually conversing with Jaycee.
"Can't you think of anything else but Quidditch?" she said smiling.
"Sure! I have many dreams…" he said as they flew above a part of the forest.
"Really? Like what?" she said flipping part of her hair back.
"A want to be a Dragon Tamer… A great one! I want to touch them and train them! I want to fly with them!" he said ardently as he looked to the sky.
Nothing seemed more wonderful to Jaycee then the way the wind tossed Charlie's hair back. This feeling was growing large with every passing second: She wanted to soar along with this dreamer. She wanted to hail his ambitions to her and be part of them. This had to be what made her fall so deeply for him. The lost innocence that many have shunted away was still alive and vibrant in Charlie. His feelings were pure and uncorrupted by anyone else. "Fall for him… is this it then? Am I – Am I in love?" she was once again awoken from her reverie by Charlie speech.
"If only it wasn't so cloudy… We could see the stars. Jaycee, would you like to go higher?" Her heart was pumping louder. She did, she wanted to move higher.
"Yes," she said as Charlie's hand grabbed her tighter.
She felt warm… higher… higher… She soon closed her eyes. She felt hazy… faint yet wonderfully happy. She indeed felt higher…
Soon Charlie had pointed his broom upwards as they glided past the turrets and towers of Hogwarts. Jaycee's eyes were still tightly closed she felt the air pass her and cool her as they ascended. Soon she felt them stop.
"Go ahead," he whispered into her ear, "Open them…"
It was amazing. She saw the sky littered in stars. It was just him, her and the twilight. They alone could admire this miracle of nature on that magical night. Charlie had taken out his wand with one hand and waved it. Then a little star began to dance and moved before Jaycee. She held out her palm and the little star became a pretty little light. "Stealing light from the stars Jaycee?" She couldn't help noticing how soft his voice had become. She felt so dizzy… the air was thin. Without realizing what was happening, Charlie had let go of the broom handle and hugged Jaycee. Her cheeks pinked. She couldn't speak.
"You shouldn't take from others what you already have. I – I know about your light. I always have but even if I knew it, my eyes were covered with clouds… I was ignoring how bright it was… Like the stars, it is something so natural and beautiful…"
"Charlie…" she whispered.
"Wha – What I want to say is… That I want to be part of that light… Will – will you let me?"
"Charlie…" she turned to face him and saw his warm net nervous gaze.
She closed her eyes and moved closer… but then… all went black.
She awoke the next morning in her red four-poster in the Gryffindor girl's dormitory. Her head ached. She lifted herself slowly and gaze around. "Oh No!" she thought frightfully. "It was a dream? Was all that a dream? And Charlie saying those things to me… It was all part of my imagination! It's not fair!" she sobbed. The girl quickly got up and realized that her clothes were still those of yesterday. Jaycee wasn't sure what to believe anymore. Perhaps not all of it was a dream. She slowly left her room and walked down the stairs to the common room to find Charlie leaning against a wall, his eyes lowered. He had a distressful face and looked upset.
"Charlie, are you alright?" it took but a few second for him to grapple onto her and hold her tightly.
"Are you alright? Do you feel well? Is there some thing I can do for you? I'm so sorry!"
"Charlie… It's okay," she said.
"I shouldn't have flown us so high! It was terrible. You lost balance and fell! I raced to get you! I'm so stupid! What was I thinking? The air was too thin!"
"It's alright… Everything got so hazy once we started to fly up; I fell into a little dream. It was really nice though," she said wondering what part of last night was real.
"I still feel responsible," he said tearing away from her.
"Don't think about it. Let's get some breakfast. I'm starved," she quietly said. "The way he acts now is as if nothing happened… It must have been a dream. A great dream," she thought.
"I guess so… The important thing is that you're safe and well. I'm so sorry! I'll bet you, that was the worst date you've ever had!" said Charlie turning around still ashamed.
"What?" she said her eyes gleaming.
Charlie looked back to see Jaycee completely flabbergasted.
"Date? You mean –"
"Exactly! It was so pathetic you can't even call it a date! It was more like a stupid-"
"Charlie… did you ask me something yesterday? You know, before I passed out?"
"I – err – I was getting to it…" he said timidly.
"Can… can you try again now?" she said in a tiny voice.
"I…" it took quite some time for any words to be said after that but he continued. "I wanted to ask you… if… if… well, if you would like to – um – to be my… Bloody hell I'm so nervous!" he said frustrated by his attempt.
Jaycee felt like she knew his question. She got closer to him and looked into his eyes. She put her hands on his chest and let them slide to his sculpted shoulders. Soon her fingers played with the little bit of hair that fell onto his neck. He looked back at her, his eyes hazy and wistful. Jaycee got closer and began to close her eyes. Charlie willingly did the same and tilted his face forward. They couldn't resist the temptation. Slowly and nervously their lips touched. This embrace was soft and warm as they both fell into a dreamy state. Their hearts never pounded as much as innocent love began to blaze. Charlie's arm had snatched Jaycee from her place without him realizing it. She had to be closer. He had to be aware of her presence pressed against him. He felt his whole body burn. Jaycee's heart was soon fluttering away as she blushed deeply. "This is amazing," she thought. "It's really happening… he really cares for me… the way I care for him,"
As they separated both their eyes were still closed. Opening them slowly, Jaycee looked down and rather embarrassed by her move but Charlie tilted her head up and kissed her again.
"What I was trying to say was… will you be my girlfriend miss Jaycee Grant?"
"I thought you'd never ask…"
Suddenly they heard the clapping of a few hands. Bill and other Gryffindors were all standing and looking at the new couple while applauding happily. Charlie scratched the back of his head, not daring to look directly at anyone's face and Jaycee simply smiled.
"Yep! Spring is in the air! That's for sure! Now if only things started to go my way for a change," said Bill as he saw Percy come into the common room. "Why am I the only one that doesn't seem to have any luck this year?"
A/N: Awwwww! -Huggles Bill-
P.S: I want to know from some guys if I'm portraying a guy right since I'm female and all.
