Chapter 2
The week went by fast, too fast in my mind, and soon it was the day before the wedding. The day was filled with many preparations; it wasn't until after dinner could I go for a walk. I needed to clear my head and be alone.
"Gabby, where are you going?" Ginny asked as I put my shoes on and went to open the back door. I forced what I felt to be a convincing smile.
"A walk, just need to clear my head" Fleur came into the hallway then.
"You cannot go alone, Gabrielle" she said, her blue eyes filled with concern and fright.
"Not wit' everyt'ing going on, its not safe!" I sighed and before I could stop myself I just said it.
"Fleur, in case you 'aven't noticed I am not a little girl anymore, but I don't see 'y you care you're starting a whole new life tomorrow" I couldn't stop the tears, so I turned and pushed open the door. The cool air felt wonderful on my skin, after the heat of the house. I stopped running at the large Oak tree and caught my breath. I sat down and buried my head in my hands. I nearly jumped out of my skin when a hand touched my shoulder.
I lifted my head and looked into the face of a woman with bright pink bubblegum hair, her brown eyes looking at me curiously.
"You must be Fleur's little sister, you look just like her" that made the tears fall harder. The woman sat down beside me.
"I'm Tonks" she said smiling a bit, I wiped my tears away and tried a small smile.
"Gabrielle" I said, we weakly shook hands..
"Why are you out here crying? I figured you'd be inside with you're sister and you're future in-laws" just than a tall man with hair the colour of Tonk's eyes, in a ragged and rather big cloak appeared at her shoulder.
"Geeze Tonks, you could've waited!" he said out of breathe, be seemed to notice me because he smiled and extended his hand.
"Remus Lupin" he said, this time I smiled a little better.
"Gabrielle Delcour" I said. The mention of my last name made recognition flash in his eyes.
"Fleur's little sister, I don't see how I couldn't see that, must be the light" Tonk motioned for the house and he seemed to get the hint, because he nodded and walked towards the house. She stood up and offered to help me up.
"Thanks" I said getting to my feet. As we walked she asked again what was wrong and I told her.
"That's understandable, and I am sure you're sister would understand if you told her that. Fleur seems to be a understanding and caring person, once you get past the superficial part" for some reason that angered me because I snapped.
"Fleur is not superficial!" I think Tonks realized she'd somehow offended me because she hastily apologized.
"I meant no offence, Gabrielle" we had reached the door as she said.
"Just be careful, walk with someone preferably more than one person. Especially in times like these" Than she opened the door and the sound of laughter and talking filtered out. I smiled at up at the pink-haired lady.
"Thanks, Tonks" I said. She smiled as she held the door for me.
"Anytime, Gabrielle" and we went in.