Fred stood at the refreshment table. He racked his brain to remember the last ball he went to. Vague images of Angelina dancing appeared but it was mostly just faded and gone.
Then there was the dream. THAT dream. What scared him the most in the dream was the moments he could remember of Angelina were in his dream.
Was that dream real? That couldn't have actually happened could it? He had yet to spot the beauty that haunted his dreams all night. It was now half an hour into the dance...
He felt the cold metal of his locket on his chest. It was tucked under his suit and dress robes. He had never taken it off since Ginny had given it to him.
Since then it only glowed 3 times once on the broom once when she kissed him and once this morning when he woke up. He liked to keep it hidden because he could feel the slight vibration it gave off each time it glowed. And no one else could see the light to question what it was.
He noticed someone gasp and most of the rooms attention was turned to the main stair case.
He turned to see her bright smiling face as she made her descend down the marble staircase.
Her sparkling eyes lined with makeup just as in his dream. She wore a knee length midnight blue dress and her hair was in sleek gently curls. She was once again stunning.
Yet again she always gave off the stunning impression on him lately.
He once again felt his locket vibrate. How much longer? How much longer until he finds out what had happened until he stopped being confused.
Ginny walked up beside him and said, "hermione looks beautiful tonight doesn't she?"
"She always does." He told his sister not paying her much attention still drowning in his swirl of thoughts.
Ginny smiled at her brother. She knew he'd remember she had a feeling and her feelings were never wrong. She had a feeling about Harry and that only took 6 years... She just hoped he'd remember soon... For hermione's sake. Ginny wasn't sure how much more of this hermione could handle.
"Ginny may I ask you something?"
"Anything Fred." She said confirming.
"Why is it that nobody will tell me what happened. I know something happened all of you know what happened and your letting my beat myself over it... Why?" He asked the look on his face nearly made ginny crack she had to swallow hard.
That was her big brother. He never looked so pathetic before and it made her want to break down into tears.
He was looking at her so hopeful.. he just wanted answer she knew that. She had no idea how confused he must be. He's caught in the middle he wants to know. He's trying. He's fighting, it shows on all his features. He has bags under his eyes. He is no longer cheerful and happy. He wasn't fred anymore. She just wanted him back... but this fred was better then no fred.
With that in mind she gulped a lump that had formed in her throat. She held back her tears and choked out," Because we love you. I promise you. One day it will all make sense. Please trust us."
"I thought I could gin-gin, but why would you all put me through this? I can't take much more." He choked out looking at the floor as his hair fell in front of his face.
"Why would we do something like this if we didn't have a reason. One day..."
"IM TIRED OF HEARING ONE DAY! Im sick of it! One day better come soon. Gin-gin..."
She had no more words of comfort left she knew he didn't need to hear any of it. So instead she was selfish she ran up to him and through her arms around him as she sobbed quietly she choked out,"I-I'm sorry, Fred. I just want you back. The old you. I wish I could make it all go away but I cant I know your in there fred please."
His head pounded now. He wasn't able to concentrate all day he didn't even want to be here. Now he made his baby sister cry.
Fred come on, this has been going on for too long, think please Freddie please.
Not you again, Hermione please I cant take all this right now. He pleaded in his mind.
"Fred? Are you okay?"
CANT YOU JUST GO AWAY. He thought.
Open your eyes... that's not me look.
Fred opened his eyes and noticed Ginny had left and standing before him was The angel herself. Hermione. His face instantly paled as he saw her angelic face.
"Fred?"
"Yeah, Yeah fine." He said fighting to sound relaxed but to no avail.
Hermione's eyes widened with worry and she began to babble her voice distinctly worried and distressed, "WHat happened do you need the nurse we could go see pomfry I am fairly certain shes still there... Fred? Your awefully pale. Fred? Please answer me you don't look so well."
His head only spun more. Until he heard the songs change.
The lyrics made Hermione pause as well and they stood there looking at each other both unaware of what to do and un aware of the pair of eyes intently watching them.
"No one ever saw me like you do
All the things that I could add up too
I never knew just what a smile was worth
But your eyes say everything without a single word"
He broke the silence then, by taking deep breath and closing his eyes he uttered out the words so fast she almost didn't hear him.
"No I'm not okay I'm a bloody mess, but can we forget all that please.. Just for Tonight Will you be My Own and just forget our problems forget everything. And... Just Dance with me?"
She only nodded then added, "I'm always Your My Own."
He smiled and pulled her close as they began dancing.
" 'Cause there's somethin' in the way you look at me
It's as if my heart knows you're the missing piece
You make me believe that there's nothing in this world I can't be
I never know what you see
But there's somethin' in the way you look at me"
The pieces fell into place. Lovers reunited.. Not exactly.. His mind was racing with questions and it started hurting again. He tried to stay relaxed but he couldn't. This was only hurting him more. He needed answers he was going to explode there was no returning now. He couldn't take it.
Then she spoke her voice soft so soft it was almost a hum, "Fred, relax, Just... Just Dance With Me"
The words worked. His body instantly relaxed and he just let everything go. His headache faded.. Her head rested on his chest and his head on top of hers.
"If I could freeze a moment in my mind
It'll be the second that you touch your lips to mine
I'd like to stop the clock, make time stands still
'Cause, baby, this is just the way I always wanna feel"
It was like they were the only ones in the room. He subconscienciously started to hum along with the song and he could feel her smiling. It was perfect. Right now. No sadness, no anger or confusion just pure bliss and just like that kiss... it wasn't a one tim thing... Her words could calm him at the drop of a dime. He was hooked on her, now to the point where he couldn't let her go ever. He didn't know how or why he did to begin with but he cant screw up again.
" 'Cause there's somethin' in the way you look at me
It's as if my heart knows you're the missing piece
You make me believe that there's nothing in this world I can't be
I never know what you see
But there's somethin' in the way you look at me"
Hermione felt finally at peace. She would be in tears later yes but for she could pretend he remembered pretend that he loved her and she finally felt free. Like her old self. She finally felt like it was all worth it to have this moment. So perfect so easy so bliss. She didn't care about tomorrow or anything all that mattered is that it was him holding her. Now she felt her eyes watering, but this time she wasn't miserable this time for the first time in so long she was happy. And she loved the feeling.
"I don't know how or why I feel different in your eyes
All I know is it happens every time"
The words were so true for Fred right now in her swirls of chocolate brown eyes he felt like a hero. Like he could conquer anything.. He knew anything was possible and he couldn't give that up again. He had to find out what happened and why he cant remember and he has to fix it.
They both knew the song was coming to an end but they didn't care each held on to the other tighter and just listened to the words.
" 'Cause there's somethin' in the way you look at me
It's as if my heart knows you're the missing piece
You make me believe that there's nothing in this world I can't be
I never know what you see
But there's somethin' in the way you look at me"
The song came to an end and Hermione went to pull away but fred held onto her and she looked up at him and smiled slightly as he said the last words of the song along with the music," The way you Look at me."
Her eyes were sparkling again. He couldn't take it and he kissed her.
In the middle of the dance floor. In front of everyone he kissed her. With all the passion he could.
She kissed him back instantly giving back as much passion that she kept built up through the long time they spent apart.
She began to cry as she kissed him and had no idea why. She was hurt, confused, scared and most of all... She was in love with him, she always would be.
Finally fred pulled back and said,"Hermione, Im so sorry.. I was so confused..."
She pushed him away and tried to keep her voice from cracking, "I understand you were caught up in the moment I was too.. I gotta go... I have an Ancient Runes essay to write." With that she started to run out.
Fred stood there dumbstruck... How did this happen.. He was about to ask her out how could she just assume that after a kiss like they just had... He couldn't think. He just chased after her.
His heart was pounding he had to get to her. He couldn't feel so horrid any longer she was his cure. He needed her... He... He was in love with her. And he needed to be with her. He couldn't tell her how he felt yet.. she'd be intimidated he needed to do this right. He racked his mind for things to say when he caught up to her but found it to be unsuccessful.
He didn't catch up to her until He reached the Gryffindor portrait hole. She was about to say the password when He grabbed her elbow and spun her around so she faced him.
He had nothing to say to her so in the moment he kissed her again, pushing to show her how much he cared how it was not spur of the moment. He liked her truly liked her.
She kissed him back and he smiled into the kiss.
She broke it off and was about to question him when he blurted out, "Will you go to hogsmead with me please? Not just friends. Not as my girlfriend, but the right way. As my date. Please?" He said his blue eyes wide and hopeful.
She hugged him and choked out, "Yes of course Fred. Of course." She couldn't control her giant smile as she said it.
He smiled widely and hugged her tightly he shouted, "Woo hoo!" He lifted her over his shoulder.
She let out a squeal of joy and laughed as she shouted,"Freeeed!" He began walking back to the dance ignoring all of her protests and didn't even mind when she began hitting his back to try and make him let her down.
They reached the dance and he set her down, "Here we are my dear!" He exclaimed and she let out a laugh," Well There goes my essay."
He grinned and pulled her to the dance floor where they danced to every song. All happened to be fast and upbeat. She was ina fit of nonstop giggles, until a slow song came on.
Ron, His brother walked up to her, "Hermione, I was uh.. I was wondering if you'd like to dance.. with-uh- with me?"
Hermione spared a glance at Fred who stood there in shock.
Then he formed a plan. A perfect plan. He nodded once at Hermione and she agreed to ron. Fred waited until it was half way through the song until he walked over tp them.
He pulled them apart then put his arms around Hermione as he hugged her from behind. "Thanks, brother I needed to use the loo. I'll take my girl back now."
Hermione, the brilliant witch she was, caught on instantly. She didn't say a word and tried to stifle her laughter.
"Y-you two... Your..?"
"Of course where have you been you bloody bloke... And I think its about time we get some of our...well, we are are in front of little ronniekins so lets just say we gotta go snog in a broomcloset." Fred winked at Ron as he said it.
He could lie so easily it should be recognized as a talent.
Hermione playfully smacked his arm and said, "Fred! Not in front of people... Oh we should be going Ron." Then they walked off. The left the dance and the minute they were out of hearing distance they erupted in laughter.
"Fred! Your Bloody horrid He thinks we're off shagging in a closet now!" She said through her laughter.
"Hey I shouldn't take all the blame your quite the actress yourself." He told her flashing a grin at her.
They walked back to the common room in hysterics... Until they reached the stair cases to the girls and boys dormitories.
"Fred, I just would like you to know... I... I had a lot of fun tonight.. I haven't laughed so much in a very long time thank you."
"No thanks necessary Love. I don't do it as a favor my reason.. is actually a bit selfish..."
"What is it? The reason?"
"We can discuss it on our date, We should be going to bed now." he said simply
He gave an over the top exuberant bow and he said in his proper voice, "Good evening m'lady until our next encounter."
She giggled and placed a chaste kiss to his cheek, "Goodnight Fred," Then she walked up the steps leaving him dumbstruck and smirking at the bottom of the stair case.
All he could think was, "I'm in love with her."
He didn't think once about his head ache or the confusion or what happened. he was... Happy.. Truly and really happy... And it didn't bother him in the least bit. And to think it started with the simple words.
Just Dance With Me.
A/N: So this is it the big dance... IM SORRY MY LAPTOP CRASHED!All I have to say to you guys is MERLINS PANTS I BLOODY LOVE YOU! I got so many reviews I saw and almost cried thank you all so much your such a great inspiration I love you all SO much and just thank you I shall be more active and on task from here on out! And remember REVIEW REVIEW REVIEW I LOVE YOU! If I get half as many reviews I will be extatic I love you all! *gives all reviewers cookies*
