16. The Yule Ball Part 6
I lead Fred away from the hall and into the courtyard and I walked down the steps. Crossing my arms together as it started to gently snow. I looked behind me to see Fred a couple steps behind me. I smiled gently at him. "Are you ok? You still mad at me or what?" He asked hesitantly. I chuckled and shook my head as I sat down on the fountain. Fred sat down beside me after a few seconds and took of his jacket, handing it to me. I smiled a bit and took it, slipping it on, feeling the warmth that Fred did when wearing it.
After a few moments, I looked at Fred and said, "Look, about what happened in the shop. I'm sorry for accusing you of following me and how it's now awkward around us as you know that I have a crush on you. I'm sorry it's just that-" Fred cut me off by putting his left index finger against my lips, chuckling.
"Scy, you ramble all the time. You were right to accuse me as I was following you. I don't know why I asked Angelina out in the first place. She was in my line of sight but you have to believe me when I was thinking of asking you out. I wanted to go with you. But when you asked my other half and he agreed, I was so angry and jealous that I didn't know what to do.
"When I saw you in your dress, I was devastated, because I knew that George would be leading the most, beautiful, stunning girl of that whole lot in there." He motioned to the Ball that was going on. I didn't know where this was leading but I was hoping this was going somewhere positive.
"Scylla Avalon." He took my hands and looked me in the eyes, hazel eyes to purple violet ones. "Since I met you and your brother at the Quidditch game, I don't how, but you were different from other girls that I have spoken to. Scylla I love you!"
I was silent and stunned. I felt a tear slip out of my eye and Fred gently brushed it away. "Fred." I whispered.
He inched slowly closer to me as I didn't move. "Yes?" He whispered low and huskily.
"Kiss me." I simply whispered and as the words escaped my mouth...
...he placed his lips lightly on mine. It was a light touch but as he pulled away I placed my lips on his, harder. He responded instantly by putting his hands on my waist as mine brushed through his hair and tugged on the back, making him moan slightly. After a few minutes we broke off and pressed our foreheads together, breathing deeply and staring at each other.
"Scy, will you do the most insane but amazing thing ever and be my girlfriend?" I chuckled at his corny question and nodded, biting my bottom lip. He smiled a genuine smile and hugged me tight which I returned. After a few moments we detached from each other and walked back into the hall, hands entwined. We watched as everyone - including our friends - were dancing happily together which was good. George caught sight of us and smiled, tapping our friends, who ran over to us and hugged us, finally happy that us two where finally together.
To be honest, I was happy that I was with Fred. I couldn't be happier.