The train pulled into the crowded station, the whistle startled me from my daze; I looked over to see Fred searching outside for his relatives, who all shared the vibrant red hair. I stood and grabbed my bag from the rails as everyone filed out of the carriage; I turned and bumped into Fred who was stood close to me. I felt my ears burn red as I tried to take a step backwards, but stopped when his hand wove it's way around my waist.
"Ask your parents." For a second I didn't know what he was talking about, me going to stay with his family for a week, but before I could start to object he said, "I know you want to spend time with your family but please, I'm sure my parents won't mind, I mean George gets to have his girlfriend over so they aren't going to have a problem with you."
"Okay, but it's not my fault what they respond with." He nodded at that and pecked me on the forehead, before pushing me out of the cabin.
I looked for my parents in the mass of people before me, after finding them I dismissed Fred who was still standing beside me, he gave a devilish smirk before wandering to the group of orange that was to our left. After he had gone I made my way to my parents who were stood awkwardly by one of the pillars, the always looked awkward when they were in here. So when I got closer to them and they noticed their faces lit up with relief.
"Oh honey, how've you been?" my mother grabbed me into a tight hug that squeezed the air from my lungs.
"Good, um," here goes. "I know that it's short notice but would I be able to go to the Weasley's with Angelina for a week at the end of the holidays?" This sparked a silent argument between my parents, my mum, wanting me to spend time with more people my age, eventually won out.
"Okay, but I want letters everyday while you are there, and you will have all of your stuff for school with you."
"Thank you both so much!" I pulled both of them into a tight hug as they chuckled to themselves. "I'll just go and tell them then." I excuse myself from the group and walk over to where the Weasleys were still gathered. As I approached the twins turned around, eerily synchronised, and I tried to keep a straight face.
"So?" I looked down, attempting to look disappointed. "That's okay."
"No it isn't, I'm stuck with you two loons for an extra week."
It took them a moment, but their faces lit up when they clocked onto what I had said. "Thank the heavens, I was not prepared to be tell mum my friend cancelled her last minute plans to stay with us."
"He was so excited that you might be coming that he practically begged mum to let you come, and Angie said she'll owl you later because she has girl stuff to discuss with you…" George added. A feeling of dread spread over me, girl stuff had a limited number of translations, I was ready to deal with a grand total of none of them; my dread must have shown on my face because they both chuckled at me.
"Oh, do you want your presents when I arrive or on Christmas?" Both of them simultaneously answer differently which was to be expected, "When I arrive it is." George groans while Fred just grins smugly. "Sorry, I kind of wanted to see your faces when you open them anyway."
"It's just because you prefer Fred."
"How dare you assume that I prefer him?"
"Am I not your favourite then?"
"Oh no you are, he's just not allowed to assume it."
"Ha!" Fred exclaimed before they began play fighting like two toddlers who both wanted the toy. This continued before a short, older woman coughed in our direction, from the way they reacted I assumed it was there mother.
"Boys," her tone cautionary before she noticed me, hidden behind their tall bodies, "Ah, dear you must be Jess."
"Yes," I nod as I say it, "I assume Fred has asked you if I could stay, I know that it's very last minute and I don't want to push-"
"Oh deary, we will be happy to have you, though you may have to share a room with Ginny, it's going to get more and more crowded, I think that we may need to get another room built because we certainly can't have you sharing with these two, they snore much too loud-"
"Mum!" their voices again eerily synchronised.
"Sorry lovey, I'll get Fred to send you the address, though I'm sure that it would be no problem for us to come and pick you up via the floo, obviously not all of us, there are rather a lot of us, but I guess that that's what happens whe-"
"And mum is done talking now, we will be in touch." Fred rushed in.
"Okay, it was lovely meeting you Mrs Weasley, thank you so much for letting me come."
"See you soon." Mrs Weasley said as she was carted off by George.
"Okay then, I guess I'll send you the details then." Fred said awkwardly with a smile curiously tugging at his mouth.
"What's that smile for Freddy?"
"Just glad you are coming," though I thought that that wasn't the reason I nodded and pulled him into a hug. He embraced me without a second thought, and I felt his head rest on my head; immediately I felt calmed, I hadn't even realised that I wasn't until that moment. His strong arms around me, I could feel his heart beating in his chest, fast yet steady, "I'll see you soon."
I nod into his chest and pull away. What was it about his eyes? They always just seemed to pull me in, to the point that I couldn't stop myself and was just falling for him. I was falling for him. Well at least now I know where I am I guess. "See ya Freddy bear."
I turned and walked away a he just stared after me, I'm fairly sure that he did not approve of the nickname but that just made me grin more. At that point I resolved that I would tell him. I didn't care that I was going to have to get over his damned eyes while doing it, but I would do it. I would.
Though I don't think that it will be any time soon, I guess it can wait anyway. We have nearly seven months together non-stop once I get to his, it's not like I'm going to be pushed for time, we have time.
I swear to heavens above if Umbridge screws this up for me I will get her fired myself.
