"Why do you need a reason?"Fred asked with his forehead still touching yours. For a moment you forgot what he had just asked you as you stared into the deep brown abyss that is his eyes. Slipping out of your captivation, you breathe in sharply and turn your head. You can imagine your hair is red as all hell fire right now, and not in a bad way.
"I don't need a reason... I'd just like to know what I am to you.. That's all." Blushingly he traces his fingers down the sleeves of your shirt and laces his fingers into yours. You don't think he understands how crazy he is driving you with his cuteness.
"What do you want me to be?" he asks so innocently it makes your heart flutter in your chest. You suddenly realize all that is happening he was your best friend, you didn't want to ruin what you had together. But then you also didn't want to lose what could be. You knew you would have to make a choice bit does now really have to be the time? Sighing you lay your head on his shoulder, somehow his embrace comforted your deep thought and you realized he was still waiting for an answer.
"I don't know Freddie. I love you so much and you know that. I'd never do anything to ruin our relationship together. Even if that means we can't be more than friends" Feeling the utter disappointment Fred's grip on your hand loosens and you lift you head to look in his eyes.
"This is not a final answer though, okay? I reserve the right to change my mind at any moment on the direction our relationship takes us okay?", he nods. You continue, "I just will not have anything get between me and you, you have been there for everything and I love you Fred I really do. I'm just not sure how to go about it yet without ruining things." you had been very self conscious of yourself and of relationships ever since the drama between you and Dean happened. You were absolutely mortified that something of the same magnitude would happen between you and Fred and that you'd lose two of you closest friends. George would never stay with a girl that broke his brothers heart.
Fred finally pipes up after listening to you talk out your feelings towards the subject. "Okay. My turn. I understand everything that you have just explained to me Ali, believe me I do. I thought the same thing for years. I suppressed my feelings worried that if they ever truly showed that you'd reject me or worse that I'd hurt you or put you in danger. I love you with all my heart ali and I will wait for you I have for this long and I can wait longer. Just as long as you promise me that when you're ready to take that risk, I'll be the first to know. Dean hurt you Ali. I get that. I understand your struggles in trusting people because of how much of a dumb little git he was. He lost something precious, something beautiful and he'll never get it back again. No matter what I won't ever let him hurt you again and I won't ever let you hurt yourself by going back with him again now that I know what he's capable of. You're protected Ali, by me. I'm here to protect you. I will protect you with my life because even if you didn't love me back you'd still be my best friend. I'll give you all he time you need. Whether it be a day, a month, a year, or a century. I'll wait, though I can't promise I won't have a beard like Dumbledore's." you giggle at his last comment. Fred always knew what to say to make you laugh.
"But I can't promise I'll behave 100% of the time... One for the road." he smirks before dipping you down and kissing you deeply, his tongue brushing over your lips lightly asking for access that you can't help but grant. You both pull away after a moment and he takes your hand, leading you towards the main street of Diagon Alley. Time to get your shopping done.
You and Fred walk hand in hand earning weird stares from old wizard in couples as if they were reliving their old rebellious teen years and holding the hand of their first love. Little did they know the complexity of your relationship. Harry, Ron, and Hermon stood next to Ollivander's as a Ron needed a new wand for the stunt he pulled last year with the flying car.
That boy was lucky the only break he managed to get in that freak Whomping Willow accident was a broken wand and not his neck. You two make your way over to the group to say hello to Hermione. Hermione was honestly one of your best friend along with Ginny and Luna one of your fellow Ravenclaw members. You had specifically told a Luna to write to you but you sort of figured she'd be busy writing that magazine the Quibbler with her father. In all honesty, it's embarrassing really, but you loved that a magazine it was chock full of funny little facts and interesting tidbits about magical creatures yiu never knew even existed. Yours and Lunas favorites were the Nargles and you two could stay up for you hours talking abiut them in your dorm.
"Ali!" Hermione shouts as she runs across the crowded street to get to you, unintentionally ripping you we away from Fred as she en traps you in a tight hug.
"Why Hello there Hermione, missed me now did you?" You laugh as she hugs you once more.
" Why yes of course! We have so much to speak about! But I bet that can all wait until day after tomorrow on the train to Hogwarts. I can't believe you and the twins are already starting your 5th year." she sighs.
"Ah yes enjoy your youth wile you have it." you laugh. "Now since I have a girl with me now, let's go shipping for new robes and leave the boys to carry the bags!" Fred chuckles and follows suit into the robe shop you are dragging Hermione into.