Quilting Appreciation: FredAngelina
Days of the Month, Ask a Question Day: Write a what if
Word Count: 375
Fred still can't believe it. The war is over, and he is still alive. Of course, he's luckier than most. If Percy hadn't noticed the wall about to explode behind him, if he hadn't pulled Fred out of the way… Well, it would be a much different story. He wouldn't be here to witness the first few moments of life returning to normal.
He almost died.
The realization keeps hitting him in the gut, but it still makes no sense to him. It's a miracle that he's alive. As he walks down the corridor and sees friends and family kneeling beside their fallen loved ones, his heart wrenches. If Percy hadn't pulled him to safety, his parents would be kneeling over his body now, mourning.
Fred shakes his head. Without really thinking about it, he quickens his pace.
"Something wrong, mate?" George asks.
Fred doesn't bother answering. Before the day is over, he'll sit down and tell his twin everything. For now, though, there's a voice in his head whispering that life is too precious to take for granted, reminding him that he needs to do the things he's dreamt of. He's always been ready for the next great adventure, but there are some things that seemed like too great of a risk, even for him.
Not anymore.
He finds Angelina outside the hospital wing, falling asleep against the wall.
"Remember when I asked you to the Yule Ball?"
Angelina startles. She yawns, fixing her gaze upon him. "What are you on about? Of course I remember."
"I told you it's because you're my best friend. I lied. I mean… You are my best friend, other than George," he says, his words melding together until they're almost nonsensical. "But it's more than that, Ang. I fancy you. Always have. Always will. I just… We're alive. I almost died, and I would have died with the regret of knowing I never told you how I feel. Can I take you out?"
The sleep seems to vanish from her eyes; she is wide awake. A smile plays at her lips, and she chuckles. "Took you long enough, Weasley," she says.
"Is that a yes?"
In place of an answer, she pulls him close and kisses him hard.