Meant to Be

Chapter 3

I slammed my hand against my forehead and sighed. Why did I want to know the results of their experiment? I was supposed to be an adult and I was supposed to be mad at him. But how could I be, he looked so innocent. Those big eyes of his.

No!

I have to be strict. I promised mum.

Come on, Charlie. You got this!

"Okay, you did your little experiment, now you'll go to the bathroom and help Fred clean it. I am going to see if Ginny found herself a free toilet yet and then I am coming to see if you have done what I told you to do!" I frowned at him, my fingers still around his wrist.

"Fine!" George said, disappointed. "You're no fun!" I finally let go of him and he left my room.

"And that bathroom better be sparkly clean!" I shouted after him from the doorway.

What's next?

"Ron!" Ginny was still banging on the bathroom door.

Right, help my little sister!

"Charlie! Finally, please tell Ronald to get out of the bathroom!" She pleaded, her hands on her bladder. "I was already inside and he pushed me out!"

"Ron, what's taking so long?" I gently knocked on the door.

"He's doing it on purpose! I heard him flush already." Ginny frowned and was ready to kick the door when it opened and she kicked Ron straight in the sheen instead.

"Ouch!" Ron bent forward to rub the aching part of his leg. "Why did you do that for?" Ginny was ready for another punch. She might be the youngest and she might be shorter than Ron but I was confident that she would be able to kick his arse.

"Alright you two, that's enough!" I broke them apart, grabbing each by the shoulder.

"Ron, you go downstairs and see if mum needs any help with breakfast and Ginny," I turned to her, "go pee now." They both smiled apologetically at me and went their separate ways.

I took a deep breath, rubbing my temples.

"What a way to start a morning, huh?" I turned around and saw Rhylee standing in the doorway of Ginny's room, giggling. I completely forgot that she was here.

"Is it always like this?" She asked, rather amused.

"Ever since the twins found out what pranks are, yes." I gave out a weak laugh. I was already tired. "Bill's in the shower if you're looking for him."

"I know. I heard." She chuckled.

Of course. Ginny announced it to everybody.

"I feel like I should apologize on behalf of my family," I said embarrassed.

"Don't." She stopped me before I could say anything else. "I only have a sister so this was rather entertaining to watch and it makes for a really good alarm clock."

"What was all the racket up here?" Bill joined us, rubbing his hair in a towel before I could say another word to Rhylee.

"The twins and Ron and Ginny and mum." I summed it up for him.

"Need my help?" Bill asked.

"Already taken care of it." I grinned proudly.

"Rhylee, would you like to go for a walk before breakfast?" Bill turned to her.

He really liked this girl. The way he looked at her, giving her his undivided attention, smiling like an idiot. I wanted to say something – tease him a little – but changed my mind. Rhylee looked pretty oblivious to the fact that my older brother was drooling looking at her, so I didn't find it appropriate.