As Monday had rolled around I couldn't get George off my mind. I was completely infatuated with him and I think a small part of him knew it as every time he had entered the same room I was in over the weekend his made his efforts to stay away from me. Which was torturous.
I was dreading this week as I had three exams coming up. With the term coming to an end here in a few weeks all the Professors were cramming in as many assignments and tests as they could. I think most of us were excited about the little Easter/Spring break we had coming up.
I was completely minding my own business as I was studying for my Arithmancy exam on Tuesday when the blustering sounds of the twin's laughter entered the library. Drawing all eyes on them as they walked over towards me.
Fred quickly took the seat across from me as George filled in the space next to me as I breathed a sigh of relief as I wanted him to.
"What is up Little Black?" Fred asked.
"Studying," I replied, "What are you two laughing about?"
"Oh, nothing," George said as he leaned over towards me to see what I was studying.
"Future pranks? You know what will happen if you do that," I stated as I flipped the page ignoring George looking directly at me now.
"You're worse than our mother you know that right?" Fred said as he leaned back in his chair. Letting his head fall back and looked up towards the ceiling.
I then turned my head to George and met his gaze.
"Hi, you," I flirted.
"Hi," He smiled as he slung his arm over the back of my chair as I turned to face him now. Completely forgetting the fact that I was to be studying for my test tomorrow.
"So what's up?" I asked.
"Oh, nothing. Freddie and I just watched a poor Slytherin realize why we call it nosebleed nougat."
"No more prank inventions?" I asked.
"We have a few tricks up our sleeves but it is best to not tell."
"Nothing to get you expelled I hope?" I asked as I turned my attention back to my book.
"I guess you will have to wait and see," He said as I read through my book. Soon feeling his fingers on my chin as he brought my eyes back over towards him.
"I miss you," He whispered
"You should. You keep avoiding me," I said as I went to grab his fingers. Knowing that we would both end up being in trouble if anyone from the Inquisitor Squad caught us.
"I wanted to sweep you off your feet next time."
"Yet here you are," I joked with him as I held his hand in mine now.
"Dear Godric, kiss her already before I do," Fred said.
"Back off brother."
"She's not even yours. So I could if I wanted to."
"I'm flattered Freddie but mostly grossed out."
"You do know I am the better-looking twin right?" Fred questioned as he looked at both of us.
"You two are identical."
"Yet you know the difference," Fred scoffed.
"Yeah because I know which Weasley twin I'd rather be kissing," I laughed.
"You win this time little brother," Fred said. The three of us quickly laughing before we were interrupted by Professor Umbridge herself.
"Mr. Fred and George Weasley. Miss Black," She said as she looked at the three of us. Mainly George and I as we were sitting way closer than her 8-inch rule, that no boy or girl shall be within 8 inches of each other, "Wonderful afternoon we are having?"
"Yes Professor Umbridge," The three of us said in unison.
"Mr. Weasley is there a reason why you are so close to Miss Black here. You two are well aware of the 8-inch rule. Are you not?"
"We are," George said adding fuel to the fire.
"Then why don't we have you join your brother on the other side," She spoke as she gestured for him to move.
"Gladly," He sassed back as he stood up.
"Thank you for your cooperation," She said before turning away from us. On her way to ruin more lives.
"On that note, we should be going," Fred said as he stood up ready to leave.
"Where are you two off to?" I asked.
"Sell more Skiving Snackboxes," Fred said.
"Got to make money somehow," George said.
"Well be careful and don't get caught," I said as I looked up at them.
"No promises," Fred said quickly before he took off without his twin.
"Always," George said, "Meet me in the common room tonight at 11 o'clock."
"I won't see you at dinner? I wanted to talk to you about something."
"Fred and I have to serve detention with Severus. We can talk then. I am taking you somewhere," He said as he leaned closer.
"George come on man!" Fred yelled behind him as a loud shush came from Madam Irma's lips.
"Trust me," He said before he pecked my cheek and then took off after his brother. I shook off my giggles as I continued studying for my test tomorrow. Ready and prepared to ace it.
***
As night time rolled around I was getting more anxious with each hour that passed. What could George possibly talk about? Was it why he was avoiding me? I guess I will have to find out. I just hope it wasn't bad. I rolled out of my bed around a quarter till 11. I was unable to sleep because I had so many questions.
I went to the bathroom where I had an outfit already laid out. I slipped off my pajama pants and replaced them with my favorite jeans. Throwing on one of the many sweaters that Molly had made of me and the quick;y brushed through my hair. Making sure it no longer looked like a rat's nest.
I turned off the light seeing that it was 3 minutes till 11. Did I really take that long to get ready? I must have. As I left my room, I grabbed my converse and leaf my dorm, quietly. When I got down to the common room George wasn't in there. I sat down on the couch and slipped my shoes on. Moments later the main door opened and around the corner came the twins. They looked beat.
"What did you two have to do?" I asked as I stood up from where I was sitting on the couch.
"You don't want to know," Fred sighed as he pushed past me and made his way to the couch. Plopping down as George took his robe off.
"Let me guess. Clean the cauldron or write lines?" I asked as I had looked over towards Fred who was practically almost asleep over on the couch.
"You're the one who wants to guess," Fred said as he covered his face. Shielding it from the light of the fire roaring in the fireplace.
"Write lines?"
"We have a winner!" Fred said through his hands.
"Oh come on. It couldn't have been that bad,"
"Oh no. It was terrible. We had to write I will obey Professor Umbridge's rules over 500 times. I think my hand had forgotten how to work," George said as he pulled his tie off his neck. Letting it hang loose.
"Gross," I said as I looked George up and down.
"Anyways, you ready to go?" George asked as he pulled me back into reality.
"Ready when you are," I said.
"Where are you two off to this late at night?" Fred asked as he sat up straighter on the couch.
"I have no clue," I said.
"We are just going somewhere to talk," George said.
"Oh. Well have fun and don't get caught," Fred said.
"Thanks," I giggled as the two of us headed towards the door. George led the way as we made our way towards the Astronomy Tower.
As we reached the final steps I made my way over towards the ledge and looked out over the distance. George standing behind me. I turned around as I still had my hands placed on the railing as I looked towards him. His hair spiked up now as he had untied his tie.
"So Georgie what are we doing here?" I asked as I looked over at him. Watching at the moonlight lit up his face.
"Well, I wanted to talk to you about something," He stated as he walked over towards me.
"Which is?"
"I wanted to know how ready you are?" He asked me as he looked down towards the ground.
"Ready for what?" I questioned as I wrapped my arms around my torso.
"Because," He sighed, "I want to ask you to be my girlfriend."
"Is this why you have been avoiding me?" I asked as I made my way over towards him.
"Possibly. Maybe. Yes." He said as he was avoiding looking at me in the eyes.
"Georgie," I smiled as I walked closer towards him. Reaching for his hands as I held them in mine. Letting my finger intertwine with his, "you should have just asked me."
"I just wanted to give you space after what happened in Hogsmeade and between us," He said as his eyes finally met mine. Letting the moonlight twinkle within the deep brown ocean I was now swimming in, "I didn't want to ask you that night and pressure you."
"If you asked that night I would've said yes."
"And you answer tonight?" He asked as he stepped closer.
"Do I really have to answer?" I beamed at him as I brought our hands up towards our chests with each of my fingers lightly applying pressure between each knuckle.
"Yes," He joked with me, "Please tell me you will be my girlfriend. I don't expect a lot but I just want to be with you."
"Then yes, George Weasley, I would love to be your girlfriend," I said as the biggest smile grew on my face.