Invitation Only ~ Fred Weasley

SIXTYNINE

She stood in front of the mirror and took deep breaths. Fred could arrive any minute and she had spent most of the day cleaning the house and making herself look good for him. But yet, her sense of guilt kept growing the more she looked at herself.
She couldn't keep it a secret anymore. Hers and Draco's friendship. She would tell Fred and take the consequences whatever they may be. But then... He would come home today. Should she really ruin the good mood? The conflict in her was growing stronger by the minute.

And then she heard it.

BANG! It came from outside and Viola rushed out of the bathroom and ran down the stairs. She opened the front door fiercely and ran outside. There he was. Tall and widely grinning. He dropped his bag and stretched his arms out. Viola ran to him and threw herself in his arms.

"There's my girl! Ohh, I've missed you, darling." He said and lifted her off the ground and spun her around.

"I've missed you too! So much!" She said happily and clenched herself to him. She pulled her head back a bit. They smiled at each other for a second before their lips met. 5 weeks it had been since she had last kissed him and now he was back home again.

"Don't I deserve some love too?" George chuckled from behind Fred. Viola released herself from Fred's lips and let go. She rushed over to George and threw her arms around his neck. Just like Fred, George lifted her up and spun her around. "How bored have you been without us around?"

"You have no idea how much. I can't say how much I've missed finding your inventions everywhere." Viola chuckled as George let her back down on her feet.

"You look dashing, Vi. Should I just head home?" He asked and gave her a wink.

"Yes please!" Fred said and gave his twin a big scoundrel grin. Viola rolled her eyes and walked over to Fred again.

"I was heading home anyways. Just wanted to say hello first." George said and waved goodbye, before he turned on the spot and vanished. Fred picked up his bag, wrapped his arm around Viola's shoulder and together they walked inside the house.

"So good to be home!" Fred groaned as soon as he got into the living room and threw himself on the couch. Viola giggled at him and walked over to him. Without word, she crawled on top of him and cuddled into him.

"Congratulations." She said softly and placed her hands on his chest and rested her chin on her hands so she could look at Fred.

"Yeah, it's awesome." He said calmly and tugged a strand of her hair behind her ear. "What have you been up to?"

"Working... Sleeping... Worrying... Working." She chuckled and admired Fred's crooked smile.

"Sounds like you've had yourself a blast. Have you spoken to Bill or Fleur lately?" He asked.

"Yeah, should happen any day now." Viola said happily. "Bill promised he would send us a message when it happens."

"Can you imagine? Uncle Fred. It's gonna be so much fun when we're going to babysit the little one." Fred said and winked at her, but Viola frowned before she laughed.

"I'm sorry to burst your bubble, babe, but I don't think Bill and Fleur would let you or George babysit without supervision." Viola teased and poked his nose gently.

"You're probably right." Fred said and pouted. They both fell silent and just looked at each other for a little while. Viola could feel the compulsion to come clean to him grow bigger. She bit her lower lip.

"Fred?"

"Yeah?"

"I have to tell you something, but please don't get angry." She said cautiously and looked nervously at him. Fred raised his eyebrows.