Patience

Chapter 36

Georges pov:

"SURPRISE!" We pop out from behind the door. Em screams, which makes my stomach drop, and I see pretty boy Diggory chuckle and place his hand on her back to urge her in the classroom. HIS BLOODY HAND ON HER BACK! You trust her George. She said there's nothing going on between them and she'd never lie to you! Get your head out of your arse!

"Is all this for me?" She smiles walking in and observing our work. She's so humble.

"Of course not. Not everything is about you Em. What would give you that idea?" Fred says, rolling his eyes. Idiot.

"Oh, I don't know, maybe the sign that says Happy Birthday Em." She chuckles. What a beautiful sound. I smile to myself at the thought.

"Of course it's for you! Fred's just being a bloody idiot." Seiko says, sending a glare to Fred. I like Seiko, obviously not how I like Em, but she reminds me of Ginny. I'd bet that they'd get along well.

"Would Miss Emmeline like something to eat?" Penny asks Em after giving her a hug. That's another thing I loved about Em, how big her heart is. She treated Penny as if she were just another friend, not a house elf. From the moment I met her, I knew she was different then most.

"I would love some!" She smiles. She starts walking to a table and on her way past me she grabs my hand and leads me to sit next to her. TAKE THAT DIGGORY! HA! I feel the warmth of her hands come in contact with mine and immediately feel my palms sweat. No! Not now sweat glands! This is not the time!

We take our seats, as do the others, and everyone digs in. I had helped Penny with the cooking, and even though I seemed to be more of a burden then help, she was thankful. I watch as Em takes some of the food I had made and watch her closely for a reaction.

" I know I'm a snack, but the foods in front of you." Em laughs and looks up to me. I feel my face flush and get flustered for getting caught staring. Come on George pull it together, act calm and collected.

"No, I just saw my reflection in your eyes." I don't know whether that was good or not. Should I kick myself or take a relieved breath.

"Touché" She grins and takes a bite of her food. Okay, close call. She seems to like the food and quickly finishes.

"Okay game time!" Lee cheers, jumping up from his seat.

"What game are we playing?" Em queries.

"Spin the bottle but with a special birthday twist!" Lee says in a mysterious tone. Bloody hell, why would I trust him with the games?

Lee's pov:

Because our friend group seems to be full of a bunch of delusional idiots, I, Lee Jordan, have taken it upon myself to be the match maker of the group. My targets, Fred and Marissa, Emmeline and George, and myself and literally anyone that will take me. Diggory's not bad looking, maybe I'll go for him tonight...

"Spin the what?" Em asks, bewildered. I laugh and go to explain the rules.

"It's a muggle game. Basically, you spin a bottle and whoever it lands on you have to snog. It doesn't have to be for long or anything. Just a little peck is fine considering that we're only 12. Except pretty boy Diggory and Em of course. Is everyone in?" I ask. Little do they know that I've charmed the bottle. It is supposed to only land on someone that has good chemistry with the person who spins it. Well, I suppose I did tell Angelina. She can keep a secret though.

"I'm in" Seiko says.

"Me too" Em and Alicia say at the same time.

"Me three" says Fred. I knew he'd want to play. Anything to get Marissa to notice him.