Moonlight- Fred Weasely x original character (Discontinued)

THIRTY - Retracing Our Steps

DRACO

The sound of Aquila's crying made my heartache. She didn't deserve this. She deserves to be with the one she loves, but she can't because of her parents. I could hear Fred's whispering voice telling her that everything going to be okay, but I don't think it will. Aquila has been my truest friend during the years, and I can't say I've had many true friends. Though there are notable standouts in my years, Aquila is one of the only people I think I'd go into battle for. So what I mean is that Aquila is like a rare gem, it might seem dark from the outside, but inside it holds so much beauty. I wanted to break Fred's nose when he began to judge her, but it wasn't his fault. Aquila can't tell him what we're up to, he can't know. No one can. 

I was leaning against the wall way inside my thoughts until the sound of footsteps and little sniffs broke me out of them. I looked beside me and saw Aquila walking towards me, putting her black hood on. Her nose was red and her eyes looked like crystals. I gave her a sad smile and she rushed into my arms and hugged me tightly. I wrapped my arms around her and caressed her back as I laid my chin on her head. Her tears slowly spread on my dark suit, but I didn't mind. I am her best friend, and she is mine. I never had a shoulder to cry on until I met her, and I guess that's what friends are for. 

I broke the hug and stood next to her as I wrapped one arm around her. We apparated back to my family's manor, which is where I am staying. Where Aquila and her family are staying. Where the Death Eaters are staying.

AQUILA

Draco and I apparated back to Malfoy Manor, which is where we are both staying. I have my own room there, which is next to Draco's. When we arrived, Draco walked me to my room to say goodnight. As I walked into my room, my eyes laid on my black silk sheets and I smiled relieved. I walked towards the closet and changed into my PJ's getting ready to go to bed. I gently tucked myself into the bed and my eyes stared at the pitch-black ceiling. My mind began to wonder, and once again, it landed on Fred. I thought of all the letters he sent me and that I haven't responded to. I thought of what I told him back in the Alley.                      

 "I'm sorry, I can't do this. You can't know. I'm sorry."                                                                                  

 I remembered the sound of him yelling for me to come back, the sound of him yelling my name. At that moment, my heart broke into a thousand pieces. I felt scared. Afraid. I felt sadness. I keep telling myself it's just my brain chemicals. They don't let me stop analyzing situations, which makes me feel like I'm about to break at any moment. I know that I am the cause of Fred's sad thoughts. The girl he loves ignores him and runs away. The fear that I have, I knew Fred could see it in my eyes. He looked at me with such worry. 

I am sorry Fred,

I am sorry I'm doing this to you.

But it's for your own good.

FRED

"Come on brother, tell me what's got you like this?", George asked me concerned. He sat next to me on the bed and put an arm around me. His eyes looked like they were trying to read me, but he failed continuously. I took a deep breath and gave in. 

"I saw Aquila today.", I sighed. George's eyes widened and his arm got off my shoulder. He furrowed his eyebrows and waited for me to keep talking. "Found her in Knockturn Alley, with Malfoy. She told me she was tired and that she was sorry. She looked so sick. Her skin was pale and the bags under her eyes were dark. Her earth eyes lost color.", I explained to George. His face softened and he looked down towards his lap. 

"She's not okay. We need to find out what's wrong.", George said sternly. I nodded and laid my head on my pillow. George got off my bed and headed towards his room.                                     

"Good night, brother. Get some sleep.", he said as he walked out of my room and closed the door shut. I pulled the red sheets up and they covered my body. 

Hey guys! Sorry, this chapter is kinda short, it was just to explain what happened after Aquila and Fred met. Please comment and vote, it would mean the world! Thank you for reading, the next chapter will be out soon!