One day after another

Sleeping Beautys

Fred's Pov:

I laid on my bed as I heard someone walk up to the door. They stood there for a second before knocking, I could tell it was Claire by the way she knocked. I looked over to George who motioned for me to open it but I didn't.

She knocked two more times then left. I let out a sigh as I sat up holding my head in my hands. It's been a long day and I knew tomorrow was bound to come.

"Why didn't you open the door?" George says not taking his eyes off his book.

I looked at him confused on why he cares. I saw the way he still looked at her, as if she's still the most beautiful girl he's ever seen. He loved her and he finally realized what he lost.

"We're over now George, in the next few hours me and Claire are in the past. It's for the better, she deserves someone better. Someone who really loves her." I say laying back down staring at the ceiling.

"Did you not love Claire like you told her you did?" He questioned

I scoffed at the question he just asked. Of course I loved her but we just aren't right for each other, not now at least. We were better as friends and it should have stayed that way.

"I loved her George, she was like a platonic soulmate. We aren't together anymore but I know she is still going to be here. We've ended on good terms and now she can date whoever she pleases." I tell him.

The room stays quiet for a while more until a piece of parchment slid under the door, Claire. George walked over picking up the letter opening it and reading it. He looked at me as he walked over handing me the note.

"I think you'll want to read this." He says quietly

I take the parchment out of his hands and in neat writing the note read...

        Dear Freddie,
                        Thank you for everything. You've opened my eyes to what the world could be like. You helped me realize not everyone would be like George. After what happened with George you were by my side through all of it. Everyday you made sure I ate,  drank water, and just simply made sure I was alright. I couldn't thank you enough! Although it's hard to accept how things are ending for us I know we will still be by each other's side through everything. I'll forever think about New year's eve, valentine's day, and all the fun memories in my dorm;). I'm going to bed now Freddie but just now that after tomorrow morning we are finally done. Goodnight Fred Weasley...thank you.
                                                                  Yours truly,
                                                                                     Claire

That was it, we were done. I smiled at the note placing it in my pocket. She was no longer my girl but at least we could still be friends.

"You good mate?" George asked from across the room.

"Yeah, I think I am" I say closing my eyes going to sleep for the night.

•a week and a half later•

Claire's POV:

After mine and Molly's talk she has been acting different, not towards me but the twins which made me happy. Being more supportive of the shop and understanding they don't want to work in the ministry.

I sat inside with Hermione as everyone else was outside. My head rested on her lap as her hand ran through my hair. She quietly read The Great Gatsby to me as I almost fell asleep.

I hadn't been sleeping to well since I was sleeping alone again. It comforted me knowing someone was by my side at night but without Fred I had no one. Hermione would sometimes join me but early in the morning when she first woke up.

Sadly I wasn't successful at drifting off to sleep since George came running in the house as Ron chased him. Both of them ran up the stairs, Ron saying something about being wet and George laughing loudly.

I sat up gigging as Sirius and my father walked in. Both of them kindly asked Hermione to leave as they said they wanted to speak to me.

"How have you been, y'know since you two have officially broken up?" Sirius asked.

I looked at both of them, they looked concerned even though I was honestly alright.

"I'm fine just really tired thats all." I say laying my head down on the arm rest.

They looked to each other nodding as they both just read each other's minds. They looked back at me as my eyes continuously grew heavy and I had to pry them open.

"We're going to go to my parents house, you're gonna come with us. You need proper sleep and you aren't getting it here. It's also going to be your new home, you cannot go back to your mother so it's best if you come with us." Remus says sternly.

I sat up immediately looking at them and as Fred walked in he did the same. He came over sitting down next to me looking at my uncle and father and occasionally at me.

He asked what was going on and they kindly told him but Fred protested as if it was best that I stayed there. I was fine being wherever honestly but right now I needed proper sleep.

"Listen we can talk about this later, I'm exhausted so I'm gonna lay down and then we'll go on from there. Alright?" I ask as I stand up. 

They nod as I walk towards the steps going up to Ginnys room. Just as I opened the door I closed it and there stood George. I jumped as I saw him hiding behind the door.

He pressed his fingers to his lips signaling for me to be quiet as I nodded that I understood.

"What are you doing?" He whispers as I lay down on the bed.

I look up to him as he's sitting on the end of the bed look towards me.

"I haven't slept well since me and Fred broke up so I'm gonna try and take a nap" I tell him as I lightly close my eyes.

I felt him come closer on the bed lying down next to me. He stayed above the blanket and laid on his back not making a sound.

"Do you mind if I stay. I'm hiding from Ron and well he wouldn't think I'd come in here" He whispers

I mumble a yes as I'm close to falling asleep. It wasn't late in the day but it felt so late in the night.

"Talk to me George, Tell me a story so I can fall asleep" I say as I flip onto my back.

"What kind of story?" He asks

I let out an I don't know and he laughs. I was so tired I didn't know what kind of story I wanted to hear but what I did know was I'm about to pass out.

My hands rested on my sides and Georges did the same. Our pinkeye touched as he wrapped his around mine. He softly spoke and my eyes shut as I fell asleep. His voice filled my ears like music normally would.

Georges pov:

I laid next to Claire as I told her a story, about a boy and a girl. My feelings for a Claire never left but I just pushed them down once her and Fred started dating.

I didn't see them breaking up as an opportunity but as a new beginning. I messed up big time but now I know that. Claire was inferable, to great to be expressed in words.

Claire's voice was mellifluous, her voice was sweet and smooth. When she speaks its pleasing to hear. Choosing Angelina over her may have been one of the dumbest decisions Ive ever made but we live and we learn right.

I continued talking as I heard her breathing grow heavy knowing she was asleep. I closed my eyes trying to fall asleep also but I heard the door open then quickly close.

I didn't bother opening my eyes since the person didn't care to stay any longer. I drifted off to sleep next to Claire as we both slept with our pinkies intertwined.

I'm sorry this is a shorter chapter I'm just really tired but I'm having a lot of inspiration rn idk why. I'm also sorry for the changes of POV's haha But anyways I hope everyone has an amazing night or day<3