More Than Heart Could Desire 《 A George Weasley Love Story 》

Chapter#11 I Love Her

GEORGE'S POV:

Bright sunlight streamed through the window gently falling on my face. I squeezed my eyes before opening them, rubbed them and stretched my arm as I sat up. I saw Fred was already dressed and was leaving the dorm.

'"Freddie ", I called him.

"What is it mate?", he turned to face me.

"Where are you going?", I asked.

"Great hall. I'm hungry. You didn't eat last night either, you must be hungry too. I'll wait here for you, go get dressed then we'll go together", he started walking back into the dorm.

"No it's okay. You go on, I'll see you there", I told him to go.

"Alright then. Come fast", he said and walked out of the dorm.

Thank God he was not mad at me anymore. But I felt myself still mad at me. Anna didn't talk to me much now. If I said something she just noded or shook her head or just smiled. She didn't even see me eye to eye. I knew I hurt her. Freddie was right she liked me, I could see that so much clearer now, but I screwed it up. I realised it was too late. If I hadn't assumed things about her and Wood, the situation would have been different today. She would have been with me. My love for her was growing even more now. This love is flourishing swiftly with every passing minute of every day and I'm afraid I won't be able to hide it, from Darla. I hurt Anna, the girl I loved the most and now I didn't want to hurt Darla too. I knew I did her wrong. She deserved to be loved by her partner just like any other girl, but I was afraid I won't be able to do that. I loved Anna. I loved only Anna but I didn't want to hurt Darla. I wish I could just flick my wand and turn back the clock and fix everything I ruined. I felt so helpless.

With every passing day, I started realizing just how deeply I had messed up. The weight of my wrong decision kept growing heavier on me. I found myself thinking about the girl I truly cared for—wondering why I convinced myself I wasn’t good enough for her, when in reality, she deserved honesty, not my silence. And with each moment that passed, the regret hit me harder.

I swore under my breath and sighed loudly. I got dressed and left the dorm. I saw everyone but Anna in the common room. She might be in her dorm, still upset and not wanting to come out. Should I go see her. No, this might upset her even more. She didn't eat anything. She lost her appetite and so did I.

We all left for great hall. I didn't dare to ask the girls about Anna because they would come at my throat as they were still mad at me.

As I entered the great hall I saw Anna sitting with Fred, eating, laughing and talking. I sighed in relief to see her somewhat better than yesterday. Thank God she was allowing Fred to look after her.

I had just begun walking toward her when Darla suddenly sprinted up to me, wrapping me in a tight hug before I could react—and then she kissed my cheek. My heart dropped. The first thing I did was look over at Anna, praying she hadn’t seen it… but she had.

"I was waiting for you. I thought we could have breakfast together, but I already ate it. I'm sorry", she said.

"It's okay Darla. Don't worry about that", I smile at her.

"Can we have lunch together", she asked sweetly.

" Sure ", I answered her.

I walked towards the Gryffindor table and sat beside Anna. After few moments she stood and left saying that she was going to her dorm to get ready for school.

Later we sat together in classes but didn't talk. At lunch she left the great hall early probably because Darla came and sat with me. After school Fred and I went straight to our dorm as Anna went to her dorm.

I miss my old Anna with whom I used to spend the whole day and now we barely talk. I miss her, dearly.

We both sat on our beds. I took my robes off and started untying my tie.

"I've never seen her cry this much before", Fred mumbled.

"Come again", I became more attentive.

"I've never seen Anna cry this much before", he said more clearly this time.
I didn't say anything in answer.

I felt a sharp twinge of penitence, remorse and pain.

"She cries everyday and I'm certain that she cries herself to sleep every night", he continued.

"My heart aches to see her cry. I feel sorry for my best friend that she fell for someone who is not witty enough to understand her feelings for himself", his words made my heart shatter in my chest, but I didn't say a word. Tears welled up in my eyes.

"And what about Darla. Are you treating her right? The way she deserves", I remained silent. Fred came and sat beside me.

"You can talk to me if you need to vent mate", he said I hugged him tight, he hugged me back. I shed few silent tear. We back off from the hug.

"Freddie I know I spoiled everything. I hurt Anna and what I'm doing with Darla isn't right either and now I know that Anna always liked me but I'm too late. I'm broken Fred. I feel so helpless. I want to change everything but I just can't", I said in a sorrow filled voice.

He draped his arm around my shoulder and comforted me. He's the only one who can comfort me right now. Thank heavens I have him.

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