It's Nice To Have A Friend

34) Vegas, Baby

FP and Fred were eating breakfast in silence, the tension still thick in the air between them. They hadn't spoken about their fight yet, and in a matter of hours Mary and Hermione would get married. It was time to move on, to make up for the sake of their best friends.

"Fred, can we talk, maybe?" FP was the first one to speak up, surprising Fred.

He had wanted to talk it out way sooner, but it had been clear that FP had too many issues with him dating Poppy to even stand being in the same room, let alone talk to one another.

"You're not giving me the silent treatment anymore?" He questioned, slightly sassy, but also slightly softening.

"It's a special day, I don't think we should be fighting." FP said, giving him a small smile.

"How long has this been going on?" He asked, referring to him and Poppy.

Fred didn't want to lie to FP, nor did he want to downplay their relationship. He was going to be honest and answer all that he wanted to hear if that meant they could move on.

"We kissed on the 4th of July." He said.

"Our costume party was the first time we slept together." Fred knew how protective FP was over Poppy, but he wasn't going to pretend they simply held hands.

"Look, I'm sorry man, but I like Poppy. I'm taking this seriously, she's not just some random hook-up to me." He argued immediately, before FP got the chance to get mad.

"I believe that." FP said calmly.

He had to chance to think about this thing between his sister and best friend for a while now, and he realized that it was one of the best things that could happen to both of them.

"Fred, I know you would love her right and treat her the way she deserves. It was just a hard confrontation that Poppy has been growing up without me, you know? That's pretty tough to deal with." He confessed, slightly embarrassed.

"I get that, brother." Fred gave him a small smile. He was glad they weren't fighting anymore.

"But if she found someone she really likes, I'm glad it's you. I couldn't wish for anyone better." FP told him, genuinely happy that his sister fell for Fred.

"So, we're good?" Fred asked, still a little insecure.

"Yeah, Freddie. We're good." FP grinned and pulled his best friend closer for a tight hug.

**

"How are the brides to be?" Fred asked, as he and FP walked their way into the apartment across the hall.

"Packing their last things." Alice answered for them, since she was already done and ready to take off.

"You sure you can handle a trip, Al?" FP asked concerned, knowing how tough her pregnancy was already.

"FP, I don't even have a bump yet." Alice chuckled a little and got up from her chair to grab a glass of water.

However, before she could reach the counter, her sight got blurry. She gripped into on of the chairs before closing her eyes and took a deep breath.

"Woah, are you okay?" FP rushed over to her side to help her stand straight.

"Just dizzy." She answered absentmindedly.

"Here, sit down." FP helped her to the couch, where she could relax.

"Al, maybe it isn't a good idea for you to travel." He said softly, as his hand stroke up and down her back.

"I said I'm fine!" She suddenly barked harshly. Her face softened when she saw the hurt written on his face.

"Look, I'm not going to miss Hermione and Mary's wedding, okay?" Her voice cracked, and FP wasn't sure what was going on with her, besides that he was insanely worried.