Life bound

Chapter 8

"That's amazing!" both boys said simultaneously.

Bella was currently pacing in front of the twins' couch at their flat. She had been offered a position as chief nurse even though she had gone against the rules.

"You're going to take it right?" George asked as he and Fred were sitting on the couch snacking on some berties botts.

"I don't know if I can handle the responsibility." she groaned, running her hand through her hair. Fred watched her carefully. He knew she could handle it but she was insecure about some things and her being in a leadership position is one of them.

George stood up with a yawn. "Well, I'm gonna head to bed." He looked at them carefully. "Don't be too loud." He winked before striding into his room and closing the door, leaving his brother and friend bright red.

"George!" they both yelled at him. The only response was the chuckles that could be heard.

Fred shrugged his statement off. The only noticeable embarrassment that could be seen was the tint of red on his ears. Bella had a light blush on her cheeks. Fred kicked his feet up onto the seat George was previously on. He watched as Bella slumped her shoulders with her mind being taken over once more of her offer.

He smiled and opened his arms. Bella glanced at him before letting out a sigh and crawling into his arms. She rested her head against his chest listening to his heartbeat. His hands played with her hair.

"I know you don't think you can do it, but I know you can. You're better than every nurse there. Every one of them already look to you before doing anything. They already follow your lead. Nothing will change but your title."

She nodded subtly.

Fred sighed and decided to change the subject. "Mum wants you over for Christmas this year."

She looked up at him hesitantly. "I don't want to impose."

He laughed. "Nonsense. Besides, your parents aren't going to be here and who wants to spend Christmas alone?"

She shrugged. "Scrooge."

She could feel his chest vibrate with laughter. She had shown him almost every Disney movie ever since she found out about him being a wizard.

"Well, that's his opinion. Either way, I think mum will either make me drag you there or she'll come to drag you herself."

Bella couldn't help but giggle at that statement. All of her worries were now disappearing into the back of her mind.

"Fine." she sighed before closing her eyes and relaxing into his embrace.

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Fred had convinced her to take the position. He was correct, nothing changed but her title. She and Mrs. Weasley would spend time on the weekends teaching each other how to sew and knit. Her parents were moving two weeks before Christmas.

Bella was now standing in an airport hugging her parents goodbye. Her mom's eyes glistened with tears as she looked at her daughter. Fred stood a few feet away watching the interaction. Mr. Gonzalez approached the young man and pulled him into a hug. The older man had grown to love the boy like a son. Fred was caught by surprise.

"Take care of her." The father whispered. "I see the way you look at her."

Fred was confused by the statement. "You know?"

"We know. We've known since we first met you." The man said, pulling away. "So please look after her for me."Fred nodded slightly, giving the man one last handshake before he moved to say goodbye to his daughter. The mother patted the young girl's cheek before parting from her.