Mischief Managed

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~New Year's Eve~

Oliver Wood and his family were having a New Year's party and they invited me, Percy, and the twins. We offered to have the rest of the family come with us but they didn't want to. This was going to be a very nice party so the boys had to wear their tuxes again and I had to dress up again. I looked at my outfit and put the locket around my neck. As I was smoothing out my dress I heard 3 fists on the door.

"Come on love,we gotta go."

"I'm coming I'm coming." I grabbed my clutch and made sure I had my wand and money inside before opening the door to see my well dressed dates.

"Oh"

"My"

"Merlin" they all three said and I blushed. We walked downstairs and decided to floo over there as long as our clothes wouldn't get ruined. Molly assured me we would be fine and also insisted we took pictures before we left. We took so many pictures I lost count. Once we were finally allowed to leave we used the floo powder and arrived at Oliver's house. Oliver met us in the living room and greeted us all with hugs. The party was in full swing and I had had a few glasses of champagne, so I was feeling adventurous. I walked over to my 4 boys and grabbed Fred's arm. He followed me out to the dance floor and we danced for a while. During a slow dance he held me close and I kept leaning up to kiss his cheek and smile at him. 

~Percy's POV~

I don't understand why she chose to dance with Fred instead of me. Aren't I good enough? I kept watching them dance and thought about how she and I danced on Christmas Eve. Mum was going to make sure I had a copy of the picture she took of her and I dancing that night. I couldn't help but feel a little jealous, even though he is my kid brother. I watched her smile and kiss his cheek. Those should be my kisses, she should be mine. I was shoved by George and I was brought back to my senses.

"What?"

"Percy, when are you going to tell her how you feel?"

"When the time is right. She is dealing with so much right now that I don't want her to worry about a relationship." the boys seem to let it go so I watched as she and Fred went to the kitchen, probably to get a drink. She didn't need anymore alcohol and I hoped Fred would notice that too. After about 15 minutes I walked towards the kitchen and saw her hugging him tightly and he was rubbing her lower back and his hand kept softly grazing her arse. I almost went in there and said something until she let go of the hug and backed away from him. I walked away before either of them could figure out I was watching them. I walked over to where Oliver and George were standing and jumped right into their conversation like I had been there the whole time.

Fred and I got tired and decided to go get something to drink.  We went into the kitchen and I grabbed myself some water and Fred did the same. After he took a good drink he spoke up.

"Mira, how come you haven't had a boyfriend?"

"Because I'm afraid of losing someone once I fall for them. " Fred nodded and took another sip of water.

"Well do you like anyone?"

"Why would I tell you?"

"Because I can help you. I can talk to him for you and find out if he feels the same way."

"Thanks Fred but I think I'm just going to let it happen on its own."

"Alright but just know I'm always here."

"Thanks Fred." He smiled at me and I hugged him tightly. He started rubbing my lower back and it was so soothing but I finally let go and we decided to finish our drinks and then go back out there and catch up with the boys. When we got back to the gents the boys were talking about the New Years kisses. I started to get confused.

"What's that?"

"Well, it's tradition that the couples kiss at the stroke of midnight to promote a year of good luck in your love life. We were discussing who would get to kiss you."

"And what makes you think I would want to kiss any of you?"

"Well we assumed you would want good luck in love for a year." I thought about it and figured they were right.

"So which one of us do you want to kiss love? I mean we all have enough experience to know what we're doing right all?" Everyone nodded except for me and they all looked at me.

"You haven't had your first kiss yet?" I shook my head and the boys all exchanged a look.

"Well, which one of us do you want to be your first kiss?" I looked at Percy because I would love to have him as my first kiss but at the same time what if I'm no good? My thoughts were interrupted by Oliver's mom shouting.

"5 minutes until Midnight! Find your New Years kiss partner everyone!!" I started feeling panicked and finally deciding who I would kiss for New Years.

The boys all looked to me and I grabbed Percy's arm and asked him with my eyes. He nodded and smiled down at me. The others went off to find another kissing partner and Percy and I stood there together in silence until I leaned my head on his chest. He wrapped an arm around my waist and pulled me closer to him.

"Percy, I really love this locket you gave me. It's the best gift I've ever received."

"It was worth it just to see your reaction and see how happy you were. Thank you for the pocket watch. It took much thought and I will cherish it always." I smiled up at Percy and kissed his cheek. He blushed and before he could respond everyone started counting down.

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In that moment it was like time stopped. The second Percy's lips touched mine everything started tingling. I wrapped my arms around his neck and he held my waist. I felt like I fit perfectly in his arms. I pressed myself against his chest and he wrapped his arms tighter around my waist. I didn't want to pull away but eventually we both had to breathe and we just looked into each other's eyes. In that moment, everything was perfect. Neither of us had to say anything, the kiss spoke for itself. Nothing could possibly ruin this-

*CRASH*

Wizards in masks broke into the house and started searching around the party. Everyone was screaming and running but it was like I was paralyzed, I couldn't seem to move. Percy pulled my arm and got me to run but it was no use. Arms wrapped around my waist and I was being pulled away by Percy. Another masked wizard came and tore our hands apart from each other and I started screaming and kicking to try and break free but it was no use. I was hit by a spell and was knocked unconscious.