Darling, I Love You • FRED WEASLEY

11

Christmas was approaching as winter arrived. I sigh when I open my eyes, refusing to leave the comfort of my bed. Angelina and Tori's beds was empty so it means that they were already up. I stretched and forced myself out of bed. I headed straight to the bathroom for a hot shower and got ready for a day in Hogsmeade.

I let my curly hair down considering how cold it was. I wore a cream-colored sweater and black jeans, and a pair of black sneakers. I took my Gryffindor scarf and headed off to the Great Hall for some breakfast. As I got to the bottom surely enough the common room was empty, the soft crackling of the fire was the only thing I could hear.

Everyone must really be excited.

As I got closer to the Great Hall I saw Fred, George, and Lee talking in an exhilarated manner. Fred was leaning against a pillar whilst George and Lee had their arms crossed and would make some dramatic hand gesture once in a while.

Fred immediately caught sight of me as the corner of his mouth twitched upwards.

"Morning, beau papillon," He greeted, sending me a wink.

I stopped in my tracks and stood agape, a smile forming on my face. I have always wanted him to call me that. I laughed shyly, shook my head, and proceed to walk over to them.

I taught him that word a few years ago when he heard papa say it to maman.

He must've noticed the look on my face as his grin grew and his ears turn a bright red almost the same color as his hair. He bit his lip and looked away for a bit then back at me.

"Morning," I greeted back still blushing from what Fred has called me. I saw George nudge his brother and gave him a smirk.

"There she is!", Lee exclaimed, he ran over to me and enveloped me in a bear hug, lifting my body a little bit from the ground and giving me a kiss on the cheek before he set me down.

George then put his arm over my shoulders and lead me into the Great Hall where we saw Angelina and Tori chatting with the golden trio. I looked back at the two other boys and furrowed my eyebrows. Lee was laughing hysterically and Fred who had a flustered face just a minute ago now shows irritation as he tried to get past Lee over to us.

Fred sat in front of me and 'tsked' before getting some toast. George who was beside me was snickering and shared a look with Lee who sat down next to Tori. I shrugged and got some toast and took the crusts off before putting cinnamon and honey.

George, who still had his arm over me opened his mouth, asking for a bite. I took the toast to him as he bit down and let out an "mhmm," with his eyebrows raised. He seems surprised with the taste considering how weird it must've looked when I was putting it together.

George jumped and let out a yelp before laughing loudly along with Lee who seems to be watching the interaction. I look up to see Fred with a scowl on his face, his nose flaring. He made his eyes bigger as if he was talking to his brother with them.

I heard the girls snickering and I furrowed my eyebrows.

Am I missing something here?

I turned my attention back to George when he cleared his throat and tighten his grip around me.

"Will you, Elisaria, give me the honors to accompany you to Hogsmeade," He asked, wiggling his eyebrows and tried his best to keep in his laughter. I sat there confused when Fred abruptly stood up with his fists clenched.

"I'll wait for you at the carriages," he said through his gritted teeth.

They snorted as he barge out of the hall, tears forming in their eyes as they try their best to hold in their laughter. Still confused, I watched them with amusement. I looked over to the golden trio for an explanation but they just shrugged with cheeky grins and avoided eye contact.