Closest To Heaven That I'll Ever Be. *Complete*

23. Never Have I Ever

The champagne arrived as we came up for air. Both flushed and giggling. Everyone was smirking at us. Blaise, Laurie, Pansy, Taron, and even Theo. 

"That's my girl," Pansy smirked at me and winked. 

"I think you'll find she is my girl," Draco said proudly. I buried my head in his chest to hide my huge grin. He kissed my head. 

"I was beginning to think they were never going to admit their feelings for one another," Laurie laughed.  

"Has this been a long time coming?" Taron chuckled, his hand on Laurie's leg and her hand on top of his. 

"Months!" She answered. 

"We were planning on just locking them in a room together until something happened," Pansy smirked. "At least now we don't have to."

"I don't know, Pans," I giggled. "Being locked in a room together sounds pretty fun."

Everyone whistled or laughed at that. Draco pulled me even closer if possible. "Later," he whispered, sending a shiver down my spine. I winked at him. 

Well, it is definitely not how I expected my night to go. I thought that I would dance with the girls, chat with Blaise, and probably flirt with Draco while having to sit on my bloody hands to keep them to myself.

But finding Astoria like that was probably the best thing that could have happened. I remembered what Draco said. When he tried to break up with her, he always managed to end up in bed with her. So maybe if he had gone to break up with her, it would have happened again, and we would end up in this twisted circle, and he would never do it.

But he wasn't even upset, which surprised me. It's as if he either had suspicions or he just really didn't care. Either way, Draco looked a lot happier now. A lot more...carefree. Like a huge weight had been lifted off his shoulders. He was constantly smiling, laughing, and well kissing me. 

I smiled to myself as the drinks were poured and a glass for Daphne and her mystery man were poured too. We raised a toast and drank. The boys chatted to Taron like he was one of us, and Draco was either kissing me or giggling with me. I was frickin loving it.

So far, it was a very dramatic night, but I was putting it down as one of the best nights I've had. I was just beginning to wonder if Daphne would ever join us when I saw her descend the stairs, holding hands with someone. Someone I knew very well. Someone I considered a close friend, even brother. 

Charlie Weasley. 

I was on my feet as they approached. Charlie had caught my eye as he walked and was grinning. As if proud to show off who was on his arm. When they reached the bottom steps, I jumped up and practically threw myself at them. "Charlie?" I gasped again. "This is your mystery, man? Charlie?"

"I hope that look is because you are pleasantly surprised?" Charlie chuckled. 

"Are you kidding? Two of my friends getting together? This is amazing! I am so happy for you both! Oh, Daph! Wait to you meet his family! They are the best!"

Charlie laughed. "She already met Bill and Fleur, and she knows Ron, Hermione, and Harry, obviously."

"And me." An arm went round me, and a kiss was placed to my cheek. 

"Georgie!" I smiled, hugging him awkwardly as I turned around making him chuckle. 

"What's shaking hot stuff?" He smirked. 

"So," Charlie smirked. "Am I finally going to meet your boyfriend Georgie?"

George froze, clearly worried that his brother had just outed his boyfriend. Blaise, however, smiled and stood up. "That would be me," he reached forward and shook Charlie's hand. George's face was a picture when Blaise kissed him in front of everyone.