Firecracker | George Weasley

Chapter 35

Scarlett shut her door and leaned against it feeling the heat from her cheeks gradually dissipate now that Fred and George were gone. She hadn't meant for things to get so heated especially after learning about Katie and then her family. She took a deep breath and walked to her trunk to start unpacking her clothes and Christmas gifts as she made a mental note to keep her feelings under control. As she grabbed her wand and waved it making her clothes float out of her trunk and separate between being hung in the wardrobe and folded in the drawer the door burst open and George stormed in

"I need to talk to you." he said sternly, the anger punctuating every word making Scarlett jump, caught off guard by the change in demeanour.

"Umm o-okay? W-what about?" she asked unable to hide her uneasiness to the sudden change

"What happened with Blaise?"

Scarlett froze feeling the anger and vulnerability of the morning hit her all over again. "Who told you?"

"That's not what I asked Scarlett. What happened?" George never called her Scarlett, she knew he was serious and wanted answers. Logically she knew he should know but the irrational side of her, the part that was still upset from learning about Katie this morning took this as an opportunity to free itself.

"What happened between you and Katie Bell?" she retorted, the words marked by jealousy and spite.

"Wh-what are you talking about?" George was visibly taken a back at her question which made the petty part of Scarlett feel satisfied, but he quickly recovered when he noticed the corners of Scarlett's mouth twitch to show a hint of smug smile.

"That has nothing to do with what I've asked you, now for Merlin's sake Scarlett answer my damn question." His voice raised slightly, his growing frustration slipping through

"He kissed me. He pinned me to the wall and kissed me." Scarlett shouted tears building in her eyes as the memory came flooding back "I didn't kiss him back, I pushed him and managed to get away. That's what happened now you answer my questions."

"Why in Merlin's name wouldn't you tell me when this happened?" George shouted, unable to contain his fury. He was angry at himself for not being there to protect her, Umbridge for forcing them to be apart and Blaise for laying a finger on Scarlett but his other predominant emotion was betrayal, he felt betrayed that Scarlett hadn't told him what happened herself.

"Because there was nothing you could do. Andrew and Bianca found me and helped me. It's been dealt with. Andrew makes sure Blaise doesn't get anywhere near me."

George felt a sharp pain run through his chest when he heard her last sentence. Andrew was there for her, Andrew had protected her, she wanted Andrew's protection.

"Now you tell me about Katie." Scarlett demanded breaking George out of his spiral.

"What about Katie?"

"You were in a relationship with her for 5 months which you never told me about. You were her first, was she yours?"

"Wh-what?"

"Answer the question George."

"Why would I tell you about my previous relationships? Why do they even matter?"

"How can you tell me you've had feelings for me since 2nd year but have been in serious relationships with other girls?"

"It was one relationship and what makes you think it was serious?!"

"Were you her first?"

"Yes."

"Was she your first?"