Sequel to Defiance
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Annabella Black, daughter of Regulus and Sky Black. Her parents were famous during the first wizarding war but she's just Bella. She's the cousin of Harry Potter, always sinking into the background. When she...
Fred's POV As I walk back inside thinking about Bells, I start to feel guilty. She's in love with George! My twin! My other half! A pecking at the window makes it worse. J.C.'s owl is outside. I know she and I have been growing kind of apart, but Bells just made me forget about her completely. Does that mean I have stronger feelings for her? J.C.'a letter is very brief. Just a paragraph asking me what I'm doing, including nothing about her. Odd. Taking a deep breath, I grab a piece of parchment and head up to my room. George is sitting on his bed, flicking through a photo album. I know which album. It's his album about him and Bells. I feel like I might throw up. "What're you doing Freddie?" George asks. "Just writing a letter to J.C. I feel odd around her now. Like something's not right." George sees it in my eyes. I know he does. "Who is she?" He asks. "Who's who?" I ask. "Who's the girl?" He asks. "She's nobody important." I say. "Fred." George says. "Please. Please tell me it's not who I'm thinking." I look at the ground. An inhuman noise comes from George's throat. "How long?" He whispers. "About six months." I reply. His face contorts in pain. "If you dumped her, you can expect her to wait forever." I say. "I was just waiting until after this is over!" He exclaims. "What if it's not over for years? You want her to wait?" I ask. George buries his head in his hands. "I just thought you of all people would understand." He says. "I'm sorry." I say. "We can't help who we fall in love with." I tell him. "I know Fred. I know. I'm not mad. If you love her, really love her, you go for it. But I won't be the one to put her in danger. That's on you." He says. Bella's POV The day of the ball. Christmas Eve. I haven't spoken to the twins, and although it's killing me, I don't know what to say. Mum helps me get ready for the ball. I'm nervous about going to a party with many death eaters, but Draco has promised that I am off limits to them. Lucius has told them this. I slip on my dress, and my mum does my hair in an elegant braided bun.
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About ten minutes before Draco is due to pick me up, there's a soft knock on my door. I open it to see Fred. "Oh. Hi." I say awkwardly. "Hey Bells. You look gorgeous." He says. Blushing, I apply the last of my makeup. "Thanks." I say. "So I talked to George." He says. This peaks my interest. I glance at Fred. "He doesn't expect you to wait." Fred says to me. "Fred-" I begin. "No. Listen to me. I've had feelings for you for six months. I broke up with J.C. and did that kiss mean nothing to you Bells?" He asks. "I- I don't know exactly what I feel." I say. Fred steps forward and leans down so close I can feel his breath on my face. "I'll show you what I feel." He says. Then we're kissing again. My knees go weak and Fred has to wrap his arms around me. I can't think straight, and all I can think about is Fred. This kiss is the sweetest thing I've ever experienced and I feel something new. Something different. When he finally pulls back, I rest my forehead on his shoulder. "Be mine Bells." He says. "I'm afraid." I whisper. "Of what?" Fred asks. "Being hurt again, what people will say about me, the possibilities are endless." I say. "Nothing matters to me as long as I'm with you." He says. "Fred." I say. "Bells." He say. "Yes." I reply. "Really?" He asks. "Really." I reply.
