We're Nothing Short of Invincible [Fred Weasley/Cedric Diggory love story]

Chapter 3

**Bailey’s POV**

“What do you mean, ‘ask Fred’?” I say.

Imogen shrugs her shoulders. “Why not, you obviously like him.”

“Wha-hey! I don’t like Fred!” I lie. Of course I like Fred, who wouldn’t? He wouldn’t like me, no one does. No guys I mean.

“He likes you too.”

“Imo- wait, you really think he likes me?”

Imogen laughs. “Of course he likes you! It’s so obvious! God Bail! He’s practically wearing a bright neon sign that says “I love Bailey!”

“So you think I should ask him?”

“YES!”

“I don’t know.” I say doubtfully .

“Oh come on Bailey! He’s gonna say yes! Just man up and do it!”

“Maybe.”

“Is that a yes?” Imogen’s eyes sparkle.

“Fine.” I give in. “I’ll ask him.”

**

It’s been 2 weeks and I haven’t asked Fred yet. The Hogsmeade trip is in 2 days. I walk into my dorm and I’m practically ambushed by Imogen and Angelina Johnson.

“Well?”

I shake my head.

“BAILEY!” Imogen cries.

“I tried!” I raise my hands defensively.

“But?”

“But I chickened out at the last second.” I say quietly.

“God you’re hopeless.” Angelina grins.

“Hmpm, who are you going with then?” I ask.

“George, he asked me yesterday.”

“Can’t you just ask George to tell Fred to ask me?”

“Ok, that’s it, you had your chance.” Imogen gets up. “This is ridiculous, I’m asking for you.”

Alarm bells go off in my head.

NO WAY IN HELL IS SHE DOING THIS.

“No! Imogen no!”

Her asking is worse than me asking.

“I’m going now Bail.”

“No please! Look I’m going now!” I cry and run to the great hall to ask Fred before she does.

**Imogen’s POV**

Bailey rushes out of the dorm. I turn to Angelina who is grinning.

“Piece of cake.”

**

*Bailey’s POV**

I quickly head to the Great Hall. Hopefully I can catch Fred before lunch finishes. Strangely, I’m not feeling nervous.

I get the entrance and freeze.

Fred is talking to some Ravenclaw girl and he’s got a massive smile on his face.

Oh shit.

I strain my ears and edge closer so I can hear what they’re saying.

“So, I was wondering, would you wanna come to Hogsmeade with me…like a date?” She’s twirling her hair.