Time
Fred Weasley x reader
Warning: depression, self harm
Ever since coming to hogwarts, Fred had wondered about you. To him it seemed you almost never smiled or laugh. He thought it was impossible for anyone to never smile at least once, especially at hogwarts. He made it his goal to try and get you to smile or laugh or do something even seemingly positive while he still had time. Everyday he'd talk to you, coming up with at least two new jokes a day and complimenting you about twenty times a day. Over time he couldn't help but smile when thinking about you or hearing your name.
During his sixth year he quickly realized he had fallen in love with you after smelling his amotentia. It was things that could only relate to you. No one knew about the Yule Ball onto later in the school year and he still had no idea about the pain you caused yourself. Until one day Fred walked into Ginny's room to ask if she'd seen his sweater. Ginny knew everything about you and so you didn't have to hide your wrist from her. Fred stepped out of the room as quickly as he came in when seeing your arms. He sat on his bed wondering where he'd gone wrong and how he could've been so blind. You on the other hand suddenly felt like you'd only messed up once again. Saying a quick goodbye to Ginny you went to your own dorm room where you cried yourself to sleep.
The weeks following this event included Fred trying to talk to you and you simply doing your best to ignore him. Fred refused to give up to the person he loved and knew he wouldn't have all the time in the world to help you.
Suddenly there was one day left until the ball. You had a black long gown with off the shoulder cuffs but didn't think you'd actually need it. Your mom had sent it and you still had no clue if you even wanted to go. Many people had asked you to be their dates but you just refused their offers. The one person you wanted to go with had a date already. Ginny and Hermione quickly appeared in your dorm mid thought with huge grins on their faces. Suddenly you knew you'd be going to this ball one way or another.
Walking down the staircase with everyone's eyes turned onto you made you nervous but you knew you looked good despite the cuts on your arms. Everything was perfect and you watch as your two best friends were greeted happily by their dates. The night dragged on and you became bored very quickly. You danced and danced but every time you spotted Fred you felt a ping in your heart. It got to the point where you couldn't stay anymore from fear that you might cry and began making your way back to common room. What you didn't know is Fred had set George and Angelica. He noticed you leaving and quickly followed out knowing that if he didn't do it now, he'd run out of time for good.
You sat in the common room enjoying the warmth of the fire. Fred entered so silently that when he spoke you jumped up, nearly falling. Fred quickly grabbed you. "Can't have a princess fall now can we". He gave a cheesy smile and you simply rolled your eyes. "Shouldn't you be with your date? Surely she's getting quite lonely without you by her side.". "Y/n. She's got my brother. I only asked her for hims since he didn't have to balls to ask her himself.. I really wanted to ask you..". You were shocked. You felt as if a huge weight had been lifted off your shoulders. "You see when I went into Ginny's I realized I didn't have much time left..". "To do what?". "To make you smile or laugh or do something even remotely seeemilingly happy.. I've been trying since I met you." A small smile began to arise at the corner of your mouth and this time it was Fred's turn to be shocked. He jumped up and down screaming you smiled! You smiled! "Well that's our pranking kings job now isn't it? To make others smile?". Your smile grew and Fred quickly ran towards you. Picking you and spinning you around only causing you both to break out into a fit a laughter as he yelled out in between laughs, I've done it! You're laughing and smiling! As he sat you down he leaned down quickly and kissed you. Backing away he began to apologize only to be met with you on your tip toes kissing him back, both of you smile into it. "Seems as though you've still got time". "I hope so, I'd like to accomplish a new goal.. of making you laugh and smile for the rest of our days. You think I've got time?". "I think think our pranking king always makes time to makes other happy."
