Grudges

Chapter 35

A/N Welcome to the chapter the is the calm before the storm. Enjoy the happiness while it lasts.

Skye and Fred waltz together as her purple dress swayed elegantly along with them. Skye's past year had been stressful as she ran the shop along with the twins. Skye and the twins were being kept up to date with everything going on with the war and it only stressed Skye out more. This wedding was the perfect thing to get her mind off of everything.

"You are so beautiful Skye. I love you so much." Fred said with a smile as they danced. Skye looked away to hide her blush. Fred was the only happy thing she could think of in that moment. She loved him so much. Her blue eyes met his brown ones as they slowly leaned into kiss. Fred's lips brushed against her's making her heart flutter as she closed the gap. The kiss was warm and made Skye forget about everything bad in her life. They broke apart and rested their foreheads on eachother smiles on both their faces.

"This isn't your wedding love birds." George laughed from next to them. Skye looked up and saw George with Victoria. Skye didn't know what to say and just looked at them.

"Not yet at least right?" George teased winking at Fred. Skye's and Fred's faces turned as red as his hair.

"Victoria nice to see you." Fred said changing the topic leaving Skye even more confused than she already was. What did George mean? Nevermind it wasn't the time for that. Victoria smiled weakly at Fred. Skye held onto Fred's hand and didn't look at Victoria, she didn't have anything nice to say.

"Skye, Victoria says she's been around the shop." George said as all four of them stopped dancing to talk.

"I only saw her once. She was across the street." Skye replied shortly. Skye remembered seeing her that day. The shop had been really busy and Skye had only gotten a glimpse of Victoria. "Any news about Malfoy?" Skye asked now making eye contact with Victoria. Skye noticed the blue in Victoria's eyes darken ever so slightly at the mention of Draco.

"Skye. We are here to forget about what's going on." Fred stated making Skye stop. Why did she have to say that? Skye had other things they could've talked about.

The wedding ended abruptly as a patronus came in stating  "The ministry has fallen Scrimgeour is dead. They are coming."

It had sent everyone in a panic. The war was starting and Skye was ready to protect what she believed. Skye shot a look to Victoria then went with Fred back inside the Burrow.

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A month had passed since the wedding. Skye and the twins kept up with the shop as everything started get darker. Fred had dragged Skye to the living room of their apartment as George stayed down to keep an eye on the shop. Fred flicked his wand turning the radio on. Slow music played as Skye laughed. Fred didn't do romantic things often so it was always made her blush like crazy when he did. Fred guided her to the middle of the room and they started to dance. Skye started remembering all the romantic and funny things Fred would do for her in the 2 years they have been together.

It was a couple days after they bought the shop and the three of them were painting the place. Skye had been setting the cans down for the twins to start painting when Skye felt paint hit her face. She shot up looking at the twins. George had pointed at Fred who had a paintbrush in his hand.

"Fred Weasley!" Skye laughed as she grabbed a brush and dipped it into the orange paint she had next to her. In a matter of minutes a paint war had started and paint was flung everywhere.

"I will get you for that Skye!" Fred yelled as Skye climbed to the second level of the shop an empty paint can in her hands. Fred was covered in purple paint and it was all Skye's doing. He ran up and grabbed her causing her to squeak. Fred had her pinned to the staircase and Skye couldn't do anything.

"Well you finally got me." Skye smirked.

"I will never let you go now." Fred said as he kissed her on the cheek leaving a purple kiss on her cheek.

"Fred what's this for?" Skye asked as they danced in the middle of the living room. Fred twirled her making her laugh as she tripped a bit.

"It's a surprise."

"Syke. I have no clue who told you that or who put that into your head, but I love you and I couldn't of found anyone better." His words only made Skye cry harder. He said he loved her and Skye could tell he meant it. "Don't leave me please." he begged holding her closer. Skye felt a tear drop onto the top of her head.

"I love you too Fred. I am absolutely in love with you." Skye gave a weak smile the bad thoughts leaving her head with every I love you. She remembered how tightly he held her. How happy she was to see him after that long week of hell.

As they continued to dance Skye's favorite song a thousand years by Christina Perri came on. Fred stopped dancing and held onto her hands with a smile.

"Fred whats going on?" Skye asked, her heart beating loudly in her chest. Fred moved a piece of hair out of her face as he looked at her with loving eyes.

"I was just remembering back to when I first said I love you. Back to the paint war when you ruined my shirt." He laughed as he looked at her blue eyes. Skye laughed with him. "But it made me think. If I love you so much maybe I should give you what you really want." He smirked. Skye eyes grew wide and she did little jump making Fred laugh.

"Do I finally get my name on the shop?!" Skye chimed. Fred laughed and took a step back. Fred got down on one knee making Skye stop jumping. Tears filled her eyes but they weren't sad tears. "Fred?"

"I knew from the moment we first got together that I loved you Skye. I am so lucky to have someone as beautiful and smart as you. Now, will you please become Mrs.Skye Weasley?" Fred asked as he opened a small black box that contained a simple diamond ring. Skye cried as she nodded. He placed the ring on her finger with a smile. Skye jumped and hugged him tightly as he hugged her back.

"I love you so much Freddie!" She cried then kissed him sweetly.

"Your name will finally be on the shop." Fred teased making Skye laugh.

Dear Victoria,

You were right. Fred did like me and I did like him. Remember when I didn't believe you? Fred proposed to me today. I'm going to be a Weasley. I hope your okay. I hope Draco isn't hurting you. Oh god I called him Draco. I know I'm not the nicest but I really would like you to come to the wedding. Maybe after this war we could talk. It would be nice to have you as my maid of honor. You probably still hate me... anyway.... I miss you Victoria I hope you come into the shop to say hi.

Skye never sent that letter either.