Summer Love - Ron Weasley

19 - Red Handed

I wake up and Fred isn't there. It wasn't like I expected him to be but it would've been nice if he was.

I get up and put my uniform on. Despite there not being classes today, we still had a D.A meeting.

I see a piece of parchment on my nightstand that I can swear wasn't there at first and I grab it.

Hey Lenie,
I didn't mean to leave without telling you but you looked so peaceful while you were sleep. I can't wait to see your beautiful face later. Get all the rest you need to.

Love,
Fred

I smile at the paper and put it back on my nightstand. I slip on my shoes and grab my wand. I look at my phone and notice the time.

I notice the meeting starts in 5 minutes and I panic. I use the Ferula charm to ease the pain on my legs as I sprint out of my room.

I run down the stairs and through the common room.

I push through the Fat Lady's portrait and sprint down the corridors. I make it to the Room of Requirement and the doors were slowing enclosing.

I sprint harder and I slide through the doors, tumbling into the room.

I feel every pair of eyes turn to me as I stand up slowly. My cheeks glow with embarrassment as I stand up and join the group.

I stand next to Ron and he chuckles.

"Malfoy missed the landing. Looks like she might not take the championship home." Ron announces.

I elbow him in the side and he dramatically falls to the ground.

"What the fuck just happened?" Harry laughs.

"I have no idea. He just fell." I lie.

Harry turns back around and begins to talk.

"Today, we're going to be dueling each other again. Colin, come here." Harry says.

The little boy looks scared out of his mind. Harry has to continuously urge him to join him on the floor.

"On the count of 3, Colin will shoot a defensive spell at me." Harry tells us as Colin looks around nervously.

"1...2...3." Harry shouts.

"Stupefy!" Colin shoots the spell at Harry, causing both of them to fly backwards.

Harry stands up and wobbles a little.

"That was brilliant, Colin." Harry tells him.

Harry asks who's next and I pull my wand from my pocket. I step out into the middle and everyone looks around.

Ron steps out and I smile. He walks up to me and stops.

"Don't worry. I'll go easy on you." he tells me.

"Thanks, Ronald." I smirk as he walks away.

The boys begin to cheer Ron on and the girls do the same for me.

I look over and see Fred and George.

"One sickle." George whispers to Fred.

"You're on." Fred whispers back.

There was no point in them whispering. I'm actually really good at reading lips.

Neville holds up a fist to Ron, encouraging him and Ron nods back. I draw my wand and I shoot first.