Written in the Stars - Fred Weasley

the future

"What the bloody hell are you doing sleeping in my brothers bed!" I awoke from someone yelling at me in the room. I groaned, my head still a little sore and fluttered my eyes open. I was still in Charlies bed but he was not there. Fred was standing in the door frame. "Did he sleep in the bed with you?" His expression was bitter. I could barley comprehend what he was saying as I had just woken up.

"No, I slept in Bills bed. I just though it would be better for her not to be alone last night." Another voice spoke from the hall I couldn't see, Charlie. He came into view all dressed and winked at me. I smiled at him, why didn't he want his brother to know he slept in the same bed as me? Fred's expression softened and he came over to sit on the edge of the bed next to me.

"You feeling okay?" He asked. I was still looking at Charlie and he gave me a little nod and left the room with only a slight creak from the floor. I looked up at Fred, he wore that same face that Charlie had last night when he asked me that same question.

"Yes Fred, I'm fine. I don't need you boys babying me." I said sternly as George walked into the room randomly.

"Okay, okay," Fred said softly.

"She's right mate, you know she's tougher than you." George sent him a smirk and Fred delivered him a glare back. "What? You are treating her like a sugar cookie that is going to dissolve in the rain." He shrugged his shoulders.

"Yeah well you nearly did dissolve." Fred looked back down at me.

"That's sweet, but I'm fine- now let me get dressed." I patted his arm as I stood up to go to Ginny's room. Before I left the room George pulled me into a hug. His arms around my upper torso and mine around his waist. He rested his head on top of mine for a second.

"I'm glad you are okay." He said faintly while pulling away.

"Thanks George." I smiled up at him and headed to Ginny's room where I was met with the soft gazes of Hermione and Ginny.

"I'm fine guys, Molly fixed me up." I answered before they could even ask. They exchanged looks and finally they both got up and embraced me in a tight shared hug.

"We are glad you are okay." Ginny said into my hair.

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I was laying awake as my head ran wild. I realized I have not seen Kayla in a while. Errol had been attending and returning from their usual hunting dates alone. Normally they would return together each with a mouse in their mouthes and eat together. I know she can take care of herself but it's peculiar for her to stay away for so long.

I rolled over and tried to sleep but my thoughts faded to school. We would be heading to school in the morning, my 6th year at Hogwarts. I was getting really close to the end of my years at Hogwarts and I had idea what I wanted to do. Lee was a good commentator so he could do something with that, I wouldn't be surprised if Angelina pursued Quidditch since she's a bloody good chaser, and the twins have their joke shop. But what am I to do?

To clear my mind I got up to go for a walk outside. I threw on a jacket and some socks, then I crept down the wooden steps to the kitchen. I opened the door and winched when it creaked. I started to walk aimlessly through the fields surrounding the burrow. I loved the stillness of the burrow at night and the countryside at night is one of my favorite things. I felt drawn to go to go to Fred's spot. I started following the path so that I could lay down and look at the stars. I was staring at my feet while walking silently across the land. I felt a warmth in my chest and the need to look up, when I looked up laying in the grass was Fred. He was laying on his back, hands folded over his chest, and eyes glued to the sky. His jawline was prominent since his neck was flexed, his straight nose cast a shadow on his face. He was wearing a big t shirt and baggy pants once again. He didn't even look at me when I laid down soundlessly next to him. We sat in silence for a few minutes, I started to think he didn't even know I was there even though I was nearly touching him.