Maybe a Little Jealous

Saturday evening rolled around to Hogwarts like a long awaited Birthday. Everyone had spent the whole week trudging to each class patiently wishing for the weekend to come. Hufflepuff and Slytherin were scheduled to a Quidditch match at 6pm and many clubs were having meetings throughout the day. Most nobody chose to stay inside the castle due to the extravagant weather, but a handful did take shelter. (Y/n) was one of the few. Hunching over the long, narrow table (y/n) scanned over the small print of her thick text book. Sitting to her left was her good friend Ed.

"No I get what you're saying, but this star is placed to the right of the line."(y/n) pulled out her star chart she had been required to buy in Diagon Alley before the school year had started.

The map charted out multiple different types of constellations and the specific names of certain tiny lights; Orion's Belt, Norma, Musca, Leo, Hercules, Fornax, and thousands of others. The sandy haired boy tilted his head, glancing down at the parchment then back at his own.

"Yeah... I think you might actually be right. Eridanus it was right? Or was it Delphinus?" He murmured confused with the two. (y/n) hummed correcting him with the right constellation. He thanked her and they both focused back on their Astronomy work questioning their answers every once in a while. (Y/n) ran a hand strongly through her brown locks as if wiping away the stress that was building up at the second. Ed noticed, abandoning his homework to help her.

"Hey what's wrong? I know I'm not the best but I can give it a shot." He smiled warmly. She shrugged pushing the sheet away and towards him seeking help. Ed looked over the paper eventually grasping the concept. (Y/n) sat silently tugging aimlessly on the blue hem of her Ravenclaw stitched sweater.

For a second her thoughts wandered off to her boyfriend, Fred, and his twin brother wondering what they were up to. Trouble was an absolute with them, but it was odd to not get a glimpse of him at all so far. She reached into her friends jeans without a word, pulling out his handy wrist watch that Ed kept safely hidden in his pocket read 5:15 in bright blinding numbers. He jumped in shock when she tugged it out. Handing it back over to him shortly after she got it, (y/n) watched the large bodies of students flow out of The Great Hall, most likely leaving to catch the match and to make sure they got a good seat.

"C'mon (y/n) you're a Ravenclaw for crying out loud! This should come easy to you." Ed stated. He as well was a member of the wise, intelligent House but he clearly got the main idea of the homework she couldn't seem to grasp.

"I know it's just rough stuff..." She huffed throwing the unfinished work into her black patched backpack. A loud burst of laughter came from the entrance of The Great Hall as a pair of ginger headed twins glided in swiftly, both snatching a loaf of bread as they passed the beginning of the Gryffindor table. George winked flirtatiously at a blonde Hufflepuff that was gathering her stack of books, exiting out of the room quickly in a flush of emotions.

"(Y/n)!" George shouted, hopping over the top taking the open seat next to Ed. Fred slid quietly by her side not daring to speak. His face was an unpleasant shade of red and a glint of anger shown through his eyes. Ed shifted uncomfortable rearranging his class books, charts and quills.

"Hey guys, what're you doing here? I expected you two to be heading to the Quidditch game." Fred didn't respond yet distributed his attention and effort to sending dangerous daggers of hatred to Ed who avoided his glare. George explained how they had been caught in the act of a prank earlier and were banned from leaving the castle grounds for 2 weeks; even from going matches unless Gryffindor was playing, then they were allowed to play.

"That sucks..." Ed said shakily. (y/n) turned to Fred realizing the reason Ed seemed so edgy. Nudging his ribs, Fred quickly stopped and smiled innocently to her kissing her cheek delicately. (Y/n) giggled lightly flustered by the sudden show of affection.

"What is up with you?" Leaning close, she whispered in Fred's ear as George and Ed socialized with small talk. Fred shrugged clasping his lanky arms around her waist securely. Acting as if it was nothing, Fred turned back to the conversation.

"So what were you two working on?" His voice sneering greatly on the word "working". Both Ravenclaw's shared looks of confusion and explained how they were working together on a very long essay that was due Monday for Astronomy.

George folded his hands unsure of what to do next. Ed copied the Gryffindor and gazed at the half full sheet laid on the table top. Fred nodded emotionlessly, slipping his hand under the navy material, to draw little circles across her hip bone. Shivers sprung up her spine at the touch of his fingertips along her ice cold skin. Fred smirked feeling the tiny bumps and continued rubbing her skin lovingly. Glares were often thrown at Ed off and on until he cracked.

"Well, um... I, er, I think I'm just gonna go head up to my dorm... and um finish my work there. Nice seeing you all." Ed gathered his belongings before she could intervene. In a flash he was gone, bolting out the entrance. Sighing (y/n) pursed her lips turning to the satisfied Fred. George snickered covering his mouth.
"Really Fred..." Fred looked shocked but she could see right through it. His hand reached up and ran slowly from her roots down to then ends. She hummed relax but still slightly annoyed by his actions.

"Nobody told him to leave. Isn't that right George?" Fred pointed out and George nodded backing up his brother.

"You were jealous weren't you!" (y/n) was quick to accuse and Fred shook his head "no". George rolled his eyes, mimicking his twin's moves. Fred reached across the table jabbing his arm. George winced in pain but laughed anyways.

"No... I was not 'jealous'. Only aggravated by his shameless flirting!" Fred let it all out, huffing at the end. (y/n) and George both met eyes and laughed loudly.

"Freddie I think you gave the poor lad a heart attack!" George stated as a-matter-of-fact way. A small smirk was making its way back onto Fred's face by his brother's words. Those were his intentions. George smiled standing from the table announcing loudly that he was leaving to see which house was winning and then would be back later. Farewells were exchanged and once George was out of ear and eye sight, (y/n) swiveled to Fred giving him a mixed emotions look.

"What? Are you mad at me?" Fred pulled her closer to his hip, nuzzling his chin up against her neck peppering her with sweet little kisses. She scrunched up and smiled as he unintentionally tickled her skin. She couldn't find enough strength to respond, jolting her head to the side saying "no". Fred chuckled, pressed right up against her.

"That's good, I was starting to worry. I was thinkin' you'd never speak to me again and then you'd run off with that funny lookin' Edward... and I'd never see you again." Whimpering out the words in a sad tone, Fred finished looking up with big, prominent puppy dog eyes. She sat stunned by his words, knowing he was half joking but sensing more of the seriousness.

"Fred I would never! Besides Ed or Edward- whatever isn't like that to me. You know that." She finished by pressing her lips flat upon his taking Fred by full surprise. It didn't take him long to register the situation and start kissing back. (Y/n) could feel herself losing grip on reality by the second as she melted carelessly into the passionate moment. Fred pulled back breathless along with her. Grabbing her hand in his, Fred locked stares with him.

"I love you (y/n), more than anything. Sorry about earlier, I was just... jealous." He looked away ashamed for acting sickly out of character.

"I know Fred its okay, I understand. I love you too, now how about we go catch the rest of that Qudditch game?" Standing up, she intertwined her fingers with Fred's helping him to his feet. Fred brought up the point about him and his brother not being allowed to leave the castle for another two weeks.

"Oh yeah I suppose you're right. Well maybe you and I could going looking for an empty close and um hang out?" She suggested with a playful wink, cheeks stained red from the sudden boost of confident. She was aware about the strict rule on not sneaking other House students in, but maybe she could make a special exception for him. Fred grinned, sprinting out of The Great Hall dragging her right behind him.