(Y/n)'s POV~

Here I am. Sitting alone. In the common room. Everyone's at the Yule Ball, enjoying their time with their dates. While I'm here in my ball gown crying. I thought it was going to be the best night of my life but, no. No one asked me. No one approached me. Even my best friend, Hermione Granger, got a date... With a Durmstrang! At this point, I'm already thinking that I'm not lovable nor beautiful.

~A Few Days Ago~

"Did you hear about Fred?" Hermione asked nervously "What about him?" I asked. She looked around nervously, by the look on her face I can tell that she made a mistake. "He asked Katie Bell to the Ball" she said lowly "Oh" I said in a normal voice, I looked down "I don't care who he goes with" but really, I do care. I've had a crush on Fred Weasley for as long as I could remember. He's charming, courageous, rebellious, and sweet. It's got me to the point of drooling. Everything about him just makes me attracted to him but, now I don't know. When Hermione said those few words 'He asked Katie Bell' I kinda died inside. I though me and Fred were more than friends. I thought he liked me too but, I guess I was wrong. All those times we hugged, cuddled, laughed and smiled at each other probably met nothing to him. I thought those were signs of affection but I guess it was him being friendly. Is it because I'm in love with him? Too deep in love with him that I think everything he does is for me? Or am I just losing my mind by not having him? "I'm sorry, (Y/n)" "It's okay, I not like, I like him anymore" I say quietly. Lies. "I still don't have a date for the ball either" Hermione smiled "These boys sometimes don't understand women like us. We leave hints but they're too oblivious to see it!" I looked at her confused "Who are you talking a-" "Hello there" A manly voice cut me off mid-sentence. My eyes widened at the boy in front of us. Viktor Krum. I recognized him from the Quidditch World Cup, when the Weasley's took me with them. Plus, it wouldn't be too hard to know about him due to Ron's babbling. "H-Hi" Hermione stuttered out "I'll leave you two alone" I said quickly before moving a few feet away but still keeping my eyes on them. I watched his lips move as he talked to Hermione, she blushed and smiled. I couldn't hear a single word due to the other students that were talking around us.

She nodded her head and spoke, Viktor kissed her hand before leaving her frozen in the middle of the crowded corridor. I quickly went up to her "Hermione! What did he say?" I said in a confused tone. "He - He. Asked me to the Yule Ball." Hermione whispered "He what?" I asked not hearing her words "He asked me to the ball!" She said excitedly "oh! I'm so happy for you!" I said happily putting on a fake smile "Are you okay?" Hermione asked. "Yeah, I think I should get going. I don't want to be late for class." I said quickly, leaving before she can say a word. I wipe my teary eyes with my sleeves, making my way towards Charms. I turn the corner and bump into a tall solid figure. I look up to see Fred and Katie Bell, Fred's arm around her shoulders. "Sorry" I mumble before walking away but not making it far due to Fred grabbing my wrist "(Y/n), what's wrong?" He asked noticing tears falling down my cheeks "Nothing's wrong, I have to go" I sniffled pulling my wrist out of his tight grasp. I ran as fast as I could away from him. Away from Katie. Away from everything that broke my heart.

~Present Day~

I look at the roaring fire, watching as the flames lick at the wood making the wood spark and crack. I hear a light creak indicating that the portrait of the fat lady swung open but I don't turn around. "(Y/n)?" I hear a familiar voice ask, I turned around to see Fred looking down at me. My stomach lurches as I look at him, his hair slightly a mess, his pink lips agape, his beautiful brown orbs staring into mine. His dress robes making him look even hotter than in regular clothes. "H-Hey" I stutter out looking down at my dress, picking at one of the diamonds. "Why aren't you at the ball? I think Hermione was looking for you" he said in a calm and cool voice sitting on the floor right next to me. He sits close enough, to the point where his arm is touching mine. "I didn't get asked... Aren't you supposed to be at the ball? With Katie?" I asked softly looking into his eyes "Nah. We're better off being quidditch teammates. There's nothing to talk about really." He gave me a short laugh and scratched the back of his neck.

"Well, are you going to go? It's still not to late to go, anyway you look amazing tonight." He smiled making me blush lightly "Thanks Freddie" he stood up and held his hand out "Come on" he said "Come on what?" I asked "Dance with me. I'm not going to let you dress up and have nobody take you to the ball. I want everyone to see how beautiful you are." He smirked, I rolled my eyes before grabbing his hand. He held my hand in his as he basically dragged me all the way to the crowded Great Hall where lots of people were still dancing. "Fred! I can't dance!" I exclaimed, right as we entered the hall a slow song started to play. "It's okay. I don't know how to dance either!" He smiled bringing me to the dance floor. He placed his hands on my waist while I put my hands on his shoulders. I watched as he looked around at the other couples, he was trying to make sure that he was holding me right. I saw a few beads of sweat on his forehead, is he nervous? I instantly put my head against his chest, I can hear his rapid heartbeat. He stiffens at my actions then relaxes, his heartbeat returning to a normal pace. "Can I tell you a secret?" Fred whispered in my ear making me get goosebumps, I nodded my head lightly. "There's this girl I've liked a while now, but I'm too scared to ask her out. She has this beautiful smile unlike anybody I've ever known, she makes me feel warm and happy when I'm around her, she's also always loud, humorous, and caring which makes me fall for her even more. You know her." Fred mumbled, his words make me tense up a bit. Who is he talking about? "I do? Do I like her?" I asked quickly "Well, do you like yourself?" Fred smirked, my eyes widen. He slowly leans forward making my stomach lurch in anticipation.

I leaned forward and grazed my nose across his, hovering my lips just above his. He closed the gap, pushing a hand in my hair and bringing me closer to him. I smile into the kiss "It's about time Fred!" George yelled making the great hall burst into laughter they soon started clapping as Fred kissed me again. The Sparks I felt were unbelievable. It was magical, it was like a dream but it was real. Later, after dancing for what felt like hours. Fred and I returned to the common room where we cuddled. Fred laid sprawled out on the couch as I laid on top of him. My body slightly going up due to his chest going up with his breathing. His long fingers stroking my hair as I traced shapes on his chest. "I love you" Fred whispered making me look up "Oh my god. Did Fred Weasley just say 'I love you' to me?" I teased "Don't make me take it back" he growled jokingly "Well, I love you too Fred Weasley. I always have and always will." I smiled. Fred picked his head up a bit and pressed his lips softly against mine. I'm glad I said yes to dance.