43: The Burrow

A/N : This was unpublished but I published it back up. If this book gets taken down, I don't know why it would cause it's not TOO smutty ...- but thank you all for 1.5k :) I love y'all Foreal.

The boys then started to talk about some muggle movies nonstop while Ro and I listened. Ro asked to switch sides with Jeremih and he said sure but we all kinda just rotated. I was sitting next to the window that was on my left, Ro sat to my right and across from her was Grey. Jeremih was now across from me, with the window to his right.

"So, Christmas at the Weasley's? I hope you packed the gift me and Lia gave. Never know..." She whispered in my ear.

"Mhm, well in fact I did pack it just so Professors don't find it in my Dorm. All I want to do is enjoy the break. Drama Free, right."she just kindve shrugged in a non convincing way at my words.

It's been a good few minutes and I was just thinking of things I'd want to do. George did mention a good old fashion prank wars so maybe it would be fun. Ugh if Fred joins, that will irritate the fuck out me. I skipped breakfast so I was hungry but as if on cue, the trolley lady was approaching. Quickly getting up, I then opened the compartment doors to buy something.

"Anything from the trolley dears!- oh hello dear, anything from the trolley?" The sweet elder witch asked me. "Yes please, do you lot want anything?" Turning around, I asked my mates in the compartment.

Jeremih had got up, placed his hands on the top of the compartment doors and leaned down on me. His body was closely touching my back and he rested his head on my shoulder. "Don't get the Bott's, I have bad experience with those" he said which made me chuckle.

"You two done holding up the trolley?" Fred was now to my right as he was looking at us waiting for the trolley. I just looked at him and ignored his comment, just like I'll be ignoring him for the rest of this vacation.

"I'll have Fizzing Whizzbees, and a Shrieking sherbet please" I asked the sweet lady. "Jeremih?" I asked him."Chocolate frog please" he asked her. "I can pay, you don't have to waste yours" he whispered in my ear.

"No it's fine, I offered" I whispered back to him. I gave the sweet lady my change and she gave me the sweets. Jeremih had pecked my cheek as a thank you and sat back down. "Here you go, thank you."Before I turned back in to the compartment, Fred was still out of his and looking at me as if I'm the one doing something wrong. We sat back down in the compartment and just rested for a while. The train ride back to be near Kings Cross station was taking way longer than usual. We had left Hogwarts around 10 in the morning and with everything going on, we wouldn't be at the burrow till most likely 2 in the afternoon. I was looking out the window when I remembered something.

Things settled down and we finally arrived, Ro and Grey walked off the Hogwarts express together while Jeremih and I did. Behind us was George and Angelina and behind them was Fred and Gaby. Once we got off the train, students had already found their parents fast and vanished. I didn't see Mrs.Weasley or Mr.Weasley yet which meant we most likely had to apparate to the Burrow.

"Before you leave, I wanted to give your birthday gift" Jeremih said while reaching in his pocket. He pulled out a small box and handed to me, I looked at him in awe before opening it.

I opened the box and my jaw dropped as I admired the gift gratefully. In the box was two rings, they were both masquerade ball masks. One mask ring was his and it was the black mask that looked like mine while He gifted me with the white one that looked like his. I pulled them both out and seen that they were attached to separate chains.

"I know it's not much, but it's a memory we share that I really like. Becoming really close mates after everything made me whole again" he was scratching the back of his neck as well.

"Jeremih- This is such a brilliant gift, it might not be much to you but it's way more than enough to me. I love it!" wrapping my arms around neck, I had the necklaces in my hand while tearing up. "I'm really glad we're close mates".

Reaching over his neck, I put the chain over him. I gave him mine so he could put it on me, so I turned around and he put it over my head and clipped it in the back as I held my hair up. The chain went down to my chest and so the ring on the chain sat between my breast. Now, I was wearing two of my favorite necklaces. Jeremih's gifted chain was longer than my mothers but it looked very nice that way, plus the different styles of it suits me.

I didn't realize but Hermione, Ginny, and Angelina were watching as the boys and Gaby were behind them being nosy and watching as well."That's the cutest thing ever, not just the ring but the meaning behind it." Angelina said while admiring the ring.

"He knows the way to a girls heart, that's absolutely the sweetest thing. I'm Completely in love with it" Hermione cheered as she was touching the chain.

"You three should take notes if you want to keep your girlfriends like him" Ginny applied to Ron, George and Fred. "Merlin- Ginny, Jeremih and I are just mates. That's all. And before you say anything, we're not shagging" I corrected her. "See! They're just mates and he seems to treat her better than other blokes. He's not even getting fucking shagged!"

After Ginny said that, I kind of just looked away. Fred looked upset, confused, and mad all at once. Gaby didn't say anything but she was looking at the chain on my neck, George had his arm around Angelina. Ron was talking to Hermione now and I could hear him talking about food.

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Angelina had left and It's been about half an hour since we had got off the express, we decided that we would just apparate there so we did. When we got to the burrow, there was a letter on the dining table. George picked it up to read it while Fred stood next to him and skimmed over it as well.

"Ron you nut, Mum says she wrote you a letter saying they wouldn't be here. Did you forget?"

Ron didn't say anything, instead he shot his eyes wide open and ran up the steps with his trunk knowing that the twins and Ginny would attack him. George then read the rest of the letter.

The burrow looked exactly how it did since the last time I visited. It was always cozy and comfortable there. Despite the fact that I would hate being there since Fred back in the day, I actually loved the burrow. Made me feel at home, a second home that had delicious meals and a caring big family. I had set my trunk next to me near the armchair but I stood next to Ginny and Mione. Fred and George stood near their table and Gaby was just next to Fred.

"Mum says that Mione, Emerald, and Gaby are to sleep in Ginny's. Also for Fred and I to behave like that's going to happen. Mhm something about they'll be back tomorrow since Dads got something going on at the Ministry and they're meeting up with Charlie for lunch" George said aloud.

"Well, do you mind if I sleep with you for the night Fred? Since your parents are away." Gabriella purred while hugging on Fred and kissing his neck. The sight of them did make me jealous but also just want to puke. God I hoped I didn't look as desperate as she did. Fred had nodded his head but he seemed a bit uncomfortable.

"THANK GOD. I'll be happy with just Hermione and Emerald. I'm so glad Mum and Dad aren't here, Please control her Fred" Ginny had grabbed mine and Hermione's wrist to run with her upstairs and didn't give us a chance to grab our trunks.

"Ginny take me too!" George cried as we made it to Ginny's room. We chuckled at his joke but I actually felt bad that he's always with them, even in the dormitory back at Hogwarts I bet. Anyways, I felt really filthy since last night I did swim in a fountain and didn't shower after.

"Hey gin, would it be alright if I just took a shower" i asked her while we set our stuff on the beds. Hermione and I would share an extra bed while Ginny had her own since Gaby wasn't sleeping here tonight.

"Yeah go ahead, just hurry up before the boys hog it." she rolled her eyes and made a disgusted look on her face, I'm guessing she goes through a lot with them. So, I went back down to the living room to grab my trunk. The stairs were old and some were a bit broken so they would creak, as I made my way down I seen Gabriella sitting on Fred's lap in the armchair and they were talking. Thank god they were just talking and nothing else. My trunk was heavy but I was just going to levitate it through the way back up there.

I didn't bring my wand back down so I had to actually carry it, when I picked it up I sort of hissed. "Do you need any help?" Fred asked me as him and gaby sat there watching me."No. I'm fine." I told him, in a serious tone to let him know that I didn't want help from him obviously.

I made my way back up, took my trunk to Ginnys and placed it on the extra bed while Mione and Ginny were painting their nails on Ginnys bed. I just grabbed my clothes of this comfortable blue plaid pajama pants, and just a cotton white long sleeve with buttons at the top and undid just like I'd always wear for sleep. Before placing my trunk back down, I grabbed my toiletries and even my wand and the pink vibrator I packed. After my shower, I figured maybe I could at least take some stress away.

Making my way to the bathroom, I could hear Gabriellas dramatic ass forced laughs. Made me sick and I couldn't still believe they're together. As I finally got in the bathroom, I locked the door and set all my stuff down on the counter. While I let the water run till it's warm, I simply undressed myself and folded my clothes to the side. I hopped in the shower and let the nice warm water wash over my body and get me wet before I do everything else.

It was about fifteen minutes in the shower but I didn't want to take too long, plus I was going to be in here for a few more minutes. My wand and the toy were sitting on my clean clothes, so I casted muffliato at the door and a quick cleaning charm on the toy. I sat myself on the edge of the tub instead of the high counter, turned the vibrator on and placed it on my sensitive spot.

"Ron hurry the hell up!" Fred yelled with a few knocks on the door, I barely even got to pleasure myself. But I kept going thinking he was just going to walk away. "Ron what the fuck is taking you so long?!"

I rolled my eyes, turned the vibrator off and set it down with my wand on my clothes. I took my towel and wrapped my self with it again and tucked it under my arm so it wouldn't fall. Fred kept knocking and banging on the door and I was annoyed and pissed already.

"Ron I swear to fucking Godric I will shove slugs up your-""I'm not Ronald so can you shove the fuck off." I scowled at him while opening the door to a now shocked Fred. He still has his arm up from knocking as the other one rested on the frame of the door.

"Oh- I didn't know- I—uh .. i feel bad now" Fred was looking at my wet skin knowing now that I showered, he was surveying every inch of my body.

"Can I help you? What did you need so bad?!" His eyes were on my thighs since the maroon towel I wore was short. I brought his attention back up and he looked passed me to my clothes and his eyes widened and surprisingly grew dark.

"Is that- oh hell ...sorry I' just —" I turned to see where his eyes dozed off to and it was my wand and the vibrator. When I turned I still seen Fred from the corner of my eye as he looked down to his pants and quickly looked up.  He sort of just moved his legs to the side as a cover up, but I knew he was getting slightly aroused.

"Ugh!" I scoffed loudly and slammed the door to lock it again.

I felt embarrassed but I was so annoyed I didn't get to finish. I didn't bring any bra or underwear since I wouldn't sleep with any sometimes. I put my pajamas and fuzzy black socks on, moved my wet hair out of my face and dried the towel before hanging it on the rack. I put my necklaces back on, put my wand and toy in my pocket, grabbed my dirty clothes and opened the door to still see Fred standing out there.

"There, happy now?" I said with my irritation and attitude towards him as I started to walk back to ginnys room. Fred pulled my wrist softly to turn back to him and he pulled me close to his chest since the ball wasn't to big anyways.

"Look, I'm sorry. Did you even get to - ...finish" he whispered into my ear. His hand was on my waist while I was standing and his back was leaning on the bathroom door. It drove me insane that he could literally turn me on by this simple task but I didn't want him knowing.

"It's fine. And no I didn't. Why do you even care." I scoffed at him and moved away, removing his hand off my waist and I went back to Ginny's room. For someone who has a girlfriend he claims, he can be real touchy.

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Time had went by faster than expected, after my shower I seen Ginny and Hermione knocked out into a deep nap. It was around 7pm and I decided to go downstairs and maybe look for something to do but on my way out, I could hear arguing from upstairs. It was muffled a little but I could make out the first few sentences.

"Are you kidding me right now? You shagged him after the ball! All I did was take care of her"

"Oh please Fred, you're literally using me to get over her and it's not even working"

"You're making it seem like we're not both in this for the same reason. Just go back to him already. Everything we do is meaningless anyways."

Fred and Gabriella were both arguing back and forth but I left downstairs to just leave their business up to them. I didn't want to think about what they were saying but I did and everything in my mind was shooting darts at me all at once. That's what I finally knew what I could be doing instead of being in the house. George was sitting at the table playing with his ring and reading over something but I didn't want to bother him too much.

"Hey George, may I wear these for a few minutes?" I asked him, pulling his attention to these black house slippers I seen him wear before.

"Yeah sure, may I ask why?" He asked me with an eyebrow raised.

"I just really need some air. Going for a walk" I shrugged at him and he nodded as I left the burrow. I was surprised to see that it wasn't snowing yet, and it wasn't too cold.

I walked out the burrow and just walked for a little, slowly and looking down at every step I made. I walked and walked and walked a few feet away from the burrow to the same tree I'd sit near for comfort. If George was to look out the kitchen window, he will still be able to see me. Not too far, not too close, but just close enough.

Sitting down, I took in the look of the field and just admired the landscape of it all. Nature always brought comfort to me, didn't matter if I was really beaming with excitement or feeling like exploding out of anger or sadness. Looking out into the distance made me think of Fred, the memory of us sitting together. I'd give anything to just relive that moment, just not being alone and just enjoying his presence without even having to talk to him. Tears were now coming out effortlessly out of my sore eyes. I could hear footsteps approach me, cracking the leaves as someone steps on them but I was too afraid to look. Too scared that it would be Fred and that I would have to walk away from the beautiful scenery.

"Hey Emerald. Everything alright? I know we're not too close but I'm here if you'd like to talk." The sweet boy had implied.

"Oh, hello Ronald." I said sweetly to see him looking out in the field as well. "Everything is ok. Not good, not bad. Just ...ok" I told him while I picked up a leaf and started ripping it.

"Try me" he said while taking a bite of a roll he had in his pocket. I debated if I should talk and at the moment, I felt like he was a good listener.

"Well, it's just- Fred is just confusing. One minute he's all over me, then the next minute he's a complete arsehole" Ron had took a piece of his bun and had it in his hand, passing it to me. "Thank you, and it's like- I really really like your brother, I do- he's just so fucking confusing. Drives me mental" finally getting done talking, I started eating the roll and waited for him to reply.

"I still can't believe you fancy that dickhead, but Fred is Fred. He acts different when you're around, or was around, now he's a complete shit." He took a few bites during his little speech, now kept going. "Him and Gaby aren't even official so I don't know why he brought her which confused Gin and I as well. Then you're here, no problem with that, but it's going to be hell for him." Ron was talking and chewing at the same time, I wasn't sure if I heard him correctly.

"Ronald wait, what do mean by 'aren't official'? Fred told me that Gabriella is his girlfriend when I thought they were together and not...together-" i tried to explain.

"Oh yeah, they're not even together. Ginny told me. George tells her everything and she tells me. Fred and Gaby argue nonstop in the common rooms and usually they're about this Slytherin boy or this one other girl who- oh hey, you!"

All of this was not making any sense to me, was the Slytherin boy Jeremih? I mean it would make sense. If they're not together, why the hell would Fred call her his girlfriend? So many thoughts and now I became into a deep, confusing, and complicated, triangle.

"Now I'm more confused than ever, none of your doing of course. Thank you by the way Ron." I told him while standing up and brushing the leaves off my bum and front.

"I really hoped that help in anyway, geez I wish mum was here. I'm bloody starving. Harry's coming tomorrow so it'll be fun I bet. You know Harry right?". Ron wouldn't stop blabbing about Harry since we stood up.

"No I don't know Harry Potter at all, not the boy who literally is the chosen one. Doesn't ring any Bells at all." I sarcastically said as we made it back to the burrow.

Ron and I walked back inside and I seen Fred and George now sitting at the table together eating the packed rolls. I slipped off the slippers George let me wear and I made my way to the table. I was hungry as well but I grew exhausted after being outside. I looked down at the rolls and grabbed one, Fred had watched me to but was quiet. He gave me a slight smirk as he looked at my shirt, I had looked down at what he was staring at and it was my nipples again since they were hard from the cold.

"Fucking Prick" I mumbled as I bit into my roll and turned around, making my way back to Ginny's Room. I know he heard me too, good.

Great, I thought. I just hoped that maybe tomorrow will atleast be better. And I get to see Mr. and Mrs. Weasley.

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I'm lowkey rushing to the final GOOOODDD PARTS YALL. Im really debating if I want to give Gaboon a good side (credits to my bae huffedpuffed for the lovely nickname.) OR if I want to like kick her out.