Chapter 13
“That it is weird, I mean maybe because they are muggles and is he even in the world news.?” Corrine asked later at dinner reading the letter from her mom.
“Probably not in Derry, we have enough problems already.” Connell sighed grabbing it back from Corrine.
“Well Dumbledore is a prat, maybe doesn’t want a muggle parent to freak out and make the school look worse.” Jameson commented as sipper his pumpkin juice.
“It is weird. But at least it gives me more time…” Aine began.
“I know your mom is lovely, but what if she reacts badly. Like withholding information is kinda like lying almost” Corrine commented. This caused Aine and Connell to look at it each other, Connell gave her a reassuring nod.
“Don’t worry Aine, I’ll figure it out.” Connell sighed and stood up, muttering about meeting Oliver on the pitch for an after-dinner practice.
“Christ, Oliver is going crazy again.” Corrine muttered watching him walk away.
“I’m surprised he joined the team again...” Aine sighed eating her dinner. It was chicken with rice and savory vegetables, it was delicious.
“Why did he quit again?” Jameson questioned.
“I’ve never really gotten a proper explanation. I thought maybe it was a jealousy thing about Oliver being captain. They are so competitive… and I remember them bickering a lot about it. You know how Oliver is…but I’m honestly not sure now.” Aine explained honestly.
She remembered the day he quit, and they screamed at each other, it was the only time Connell lost his temper at Oliver.
“Love Oliver - but I know he’s an annoying prat .. so I’d quit too.” Jameson replied. They continued to eat dinner, Aine looked across the great hall and noticed George making hand movements towards her to catch her attention.
He mouthed widely “meet outside the hall?” And pointed to his wrist to indicate in the next few minutes. She smiled at him in response and turned back into her friends.
Outside the great hall, George was leaned against the wall with a lazy smile on his face as Aine walked towards him.
“Hi Love” she greeted standing on her tiptoes to kiss him on the lips. George sighed into it and held her hips in place, he tried to deepen the kiss, but she pulled back.
“Hey, come on. I missed you” he replied leaning down to her to sneak another kiss, Aine turned her head the side and he gave her multiple kisses on the cheek.
“You saw me this morning” she giggled as he trapped her in his arms and kept kissing her face.
“George!” She cried louder while he held her tighter.
“Kay~ listen I have a surprise for you” He murmured in her ear causing her to blush. George spun her around, caught her hand and pulled her down the hall.
“What’s the surprise?” She questioned still feeling flushed
“Do you know what a suppose is?” He teased leading them towards the astronomy tower. They climbed the stairs quietly, when they reached the top George instructed her to close her eyes.
Guiding her into the middle of the room, she felt her stomach turning in excitement.
“Alright. You can open your eyes” He instructed her. Following his command, she saw a some blankets and pillows that were placed on the floor. Along with a basket on one side, basking in the moonlight.
“Late night picnic?” She questioned sinking into the soft pillows, laying herself down.
“More like stargazing and cuddling... and kissin” George smiled as he climbed on top of her giving her a hard kiss.
“This is lovely but what’s the occasion? “she sighed kissing back wrapping her arms around his neck.
“Well… Next Hogsmeade is ages away” a kiss “and I really wanted to have a date with you” another kiss.
“Gotta treat my girl right” He finalized with one more long kiss and then sat up reaching for the basket.
‘Just confirm it, who cares if it’s too fast? He’s such a good fella’ Aine thought while moving closer to George as he poured some apple cider into glasses.
“Actually... I heard that I’m your girlfriend apparently” Aine coyly smiled taking the glass from him. George turned read and put his hands over his face.
“I - I only said that because- what I mean is I do want you- is that okay?” He stuttered out. Aine grabbed his hands and removed them from his face.
“Depends.. do you want me to be your girlfriend?” She asked softly staring into his beautiful eyes.
“Yes. I really do. “George gulped ticketing his hands around hers
“Even if I’m still recovering from .. Black and last year?” the question came out so fast, she didn’t even think she actually said it
“I think you’re wonderful. I don’t care about that. You make me mad; I think of you all the time. It’s okay you’re recovering, I’m here for you. Anything you want I’ll do it for you” it was a passionate answer, but it was the truth he moved his hands to her face and looked into her eyes.
“Tell me what you want, it’s yours” his hot breath fanning over her lips.
“Will you be my girlfriend?” He asked firmly as Aine craned her neck up to kiss him, he pulled back a bit.
“Give me a yes please” George pleaded as he closed his eyes.
“Yes” it was a fast soft whisper, but he heard it, he hungrily kissed her forcing his tongue in. Aine held his shoulders while she pressed into him retiring the kiss. He laid her down onto a pillow, still kissing her as he hovered above her. He stopped to breathe, but Aine pulled him down and began to kiss his neck. George groaned and stifled a bit.
“Is that Alright?” She asked pulling away, George pulled her back and let out a breath.
“It’s brilliant” George held her in his arms for a minute longer, and then and then he sat up and gazed into her eyes.
“I really like you “he spoke softly. She gave him a smile.
“I really like you too.”
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“10 ways to make him crazy? I love these, they are so silly!” Corrine laughed flipping through Aines magazine. They each had one in hand, as they sat in the courtyard, it was quite crowded there. Maybe because most of the students knew it would probably the last warm day for a long time.
“I’m taking a personality quiz to see which Boyzone member is my perfect boyfriend.” Jameson replied lifting his feet onto Corrine’s lap.
“Ohh let’s switch when you’re done!” Corrine gasped excitedly. Aine let out a giggle, as she circled style tips and trending things that were happening back home. She was currently reading about how smoky eye make-up makes you seem more mysterious and alluring.
“Aine, have you ever submitted anything to these magazines?” Jameson asked as he flipped to the advice section.
“Hmm, I mean not really. Can’t really ask advice about my magical school... I feel like the advice would be to use magic” she replied.
They all gasped as a bang went off in the courtyard and turned towards the noise, it was George and Fred doing a mini firework display. They watched as they tossed more into the air, which made funny intricate designs like professor snape being chased by a troll.
“Ugh that’s your boyfriend” Corrine muttered getting comfortable again. Aine smiled, it had been a week since her and George became official. She of course felt like a changed woman and told her friends immediately.
Their reactions were in a range- Corrine seemed happy, Jameson said he was happy but disgusted, Oliver thought it was sweet and Connell was just another story.
“Boyfriend! You and him?! When did that happen? “Connell questioned when Aine told him.
“2 days ago.. don’t be a dick!” Aine replied hotly staring up at him.
“I’m not being a dick; I just asked a questioned” Connell muttered.
“No, you’ve been mean to George ever since we started hanging out. now he’s my boyfriend and id like you to be nicer to him.” Aine finalized crossing her arms. Connell sputtered and looked at Oliver who gave him a look that said ‘I’m not in this’ causing Connell to sigh deeply.
“I’m already nice to him.” Connell let out in a strained voice.
“No, you’re not.”
“Yes, I am!”
Aine kept her arms crossed and turned away from him, Connell rolled his eyes and stepped in front of her again.
“Fine! I’ll be nicer to him... even though I already am.” Connell gave in annoyed.
“Oh! Thank you, Connie!” Aine threw herself into his arms, she knew he would give in.
“Alright! Get off me. Ugh you’re so annoying” Connell pushed her off, beginning to walk away. Oliver followed giving her a thumbs up, Aine grinned and cupped her hands around her mouth.
“I LOVE YOU CONNIE!” She shouted, he turned around and flipped her off.
Aine continued to watch the twins do tricks in the courtyard, George noticed her and sent her an happy wink.
“Oh! Listen to this one 2skool4cool says: my mum won’t let me do any cool to my uniform, even though all the other girls do it. How do I explain to her that it’s fine without her having a cackattack?” Corrine read out loud.
“What is a cackattack?” Jameson laughed looking at Aine.
“It’s like freaking out” she replied
“Interesting lingo.. I like how there’s mood rings in here” Corrine commented reaching the end of her magazine, she tried to take the one from Jameson, but he leaned back further away from her.
“Oh look here George, 5 colors to make your eyes pop. Maybe you should read it” Fred read over Aines shoulder, as he sat next to her while George plopped on the other side.
“I think my eyes sparkle just fine Freddie; you think so right sweetheart?” George smirks at her and pulled her closer.
Jameson and Corrine watched Aine become flustered as George openly flirted with her.
“Your eyes are nice I suppose” Aine raised the magazine closer to her face, George pushed it back down and kissed her gently.
“Gross” Corrine commented as Jameson placed his hand to his mouth pretending he was sick.
“Oh, come on Georgie, there are children around.” Fred teased as he covered his eyes.
George stood up and smacked Fred on his head, Fred jumped up and they started to play fight and run around the trio.
“Well I guess we should head to dinner. I can’t believe it’s gonna be December soon.” Corrine pushed herself up and began to stretch.
“Yeah 3 more weeks till break, then is exams” Jameson groaned.
Aine also got up and began to stretch too, she sighed thinking about exams but was excited for break. The twins noticed them heading inside, George ran up and place his hand in hers.
“Are you eating with us tonight?” George asked as Corrine and Fred chatted, Jameson walked ahead but could still hear them.
“Uhh.” She responded trailing off as Corrine snapped her head back at them.
“Do you know what a schedule is Weasley?” Corrine interrogated as one her eyes did a small twitch.
“I do..” George sighed and he thought Corrine was Aines nice friend. Jameson who obviously didn’t care for him he could handle but Corrine was like a koala bear, she looked nice and approachable but was actually very dangerous.
“Then I assume you remember my schedule that I made. That you signed! That says we trade off dinners.” She continued as Jameson circled back; he had a look like he was trying to hold in a laugh.
“And you had her last night. Or has another day gone by and I just haven’t noticed?” Corrine kept going.
‘Alright let’s end this.’ Aine thought trying to save George from verbal assault.
“Corrine, don’t worry about it he was only joking” Aine smiled at her. They connected eyes and Corrine immediately lost her fight and straightened up.
“Oh sorry. I’m bad at getting jokes” she apologized sincerely but looked embarrassed.
“Oh! it’s alright. I wasn’t even bothered. You are right gotta respect the schedule” George responded as he realized what Aine had done.
A few minutes later, they had reached the great hall. Fred had headed towards Gryffindor table, while Corrine began searching for a spot with Jameson in tow.
“Sorry about her again, she doesn’t realize it when she does it. She just likes things to go in order.” Aine apologized to George.
“I don’t mind.. she’s very intense, she’d be really great at quidditch.” George held her hand as she laughed.
‘It’s only dinner you prat. You’re gonna see her tomorrow’ George thought to himself as she began to pull away.
He tightened his hold and kissed her, she held on to his shoulders pushing herself to her tiptoes.
“See you tomorrow?” She pulled away, moving her hands to his.
“Yeah tomorrow” George smiled as she slipped away.