Hello You

“The next Hogsmeade is on Valentines Day.” Corrine mentioned in a casual tone raising the handheld mirror closer to the light as she plucked her eyebrows. Jameson who was reading directly across from her lifted his head slightly and hummed a noise.

“Is madam puddifoots having like a special or something?” Aine asked curiously but her attention was on her toenails on which she was painting a lilac purple.

“I mean- she's probably takin reservations since every pathetic bloke will try to snog a girl there.” Jameson commented chuckling to himself.

“Well, I was thinking-“Corrine started but Aine cut her off

“Ohm if puddifoots is busy we might have to go somewhere else.” Aine voiced still focusing on her nails. Corrine straightened up and sighed, placing the mirror down she turned towards Aine.

“What do you mean we? Isn’t your boyfriend taking you out?” Corrine questioned her.

“Hm, I guess that’s what couples are supposed to do...” Aine had torn her attention away from her nails and made a confused face. “But he hasn’t said anything so I'm probably free.” She concluded by leaning on her hands- Jameson laughed at this and Corrine rolled her eyes.

“I was trying to say that I was thinking since you are probably gonna be with George... that I would just spend the day with Katie.” Corrine continued her tone casually, but Jameson heard something underlying her usual bored octave. Aine again raised her head in a confused manner, Corrine really liked doing Hogsmeade with them – but she also knew that Katie and Corrine had grown extremely close in the last few months.

“Wait Katie?” Jameson asked closing his book entirely “the chaser girl?” he racked his head on who Corrine was talking about.

“Yes. She’s my friend and I invited her out..” Corrine mumbled. This caused both Aine and Jameson to turn their heads towards the black-haired girl eyes wide with shock

“Wow! You guys must be really close then!” Aine jumped to her feet in excitement. Her heart feeling full for Corrine’s newfound friendship.

“I’m confused... What about me?” Jameson asked, pointing to himself.

“I don’t know. Hang out with Theo?” Corrine rolled her eyes in annoyance roughly grabbing the mirror again to hide her face, but Jameson could see her ivory skin slowly turning red.

“I’m still confused. Why can’t Theo and I come?” Jameson prodded again scooting forward in his seat.

“Because Theo is gross! And .. and! Why can't I have some girl-on-girl time with my friend” Corrine hissed at him. Jameson raised his hand in mock surrender shooting a look towards Aine who was finally catching on.

“Corrine… it's okay, Sometimes I like spending time alone with each of you alone. So, we get it. Right?” Aine replied in a soothing cheery voice.

“Right... plus, since you guys are out maybe I'll take out a girl.” Jameson shrugged leaning back while Corrine raised an eyebrow.

“Girls like me! I’m handsome!” he defended, turning his head towards Aine.

“Oh! Yes, very cute!” Aine smiled focusing on her fingernails now, Corrine giggled, and Jameson gasped.

“Aine! At least sound believable.” He groaned dramatically as the girls laughed at him.

-

George stretched his legs out in his chair, gazing at Aine’s star chart that was completely incorrect. He laughed to himself as she made confused eyes back and forth between her parchment and the huge textbook that laid between them.

“You okay darling?” he whispered above her ear.

“Uhm, I think I messed this up...” Aine flushed scooting herself away from the library table in frustration. George pretended to scratch his chin and read over her notes, looking back and forth between the books.

“it’s because you’re doing Jupiter, its Saturn you’re supposed to be doing.” He pointed at the worksheet and then flipped to a few pages forward.

“Ohm I see..” Aine let out a frustrated sigh and leaned her head on George’s shoulder as she began to erase her incorrect worksheet. George lifted his arm over her, placing it around her and leaned into her simple embrace. He didn’t mind helping her when he got to have this type of attention and contact with her, as if he was the only person in the library with her. George closed his eyes listening to the scratching of Aine’s quill as she began to start again, this week had been particularly busy for both so far. He hadn’t properly snogged her in days, just small pecks and passing touches – Oliver had gone crazy with practices since the final quidditch match was after Valentine's day. Oliver had even tried to have them practice for the upcoming Hogsmeade weekend, thankfully Connell shut him down and told the whole team they wouldn’t have another practice until Monday after classes.

That was Thursday – it's now Friday afternoon and after declining Fred and Lee’s invitation to go for a walk and cause mischief around the grounds, George had finally had his girlfriend all to himself.

“You're missing a ring, the closest one.” George smiled as he gently tugged one of her braids, he felt nice helping her study even though he only could because he was a year above. It still made him feel good.

“Ugh I'm glad that I'm doing this assignment now, instead this weekend.” Aine pouted as she began to try and squeeze an extra ring on her parchment. George smiled to himself and thought about the small gift he had purchased a few days ago through a mail order magazine-he was excited to gift it to her because he knew she would love it.

“Speaking of this weekend... Corrine isn’t dragging you around tomorrow, right?” George asked, clearing his throat, so his voice was still low. He stupidly assumed that Aine wouldn’t make plans on Valentine's day, but he also never really asked her. In his defense she didn’t mention anything, so he just thought they were both on the same page but then while talking to his roommates last night he realized he should've formally asked her.

“you're a dunce Georgie, even I've asked Angie out and she knows we have plans.” Fred laughed as he waved his toothbrush around.

“Yeah, Aine is nice and understanding and all, but girls have expectations – and that's a definite expectation!” Lee commented as he rummaged through his drawers.

Aine pressed her lips together and bashful smile, keeping her eyes on her star chart.

“No. It seems like she's been asked out.” Aine answered.

“Really? “George began then corrected “I mean that's good, that's cool.”

“mhm why?” Aine questioned coyly.

“Well... I'm your boyfriend...” George trailed off feeling his face turn hot a little, he could tell Aine was teasing him.

“Yes, George you are.” she confirmed.

“And its a couples' holiday... So, we should go out.” He ended by resting his head on hers, unsure why he was nervous to ask his girlfriend out. Aine moves her head so that they are pushing against each other's foreheads and giggles a bit when George pinches her side.

“I think puddifoots might be booked up already.” Aine pinched him back.

“We aint going to puddifoots, I've got something much better planned.” George leaned back into his chair with confidence, spreading his legs out but still having his arm wrapped around Aine.

“What is it?” she questioned trying to hide an excited smile, which made George look up to hide his.

“it's a surprise... Just look beautiful as always and I'll meet you at Gryffindor tower at 11?” He bounced his leg in anxiety. In response Aine lowered her quill and moved her hand to George's thigh to stop his leg from bouncing, turning towards his lips she pressed a soft kiss to his. They both smiled as she pulled away, eyes burning into each other.

“okay” she whispers and continues her work.

--

The request to look ‘as beautiful as always’ makes Aine rise early the next day, unaware of their plans she finds something that is usually so simple a harrowing task. She stands in front of her mirror, pulling at her top to smooth it out in a more flattering way as she lets out a sigh. Pulling her long braids into a high pony – another request made by George, she is filled with the urge to change her whole outfit again.

“i think you look really gorgeous Aine.” her dormmate commented from her bed.

“Do you think so?” Aine outlined her figure as she observed the long-sleeved shirt and red skirt combo.

“Yeah, you're only nervous because its Valentines day.. George drools at you when you wear work overalls. Its just because its a milestone.” her roommate responded. Aine sighed and she knew she was right, George and Aine had been a couple for about 5 months now and although she tried to be casual about it she really was excited for her first Valentines day with an official boyfriend.

“Right.. Right! You want the light off?” Aine scooped up George's present and began to head out the door, noticing her roommate laying under the covers. She was given a hum of confirmation and headed out after looking at herself one more time.

Aine never really feels nervous around George, but she does feel nervous giving a gift to him, most people are easy to shop for, but George was very insistent that he didn't want anything. But how could she not give him something? Even if it was a little unorthodox, she had high hopes her gift received well, she kept reassuring herself as she clutched its awkward packaging. She walked at a moderate pace from the basement to Gryffindor tower, she wanted to be at least a few minutes early so she could say hello to ginny if the younger girl was there.

But eventually she made it Infront of the portrait of the fat lady.

“Good morning~ .. Puffskins?” Aine gave the password she remembered from a few days ago, as the fat lady squinted her eyes.

“Very well then” the portrait had opened herself to Aine in defeat of not knowing if she was in this house or not. Mumbling a quiet ‘thank you’, Aine entered the common area to see it beautifully decorated with charmed heart shaped balloons and bowls of chocolate scattered around. She could see Ron, harry and Hermione huddled together on one o the back couches, whispering to each other urgently while Harry had a sad smile.

“Aine?” ginny called from behind, noticing her shoulders freeze for a bit but relax.

“Hi! Happy Valetines day!” Aine spun around and placed George's gift down on the nearest table as ginny gave her a quick hug. Ever since that afternoon ginny had slowly begun to develop an attachment to her, and Aine was slowly letting her. Aines brain knew that the ginny who is in her arms and the ginny who attacked her are not the same, but her body still reacts in odd ways. Even now as they hugged, she only felt more relaxed separated from her arms.

“Is George taking you out?” ginny asked as Aine nodded and searched her skirt pockets.

“I know its not much. But here, happy Valentines!” Aine pulled out a 2 pack of brand-new lipstick. “I had my mom order it and send it, it's more your color tone. Just promise to wait a bit before using it.” she explained as ginny gently took the lipstick out of hers and examined the deep red and coral pink, tracing over the case with her fingertips.

“Thank you, Aine you really are the -”

“Hi little sister, little murphy” Fred greeted turning his head to each girl respectively and cutting of ginny who quickly hid the lipstick in her pocket. Aine smiled softly at the siblings, giving a shy wave to Fred.

“Georgie will be down in a minute... Hes a bit nervous.” He joked with Aine as his eyes scanned the common area looking for someone.

“Thanks, Fred” she smiled as he glided away towards Angelina Johnson who was so beautifully tall wearing a red slip dress along with a black leather jacket and boots. She watched Fred take her in his arms and pressed a kiss on her cheek, Angelina looked so happy.

George had told Aine about them and their rocky relationship, and how he quietly disapproved of Fred's odd commitment issues, she remembers the conversation very well because he basically promised her that he would always be open about his intentions to her. An arm had snaked it way around her waist pulling her attention towards George, he did not give a verbal greeting just a kiss so gentle, it caused her to melt a little.

“Hi George.” such a simple greeting he loved.

“Hi Aine.” He tried to mimic her airy voice, pulling back Aine drank in his appearance. George was wearing a smart blue sweater and black jeans, she noticed he had a bag swung over his shoulder that seemed full. When she tried to peer inside, he just pulled her into another kiss, whimpering softly when she pulled away.

“Please stop making out with your girlfriend in the common room.” Ron moaned in disgust as the golden trio tried to exit the commons. George shot Ron a glare and flipped him off as Aine moved away feeling shy.

“don't be jealous of me.” George taunted as he grabbed a hold of Aine's hand and broke off in a soft jog guiding her behind him. They both giggled as they skipped down the halls of Hogwarts only stopping to have sweet little kisses until they had reached their destination.

“Our date is an old corridor?” Aine laughed out breathlessly as she smoothed her skirt out.

“Oh, my darling, do you think so low of me?” George smirked as he edged himself closer to a big wooden oak door. Aine followed curiously, smiling at George's playfulness, George reached out his hand again and pulled her into the doorway.

“Great merlin's big toe,- such crass words for prefects” he murmured the password after he assured no one was in the halls. The oak door slid open and revealed a beautiful room with stained glass windows, that had mermaids enchanted on them.

“Where are we?” Aine gasped at the huge pool Infront of her. She couldnt believe it Hogwarts had a pool!

“it's the prefect's bath... I tricked the password from Percy. I know you said you love swimming.” George explained as Aine walked the edge of the grand tub.

“i figured you didn't have a swimsuit, and I didn't wanna ruin the surprise so i thought we could swim in our underwear but i also brought an extra tshirt for you..” George stammered nervously after imagining Aine in her underwear.

It was true she didn't have a swimsuit at school, but she decided that she will bring one every year now.

“This is amazing.. Will we get in trouble?” she asked, beginning to take her shoes off, as he trailed behind.

“no, charmed it for the day with Fred this morning – to everyone else the door is just gone for the fay.” he explained setting his bag down.

“that's brilliant” Aine gasped as she began to unzip her skirt.

“Aine!" George shouted in a flustered voice, she turned to him seeing his red neck slowly inch to his cheeks. He quickly opened his bag and pulled out a huge T-shirt, and pushed it into her hands, turning away again.

George thought he could handle seeing Aine in her underwear but as soon as he saw the beginning inches of her blue lacey panties, he felt so very hot. George has done stuff before with other girls, but it was kissing mostly, never really the need to take your clothes off but for some reason when it was Aine he felt more flustered. He wanted to treat her proper and be a gentleman, but Aine was so effortlessly alluring to him he felt-

A splash came from behind him causing him to turn, Aine already waist deep in the water had splashed George fully clothed.

“Are you gonna join me?” she asked playfully. As if she was a siren, he began to unbutton his pants after throwing off his sweater, he placed his clothes with hers. He edged back to the gigantic bath quickly, sitting on the rim with his legs in, making eyes at her while she giggled at his awkwardness.

“you're a pretty good swimmer” George had finally joined her in the middle of the pool.

“Thanks... I used to do swimming at the community center after school.” Aine replied as she began to float in place. The water was warm, like an indoor pool and she felt her body relaxed, to swim without the worry of chlorine was magical to her.

“Oh yeah? So, you were like on a team?” George swam around her.

“Well I was... But I got removed by my mom.” Aine answered.

“Removed? What happened?” George questioned shocked by this information.

“it's a dumb embarrassing reason.” Aine responded flustered wrapping her arms around George's shoulders, anchoring herself to him.

“Well now I have to know.” George smirked as he hugged her back and began to swing them in Multiple circles.

“No George, its seriously embarrassing.” she laughed as he began to lift her up and down as if she was a weight. “George dont you get my hair wet!” she warned.

“Are you gonna tell me then” he tightened his hold and began to lower himself into the water.

“George!” Aine squealed, probably the loudest he had ever heard her.

“Come on its not that bad” George relented the water was at his chest but close to her neck.

“Fine... Ill tell you...” Aine sighed as George stood back to full height letting go of Aine. She swam a few inches away and distanced herself, she tried to give him a stern glare but found herself rolling her eyes at his dopey smile.

“I got removed because I'm ..” Aine mumbled the last bit and George glided closer to her.

“Hmm what was that?” he teased.

“Because I'm really competitive... I get really competitive.” Aine turned away embarrassed. George made a bemused smile and didn't believe that his sweet, kind and beautiful Aine had one ounce of competitiveness spirit in her body. When she turned back, making an awkward smile, it caused George's jaw to drop.

“You are?!” he asked splashing over to her quickly.

“Yes, but for games and swimming, my dad doesn't even play cards with me and boardgames are banned in my house,” Aine covered her face with her hands.

“i can't believe it... that's amazing i have to play exploding snap with you now.” George gently pried her hands away giving her a smile.

“You dont want that ..” Aine leaned up and pecked his lips “cause id win” she finished as she swam away.

Oh merlin.

-

As they air dried with legs in the water, George and Aine chatted about various things such as school, their families and just enjoyed each other company. Eventually they began to softly kiss each other, pulling each other closer until their chests touched. George felt her figure thru the half wet tshirt and moaned quietly as she tugged his hair, at one-point Aine had guided his hands closer to her bottom and let out a whimper when he groped it hard.

“Oh my gosh!” Aine gasped loudly as she pushed George away, standing to her feet. George blinked in confusion and slight terror of possibly going too far and gave her a nervous look.

“-w-what?” he asked as she made a bee line towards her clothes.

“it's almost dinner and we haven't exchanged present!” Aine almost slipped but regained her balance “ I'm quite proud of mine... come on.”

“oh... Oh okay” George let out a sigh of relief and lifted himself to his feet also after adjusting his underwear.

George, although nervous about giving his gift, was pretty confident she was going to love it, he wanted to get something she would use every day and think of him. Especially with the summer coming up, they both had expressed to each other that they were upset about the upcoming low contact.

“I hope you like it... i thought it could help with your experiments and ill help you keep it alive obviously... its -” Aine's nervous rambling broke George out of his train of thought and he noticed she was pushing a potted plant towards him.

George quirked an eyebrow as he slowly took it in his hands, the steam of the bathroom making the pot moist, he held it a bit tighter when it came to examine it.

“Thank you”

“Its alihosty!” Aine explained quickly as George gave a confused thanks.

“Woah! How did you get this?” George made a look of awe as his brain clicked in realization.

“ a 7th year sold me a baby in exchange for keeping it a secret in the greenhouse.” Aine flushed putting her head down.

“my girlfriend shaked someone down for me!” George dramatically placed his hand over his heart. “my goodness im learnin a whole new side to you.”

“I didnt ‘shake them down’! I asked nicely then said ill keep an eye out during my shifts.” she explained quickly

“Of course.” George kissed her “thank you, its brilliant and thoughtful. Are you ready for yours?” He placed the pot to the side as she nodded.

“Okay close your eyes and turn around.” George instructed taking her arm spinning her. He took a step back and reached into his bag, pulling out the heart shaped charm by its rose gold chain before returning to Aine. He gave her pony a playful tug, happy she wore her hair up as he asked so it didnt get wet and also made this part easier.

“your eyes are closed right~” he questioned pinching her side.

“Yes! I swear!” she giggled. He unclasped the necklace whilst pushing her hair to the side, sliding it around her neck and securing it.

“okay” he kissed her shoulder “I'm done.” Aine opened her eyes and grabbed the chain to inspect the necklace as George felt as if he was dying.

“its beautiful.. Yellow for Hufflepuff?” she asked turning towards him but her eyes still on the necklace, holding the charm gently.

“nah, yellow for happy.” George grinned grabbing her hips as Aine blinked up in confusion with he beautiful dark brown eyes “its a charmed mood necklace... i remember you saying the muggle ones are rubbish.” the color switched to pink.

“George I love it!” she gasped as she pushed herself to her toes a pressed a kiss to his lips.

“i can tell” he laughed lifting her a few inches up kissing her again. The shirt she was wearing was fully dry and they decided to get dressed for dinner, George had brought an extra sweater for her, handing it over after she changed back into her clothes. As she stuck her head through the top, she undid her updo and let her hair fall with a shake smiling at George.

“ready?” he asked holding his hand out. Aine grabbed it tightly, put made no effort to move as she gave George a nervous look.

“before we go i just wanted you to know.. Today was really fun and you make me so happy.” Aine expressed looking him in the eyes so intensely. George felt his heart race faster and his face burn, he wanted to make her happy forever.

“You make me really happy too.” he kissed the hand that was holding his and then led them to dinner.