Without you ( George Weasley x Reader )

George's POV:

16 year old me managed to suck up the pain from losing Fred and went back to Hogwarts, the first few weeks were dreadful and it being only Lee and me was quiet, it made me realise how loud he really was. He was instigator of everything, the glue to the group, he's what kept it alive.

I never stopped hurting, and I never will. Fred made one heck of a sacrifice that must be told in stories, he did this for me, I'll make sure to make it somewhat worth it.

I cut my hair when in the summer holidays, I never suited it long as much as Fred did it anyway. Ron helped me sell products, which were hits every time.

It helped me earn the extra cash for more materials and I used y/n's money wisely by buying some place in Diagon Alley.

Speaking of y/n, we sent OWLS almost every single day, she tells me about her day and I tell her about mine, she gives me emotional support through writing and has been my number one supporter.

The day she left to go back to Beauxbatons was the second third day of my life, my lips were blue and bruised from the amount of kissing we did but I still miss her and her touch.

I left my 7th year early and opened the shop for good, Hogwarts students came in there every single day, I hired some people to help me as it was a lot to handle.

Before I knew it, I was occupied everyday and when Ron left school, he was my co - worker.

Present:

" and then she told me that I was wrong for getting her flowers because I ' only did it because she asked me too not because I wanted to' " Ron complains as he helps me clean up.

He's with Hermione now, and the lovebirds plan to move in with each other later in the summer, since he makes a fortune by working with me and she's bound to be extremely successful.

" women, eh?" I say laughing, " you're going to be getting a lot more of that nonsense when yous move in together"

Ron rolls his eyes, " I've worked it out, I'm spending one night with her, one night with mum, one night with Harry"

I laugh again, " and you think she's going to take that well?"

Ron goes quiet, " hopefully..."

" with the amount of mess you make, I'm stopping you from staying here for any nights" I tell him.

" what? Why? It's late and cold" he whines.

" you make mess all the time!" He says.

" it's my apartment! And mine and Fred's shop, and he's just told me that he doesn't want you here either" I say jokingly as I pretend to talk to air.

" Well you can clean up by yourself then" he says and he purposely makes a mess for me to clean as he walks out.

The door chimes when he leaves but a few seconds after it chimes again, I know it's not him because he's very heavy footed.

" sorry we're closed" I say not turning around, hoping whoever it is will walk back out.

" but I haven't even bought anything yet"

I drop what I'm holding and sprint to the door.

Y/n's POV:

George runs to me and instantly picks me up, basically suffocating me, he twirls and spins me around so much that my hair that was in a bun falls out.

" look what you've done! This place is amazing, I'm so proud of you!" I say as I look around, I hit his arm playfully when I'm finally back on the ground.

" I couldn't have done it without you" he tells me, I've never seen him so smile so much and I really am so proud of how far he's come.

" yes you could have" I say, he keeps trying to touch me but I escape his touch as I'm eager to look around at all the shelves.

" stop walking away" he says, he grabs my waist from behind and hugs me, planting kisses on my cheek.

I turn around and face him and finally kiss him on the lips, I break away too quickly for his liking and he frowns.

" you've done it" I tell him, I jump a little from excitement.

" nearly" he says.

" nearly? What's missing?" I ask.

" something" he says walking around the shop, I go to question it but he speaks again.

" Products at Hogwarts was very popular, earned a lot of galleons just from students, so I didn't need all of yours in the end to buy this place" he says.

" really? It looks like it costs a fortune" I say.

" oh it did", " but I didn't expect to earn so much from school"

" so I spent the rest of your money" he says.

I mean I guess it was his to spend but not to waste, " on what?"

" I mean if you say food and stuff that's understandable" I say.

" no, not on anything like that, mum still likes to feed me" he says so casually as he walks around his own shop, admiring it for the first time.

I can't be mad at him but it seems a little careless, " oh, what did you spent it on then?"

" on this" he says.

He walks towards me and kneels down on one knee.

" what are you doing?" I ask, heart racing.

" I don't want to spend another day without you in my life"

" George Weasley, if something jumps out of that ring box-" I say, he laughs mid speech.

" do you mind? Im trying to propose"

" this better not be a prank" I warn him.

" nah, you've a lot lifetime of those ahead of you"

" not if I don't say yes"

" you can't say yes if you don't let me ask!"

" right sorry" I say.

" ahem" he says clearing his throat.

" as I was saying" he says as he rolls his eyes, I smile.

" I don't want to spend another day without you, I wouldn't be where I am without you, I know we are young but who cares?"

" please make me the happiest man alive and marry me" he says looking into my eyes.

I blush and smile and can't stop when I look at him, I can't believe he's had that ring for so long.

" I suppose I like the idea of wearing such a pretty ring" I say.

" seriously?" He asks as he stands up.

" you haven't put it on my finger yet" I tell him.

" yeah I know but my knee is sore"

I tilt my head at him, " seriously?"

He takes my hand in his and goes to slide the ring on, I pull my hand away.

" it's left" I tell him.

" what?"

" the ring goes on the left hand"

" no it doesn't"

" yes it does"

" Fred said that it was the right hand!"

" and you listened to him?" I ask laughing.

" I can't believe this" he says shaking his head, he takes my left hand and slides it on delicately.

" he's definitely laughing at you right now" I tell him, he smiles and kisses the top of my hand.