Date: 26 September, 1998
Characters: George Weasley, Alicia Spinnet
Location: WWW
Status: Private
Summary: Alicia needs to talk to George
Completion: Complete
It amazing the thoughts and realizations that can go through your head when running. Sometime you can only focus on the pounding of your feet, you mind completely blank of anything else. Other times you go through little antidotes, you think on world issues, you daydream about being on a tropical island.
Today was one of those days she couldn’t stop thinking. She didn’t mind it, it kept her focus of her aching feet. A runner’s high simply wouldn’t come to her and she spent her run thinking about her flat mates. They all seemed happy, they were all moving on with their lives. Katie had moved out and Oliver probably wouldn’t be far behind.
As she curved through the alleyways of Diagon Alley she began to think of her own life. Should she move out, get out of Lee and George’s way? They were so close and was couldn’t help but think she was cramping their space. She got a horrid feeling that they were putting up with her, that they were counting the days until she butted out.
She could move, fins a cheap flat and visit them in her spare time, except, she didn’t want to move. The thought of it was enough to make her ill. She couldn’t live alone anymore, not after these months. She liked being with them, she completely and utterly needed them.
Alicia sped up as she neared her finish, running straight into the doors of WWW. Alicia spotted a familiar head of red hair and ran straight towards him. “Hey, you busy?”
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la_george
2008-02-26 07:48 pm UTC (link)
The most recent customer had just left and George was wondering what useful thing he should be doing now. He looked down at the annotated list that Percy had made him and was looking at 12c.
Fortunately, he was unexpectedly saved. George grinned at Al and walked around the counter. "Merlin, no. You are saving me from lists."
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la_alicia
2008-02-26 07:57 pm UTC (link)
"Lists?" Alicia shuddered a bit and shook her head. "Percy has been a horrible influence on you."
Alicia plopped herself up on the counter and began swinging her legs, not really sure how to start. "I was thinking, scary I know, about the whole living together situation. I want you to be completely honest," Even if your answer will break my heart "Are still ok with me living here? I told you once to let me know when I overstayed my welcome and I just wanted to remind you."
Alicia bit her bottom lip, her legs kicking with a tad more force. She was terrified of his answer, she didn't know what she would do if he wanted her out. Still, it was his right and what kind of friend would she be if she forced him to keep her around?
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la_george
2008-02-26 08:32 pm UTC (link)
"He really has been. Although I don't think I've got the hang of it yet. I think he expects me to cross stuff off." George gestured to the list. "I could cross it off, that's not the problem. The thing is I'm supposed to accomplish things."
He had his hands on her shoulders before he thought about it. "Do you want to leave? Are we...? Have we made you uncomfortable?" Something clenched in George's chest. He'd known it wasn't forever, it had started when Katie left.
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la_alicia
2008-02-26 09:24 pm UTC (link)
"Oh god no!" Alicia spoke hurriedly, clutching on to his arms in return. "I just, I don't want to be in the way. You and Lee are so close and it can't be easy with all of us standing, or laying, in the way."
"Everyone is moving on and doing new things and I don't want you to feel pressured to keep me. IF you've been looking for an out, well, I just wanted to give you one. I don't want you to feel bad for asking me to let you get on with things."
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la_george
2008-02-26 10:18 pm UTC (link)
"Not looking for an out. Won't keep you, of course, if you want to go but... well." George shrugged. "I told you this was your home for as long as you wanted it. Meant that." He let her go and kissed her forehead. "I realize Lee and I are a bit.." he flushed, "Is it bad? We try not to do anything too.." and he didn't know how to say it, so he gave up.
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la_alicia
2008-02-26 10:29 pm UTC (link)
"Truth? The idea of leaving makes me utterly sick. You lot have spoiled me, I don't know how I'm ever supposed to live on my own again. I was dreading asking you because I thought I would actually have to leave. I wasn't kidding either when I said you were stuck with me," Alicia said, sliding off the counter and giving George a hug.
"You aren't bad at all. Honestly, I didn't think two people could be so constrained. Just remember to put a sock on the door or something when your going at it. Oh and change the sheets. I love you but not that much," Alicia said cheekily.
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la_george
2008-02-26 10:54 pm UTC (link)
George returned the hug, grateful that she wasn't leaving. She was such a bright, happy personality. He could no longer imagine the flat without her. "Like being stuck with you."
His grin was just a bit wicked. "Who says we've gone at anything?" He tried for an innocent look, but likely failed. "And we always change the sheets."
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la_alicia
2008-02-26 11:04 pm UTC (link)
Alicia snorted at his attempt at looking innocent and rolled her eyes. "Thank Merlin for small favors," Alicia said, not willing to release him from her hug.
"So, tell me all the gossip. Is Lee a good kisser? Does he make you all tingling inside? Come on man, I need all the juicy details, who knows when Percy will man up and make a move so I can get some info from Ang."
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la_george
2008-02-26 11:28 pm UTC (link)
George grinned into her hair and then lifted her back up onto the counter. "He," George said, shivering at the very thought, "is all of those things. I've snogged a fair few people, but no one ever made my toes curl."
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la_alicia
2008-02-27 12:01 am UTC (link)
Alicia smiled at the expression on George's face. He was undeniably in love. Good, he deserved it.
"I am so happy for you and also completely and utterly jealous. You two are far too sweet and perfect, the rest of us have no chance of competing. Not that I want to. You two are great together, you give me hope that people actually can be happy together."
"Hey, I still get to be the bridesmaid right?"
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la_george
2008-02-27 02:38 pm UTC (link)
George stuck his tongue out at her. "That, my dear, would require there to be a bride. Should the necessity ever arise you may be a groomsman."
Apparently they were nauseating together. George had worried, but honestly couldn't care enough about what people thought to change anything. He certainly didn't intend to start now. Life was short.
"What of you, Miss Spinnet? Any lusty young men on your radar?"
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la_alicia
2008-02-27 06:32 pm UTC (link)
"Details, details. I guess I could settle for being a groomsman. At least I wont have to wear a big frilly bow on my ass."
"Ha! I am the chastest person in the flat and isn't that terrifying. Sadly there isn't a man who appreciates my unique style of dance and impressive drinking skills. I'll leave the romance to you lot, one of us needs to stay sane around here."
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la_george
2008-02-27 08:35 pm UTC (link)
"Oh no you don't! The fluffy-bowed arse is a Must. A MUST!" In demonstration George conjured one fluffy bow and affixed it to her bum.
"No man worthy of you, my love. You'll have to nab yourself someone.... Irish, perhaps."
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la_alicia
2008-02-27 08:44 pm UTC (link)
Any anger Alicia might have felt for being stuck with a bow was momentarily forgotten as she marveled his ability to do that while she was sitting on his counter.
Alicia popped off the counter and leaned back to examine the bow. "I have a feeling this will make running down the streets more interesting. This is my best pair of shorts mister, this better not be permanent or you will be amazed at where I can find to stick a bow."
"Leanne's a nice girl but not really my type. I don't trust gingers farther than I can throw them," she teased, swatting at him.
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la_george
2008-02-27 08:53 pm UTC (link)
George was busy laughing hysterically. He always had enjoyed his own humor and the look on Alicia's face had been priceless. She was svelte and fit and wearing very tame shorts........with an enormous fuscia bow wider than she was attached to the back.
"I can generally be bribed," he said, between chuckling, "and if not there are always threats." He walked around behind her and twisted her back and forth via a hand on each side of the bow.
"Gingers are the best, Spinny. The. Best. Plus, I have a feeling you could throw me quite a ways."
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la_alicia
2008-02-27 09:07 pm UTC (link)
George began twisting her and she moved her arms behind her head and began posing. "You know, I'm growing kind of fond of it. I want to see if a really strong breeze will blow me away. Who needs a broom when you can be a human kite?"
Alicia raised an eyebrow as George spoke. "Gingers? You're talking to a blonde. Nice try. And you bet I could throw you, these babies are solid," Alicia said flexing her arms.
"You know, I think you should branch out and start your own fashion line. Your athletic wear will be the talk of the town."
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la_george
2008-02-27 09:50 pm UTC (link)
"I could figure something out, I suppose. Market the things ... Bodacious Bowed Behind, perhaps. Shrink the charm into some sort of patch or pellet that one could drop on a friend when they were least expecting it." He spun her all the way around.
"Of course the human kite idea has merit too, but I'd need to add string and reinforcement and likely get some type of special permit." He was grinning ear to ear again.
"Ah... blonds. Lovely. Wicked." And here he danced back out of her way. "But a bit...common."
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la_alicia
2008-02-27 10:52 pm UTC (link)
"Common! I assure you there is nothing common about a natural blonde. Don't fall for all the fakes out there, there is only one good thing. We can't help it if people are desperate to have what they can only imagine," Alicia said, bouncing her blonde locks.
"We are a bit wicked though," Alicia said, grabbing her wand and pointing it at George. Alicia giggled at the sight of George's hair filled with sparkling pink ribbons. "Much better."
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la_george
2008-02-28 05:02 am UTC (link)
George grinned. "Why Alicia you tease. Are you offering to prove to me that you are a natural blond?" She was likely to start chasing him now, but he shook his beribboned head at her and grinned.
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la_alicia
2008-02-28 01:10 pm UTC (link)
"And be murdered by Lee? I think not," Alicia said. She briefly thought about making a joke about keeping a clean shop but some jokes were better left in ones head. "A girl has to keep some mystery, I wouldn't want to spoil all my secrets."
Alicia looked over at George's hair and then back at her own bow. "Is it weird that I get a strange urge to go out and dance in this? Some outfits just shouldn't be wasted."
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la_george
2008-03-01 07:01 pm UTC (link)
"Well, it's a bit early for dancing, but we could go stroll benignly through the streets." He flopped his head at her. "Oh, and Lee wouldn't kill you."
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la_alicia
2008-03-01 07:22 pm UTC (link)
"Stroll through the street? Will you take my arms and put your coat over puddles for me?" Alicia batted her eyelashes and held her hands to her chest.
"Oh, and he really would."
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la_george
2008-03-02 09:13 pm UTC (link)
"Absolutely! In fact, I'll throw my body over the puddles." He drew her close to his chest and cupped her cheek. "For you.... anything."
He then grabbed one of her hands and spun her out from him. "And no, he wouldn't. Trusts me, silly man."
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la_alicia
2008-03-02 09:30 pm UTC (link)
He pulled her close and she batted her eyelashes at him, pretending to swoon. "My hero!"
"Of course he trusts you. You cheat to move up, Lee is the top of the ladder, there is no better...well, maybe you two tie for the top," She said with a wink.
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la_george
2008-03-04 04:06 pm UTC (link)
George pulled her back to him and kissed her nose. "He is the top, but you are the top of another type of ladder Spinny Girl. So? Did you really want to go wander while ... festive? Because I, as you likely are aware, am totally game."
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la_alicia
2008-03-04 04:16 pm UTC (link)
"Are you kidding? I dream about outings like this." Alicia twirled around, stopping to fluff up the bow on her bum. "I don't suppose we could pop a few hair changing charms...just so we can get the full effect."
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la_george
2008-03-04 04:26 pm UTC (link)
George summond a lollipop and handed it to her. "I think my hair is already intersting enough." He looked down, then back up and grinned, "I suppose I could charm the hair on my arms green or something."
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la_alicia
2008-03-04 04:31 pm UTC (link)
Alicia stuck the lollipop in her mouth and giggled with glee when her hair turned bright blue. "This is more like it!"
Alicia looked over at George for a minute, sucking on her lollipop. "No, you need polka-dots. I can parade you down the streets warning everyone of the plague. And red hair isn't too interesting you know, you Weasley's are everywhere."
"Now who is here to take care of the shop so that we can scare the locals?"
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la_george
2008-03-04 08:10 pm UTC (link)
George shook his be-ribboned head at her. "You think this is tame? Woman, you need to get out more." George nudged her with his hip but took a lolli just the same. He didn't bother to look at his hair. He was certain it had become interesting.
"If you want polka-dots you have to do them yourself. And we really should go shopping for groceries and booze - as we have neither. Oh, and cleaning... stuff. I hear there are giant dust bunnies to be wrangled. Verity is here, and if she's stepped out we'll just close the place." He winked at her. "I have an in with the owner. Bloke lets me get away with murder."
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la_alicia
2008-03-04 08:21 pm UTC (link)
Alicia smirked at the challenge and waved her wand, decorating George with a wild assortment of dots across his skin. "That's some boss you have. Devilishly handsome and generous to boot? You're a lucky bastard."
Alicia linked her arm and his and walked him out the door, smiling at the people who turned to stare at them. "Groceries, booze and then if there is money left cleaning supplies. We need to keep our priorities in order. Come darling, lets show them how it's done."
Alicia began skipping, keeping her arm linked with his. She was giggling like mad and smiling at passersby. She couldn't remember the last time she laughed so hard.
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la_george
2008-03-22 06:25 pm UTC (link)
George went along with the skipping, stopping at odd intervals to spin her around. They got yelled at a couple of times and one set of kids stopped dead and pointed. An old woman crossed the street, which made George laugh harder. "I'm almost tempted to say we should go shopping in Muggle London."
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la_alicia
2008-03-30 12:11 pm UTC (link)
Alicia stopped and looked at him. "Muggle London it is!"