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Written for;

The Character Pyramid Challenge - Fred Weasley, Ssh, someone might hear.

Fanfiction Marathon - FredHermione

Prompt Relay - Setting - The Burrow.

Deal

"Eep!" Hermione squeaked as she was pulled bodily into the bathroom at the Burrow. Fred grinned at her as he locked the door behind them. Pulling her towards him, he pressed a gentle kiss to her head as he embraced her tightly.

"I missed you," he murmured, as she settled against his chest.

"I missed you too," she assured him. Pulling away enough to meet his eyes, she asked, "How's George?"

"He's alright," Fred replied slumping back against the wall. "I think it affected mum worse than him, honestly. She'd been coddling him something fierce."

"And how are you?" she asked.

He offered her a small smile. "Terrified that someone I love is going to lose more than an ear."

"I wish I could promise you that it won't happen, but you know I can't," she sighed, stroking a hand down his arm in comfort.

"You're leaving, aren't you? With Harry?"

She blinked, then nodded slowly. He sighed, closing his eyes.

"When?"

"After the wedding."

"What?!" he yelped, looking down at her.

"Ssh. Someone might hear," she reprimanded lightly.

"That's two days away, Hermione. Were you even going to say goodbye?"

She sighed. "Would it have made it any easier on either of us if I did?"

He pressed his lips to hers in a gentle but desperate kiss. "Promise me you'll be careful?"

"I promise I'll be careful," she agreed. "You keep yourself safe until I get home, alright?"

"Deal. I love you, Hermione."

"I know. I love you too."