The twins showed the group around. The place was packed already, and the shop had only been open for a couple of hours. Many of the buyers were Hogwarts students and Melissa and Katie waved to most of them. Melissa couldn't help noticing Fred's arm wrapped tightly around her waist for the entire tour. The bloody place had three levels and they went to each one. As the levels went on, there were less popular or more dangerous variations of items, including fireworks.

"Aha, those things," Melissa muttered, glancing at the large selection. Fred chuckled, clearly the only person close enough in proximity to hear her.

"What did the poor little guys ever do to you? If anything they helped get you out of there," he teased.

"Yea, yea but it brings back bad memories. That dungeon was utter crap."

"Ah, very true. So, how's the burrow?"

"It's been lovely. You're Mum is so nice and she's an amazing cook."

"Tell her that and she'll cook until you look like a pumpkin."

"Eh, been there, done that." They both laughed loudly and noticed that they were the only two left on their small tour of the shop. The others must have given them the slip for a bit of privacy. Fred smiled.

"I missed you Mel." He leaned forward and gave her a peck on her forehead.

"I missed you too Freddie." She tiptoed up to him and grazed his lips with her own.

"FRED! Where do the new stock of Pygmy Puffs go?" a female voice screamed from the lower level of the shop. The two of them jumped at the sound of the female voice. Fred leaned over the side of railing to see Varity, a blonde worker they had recently hired to help around the shop.

"First floor. I want them on the large display. Everyone has to see those Varity!"

"Okay!" she screamed back. Melissa could feel herself become slightly irritated but let it go when Fred turned his attention back to her, replacing his arm around the back of her waist. Just as he opened his mouth to speak again, Verity's voice echoed once more. "Fred!" With a loud sigh, Fred returned to the railing.

"Yea Varity?"

"I need you to come take a look at this…" Fred rolled his eyes and returned to Melissa.

"Go ask George!" he yelled back, already half way to Melissa's lips.

"Fred!" He ignored her, finally kissing Melissa passionately. "FRED!" Suddenly a loud boom could be heard and out of the corner of his eye, Fred could see smoke rising from the opening. This time, it was George's voice that called out to him.

"Fred! Get your arse down here! We need a bit of help!" Fred groaned loudly and let go of Melissa. He gave her a quick kiss on the cheek before disapparating downstairs.

"We'll pick this up later, I promise."

wWw

Melissa found Katie hovering over a batch of Love Potions.

"You don't need any of that Katie, trust me," Melissa teased, taking the potion out of her hand and dropping it back onto the display.

"Ha, you're in no position to talk. How's Fred?"

"I really wouldn't know. He's been pretty busy with the shop. I didn't think I'd see him so little now," Melissa admitted, trying to distract herself with a few knickknacks off the shelves.

"Well, he has gotten to be fairly popular. Both of them have. Remove all the pranking from their systems and they really are quite charming. Though, you may want to watch your back. One of the workers seems to have an eye out," Katie said with a mischevious glint in her eye. "I'm going to go check out the upper floors. Hold on to your catch Mel!"

"Thank you for the words of encouragement Katie. I really do appreciate them." Melissa turned to see Varity innocently trying to reach an upper shelf with Fred standing behind her grabbing the item for her. If she didn't know any better they looked very cute together, as if they were dating, as if they fancied one another. No, she would not be jealous. She did not ever see herself as the jealous type and the fact was not about the change. She would remain calm and level headed. But she still needed to know what was on Varity's mind. Melissa wasn't sure how to approach her. She hardly knew Varity, and to just walk up to her would make her look hostile and over protective. It was not a look she wanted to achieve.

"Mel! I'm back!" Fred called out. A large grin spread across her face as he walked towards her, only to be interrupted again with a loud explosion from the second level. They both flinched at the sound.

"Fred!" Varity's voice called out again.

"Coming!" Fred replied, slightly annoyed, leaving her once again. Varity was really beginning to get on Melissa's nerves. She stormed up to the shop assistant as soon as she could, finding her alone, stocking shelves.

"Do you fancy Fred or something?" she accused immediately. Varity looked completely shocked, then smug.

"My, I never pinned you as the type to be jealous but I don't think Fred will mind all too much. He's got too much of an ego to mind." Melissa didn't quite understand and with that in mind, didn't speak. Instead she merely glared. "No, I don't fancy Fred. It's been quite the day. I've needed the boys' help is all. I won't call out for him for the next while if that suits your fancy." Varity shrugged and Melissa's body slumped.

"I'm sorry," Melissa muttered, feeling the guilt wash over her. "I tend to over react at times."

"No need. Actually quite flattered really. And disgusted. No offence."

"None taken." They laughed.

"Well, I'll leave you to it then," Varity winked.

"Leave her to what?" Melissa turned around to see Fred walking up towards the two of them. When she turned back, she noticed that Varity had already left.

"Nothing," Melissa grinned. "Just you."

Author's Note: Sorry I disappeared off the map for quite some time and then reappeared with this utter crap excuse for a chapter… I've had quite the writer's block :/ apologies. Hope you still want to read. Though, I wouldn't blame you for not wanting to anymore. Thank you for sticking around though!