Graduation gift #2

Chapter #2: Confession

- What the hell!? – Asked Gabrielle as she stood at the entrance of Harry and Fleur’s mansion near to the beach.

To her surprise, her friends and other persons were on the private beach partying as if there was no tomorrow, all the people were cheering happily and there was even a DJ, Gabrielle was using yellow sandals, a tight mini short, and a blue sleeveless blouse, she was also wearing black glasses, the young veela watched the scene stunned until she was embraced from behind by her sister.

Fleur smiled as she saw the reaction her little sister had to this “little” party they had planned for a long time. Fleur was dressed in a plain white dress, it wasn't so extravagant but it was comfortable.

- I know that many times you wanted to come here and join our parties but you know we couldn’t let you in because… Well, you were a minor and we didn’t want to get in problems because of that – Fleur said with a grin as she saw the happiness on her little sister’s face.

Yes, Gabrielle was smiling but the truth is that… She wasn’t happy with this party, the moment her sister told her that she was going to give her what she had always wanted, she was expecting to get another thing.

- Do you like it Gabby? We had to negotiate with your mom to get you here, you know? – And there it was the thing or well, the person that Gabby wanted most, Harry Potter.

Harry was smiling at her, he was now wearing black sandals, a white pair of comfy shorts, and a Hawaiian shirt with blue and yellow flowers.

It seems like her sister didn’t know how she felt towards her husband, it’s’ true that Gabrielle had told her parents many times that she wanted to attend Harry and Fleur’s parties, but it wasn’t because she wanted to be at the actual party, it’s because she wanted to be with Harry, there was no other reason for her to be here, she liked her sister don’t misunderstand her, she loves her, but she has already spent her whole life with her, she already knows her sister too well, so, there was no point for her to be here besides being with Harry.

Gabby knows that what she’s doing is awful, her sister and husband worked hard to surprise her like this and she knows that she looks like an ungrateful brat, but the truth is that Gabby feels offended, if her sister is too blind to see how she feels towards Harry, it’s fine, but if she knows, then she’s such an evil person, now, she had to get used to the idea of spending the whole day seeing them enjoy each other while she continues lusting after him even if she can’t have him.

- Oh Harry… Yes, this party looks awesome… Thanks for inviting me! – Gabby managed to convince them that she was satisfied.

Gabby was really trying her best to look as interested as she could, she was in the theater club in Beauxbatons, so, there was no problem for her to pretend to be another person, this was easy for her, and it seems that it worked as Harry and Fleur stared at each other happily.

- Come on… Let’s join them! – Fleur said before taking her little sister’s hand.

The party was full of Harry and Fleur’s friends, well mostly friends that Fleur has known her whole life from Beauxbatons, but as they were here friends Harry got used to them, there were also some of Gabby’s friends at the party.

- Hey Gabby! – Said loudly a girl in a white bikini.

It was a curly raven-haired girl with big breasts and wide hips, she was getting out of the sea as she ran towards the young veela, Gabrielle smiled, it was her best friend that she has known since her childhood, she was also one of her classmates that were with her during her whole seven years in school.

- Amelie! – Said Gabby before embracing her best friend with a soft smile.

Amelie was happy to see her best friend until she noticed something weird on her, she took her hand and brought her to the water.

- Amelie… What—Gabby was about to ask.

- Okay now that we’re far from other people, I want you to tell me something… What’s wrong with you? – Asked the raven-haired girl.

Gabrielle tried to fake ignorance, but it was useless, she couldn't lie to her best friend that knows her better than she knows herself.

- I don’t know what are you talking about – Gabby said trying hard to fake what she was feeling, but Amy wasn’t buying her act.

- Don’t bullshit me like that Gabby! – Amy said sternly – I know that you’re faking what you’re feeling right now, I could sense it as soon as I embraced you – Said the busty dark-haired girl.

Gabby was surprised, she blushed she had been caught, it seems like it didn't matter how much she tried, she couldn't lie to her best friend, she sighed before she closed her eyes.

- Come on Gabby… Tell me what’s going on, if you don’t do it then, I can’t help you – Amy said as she caressed the young veela’s cheeks.

Gabby tried her best to remain calm, but as soon as she saw Harry kissing Fleur, she couldn’t help but let out some tears, Amy saw the scene and she knew instantly what was going on right now, she quickly hugged her best friend so she could release some of the feelings that she was hiding inside her.

- Here, here… It’s okay, I’m here for you – Amy told her and she continued sobbing.

She continued like that for almost five minutes, luckily the noise of the music and the screams of the people were loud enough to not caught anyone’s attention, the people in the party that were in the water close to the pair thought that Gabby and Amy were girlfriends who were making out so, they decided to leave them alone.

- It’s about Harry, right? – Asked Amy and this time Gabby wasn’t surprised.

She just looked at her sister and a few moments later to her best friend and nodded.

Her friend sighed, she was used to this kind of behavior coming from Gabby, ever since she met Harry Potter she couldn’t stop talking about him and how awesome he is, after all, he saved her and that was enough for the veela to fall in love with the savior of magical Britain, most would think that it was a childish crush, but it didn’t matter how much time it passes, Gabby still feels the same towards him, the same feeling she had since that time he saved her.

Gabby wiped the tears that she let out when she was sobbing and she tried to stop sobbing.

- Yes, it’s true… I still feel the same towards him, Amy… And it’s driving me nuts – Gabby confessed and the other girl just nodded.

Amy didn’t know what else to say to her friend so she just limited herself to comfort her, she knew how bad it affected her seeing Harry with her sister and it hurt Amy to see Gabby like that, she wanted her best friend to be happy.

- Why don’t… Why don’t you seduce him? – Amy told her, she was a little hesitant about voicing those words, but she couldn’t contain herself anymore.

Even if she was a veela and one of the prettiest witches in France, Gabby has always been humble, Amy came from a poor family so, she was used to being discriminated by other wizards, but Gabby was different, she was kind, humble, caring and once you get used to her antics, it’s hard to get tired of her, she wanted her best friend to be happy, and if there was something that she could do to make that come true, she was going to help her, she wasn’t going to leave her alone.

- W-What!? – Asked Gabby dumbfounded, she wasn’t expecting her best friend to say that.

- I said that you should seduce him – Amy said with a serious tone.

- But… He’s my brother in law… He’s married to my sister, if my parents or anyone finds out, we’re going to get killed by them! – Gabby said and her friend just rolled her eyes.

- Gabby… I love you, but sometimes you’re too soft on people… Even those that have hurt you – Amy said as she rolled her eyes.

- What do you mean? Fleur hasn’t done anything wrong against me – Gabby said a little nervous about the way her friend was talking.

Amy needed to take some extreme measures, so, she placed her hands over Gabby’s shoulders, the young woman was taken by surprise by that, her best friend was staring directly at her eyes, she was waiting for her to do a move and Gabby couldn’t do another thing than gulp.

- Seriously Gabby? She hasn’t done anything to you? Are you sure? – Asked Amy a little surprised by the way her best friend was talking about her sister – She took Harry away from you knowing that you had a crush on him – Amy said sternly.

Gabrielle was about to say something, but she was right, Fleur knew about the crush she had on Harry.

- And what did she do once she realized that you had a crush on him? She mocked you, didn’t she? – Asked ironically the best friend, she already knew the answer so, she didn’t need to wait for Gabby to answer her question.

Gabby was shocked, her friend was spilling some truths, she couldn’t deny that anymore.

- Look at that! – Her best friend said as she pointed in the direction where Harry and Fleur were.

The couple was sharing a kiss until Harry decided to stop the kiss and walk towards the main house.

- What are you doing here… Go after him! That’s your chance! – Amy said trying to hurry the veela – Don’t worry about me nor Fleur… I’ll distract her – She added, worried that her friend might lose the opportunity of her life.

- But—Gabby was about to argue but her best friend stopped her.

- No “buts” here young lady… Go with him already and confess the way you feel! – Amy said and Gabby didn’t know where she got the strength, but she nodded furiously and ran towards the direction where Harry went.

Amy smiled at her best friend, the young veela looked decided to conquer the hero’s heart, she was proud of her and as she said before, she walked towards where Fleur was to distract her so she could give some time to Gabby to confess how she feels, she knew that she had to do it at this moment when Harry was alone because the couple always seems to be so close that it’s hard to get them apart.

As for Gabby, she was following Harry, but she was trying to do it silently, she didn’t want to surprise him or made him get back so quickly with Fleur, she followed the trail he was walking and she was finding it a little hard to follow him without being noticed, still, she didn’t stop, she continued and she was about to approach him in the place they were right now, in a hallway that had many doors but Harry was just interested in one door, and once she realized where he was heading, she stopped moving, Harry was entering inside the bathroom, she felt a little embarrassed so, she decided to wait for him to come out.

She waited for almost two minutes and it finally happened, he was getting out of the bathroom, he was humming a song as he walked in the hallway when suddenly he was surprised by Gabby who was waiting for him in the hallway where the bathroom was placed.

- Gabby… What are you doing here? Shouldn’t you be outside partying with all the people? It’s your special day after all! – Harry said happily.

Gabby remained in silence for a while, she tried to get some strength, but it was hard for her to get it, she gulped as she stared directly at Harry’s eyes, she was trying her best to look confident, she looked for a few seconds at Harry.

- Harry… There’s something you need to know – Gabby said now moving, a few moments later and she was already close to the green-eyed man.

Harry was surprised by the younger woman’s attitude, she was using a different tone right now, he was taken back by this sudden change in attitude.

- You’re scaring me Gabby… What’s wrong? – Asked the savior of magical Britain.

Gabby was once again in silence, she was feeling too embarrassed to even face him, she tried to avoid looking at him until he took her chin to make her face him.

- Please Gabby… If something is bothering you then… The best thing you can do is telling me, I’ll be sure to help you as much as I can to solve that problem… Please Gabby – Harry said as he placed his hand on the younger woman’s shoulders.

Harry was breathing heavily, she had Harry so close to her that she was feeling as if the temperature was rising, but then, she remembered the words that her best friend had said to her earlier, this was her chance, she wasn't going to run anymore, she had to be honest with the man she loved, even if that ruined their relationship forever, she needed to get those feelings out of her chest to finally get over her crush.

- Harry… I don’t know if you’ve noticed… But I’ve always seen you differently of the way you see me – Gabby started and Harry didn’t change his expression – The truth is that… Ever since the day, I’ve met you when you saved me from drowning in the lake… I’ve fallen for you – Confessed the young veela, completely surprising the green-eyed man.

Harry was stunned, of all the things Gabby could say to him, this was the last one he was expecting to hear, there was no point in denying it, he knew the way the younger girl felt about him when she was a child and he was a teenager, but he thought that time would make her understand that nothing could happen between the two.

But it seems like he was wrong, he has difficulties reading the way other people feel, that has been one of his problems according to Hermione, and it seems that his best friend was right once again, now he felt like such an idiot for acting like he always had done.

He has had many misunderstandings due to the way he treats other people, when he helped Narcissa, the public started to think that he was in love with the older blonde, before he married Fleur he used to spend lots of time with his Godson and people started to speculate that he was dating Andromeda, and now, it seems like Gabby was a victim of a misunderstanding, he was trying to find a reason why she would feel like that, any word, or any situation that could be misunderstood that lead her to think that she had a chance with him so he could blame himself.

But suddenly, Harry’s thoughts were interrupted the moment he felt Gabby’s lips on his own, she was softly kissing him, she was showing her lack of experience but still, the kiss lasted for a few moments until they heard a gasp coming from a known person.

Fleur was staring at them with an expression full of surprise, she couldn’t believe what she was seeing, her sister and her husband were doing something behind her back, and this time, even if he didn’t kiss back Gabby, Harry knew that he had fucked up.