[George still has his hand in a fierce grip on the back of Fred's shirt, and doesn't quite feel like letting go yet. He keeps needing to remind himself that this is real, and happening.
Something selfish flares hot in his throat, nearly choking him once again. It was all very well and good for Fred to make a heroic sacrifice. To go down fighting. It was over for him. George just -
He kept going.
Merlin, Fred had no idea. How pointless everything was now with him gone. The shop, their friends, even their family... why should he care about any of it on his own? There was no one to share it with anymore.
He can't stop the tears from starting now. It's been so long since he's cried about anything. The back of his hand goes across his eyes again and he clears his throat.]
I, uh... I haven't really known what to do with myself since you've been gone, Fred.
i had to find you, had to let you know that you aren't alone;
Something selfish flares hot in his throat, nearly choking him once again. It was all very well and good for Fred to make a heroic sacrifice. To go down fighting. It was over for him. George just -
He kept going.
Merlin, Fred had no idea. How pointless everything was now with him gone. The shop, their friends, even their family... why should he care about any of it on his own? There was no one to share it with anymore.
He can't stop the tears from starting now. It's been so long since he's cried about anything. The back of his hand goes across his eyes again and he clears his throat.]
I, uh... I haven't really known what to do with myself since you've been gone, Fred.
[And then, just for good measure.]
Prat.