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(forever)


They're walking down the little side street when he sees it. There, in the front window of a little Muggle shop, is a ring. A plain golden band with a small jewel and Fabian knows it is so utterly Dorcas that he must have it.

"Fab, what the hell are you doing?" Gideon whispers as he darts over to the door and unlocks the door with a quick, muttered incantation.

"I'm stealing my girlfriend an engagement ring." He states matter of factly.

He doesn't need to be looking at his twin brother to know that he is rolling his eyes and probably rubbing the bridge of his nose with his hand. Gideon is the bold, brave and responsible one. Fabian is the impulsive, reckless and cunning one. He's used to Gideon having his back in a fight, but sometimes he ruins all the fun.

"Fabian, don't steal the bloody ring. You'll find another one for Dorcas."

Fabian whirls around quickly and glares at his brother.

"Gid, shut up. Just because Marlene is playing hard to get doesn't mean you have to try and cock up my relationship. I love her and she loves me and I'm going to marry her and love her forever."

Gideon holds his hands up in placation and wanders down the road , giving Fabian the space he needs. He creeps into the shop and picks up the ring and box and slips it into his pocket, stumbling over an old, decrepit chair and cushion in his way, reaching out to grab the chandelier to try and stay on balance. Dorcas would love the shop, he thinks absently. She would love how there are the cosy armchairs scattered around the place, the bookshelves and all of the little ornaments. He makes a mental note to bring her back here one day, when they don't have to do stuff for the Order.


He creeps into her flat the next morning, confident she will still be asleep. He has brushed his hair for the first time in a long time and is trying to calm his nerves. Unfortunately, his clumsiness wakes her up and his trips over a chair leg and sends it crashing to the ground. She comes out of her bedroom wearing her nightie and Fabian smiles weakly.

"Uh, morning Dory. I've got something for you."

True to prediction, Dorcas loves the ring.


"Fabian, you know I love you. I don't need a ring for that."

He is kneeling in front of her and she is holding in the tears and her long blonde hair is cascading down her shoulders and Fabian is in love.

"Well, Dory my love, I want to have you for myself forever and I want to give you this ring so that all the men who will obviously be attracted to you because you're gorgeous will know they can't have you."

He is stubborn and she loves him for it so she allows him to slip the ring onto her finger before she bursts into tears at how sweet he is.

"I'll love you forever too Mr Prewett."

She kisses him and then he picks her up and twirls her around and Dorcas sees that he is crying too.

"Fab, remember that time I punched you because you threw a snowball right into my face?"

She feels him chuckle as he lies her down on the bed.

"My cheek has never felt the same. Gid even says that Mum knew who was who after that because Gid had the perfect cheekbones and I had the puffy one."

"You and Gid are completely different, I don't like strawberry blondes like him. You're much more attractive, puffy cheekbone and all."

"You're just saying that because you're gonna have to marry me."

"Shut up fiancé, and kiss me."

He obliges glady.