Mr. Carson and Mrs. Hughes are well-respected for their ability to keep their cool in stressful situations, but can they keep their cool when it comes to each other? How long can they keep their true feelings from one another? Rated M for future chapters. This is my third fic ever published, so please feel free to review! Disclaimer: I do not own Downton Abbey or its characters!

It had been designed to tear them apart, but in the end it had only brought them still closer togther. A story about how love can come from grievous experiences.

Elsie regretted only one thing in her life. Now many years later Elsie finally understood 'maternal instinct'.

When tragedy befalls Anna, Mrs. Hughes comforts her with a tale of two lovers torn apart by a tragedy, fear and harsh social rules. After purging herself of her ghosts, Mrs. Hughes decides its time to rekindle a love burned out by sorrow before its to late.

Follow Charles and Elsie in their journey to fight back cold. A collection of 300 words Chelsie drabbles (all of them, seriously) - it's strongly possible for this to become a thing. Rated K, might go up to T and even M.

My imagined confrontation between Mrs. Hughes, Mr. Carson and Mr. Green.

Elsie and Charles have been friends since they were young. Their lives have always been entwined, from their marriages to their successes. Will something happen to make them realize that they love each other? That it was always supposed to be them as a couple? Modern AU.

As Mrs Hughes approaches her 57th birthday, she begins to panic as an old ghost story comes back to haunt her, leaving her no choice but to admit and act on long suppressed feelings in order to be protected. Nominated for a Highclere Award.

"I thought I would die here and haunt it ever after." In a way, he did.

Charles and Elsie are esteemed colleagues and friends. But are they more than friends? Does everyone else see something that they don't? This fic is written as a series of one-shots, each focused on Chelsie but told through the eyes of a different character, and linked together in a gentle tale. Set in Series 5 x

Minor spoiler warning. A fire breaks out in the Abbey and Charles Carson faces his worst nightmare.

Mrs Hughes is bored during the Season, but gets a call from Mr Carson to urgently join him. She doesn't need to be told twice, but what she finds at Grantham House is not all pleasant.

Collaboration of kouw and deeedeee for KISSMAN'S BIRTHDAY! Mrs Hughes has some new underwear. Sexy sexy. NSFW.

A collection of Chelsie ficlets inspired by a list of prompts all phrased "[blank] me" posted by askboxmemes on tumblr.

The yearly cricket match is being played on a beautiful English summer's day and the status quo is suddenly completely overthrown. Rating subject to change.

Something is wrong with Mr. Carson.

Series of drabbles, having one thing in common: a measure of time. All drabbles stand alone (if not, it will be in the author's note). Angst, romance, fluff. Ratings K thru M. Chapter 15 picks up with a Choose Your Own Adventure style of ficcing. Don't hesitate to vote!

This is mainly a Charles Carson and Elsie Hughes story set during Series 5. However, Richard Clarkson will appear, as will Isobel Crawley to a lesser extent. As a ghost from Charles's past re-emerges, will he choose his past over his present? Does the Butler appreciate what he has here and now?

Mrs. Hughes receives unwelcome news.

Mr. Carson has rung the dressing gong and Mrs. Hughes still hasn't returned from running errands in the village. Something tells him to look for her. He leaves Mr. Barrow in charge of dinner and goes out into the night in search of her. Started as a one-shot. Got a little too long, so it's a two-shot. (Warning: mild violence)

Based off a prompt from barbarafromprague, who requested chelsie angst and the line: "Wait right there, don't move!". When Mr Carson gets himself into trouble above a frozen pond, Mrs Hughes tries to help him in anyway she can. But will she help or make things worse?

Mr. Carson announces that he's considering leaving Downton to marry. Mrs. Hughes also contemplates retirement and marriage. Takes place after the S4 CS. Cover image by brenna-louise!

After the 2013 Christmas Special. It all started with a day at the beach. Extremely extended ending! This has it all; intrigue, romance, angst, irony, betrayal, humor, more romance, London, seduction, healing and Chelsie! Key characters; Carson, Hughes, Thomas, Mary, Beryl, Edith, Molesley, Mrs. Butte, Miss Baxter, Anna and Bates. COMPLETE! 2014 Highclere Award- 'Chelsie Fluff'

An insight into the life of Elsie & Charles Carson.

Carson. Hughes. A bottle of vodka...

Mrs. Hughes finds Mr. Carson in need of some help. Silly, fluffy one-shot. Cover image by brenna-louise!

I love these two... They are totally killing me ;)

This is the sequel to 'The Warning'. Molly battles with a risky pregnancy, Minerva is still trying to come to terms with her nightmares of the captivity and Severus embarks on his greatest adventure. Please Read & Review.

Mrs. Hughes confronts Mr. Carson about the way he speaks to her. Pure fluff.

Mr. Carson injures himself and Mrs. Hughes takes care of him. Pure fluff.

What if Mr. Carson and Mrs. Hughes had behaved differently during 3x3?

Mr. Carson is ill. While caring for him, Mrs. Hughes makes a startling discovery. She accidentally comes across his diary and is shocked to find that the entries within are addressed to her! Takes place after Series 3 but before Series 4. Revisits all our favorite Chelsie moments from Series 1, 2, and 3. Cover image by brenna-louise!

Missing scenes from Mrs Hughes' health scare. Complete.

Mrs Hughes is ill and gets an unexpected visitor.

Alternate Universe where Charles and Elsie live very different lives in Victorian times. Elements of As Time Goes By and Last Tango in Halifax.

Mr. Carson tells Mrs. Hughes that he's made the decision to leave Downton Abbey to work at Haxby Park for Lady Mary. Starts with his thoughts during and after that brief conversation, and continues beyond that evening. Story will go AU at some point as changes occur in the relationship between Mr. Carson and Mrs. Hughes. No S4 spoilers. Winner of a Highclere Award (2014).

How will Carson cope when Mrs Hughes confesses a sin from her past to him? Sequel to "Sinning by Silence".

After their retirement, Charles and Elsie experience a troubled period in their marriage. Will an unexpected situation in the bathroom lead to a reconciliation?

This is for my pals on Tumblr! A little Chelsie fic to accompany a pic we so lovingly and pervertedly attacked! Haha Love ya, ladies!

Carson hears disturbing news while in London for the Season...

AU mistletoe fic silliness. Takes place at the end of Lady Rose's debut season. S4 SPOILERS.

Charles finds Elsie with the children and learns something about himself that he hadn't realized which leads to his night ending in a way he hadn't even thought to wish or hope for. Written in response to the chelsie-anon Christmas prompt on tumblr.

As the prospect of retirement looms for the Butler of Downton Abbey will Charles and Elsie finally part ways or will they find happiness and fulfilment together? This story is set at some point after Series 4.

She had been waiting for this moment for 20 years and now she realized, it had been worth every second of it. Every word, every gesture they had exchanged had led them to this point in their lives.

Elsie learns something about Charles that breaks her heart. Can it be mended by something unexpected? Runner up in the final Highclere Awards 2014.

Mr. Carson and Mrs. Hughes experience a gradual but welcome change in their dealings with each other. Mostly Carson/Hughes with a smattering of other characters, including Mrs. Patmore and Lady Mary. Cover image by brenna-louise!

What happens after the big fight... Contains SPOILERS for Series 4 Episode 1!

Response to Chelsie-Anon prompt. Charles and Elsie's dinner at the Grantham Arms is interrupted by an old friend of Elsie's. Will this be the spark they need to finally confess their feelings to one another?

When the end is finally in sight Mrs.Hughes makes a list of all the things she wishes to do before she dies, much to her surprise Mr. Carson decides to help.

Some words are more powerful than others. It's all about timing.

Mrs. Hughes finds a letter addressed to herself on the floor outside the butler's pantry. She doesn't have to open the letter to discover who wrote it; she would know his handwriting anywhere. This takes place shortly after the end of the S3 Christmas Special.

Even in the midst of a storm, we can find peace and happiness.

This story will follow the relationship of Elsie Hughes and Charles Carson. It will focus on their unspoken feelings finally emerging. It is set during Series 4.

An AU version of what could have happened if Elsie Hughes had made different choices in her life. Winner of a Highclere Award

Crack!fic depicting the mission of a young woman on an Earth-like planet, meticulously documenting the goings on downstairs. Yes. Dis fic be crayzee.

Charles. Elsie. Strawberries. Summer love...

A handsome Italian stranger finds his way to Downton. Will he also find a place in Elsie's heart?

Winter 1921- Multichapter speculation that picks up our story immediately following the events of the 2012 Christmas Special (yes, THAT one). Mostly Carson POV. Lots of our favorite butler interacting with everyone, especially our favorite housekeeper. Starts slow, but eventually gives good Chelsie. I do not own these lovely characters.

Wedding Bells for Carson and Hughes

When Elsie retires from Downton Abbey, to go to Scotland with Beryl, she leaves Charles alone. Will he find her again or will he be alone forever? Now complete, sorry for any mistakes.

Intimate encounters keep popping up for Mr. Carson and Mrs. Hughes. Will they ever take advantage of them, or continue to waste their chances?

As music plays and wine flows at the post-Christmas dance for staff, Mr. Carson and Mrs. Hughes do something so unexpected it gets the whole house talking.

Downton's attractive new Head Housemaid has set her sights on Mr. Carson. Is this the end for our favorite Butler and Housekeeper? Will have an M rating eventually ;)

Charles and Elsie both worry a lot, mainly about each other (characters: Charles Carson, Elsie Hughes, Thomas Barrow, Mary Crawley, Anna Bates, Alfred Nugent, Edith Crawley , Mrs Patmore, John Bates) rating has gone up for chapter 9, 10 ,11 and 17)

As Elsie Hughes continues to struggle with her fears, the secrets she keeps start to unravel all around her.

Carson comes to stark realizations about his life and his feelings for Mrs. Hughes, and finally asks her for a moonlit walk in the garden. AU story paints a dark, vivid picture of Elsie's past, leading to a secret connection to one of the house staff.

If you have read Please Don't Leave Me and would prefer a happier ending this is your corny alternative. Mr Carson finds himself in a tricky situation, should he stay at Downton Abbey with his beloved Elsie or should he fulfil a heartfelt family plea and support Lady Mary in a drastic move to Scotland.

Fire at Downton Abbey A Fire engulfs Downton Abbey leaving Mrs Hughes trapped, it is up to a certain Butler to come to the rescue. WARNING CONTAINS SPOILERS FROM SERIES 3. Disclaimer, I do not own these characters, they belong to Julian Fellows. I just took inspiration from them.

This is my first Fan Fic, VERY passionate, emotional and racy, contains spoilers from Series 3. I explore what would have happened if Mrs Hughes had lied to Mrs Patmore about her lump being benign and how in Mr Carson's utter frustration for the illness ignites a passion that neither of them can resist. MK Disclaimer: These are Julian Fellow's Characters, I have not created them

Elsie gets caught in the storm and doesn't want to drag the rain and mud all through the house, so she decides to get warm in the scullery. But is she alone? (mature content)

Even when kept silent the truth has a habit of breaking free. Sequel to Still Waters and a continuation of Charles and Elsie's story.

'Sequel' to 'Growth'. Charles and Elsie are married and living a life of domestic bliss in Downton Village. Newlyweds are all the same, but these two get a never ending stream of visitors needing their advice too! Rated M for grown up teddy stuff. Complete.

AU. Based off season 3 and some spoilers so be warned. During an argument about the Bransons, Elsie breaks down in tears in front of Charles. Though they soon recoil, she remains distant from him. Something else is wrong. He just doesn't know what.

AU warning! Elsie and Charles are married, but things are not going the way Elsie would like. Graphic in places. Experimental. From sparse to fluff. rated M because of the graphic content in the first chapter and the smut in the third now uploaded! .

Following a heated argument, young Charles and Elsie, who is pregnant at the time, split up, but Charles is given a chance to return a year later and be the father that he has always wanted to be. An entire story based on a dream.

Mr Carson joins Branson, Bates and Moseley for a drink...

Elsie Hughes is seriously ill. Also many of the other staff members are sick. Charles Carson is confronted with not only a lot of work but with so much worry that he does not really know how to handle the situation.

Modern AU, Charles and Elsie are very happily married but a fatal accident drasticly changes everything.

Mrs Hughes goes through a phase of depression, Carson is worried but doesnt see that he might be the reason.

Not daring to risk his friendship with Elsie, Charles decides on a rational approach to find love. Isobel has began a scheme of her own and Richard Clarkson is dealing with some regrets. Let it never be said that Downton is a dull place.

Elsie admiring Charles. Total M-ness.

My take on Carson/Hughes relationship. Winner of a Highclere Award.

Carson reflects in The Grantham Arms on the night that war breaks out.

Just my late night wonderings about estate planning. More than a smidgen of C/H now and you won't have to squint

The butler and housekeeper get side-tracked while serving at The Downton Ball. Hughes/Carson what else .

Me being silly again. Carson/Hughes and a lot of rain. And sneezing later on.

Molly Weasley and Minerva McGonagall are in great danger. Will they survive? And if so in what condition will they be? Darkfic Rated for later chapters. ADMM/MWAW. Disclaimer: The character are from J.K.Rowling. IT'S COMPLETE! FINALLY!