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Hogwarts School of Witchcraft & Wizardry: Library Lovers
Floor 1 - Sabriel by Garth Nix
Prompts - (au) Royalty / (plot point) Taking on responsibilities / (dialogue) "Everyone and everything has a time to die.
Hogwarts School of Witchcraft & Wizardry: 2017 Event: Scavenger Hunt
Write an AU set outside of the wizarding world (no magic - squibs are acceptable)
Valentines Drabbles
FabianBenjy, flame
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Responsibility
Pairing: Royal!AU. Fabian/Benjy
Prince Fabian sat alone in his chambers, staring at the crackling flames in the fireplace. He wouldn't be alone for long, though.
There was a knock and the door opened without Fabian's consent. "'bian?"
"Please go away, Benjy."
Benjy walked into the room, shutting the door behind him. "Sorry, can't do that."
Fabian sighed. "My brother is dead."
"Everyone and everything has a time to die."
Fabian glared at him. "Would you be saying that if I was the one that died?"
"My heart would be broken if it was you, but you have to pull yourself together."
"Get out," Fabian ordered.
Instead of listening, Benjy sat down next to him. "I know I sound harsh, but you have a nephew that just lost her father. Your sister already has seven children; she's not going to be able to take on another one, especially since Gideon's son is the next heir, after you. You need to be there for Caleb."
Fabian swallowed. "I forgot about him. How could I forget about him?"
Benjy took his hand and squeezed. "It's understandable. You're in pain."
"I never thought I'd have to raise a child. I'm gay. Getting married and having a family was never going to happen. But now I have to figure out how to take care of a seven-year-old who just lost his only parent, and I have to do it alone."
Benjy didn't take offense. "You'll never be alone."
"I can't ask you to do it. You didn't sign up to be a surrogate parent."
"It doesn't matter. I love you, and I've always loved Caleb. It won't be any hardship for me."
"How did I get so lucky to have you in my life?" Fabian whispered.
Benjy pressed his lips against Fabian's. "I'm the lucky one. And together, we'll help Caleb get through this."
"Together," Fabian agreed
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