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Pairing the Character
Hogwarts School of Witchcraft & Wizardry: Insane House
Pairing - CharlieRemus
Hogwarts School of Witchcraft & Wizardry: Library Lovers
Floor 2 - Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte
Prompts- Forgiveness / write about a proposal / locked door
Hogwarts School of Witchcraft & Wizardry: Arts and Crafts
Task #2 - Write about someone enjoying a warm cardigan, jumper or blanket
Compromise
Pairing: Muggle!AU. Charlie/Remus
Remus laid under the blanket. The fire burned hot, but that didn't stop his body's involuntary shivers. He watched the dancing embers in the fireplace, almost hypnotized by their beauty. It reminded him of Charlie's eyes.
The thought of the redhead made him sigh forlornly. For so long, they had been happy together. Remus loved him, and despite their current difficulties, he knew Charlie returned the sentiment.
So why were they separated right now?
It was because they were both strong-willed people, neither willing to back down when it came to what they wanted.
There was a knock on the door. The loudness of it told him who it was. Remus didn't answer. He wanted to be left alone.
He should have known that wouldn't deter Charlie, though. He heard the sound of the lock being picked and when it opened, Remus said, "You should really learn some boundaries."
"I need to talk to you."
"What's there to talk about? I want to get married, and you don't even want to think about such a lifelong commitment. What's the point of us being in a relationship if it's not going anywhere?"
Charlie walked towards him. "Sit up," he ordered.
Remus thought of ignoring him just to be contrary, but he didn't have the energy for such a stupid argument as that would have been. He reluctantly sat up and Charlie lifted the blanket, sitting down next to him and allowing the blanket to cover both of their laps.
"Remus, I love you."
"I love you too, but sometimes, love just isn't enough."
"I know I've been stubborn, and I want you to forgive me for that."
Remus was afraid to get his hope up. "So, are you willing to talk about marriage?"
Charlie shifted uncomfortably. "I know I'm almost thirty, but marriage isn't something I'm ready to talk about."
"I'm almost fifty, and it's something I desperately want."
Charlie cupped his cheek. "Before we start this fight again, I have a proposal for you."
Remus sighed. "I'm listening."
"I spend three or four nights a week here, but how about we move in together? Officially? Permanently?"
Remus tilted his head as he thought about the idea. It definitely had merit. "Some would say it's the final step before marriage."
"You could think about it in that way. We don't even know if we can survive living together. If we can do that without killing each other, then I might be willing to think about marriage."
It wasn't what Remus wanted—he wanted the full commitment now—but it was a fair idea. And a good compromise. He rested his head on Charlie's strong chest and cuddled his body as close as he could to his younger lover. "You have a deal."
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