Draco sat at Albus and Scorpius' table, sipping at a glass of wine and listening to Albus talk about his first few days with the breeders. Draco couldn't help but smile as he listened to Albus' excitement. He wished he could have found a job he loved so much when he was that age. Scorpius watched Albus with loving eyes as Albus spoke.

The door flung open suddenly and Charlie came rushing in. Draco stopped his lips from quirking when Charlie bustled in, looking ragged and wind swept.

"Sorry, sorry I'm late. Hungarian Horntail trying to breach the perimeter, the usual," Draco chuckled and Charlie flashed him that smile.

"Dinner's ready in a few minutes, you're just in time," Albus said as he set the table.

"Albus is actually quite good at cooking. Surprisingly," Scorpius said, smirking at Albus.

Albus' mouth hung open, "What do you mean by surprisingly?!"

They all laughed and eventually dinner was served. They spoke comfortably; Draco told his son and his boyfriend more about his new job before Charlie accounted many adventurous and funny stories about his time at the reserve. Draco had heard some of them before, but it didn't stop Draco from listening intensly and smiling as Charlie spoke.

When they finished dinner they started their second glass of wine. Draco saw Scorpius lean back in his chair and he recognised the mischievous glint in his son's eye as he observed Charlie and mentally cringed, "So Charlie, are you seeing anyone at the moment?"

Draco had to stop himself from looking too interested though he truly couldn't help it, "Not at the moment, no," Charlie said, ducking his head.

"Well, are you interested in boys or girls at the moment?" Scorpius said with a cheeky smirk.

Draco nearly choked on his wine. Firstly, he was surprised that Scorpius had the nerve to say something like that, but he had no idea that Charlie was interested in men in the way he was. He was excited deep down inside; one of the biggest problems with getting to know Charlie was that the more he caught feelings for the older man and he thought that Charlie would never feel the same.

But now, there was a small, even if it was very small because it didn't mean Charlie would even return his feelings anyway, that he and Charlie were a possibility. Draco had to resist with every fibre of his being to not grin.

"Guys at the moment," Charlie said, still not looking up.

"Anyone in particular?" Albus joined in.

Draco swore Charlie glanced up at him, "Just this one guy."

The whole time they were at Albus and Scorpius', Draco couldn't stop thinking about Charlie. Draco found it hard not to be distracted by the possibility of Charlie fancying him. A lot of things made sense now. How comfortable Charlie was with flirting with both men and women. What Fabian meant when he said Charlie fucked anything that moved. He was annoyed that he hadn't noticed before if he was honest.

Draco and Charlie left and Charlie turned to the blonde, "Do you want me to walk you home?"

Draco frowned, "I'm not a girl."

Charlie chuckled, "I definitely know that."

Draco and Charlie walked in a comfortable silence for a while.

"Scorpius is a very strong boy, isn't he?" Charlie said, smiling down at Draco.

"He is. He takes after his mother in that way."

The Weasley furrowed his eyebrows, not breaking his gaze from Draco, "I think he takes after you more than you think."

Draco shook his head, "I'm not strong."

"I think you're one of the strongest people I've ever met."

Draco finally looked up at Charlie who was still grinning at him. His lips parted, "I-I… that's not true."

"What was she like? Astoria? If you don't mind me asking?"

Draco smiled softly, "She was wonderful. She was an amazing woman. A great mother. I miss her."

"How did you meet?"

"We met in Hogwarts. Our parents arranged a marriage back then and we decided to go ahead with it after the war."

Charlie slowed down his pace, almost stopping in his tracks, "So… you weren't in love?"

"I guess not," Draco shrugged, "I loved her… but I've never been in love."

"You've never been in love?"

"No," Draco said sadly, "Have you ever been in love?"

"Not for a long time," Charlie shrugged, "I've fallen in and out of love too many times to count. But now, when I look back, I don't know if I even was. If I was in love, I wouldn't be over them now, would I?"

Draco couldn't help but smile, "I guess that's true."

They arrived at Draco's cottage and after opening the door, Draco turned to Charlie.

"Thanks for walking me back, even if I didn't ask you too," Draco said sarcastically.

Charlie snickered, "I'm a gentleman, I always walk girls home."

Draco slapped Charlie's arm playfully, "Shut up."

Charlie grinned and suddenly leaned forward and kissed Draco's cheek. Draco's eyes widened and he breathed hard.

Charlie graced Draco his signature smile, "Good night."

The Weasley walked away within a second and Draco stared after him. Draco whispered goodnight automatically.

Merlin, I'm fucked, Draco thought.

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