So here's just a short little chapter to round out the story
Disclaimer: These beauts of characters still aren't mine.
Epilogue
Elsie awoke to an empty bed and was a little confused until she heard the kettle boiling in the kitchen.
Well at least he hasn't legged it.
She slowly began to rise from the bed, feeling a little bit stiff and sore but nothing that wasn't worth it.
Yeah, definitely not as young as I used to be.
Looking at her discarded clothing she toyed with the idea of getting dressed but thought better of it, opting instead for his crumpled shirt. She quietly opened the bedroom and peered out into the kitchen. The sight before her was definitely a new and very welcome one. Clad only in his boxers, Charles was buttering some toast with his back to her.
I could get used to this.
''So I see you've made yourself comfortable''
He turned and smiled when he saw what she was wearing as she made her way over to him.
Good decision, Elsie thought.
''I could say the same for you although I have to say it looks much better on you'' He leaned in for a gentle kiss. ''I had put another batch on for you so you can take this if you want and I'll wait.''
''No, no, you sit down, I like my toast piping hot anyway so I'll do it.''
He made his way to the table as the toast popped and she busied herself buttering it. Charles couldn't help but let his eyes wander along her figure.
''You really are beautiful'' He said as she joined him at the table. He smiled as he saw the blush rising on her face.
Elsie couldn't help but feel uncomfortable knowing he was looking at her that way.
''You don't have to keep saying that, you know''
''I hate to break it to you but you're just going to have to get used to it. I'm going to keep saying it until you believe me and if that happens, I'll probably still keep saying it''
''I don't which I prefer you barking at me or you fawning over me''
He threw his head back in laughter at that one.
''You'll just have to get used to both, especially with my famous temper.''
''It'll be nice knowing that we'll get to make up afterwards though. I don't know about you but I was thinking that we could give it a little time before we tell Robert about us. It's not that I don't want to tell, it's just I want to get more comfortable with it before having everyone knowing, if that makes sense.''
Gosh, I really have to stop with this whole rambling thing.
''That's probably best and I like the idea of having you all to myself without anyone else knowing.''
''You make it sound like I'm some sort of bit on the side.''
''Now you know that's not true. Elsie, you mean the world to me, in a way that I never thought I would find at my age.''
''I know but it's nice to hear you say it, just to make sure''
''Well I'll just have to keep saying it'' This time he leaned in to kiss her again.
''Are you going to get ready for our meeting?''
''We don't have to be downstairs for at least another hour yet''
''I know but I thought you might like your shirt back.''
The End
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This probably won't be the last we see of this AU Charles and Elsie. ;)
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