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You rolled your eyes, still smiling in despite of yourself, at the ruckus the others caused next room. Just when you were thinking about giving up on your book, you felt a presence and turned to see Charles standing at the door and clearing his throat.
“Y/N” He showed you a small smile. “May I talk to you for a moment?”
“Sure” You stood up and closed the book. “I can’t read with this much noise anyway”
“Please” Charles put a hand on the small of your back and directed you away from the door. You laughed a little, noticing he threw glances to the others, who curiously looked your direction.
“Is everything alright, Charles?” You asked, noticing the wrinkle in his brow.
“Yes, it is” Once you were far enough from them, he dropped his hand. You found yourself missing his warm touch. “I only need to tell you something”
“I’m listening”
“Well, Y/N” He peered at you, returning to that soft smile. “We’ve been working together for many years, teaching these brilliant but mischievous youngsters”
You laughed a little, causing his grin to widen. Charles paused for a moment, watching you in a way you couldn’t quite describe.
“And truth is, I realized…” He gulped, passing a hand through his hair. “What I mean to say is…”
“Yes?” You encouraged him, noticing how strangely nervous he appeared.
Charles quieted for a moment, looking over his shoulder to the aforementioned youngsters that you both adored no matter how crazy they made you. He then sighed, muttered something under his breath, and opened his arms.
“Get out of my dreams and into my arms?” Charles questioned, watching you with caution.
You couldn’t help but to laugh at the unusually goofy gesture. He chuckled a little too, realizing the silliness of the moment.
“I told them it wouldn’t work” Charles muttered, averting his gaze. “I shouldn’t have taken their advice, it’s…”
You then threw yourself to him, locking your arms behind his neck and hugging him tight. Embarrassed to look up at him, you only hid your face on his shoulder.
“Y/N…” He uttered, slowly wrapping his arms around your frame.
“It’s not what I had in mind, but it’ll do” You looked up at him, widely smiling because he had finally told you something you had wanted to hear for the longest time.
“So they were right…” Charles mumbled as he gawked at you. “You feel the same way, you…”
You couldn’t hold back for a second longer, you pressed your lips against his. He gasped at first, but it didn’t take him long to reciprocate and hold you tight against him.
A big collective exclamation interrupted the moment, causing you to break away, as the kids cheered and whistled at the sight. They seemed to have been much more aware of your feelings for each other than yourselves. You laughed and so did Charles. You two stood there, feeling flustered while you bashfully smiled at each other.