Eeee! I completely adore this story! You had me at the summary, basically, because I don't think I've ever read a Charlie/Draco break-up fic, and didn't realize that I wanted to! What a great premise. Then, you had me for real after the first two lines, because I blinked and then read them again, cackled, read them again, and fell in love with your writing style. AND THEN, I got to the end of the first section, with Charlie putting his foot in his mouth in such heartbreaking ways, and I fell in love all over again.
AND THEN CAME THE REST OF THE DAMN STORY.
So, I love both of them so much, but especially Charlie in his awesome POV. He's so self-deprecating, but we can still totally see how loveable and charming and awesome he is -- everything Draco must see. But I love that he isn't the swaggering sex god we're used to in fanon. He's sexy and real, a man who loves dragons more than anything else... until he met Draco. The idea of a man like that, who even at 25+ had not expected to share his life with anyone, falling in love at first sight like that, just fills me with utter delight. ♥ ! And I love that we don't know until much later why they broke up. And I love that it wasn't a major thing, like cheating or something. In fact, when Draco leaves the morning after, I admit I still didn't entirely see it. Why! Whyyyyyyy?!?! Under 10 years isn't a big deal! BUT, then to reveal that hair more a bit later -- or rather, to clarify it -- made all the difference to me: “and what about when you realize you're nineteen and you're not anywhere near ready to settle down whereas I am. I'm twenty-seven and I want you.” *clutches heart* That crystallized it so much for me, all their miscommunications. I'm SO GLAD it was just miscommunication, actually, because that kind of thing IS big enough to keep a 27/19 couple apart. *nods*
ALSO: Draco being all experienced at rimming and introducing it to Charlie. *fistbite* Aaaaah, now I know why Draco doesn't need to experiment! La. No, but seriously: {{{ THIS FIC }}} Their chemistry was totally off the charts, and I fell in love with both of them. Also, {{{ Molly }}}. ALSO: {{{{{{{ BABY DRAGON BEING SO ADORABLE }}}}}
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AND THEN CAME THE REST OF THE DAMN STORY.
So, I love both of them so much, but especially Charlie in his awesome POV. He's so self-deprecating, but we can still totally see how loveable and charming and awesome he is -- everything Draco must see. But I love that he isn't the swaggering sex god we're used to in fanon. He's sexy and real, a man who loves dragons more than anything else... until he met Draco. The idea of a man like that, who even at 25+ had not expected to share his life with anyone, falling in love at first sight like that, just fills me with utter delight. ♥ ! And I love that we don't know until much later why they broke up. And I love that it wasn't a major thing, like cheating or something. In fact, when Draco leaves the morning after, I admit I still didn't entirely see it. Why! Whyyyyyyy?!?! Under 10 years isn't a big deal! BUT, then to reveal that hair more a bit later -- or rather, to clarify it -- made all the difference to me: “and what about when you realize you're nineteen and you're not anywhere near ready to settle down whereas I am. I'm twenty-seven and I want you.” *clutches heart* That crystallized it so much for me, all their miscommunications. I'm SO GLAD it was just miscommunication, actually, because that kind of thing IS big enough to keep a 27/19 couple apart. *nods*
ALSO: Draco being all experienced at rimming and introducing it to Charlie. *fistbite* Aaaaah, now I know why Draco doesn't need to experiment! La. No, but seriously: {{{ THIS FIC }}} Their chemistry was totally off the charts, and I fell in love with both of them. Also, {{{ Molly }}}. ALSO: {{{{{{{ BABY DRAGON BEING SO ADORABLE }}}}}