Cold (anyone)

[weaslebee]

Charles walked down by the lake, shivering. He had not known it would be so cold outside today. He had only worn jeans, sneakers and a gay-pride t-shirt. Over it he had his bright orange spring cloak. The lake looked so placid at the moment, so calm, like black glass, stretching out to the little sliver of shore visible on the other side. "Fabulous." Charles muttered under his breath. He kept walking, the wind blowing his cloak out behind him. The solution was so simple, Charles couldn't believe he had not thought of it before! He turned around and began walking backwards. Now his cloak was able to insulate him, hold all that wonderful body heat captive. He heard footsteps coming from the side, Charles turned his head only to see...

[rebel]

Jasmine. She bounded forward and hugged her brother tightly. She was wearing a deep red cloak, and the orange and red swirled together as one. "Hey Charlie!" she smiled. "Whatcha doing?"

[weaslebee]

He hugged Jasmine back, glad that she was warm. "Walking," Charles responded, grinning at his sister. He had a good relationship with her, and always had, even though it was obvious that their parents liked her better. He eyed his sister's new cloak, he had not seen it on her before. "Your cloak is fabulous, Jazz." Charles commented.

[rebel]

Jasmine stood back and twirled. "You think?" she asked, stopping and posing in front of Charles. She giggled and grasped her brothers hand. "Where you headed now?" she asked, kind of longing to go and send Ryan a letter.

[weaslebee]

"Nowhere in particular." Charles answered as they both walked backwards in the wind. It was great to have at least one person who didn't shun him for who he was. That person was Jasmine. She didn't care that he was gay. That was a fabulous feeling. "What are you up to?" he inquired.

[rebel]

Jasmine shrugged. "Lamenting the fact that Ryan's gone." she replied. Charles was the only person she knew that could confine to without being judged. She had to admit, her brother's coming out surprised her, but she didn't care.

[weaslebee]

"Oh! Don't worry, darling." Charles said, giving his sister a hug, one that he felt she really needed. "Ryan will do fantastically! Then he'll come back with that win and sweep you off your feet, girl! He's a big boy, he'll be alright." Charles said optimistically.

[rebel]

Jasmine couldn't help but laugh at her brother's optimism. She returned the hug and smiled. "Thanks Charlie." she replied. "I needed that. You wanna go down to da... I mean, my shop to get some hot cocoa?" she asked carefully, tripping over her words.

[weaslebee]

"Sounds fabulous." Charles said, grinning toothily. Perhaps that would make his sister a tad bit happier. It was awful to see her sad. She needn't worry, Ryan's only competition was Wolfgang, really. Both of the Beauxbatons champions weren't even of age.

[rebel]

Jasmine continued to walk backwards into Hogsmede, tightly gripping her brother's hand. When they reached the border, she let go and turned around to better find her way. Taking the key out of her robes pocket, she unlocked the door and swiftly went into the backroom.

[weaslebee]

Charles followed, closing the door behind him, already feeling a lot warmer than he had outside. He gave a contented sigh, then resumed following his sister. He had been pondering something for a long while... "Jasmine," Charles began. "Would it completely break your heart if I left Wizard Wheezes?"

[rebel]

Jasmine paused. Not looking at Charles, she gave a sigh, then opened the door all the way. "No Charlie. It wouldn't." she replied. "I've had enough heartbreak as it is, your leaving would just numb it. But no, dear Charlie, no. You are always welcome to leave." she finished, hoping her voice sounded more cheery than she felt.

[weaslebee]

"I got this fabulous offer to open up a boutique right here in Hogsmeade! I could bring all my robe designs to life!" Charles said, detecting the emotion that Jasmine had attempted to conceal. "But you just say the word and I'll stay at Wheezes with you, I want you to be happy." Charles added.

[rebel]

Jasmine stifled a gasp. "You're own boutique?! Charlie, that's fabulous!" she replied, turning to hug her brother. She tossed her arms around Charles neck, breathing in his scent. She was ecstatic for Charles, whether she would be alone running the business or not.

[weaslebee]

"Thanks," said Charles, grinning, hugging his sister back. It was great how their relationship was. They were siblings and the best of friends in a way other friends couldn't be. Jasmine had been the first one to know he was gay. Charles felt he could tell her anything.