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Charity stepped out of the shower. She was looking forward to the first proper day of their summer holiday. Six weeks, all to themselves, with no need for stealth and secrecy surrounding their companionship.

Wrapping a towel around herself, she opened the door and went into the room, where Severus waited clad in blue jeans and an Elton John concert shirt. Charity couldn't hold back a smile. She wondered what his students would make of Mean Old Professor Snape being an utter fanatic about Elton John.

Severus sat staring at the wall opposite, resting his chin on his cupped hand.

* * *

Where to begin? The beach, the town, the Japanese Gardens, live music at a local pub, or, better still--

Charity glanced back at Severus.

She dressed in silence, waiting.

"I don't want to ever go back."

Charity slipped the last earring into place and walked over to stand in front of Severus. She waited until he tipped his head just enough to look into her eyes. She took his hand and laced her fingers with his, curling them around to lightly caress his hand.

"Breakfast," she said.

A smile flickered, and he allowed her to draw him to his feet.