[ There was a time when Charles wouldn't have said that. At least, that's what Erik believes. The fact that he did. That he was able to. That he meant it.
Erik's resolve isn't wavering, but it does hurt. It's not as clean a break as he thought. He can't stop hurting Charles. At least this will be the last time. He reaches to cup Charles' face, his thumb tracing the cheekbone. ]
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Erik's resolve isn't wavering, but it does hurt. It's not as clean a break as he thought. He can't stop hurting Charles. At least this will be the last time. He reaches to cup Charles' face, his thumb tracing the cheekbone. ]
You're the love of my life.
[ He says, his voice thick. ]
I'm sorry.