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[cherrycourage]

In Love With a Ghost

Catherine returns with good news...

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[monisse]

Peter & Rose

"You told me to fight like hell, and that's what I need you to do right now… for me."

[cherrycourage]

This is so perfect!! I need my fav couple back NOW!

[cherrycourage]

In Love With a Ghost

It's been nearly 3 months since they arrived to the cabin...

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[cherrycourage]

In Love With a Ghost

Rose and Peter find some new activities at the cabin...

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[2old4this8]

and all the roads we have to walk are winding - chapter 7

E | 7.3k words | 7/?

“I’m honestly impressed you managed to get out of Queen Victoria’s dress by yourself.”

“It took me some time.”

James nods, looking down at the silk corset, then he gives her what he hopes is a charming smile. “Well, I’m here now. Might as well lend a helping hand.”

Ruby smirks. “Very kind of you to offer.”

Then she grabs the hem of his hoodie and lifts it up and off, dropping it on the seat next to them—and James’ mouth goes dry.

Ruby and James meet up the night of the gala and he gets to help her out in an unexpected way.

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Thank you to @cherrycourage for beta-reading!

[cherrycourage]

In Love With a Ghost

Rose and Peter navigate living together again...

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[cherrycourage]

In Love With a Ghost

Upon arriving home, Rose quickly changes her clothes into something more comfortable. She figures that with Peter’s uneasiness over the phone, something had happened and there was a high chance they would need to be on the move soon. 

She parks herself in the front living room, tucking herself behind the partially drawn curtains. She observes all the passing cars and pedestrians while on the lookout for Peter’s noticeable traits. 

A figure appears walking down the street clad in a black hoodie and jeans. The man nearly blends in like a shadow. At first, she’s skeptical that it’s Peter but as she watches the figure closely, she starts to recognize the familiar gait. 

She smooths her hands against her pants then walks to the door, peering through the front door window to be absolutely certain it’s Peter. As he approaches, Rose notices that his outfit is nearly identical to the one he wore when they last saw each other.

Rose opens the door before he even has a chance to knock. His eyes are wide and a smile quickly appears. Rose can sense his immense relief just by seeing how his body immediately relaxes. Her heart patters in her chest. He’s really here. He’s alive. 

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[cherrycourage]

In Love With a Ghost

5 times Peter lets Rose know he's alive + 1 when he finally knocks on her door.

1. Birthday flowers 2. A postcard 3. A necklace 4. A book 5. A phone call

6 weeks after the warning from Peter...

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[2old4this8]

and all the roads we have to walk are winding - chapter 6

E | 7.1k words | 6/?

"James is going to inherit Beaufort when the time comes,” his mother intervenes, looking at James with a proud smile. “Just like I did when my father passed away. The Junior CEO position is something of a training post, so that James can learn by doing.”

Marlow nods along, glancing up at James curiously—James keeps his expression as neutral as he can, though he can feel the usual weight settle in his chest at his mom’s words.

There's no way out. There'll never be.

“That’s admirable, James,” Marlow replies, clearly deciding not to push for more. "And I'm sure you have other interests too. Maybe a girlfriend—or boyfriend, we can work with that too.”

“Let's not get too liberal here,” his dad says with a barely contained sneer. “Of course, there are plans in place for a suitable partner for my son but-”

“I have a girlfriend,” James interrupts before he can stop himself. Four sets of eyes turn to him but he only looks at his father.

At Maxton Hall, the charity gala is a success, even though Ruby finds herself face to face with someone she'd rather not see. In London, James' dinner with the new PR officer is just as dreadful as expected.

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Thanks a million to @cherrycourage for beta-reading!

[2old4this8]

and all the roads we have to walk are winding - chapter 5

E | 5.4k words | 5/?

All the effort would be worth just for this, the look on her parents' faces—their eyes wide and mouths gaping as they take her in.

Ruby smirks at Ember.

“Don’t let them pick on you or grope you,” her mother says eventually.

Ruby gives her mom a look. Surely she knows that she would sooner cut someone's hand than let them grope her, unless that someone is her boyfriend—but Ruby is not quite ready to have that conversation with her mom.

“Take a taxi home since we can’t pick you up,” her father tells Ruby.

“I will, don't worry.”

“And honey, try to have fun, okay?” her mom adds before she can leave.

Ruby feels her lips tilt up on one side.

“No promises.”

A birthday celebration for Ruby, an afternoon of performing for a role he doesn't want for James as we follow them into their respective worlds.

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Thanks to @cherrycourage for her support and beta reading!

[cherrycourage]

In Love With a Ghost

5 times Peter lets Rose know he's alive + 1 when he finally knocks on her door.

1. Birthday flowers 2. A postcard 3. A necklace 4. A book

5 months later Rose receives an unusual sign from Peter...

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Thank you to @monisse for beta reading and @hoodedhavok for cheering me on!! 🫶

[cherrycourage]

In Love With a Ghost

5 times Peter let Rose know he’s alive + 1 when he finally knocks on her door.

She sees a delivery man holding a large bouquet of flowers. Hmm that's weird. She didn’t recall ordering any flowers.

While she unwraps the flowers to place them in a vase, she thinks about how her Mom must have come across some money and decided to surprise her only daughter with flowers. It's been years since she's last heard from the women, but it wouldn’t surprise her. It’s probably not hard to find Rose’s new address now that she’s a homeowner.

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Shout out to the night agent girlies on tumblr, all your creative insights have fueled this fic 🫶🏻

[2old4this8]

and all the roads we have to walk are winding - chapter 4

E | 7.6k words | 4/?

Ruby looks around for James and finds him not far away, already looking at her. He tilts his head towards the partridge he’s holding in his palms, probably meaning for her to pet it but Ruby shakes her head, taking a few steps backwards as he approaches. James smirks, the glint in his eyes not promising anything good and Ruby takes off running just as he starts chasing her, their laughter filling the courtyard.

“Are you running away from me or her?” James asks when she turns to see how far he is, slowing down as she does.

“Her?” Ruby asks laughing.

“Yep,” James says. “I named her Jemima, after you.”

That stops Ruby in her tracks. “What?”

James grins, slowing down as he reaches her. Ruby smiles at him and brushes a gentle finger over the head of the partridge he’s holding.

“I don’t know what you have against your middle name. It means ‘dove’. I think it’s sweet,” he says. When Ruby looks up at him, one eyebrow lifting, James shrugs. “I told you I’d find out.”

“You mean you stalked me.”

James’ grin only widens.

The morning after their date, those sneaky partridges and some alone time in an empty classroom 😏

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Thanks to @cherrycourage for beta reading :)

[charmingwords23]

Fanfic: No Turning Back - Chapter 5

Fandom: The Night Agent

Chapter: 5 / 20 (?)

Chapter Summary: Peter and Rose attend a Welcome Brunch, and Peter does some investigating.

Link: https://archiveofourown.org/works/62977264/chapters/161880577

[cherrycourage]

Absolutely eating up this fic 😭🥰

[2old4this8]

and all the roads we have to walk are winding - chapter 3

T | 5.4k words | 3/?

Ruby has never been on a date before James—she never felt she was interested in that, at least not in her old school and certainly not in Maxton Hall. This is only their second date, yet she finds herself hoping that they’ll be having many more just like this one—evenings filled with music, kisses and smiles—bright and luminous as the strings of lights she spots hanging in one corner of this weird, cluttered, beautiful pub.

When the first chords of Romeo and Juliet fill the air, the crowd cheers in excitement. Ruby’s smile widens because this is one of her dad’s favourite songs and she really loves it too. She catches James' eye and they don't need words as she turns to face him, her arms winding around his torso like it’s the most natural thing in the world.

And maybe it is now, after yesterday, after tonight.

Ruby and James go on a date.

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Thanks to @cherrycourage for beta reading :)

[cherrycourage]

This was such an amazing read 🥹

Ruby and James are on a date ✨

[cherrycourage]

Please write the rose and peter reuniting scene?? I need him to reach out to her

Don’t worry anon!! I have a few ideas in mind!! I just have to let the logistics play out in my mind a little more 💜

[cherrycourage]

"Because how could Peter not send her flowers especially knowing she has no family celebrating with her"

im screaming!!!!! can we pls discuss this more. rose literally has NO ONE left. at the end of s1 she has no one, she has a glimmer of hope with peter, but after 10 months of no contact, her hope has to dim and she probably realizes that she is alone again.

(it probably doesn't help her that she grew up with a flighty mom and now her significant other is also proving to be flighty because of work)

and then she gets the chance to see peter again but this time at the end of s2, there's no glimmer of hope. there's no "you came." "you called" because he makes it very clear they should not call.

and so she's alone. again.

yes pls!!! Let's scream about it!!!!

I'm so heartbroken for Rose because as you said she is completely alone 😭 What's even worse is she'll probably continue to be alone because she won't be able to trust anyone else 🙃

She'll always be thinking 'Are they trying to get close to me to get to Peter?' or 'Am I being watched?' I mean in a few years that risk will probably be lower but still it will be YEARS!!

The connection you made about Peter turning out to be flaky like her mom has me SCREAMING!!!!! Poor Rose can't catch a break 🥲

I think they both do kind of need distance as much as it hurts. They need to regain their footing individually. They need to sit with the sacrifices they made for a little while and see what comes with them. We all can probably guess that Peter won't be able to carry out the investigation alone (hence Rose comes to save the day, plus I feel like they wouldn't see it coming lol) As for Rose, I doubt she'll be safe wherever she is, I'm sure she'll be watched for a long time even if Peter does keep his distance 🥲

My delusional self wants to imagine that in the meantime Peter will still show he cares for her from afar aka sending her flowers/postcards - something untraceable to show her that she's not completely alone and that he's still alive somewhere in the world.

But yeah the writers are really selling the point that Rose shouldn't wait around for Peter anymore 😭😭😭

I'm still hanging on to the line 'We found each other once right? We'll find each other again' because why else would the writers include that if they were going to write off Rose completely!!!