Mending Mr. Graves

Two.

During dinner, Caitlin and Percival talked about work and what their plans were for the weekend. Caitlin talked about future articles she considered writing for future papers and Percival threw some ideas to her and she took a mental note of them. Percival talked about his never ending paperwork he had piled high on his desk and Caitlin gladly offered to help.

Percival offered to help wash dishes and Caitlin chuckled, handing him a clean dish towel. "You dry and put up, Ill wash and rinse." She smiled at him and began collecting the dirty dished.

The night ended with Caitlin making a cup of coffee in a to-go cup and walking him out. "Good night, Miss. Breanna." He said giving her a smile, "Please, call me Caitlin." She insisted and he laughed a little, "Call me Percival then." He responded and she smiled at him. "Good night Percival, Ill see you in the morning." She stood on the top step, waving to him a bit. He stepped down a few steps, "Good night, Caitlin." He responded warmly. "Ill see you tomorrow."

With that he made his way home, occasionally sipping his coffee.

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Caitlin shut the door behind her and smiled to herself. She felt that Percival is finally opening up to her.

Caitlin walked into the kitchen and make herself a cup of hot chocolate. She took a sip and hummed slightly.

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The next morning, Caitlin held the warm cup in her hand, she was in a better mood then the days before. She knocked on the door and it automatically unlocked. "Good morning Mr.- Percival." She quickly corrected herself and tapped her foot against the door, shutting it. Percival smiled at her and set his pen down. She handed him the cup and took a sip, "Thank you, Caitlin." He said, "Did you fine the certain flowers for your article?" He asked, his full attention on her. She nodded, "Yes! The paper will be published later today and Ill grab a copy before my shift ends." She smiled happily to him. He smiled at her and continued sipping the coffee.

They talked for a bit longer but soon, Caitlin had to go back to work, before she left, she invited him to lunch with her and the Goldstein sisters. He happily said yes and waved her goodbye.

At lunch, Tina and Queenie met up with Caitlin and talked. "I invited him to lunch." She said and Queenie smiled happily and squealed. "Thats amazing." She said and scooted to the chair that sat between her and Tina. They were at a round table, in front of a big water fountain. It was their usual spot for lunch, it was close to the small food court but wasnt too close.

A few minutes and Queenie smiled a bit more. "Hello, Mr. Graves." She said, catching Tina and Caitlin's attention. "Hello." He said and sat in the empty chair. "Hello, Percival." Caitlin gave him a warm smile, and Tina smiled at him. "Hows your day so far?" Caitlin asked and took a bite of her sandwich, he shrugged softly. "Good, Im almost done with paperwork that was due a few weeks ago." He replied and she nodded. "Like I said before, Ill help you if you need it." Tina looked at Queenie who only smiled, knowing what happened last night. "I dont want to bother you with my boring paperwork, Caitlin. You have to work on your next article." He replied and began to eat his lunch. Caitlin chuckled, "I know, but dont hesitate to ask." She said and he nodded. Caitlin looked at Queenie and Tina who gave her big smiles. She blushed slightly and shook her head.

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The Goldstien sisters said a goodbye before heading back to work and Percival walked Caitlin to her office. "Thank you, for inviting me to lunch." He smiled and she smiled back, "No problem!" She responded and opened her door, "Ill see you after work." She said waving to him and he nodded. "Goodbye."

"Well, that was bloody annoying."

Grindelwalds voice said when Caitlin shut the door and Percival made his way back to his office. "Shut up." He mumbled, the familiar laugh rung through his head. "Not gonna happen. Im not leaving. You are not going to win this." Grindelwald responded, Percival jumped when a shadow caught the corner of his eye. Soon after, another laugh was heard.

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At the end of Caitlin's shift, she did her usual routine. But this time, after shutting her door and locking it, she didnt stop to read the newspaper about what happened. She continued straight to Percivals office.

Percival walked out of his office, looking stressed and bothered. She slowed her steps, "Percival? You okay?" She asked, causing the man to jump. "Yes. I am." He said and she didnt ask anymore questions, not wanting to annoy or bother him. "Here is the paper." She smiled warmly and he nodded, giving her a smile. "You want to come over for dinner, again?" She asked smiling at him, he chuckled lightly but nodded. "Coffee?" He asked and she nodded. "Of course."

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That night was just like the night before. Dinner, coffee, and talking. Percival read Caitlin's article and said it was a great piece. She flushed lightly but thanked him. The night ended with them sitting in her living room and talking some more.

There was a knock on the door when Percival was getting ready to leave. He looked confused and Caitlin looked through the peep hole, gasping lightly when she seen Tina, Queenie and Credence. "Percival, can you move to the kitchen? Please?" She asked looking at him, "I'll explain in a bit." She smiled at him and he nodded, moving to the kitchen like she instructed.

Caitlin opened the door and hurried them into the living room. "Tina, what happened?" She asked as she grabbed a blanket from a nearby closet and wrapped it around the freezing boy. "I found him near our apartment building. Shaking and cold. He cant stay with me, so could you let him stay her until I have everything settled? Please?" Tina asked and Caitlin didnt hesitate and nodded. "Of course, Credence, are you hungry?" She turned her attention to the scared boy and he shyly nodded.

"Soup and hot chocolate. Just stay here and I fix it for you okay? If you need anything I'll be in the kitchen." She gave him a warm smile and went to the kitchen where Percival was standing patently.

"Whats the matter?" He asked worried and Caitlin looked at the two women, one had a confused look on her face and the other just smirked. "Mr. Graves, there is a boy in the living room who was a victim to Gellert Grindelwald. He didnt know it was him, because he was disguised at you." Tina said after a few moments of silence. Percival felt a pile of guilt land on his shoulders.

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Caitlin walked Percival out and he looked at her. "Thank you for coming over for dinner. I had a great night." She said smiling at him, he nodded. "Percival, it isnt your fault. Dont stress too much on it." Caitlin said setting her hand on his cheek. "Everything is going to be okay." She assured him and he gave her a small smile. "Good night, Caitlin." He said, "Good night, Percival." She replied and he walked down the sidewalk.