wavingcat5 (wavingcat5) wrote in qaf_drabbles, @ 2009-11-26 23:12:00 |
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Entry tags: | author: wavingcat5, gusmas 2009 |
The 37 Days of Gusmas
Title: Pickup
Author: wavingcat5
Prompt: Thanksgiving Day
Notes: My first go at fiction anything in 12 years, so instead of dreaming something new up I've started simple with my picture of a scene I love. I hope you don't mind :)
He takes what he wants. But he also gives - and doesn't ask for acknowledgement.
I can learn from him. I can help without saying a word. I don't need to be told I'm brave or clever. That asshole's promise to lay off Brian is enough.
Brian's relief is palpable. He dances with me, uncharacteristically friendly. He can't know it was my doing, but his new warmth and openness say 'Thankyou' to the universe, anyone, me. He picks up my shirt as I almost lose it on the crowded floor. A chivalrous moment - but today, I'm the knight in shining armour.