E/O Challenge: Word is Alert.
Word Count: 100
A/N: Season 4 specific, no spoilers.
Participants: Many many many of us - see our Community.


Breath huffed out. "Tire's practically off the rim. You didn't notice?"

"No."

"Then you weren't driving to the library." Eyes squinted in suspicion. "You weren't even in the Impala." Hands curled into fists. "Ruby took out my car?"

"No! I don't let her touch the car."

"Why not?"

"She doesn't touch things that belonged… belong to you."

"Right. Just get the tire fixed. It wouldn't have happened if you'd been on alert."

"I'm not lying."

"Don't you get it?" Fist hard into the wall. "You belong to me." Again. "You're my responsibility."

"And you're mine. Let me see your hand."