Drabble. Exactly one hundred words, not counting the AN. Sorry if it's vague. Sorry if the words at the end aren't exactly right. I didn't have the book available.
They stand there. His stance is relaxed; hers tense.
"You never said it back." Her voice is soft, hurt. The corner of one of his eyebrows twitches. He's confused.
She winces. She knows it is stupid to hope he'd realize what she's talking about. It isn't on his mind constantly.
The tops of her bare feet are suddenly interesting.
Her head jerks up at the sound of rustling feathers. He couldn't leave her!
Dark wings stretch to their fullest extent. Shimmering feathers quiver with effort.
"I looooooove you Max. This much."
His words are mocking but his eyes are not.
I have a million other things to do right now, but I felt like writing this. Reviews are lovely, but it's not like I live on them or anything...Ahem.