E/O Challenge: Fourth of July Special for us Americans – the word is independent.
Word Count: 100
No spoilers, no season, no plot. The usual.
"Couldn't do something simple like wait for me, could you? Had to go alone. You always had an independent streak a mile wide." Grunting, he hoisted until he lowered his unresisting brother into the back seat. "Hold still, okay?"
A groan, a twitch, and all fifteen feet of brother rolled slowly into the footwell.
"That's great, Sam, you held still great. You stay there until we get to the motel."
"No."
"Hey, Sammy. Y'okay?"
"Won't."
"Won't what?"
"Won't stay here."
"'Cause I told you to."
"Wha'? No. Taco wrapper's stuck to my face."
"Your turn to clean the car, dude."
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