First of all, I would like to make it clear that this is a drabble series, based on prompts, that have no relation to each other whatsoever (unless I say so). My prompts are taken from dictionary dot com, the Word of the Day section. There are some awesome words in their archive, if you would like to take a look. (In fact, if you really like this one word, you could request me to write it, with or without instructions about characters and genre. Though this doesn't guarantee it will be written, seeing as I have a life, despite being a writer...)
I will write these prompts on a daily basis, the date above is the day the prompt (Word of the Day) was given out, not the day I wrote it (though I'm guessing that probably will be in sync). Hopefully I'll also be able to update daily, but seeing as I'm not super(wo)man, sometimes this just won't work out. If it's possible, I'll let you know in advance when there won't be prompts for a while. Words will always be displayed with their (fitting) meaning.
So, why Bare Bones if this doesn't have anything to do with bones in any way, shape or form? 'Cause usually, if you outline, that is the bare bone structure, which you will layer with muscle, nerves and skin tissue. In other words, this isn't a full story. Hereby a disclaimer that not everything in this prompt collection will be brilliant (or outright stupid).

As for other disclaiming things... I do not own Naruto or any of its characters, those are all property of Masashi Kishimoto. Seeing as everyone has different tastes, wants and needs... Not every drabble/short-short/vignette/whatever you call it may be up to your tastes, seeing as I'm using these prompts to explore the Naruto universe for my own entertainment, and, if you like it, yours as well. Any pairings, characters and genres may appear, depending on my mood and inspiration (and occasionally, my muse).

Characters/Pairings: Naruto and Sasuke, SasuNaruSasu, random appearings of boyfriends and girlfriends
Notes: Has negative mentions of Valentine's Day, and Sasuke's usual brooding. I think that's about it...

February 15, 2009

pinchbeck
adjective:
1. not genuine; fake

God, if he saw any more giggling couples today, he would puke in the nearest bush. Everything was too sweet for his tastes. The way the girl would giggle when the guy kissed her on the cheek, the way he put his arm around her and she would lean into his touch. The way she would brush his hair out of his face, and he would stare down at her, blushing. Because, you know, guys were always taller than girls. And they always must protect their girlfriends, no matter what. Especially from other people of the same sex, or so it seemed. It seemed to be the umpteenth glare Sasuke encountered today, and it was starting to piss him off.

Why the hell did these guys think he wanted to steal their silly too small for their own good girlfriends? Well, okay, just a year ago he had been the most wanted bachelor on Valentine's Day. That didn't mean he still was a bachelor.

Besides, the so-called love these couples shared… Half of them were teenagers, which meant that approximately half of them would probably not be together anymore by next Valentine's. He grimaced – and was sure that he turned slightly green – when he passed the park, where all the couples picnicked, and the guy would eat of the girls hand. Literally.

He sighed, and almost ran a hand through his hair. He'd been trying to quit the habit, seeing as it messed up his hair, a lot, but he couldn't help but do it if he felt frustrated. Another laughing couple passed by, and he clenched his hands into fists, right into his pockets. Being around here at this time of the day didn't do anything to improve his mood; in fact, it turned probably worse when people 'ooh'ed and 'aah'ed over the setting sun. They could watch this every day, so why did they have to do it now? He quickened his pace, and was relieved when he was finally out of the park. Though the stream of couples still hadn't finished, even though darkness had started to set in.

In Sasuke's opinion, Valentine's was just a stupid holiday that people glossed over for no reason at all. In fact, the fact they needed a special day just to prove how much they loved their significant other pointed out they might not love each other all that much. He jabbed his house key into the lock of his house, and turned it with a deafening squeek.

Angrily, he threw the door closed behind him. He'd wanted to come home in a good mood, and it was completely ruined. "Hey, are you home, bastard?" a voice called from the kitchen – it significantly brightened Sasuke's day, though there wasn't much day left to speak of. You see, when all those other people needed flowers, and sugary sweet kisses, all he wanted was one of his smiles. That was enough to make his day, despite everything.

You see, ever since last year, Uchiha Sasuke was no longer a bachelor. And while he didn't have a nice, cute girl, that welcomed him home after a long mission, he did have a hot boyfriend that would punch him in the nose just to say he loved him. Valentine's was never made for them anyway, Sasuke thought as he moved forward to steal a kiss.