author's notes: The following stories were written for the Livejournal kh_drabble community between 2006-2011. Some were written for the weekly challenge, others were not. These drabbles range from roughly 100-800 words; each chapter stands alone unless otherwise noted, and the featured character(s) is included with the title. The community had begun to fade by 2012 during the long hiatus between games, and so this series is now officially complete. (02/2017)
"Today, we'll hit the beach!"
They sit in the station and wait.
"He'll come," Hayner says, practically muttering to himself, "I'm sure of it."
Even Pence, ever optimistic, begins to look doubtful.
Olette gets them ice cream, and nearly buys four before she remembers that it's just them. They sit on the bench and finally the train leaves, and they stand up to go, silently, together. The trash can beside them is filled with ice cream sticks. They each hurt inside, but none can tell which hurts more – their heart, or their stomach.
"There's always next year," Olette suggests; and Pence nods, but Hayner scowls.
challenge: none
words: 100