I Can't, I'm Allergic
Drabble-ish. Of all the things Danny Williams could be allergic to... Takes place 1x06, Ko'olauloa. Very mildly AU.
A/N: Hey! Quick Drabble that popped into my head and wouldn't leave. It's too long to be a real Drabble, but oh well! No real point, just for fun. And, slightly influenced by my own life ;)
XoxoxoX
Danny looked from his partner to the sort-of-gangster they were asking permission- of all things- to track a couple of his members to the electric blue beverage (apparently called a 'Blue Hawaii') said gangster was drinking, and tried to figure out if they were pulling his leg.
Had they truly just offered him a drink? As in alcohol? While he was on duty? He had been joking when he said he'd like one. Didn't realize they'd take it so seriously.
Danny had already figured out that the islanders were far more laid back then he was used to, but this had to be a joke. And even if it wasn't...
"I'm sorry, I can't." He answered.
Kawika looked offended, and like he might punch him in the face- cop or not. Steve looked confused and, absurdly enough, mildly offended as well.
"Not 'can't' as in won't." Danny quickly amended. "I mean I literally can't drink that. I'm allergic to rum."
Silence. And Kawika still looked like he might hit him. Danny was beginning to assume it was his default setting.
"What?" Steve asked, seeming to doubt his sincerity.
"No, really. That-" Danny pointed at the offending drink for emphasis. "Will kill me."
"You're allergic to rum?"
"I believe that is what I just said, Steven."
"Of all the things you could be allergic to-"
"It's not like I chose it." Danny exclaimed, throwing his hands up in exasperation at his partner. "I didn't sit back one day and say 'Gee, I would like to be allergic to something completely random. And while we're at it, let's make it something that's in pretty much everything. Now I can confound and offend in a single breath. That sounds like a great plan.'"
Steve pursed his lips but didn't say anything, and Kawika's expression finally changed from perpetually mad to something that seemed like an attempt to hide his amusement at the haoles across from him. Danny counted both of these things as a win.
"I was going to suggest we get virgins anyway." Steve finally said placatingly.
"Then you do that." Danny answered, done with the conversation.
Across from them, Kawika chuckled silently behind his hand.
XoxoxoX
In case any of you are wondering I am, in fact, allergic to rum. Severely.
Thanks for reading! Hope you enjoyed it!