Soooo. I've been looking around and there really isn't too many Charlie fanfics out there. So, I thought I'd take a break from what I'd normally write and make one myself~ I love We Bare Bears, and always wanted to see a fanfic like this. So. Here's to hoping I'm not the only one~

Enjoy~!

The day began like any other. Ice Bear cooking them up a nice morning breakfast, Panda pulling up some cute videos, and Grizz being his upbeat, cheerful self. Another great day in the cave. But today... despite all the nice vibes in the cave. There WAS something a-miss. Charlie.

The bears had invited Charlie to breakfast today... and he had yet to show up. Which wasn't like him one bit. Charlie was always excited to stop by and hang out with his "best buds". He was practically never late. Being late today was unusual... the bears not to sure what to do about him being late. They just... sat there at the table. Food in front of them... watching videos as they were waiting for their guest to arrive. Things... kind of awkward as they waited. Again, they didn't know what to do about him being late.

As the video of Nom-Nom the koala- aka the Cutest Animal on the Internet- finished itself up... Panda at last broke the silence.

" Maybe we should just start eating without him guys. The foods getting cold. "

Of course he'd be first to suggest that. Panda never really was one to tolerate Charlie too well. He was getting better about it of course, but he still had his moments of unthoughtfulness.

" Nah come on PanPan. That wouldn't be right. "

Grizz said, softness in his voice as he spoke to his brother.

" I don't like waiting either, but he's our guest man. You know how excited he's been for this. "

" Oh come on... little brother? "

Looking to the polar bear, as if expecting him to take his side, assuming the younger wouldn't want to reheat the meal he'd worked hard to make... he was a bit disappointed when the polar bear shook his head.

" Ice bear says we wait. "

" Oh come oooon... "

Panda whined, slumping onto the table. He was so hungry... he couldn't stand the waiting. Sure Charlie was their guest but come on. It didn't even seem like he was going to show up.

" Here come on Pan. Just put on another video. "

Grizz said warmly, putting on a bright smile as he reached over to the laptop to put on a new video.

" We can just keep watching for now. If he doesn't show up soon, THEN we can eat. "

" Fine... "

Panda gave in. Mostly as Grizz had changed the video from Nom-Nom to a cute puppy video. Hoping the cute spinning pup could help take his mind off the hunger.

Although. Not even half way through the video... the bears heard knocking at the door. Though, it was surprisingly soft.

" Do you think that was Charlie? "

Panda asked, sounding skeptical himself. Grizz, commenting.

" I dunno... it was so soft... "

" Chloe? "

Ice bear chimed in, in that monotoned voice of his. Maybe it WAS Chloe. It was way too soft to be Charlie.

" Mmm, I'm gonna check it out. "

Grizz confirmed, getting to his feet and heading to the door. Calling out.

" Wait here guys. "

Heading over to the door, peeking through the window on it... he easily saw it wasn't Chloe. It was DEFINITELY Charlie. No one else was that tall. Or furry. Smiling brightly, glad the other could make it, he hurriedly opened the door. Speaking rather loudly out of excitement.

" Hey Charlie! Glad you could make it-... "

His words fell flat as he finally took in the others appearance. He was still smiling his excitable smile but... he seemed... off. His fur was more messy than normal, he smelled sweaty, he seemed shaky... and his eyes held no where NEAR the amount of energy they usually had. In fact they seemed kinda... dull. Nether-the-less... Charlie still greeted in that familiar friendly tone~

" Hey Grizz! Ah, sorry I took so long gettin' here I... I guess I just plum lost track of time~ "

Despite him saying that... his voice sounded... raspy. And it kinda seemed like he was trying to be more upbeat than he was actually feeling. Grizz knew that feeble attempt anywhere. He had two brothers after all...

" Uhhh, no problem man. You doing alright? "

Grizz tried gently. Hoping the tall guy wouldn't clam up.

" You sound a littlllle... "

" Oh, no no! I'm fine~! "

Charlie assured quickly. As if he were trying to believe his own words. Shaky he sounded as he spoke. Soon, letting himself in, past the bear.

" Im just super excited for this breakfast man! Vamonos muchacho~! "

Clearly. Grizz wasn't going to get anywhere with Charlie. Sighing in defeat, he followed after the Sasquatch. Reeeally hoping the morning didn't turn into disaster. Hoping Charlie really was ok...

First chapter done~ please let me know what you guys think. It's been a real long time since I've written, non series stuff. And I'd really love to hear what you all think~