Vindication
By: M14Mouse
Summary: Elliot knew that Hardison was crazy. Maybe the lack of oxygen did something to his brain. Tag to the Grave Danger Job
Disclaimer: Don't own them.
"This is insane, Hardison," Elliot said as he watched Hardison strap on a helmet.
"It called facing your fears, man"
He saw that look on Hardison's face. It was the look that Hardison had on his face when he cracking a computer type thing….or those videogames thing that he liked to do.
"If Parker had something to do with this…"
"Parker has nothing do with this."
He had serious thoughts about rolling his eyes. He may have been blind to the whole Sophia slash Nate thing. He almost twitched at the thought. God, it is like imagining your parents doing it.
AHHHH!
He wanted that image out of his head. It made his head hurt and his eyes burn.
But Hardison and Parker? He never had seen two people dance around each other so much and for so long. Hardison is like a lost little puppy following her around. Parker looked liked she either was kick him or hug him to death. He was leaning toward the second choice. He kept telling him to man up and tell her. But no…he didn't want to ruin their "friendship." He had serious thoughts about locking them in a room and have them get over it. But Parker can unlock any door in a few seconds flat. Get Hardison around anything electronics kind of scared him. Not that he would say that out loud.
He wasn't dumb. He didn't want Hardison to have a bigger head than he already did.
"Really, man?"
"YES, Elliot! Parker had nothing to do with this! It is just that…"
He didn't say anything. He knew Hardison was likely to finish his sentence.
"I was stuffed in a box, man. For god knows how long…I…"
"Hardison…"
"No…I am going to do this. Heights…I can handle. Okay, most of the time, if I close my eyes. I want to jump off a bridge and it will be my choice. Not some bad guy…"
He stared at Hardison for a long moment. He saw the determination on his face. A part of him was proud of Hardison. At first, he thought that the hacker was weak. But over the years, he kept proving him wrong over and over again. Doing this? A little extreme for Hardison and Parker must have something to do with this. He got to ask how she did it.
But he was proud, damn it.
"You could have gone fishing…"
"Hell no. There is no way that you are getting me surround by that many bugs ever again."
"Bugs aren't that bad."
"They bite and made me itch! I couldn't sit for days, man."
He snorted.
"I told you that sissy bug spray wasn't going to work."
"It said so on the bottle!"
He shook his head. He watched a guy waved over Hardison. Hardison took a deep breath.
"You could chicken out if you want. I won't laugh if you do."
Hardison shook his head no.
"No, man. I am doing this."
"If you piss in your pants, you have no extras."
"Some friend you are."
He laughed as he patted Hardison on the back.
Maybe, he should tell Hardison that he has someone on the bottom waiting to take pictures of him.
Nah….
End.
A/N: Since I love this episode a little too much….another tag. XD Anyway, read and review if you wish.