Sometimes those of us who write think of scenes that are either amusing or interesting, yet there is not other story outside of those few lines. These few short bits and pieces are some times known as drabbles.

Some of the drabbles I list here spawned larger fics, some have not, or are simply just in the works. I have had these posted on livejournal in the community mkr drabbles, but I thought they might be better shared if I posted them here on as well.

I hope you enjoy them.

It's the Little Things That Should Matter.
Characters: Umi and Clef

Umi stood silently at the door. She didn't think he would want to see her so soon after their argument. It wasn't as if they had never fought before. Everyone in the castle knew they did. But this time it had been different. This time the topic wasn't something trivial. And she had accused him of lying about it. It wasn't until her mind cleared and she was able to think about it, did she realize he had been telling the truth.

He couldn't tell her that he loved her.

Even if the law forbade him to take any action on his feelings, he had shown his love in uncountable ways. He just couldn't say it. The water knight smiled at her revelation, and pushed the door open. Clef was sitting studiously at his desk. He glanced up at the sound of approaching footsteps. The relief in the mage's eyes was like a knife through her heart. Did he really think she meant it when she said she would never come back? Guiltily she crossed the room and sat in the chair opposite his. She reached across to him and took his hand in hers.

Clef enveloped her hand with his other palm, massaging the soft skin. Lifting her fingers to his lips he kissed her gently and set the hand back on the desk before returning to his work, all the while holding on to her with his free hand as if she might leave him again if he didn't. So many little ways. How could she have ever thought he didn't love her? Even if he wouldn't say it.

Umi smiled. For now she was happy just being near him.