AN: Written for the "absent" theme at fanfic_bakeoff on Livejournal. Pairing/Characters: Kate/Eli, Clint Barton and Tommy Shepherd mentioned. Rating: PG. Word Count: 150.


Underage

Eli had this expression that Kate was getting quite used to, full of anxious contempt and absent of initial rationality. Kate sensed that his feelings were obvious; Eli was jealous, and for once, it wasn't about Tommy.

"You're spending a lot of time with Clint Barton," he said with a pout, and Kate arched an eyebrow, expecting more of an explanation. Eli just scowled at her as she crossed her arms over her chest, waiting for his lecture.

"He's helping me upgrade my bow," Kate said, and she tilted her head at him inquiringly. Silence hung between them as if Eli didn't know what to say - or, he did, but he just didn't know how to approach her.

"You know, I am a little too young for him. Technically, I'm underage," Kate assured him, but she was smirking with unrestrained amusement.

Eli still scowled. "Does Clint Barton know that?"