The Longest Road 'Verse

by icefall's tears

A series of drabbles focusing on Ian Edgerton/Charlie Eppes centered around a very trying time in their relationship. Posted in chronological order instead of order written. *On Hiatus* Hopefully I will get back to it soon. May, 2012.

10. Chapter 10

Title: Broken Mirrors
Pairing/Characters: Ian/Charlie,

Rating: G
Summary: "Trust is like a mirror. You can fix it if it's broke. But you can still see the crack in that mother-f****rs reflection".
Word Count: 100
Spoilers: none
Notes: prompt 161 "Damages" taken from and posted to Numb3rs100. Cross-posted to sniper_voodoo. Tenth in what I'm now calling "The Longest Road 'verse." Summary from Lady Gaga's music video "Telephone."

Disclaimer: All the characters herein are the property of the Numb3rs TV show, studio, writers, etc. "Telephone" belongs to Lady Gaga, Beyonce, and all other creative and business inputs. This is a fan made work that has no intention of infringing on those rights.

Constructive criticism is appreciated.

Broken Mirrors

Charlie wrapped up his speech. He was bone tired. He hadn't slept since Ian showed up and saw that kiss.

He should have pushed her off him immediately. He should have never kissed her back.

He loved Ian. He loved him so much.

Was it instinct that he kissed her back? Or was it a subconscious attempt to be normal? An attempt to be the son he knew his father wanted? The kind who had a beautiful wife and two kids?

Either way, he had broken the unspoken trust between himself and Ian.

Could it be fixed?

He didn't know.