of circuitry and circular thinking

by Static Lull

Because humans are fickle things —- connected and divided and peeling apart at the edges. And we, we were something. Weren't we? —- Sirius and Emmeline, one hundred times their lives intersect.

26. Hard

of circuitry and circular thinking

a / n ; Once again, it's been too long, and I apologize. Life's been hectic with school and work and planning my next academic year abroad (Guess who'll be living in Tokyo come September!). But, hey, I've gotten some really lovely reviews lately (I suppose I have the Reviews Lounge Too to thank for that) and it's really reminded me what I loved about this undertaking in the first place.

prompt ; (53) hard
rating ; K+

He's slumped against his kitchen counter when she finds him—eyes bloodshot and face unshaven, and he's giving her a look that has her fingers knotted in her skirt.

"I heard about your brother," she says, stepping closer, "I'm sorry."

He turns back to the drink in his hand and snorts.

"Don't be. Bloody Death Eater got what he deserved. Good riddance as far as I'm concern—"

And he's cut off by the open palm connecting with his cheek. Hard.

"Don't." She barks, and when he looks at her there's moisture in his eyes that isn't from the stinging.