100 Word Drabbles

by TakenHawkeye

A compilation of all my drabbles, with more to come, done in a multi-chaptered format for space purposes. A wide variation of genres, subjects, and characters. Will review all who review me. New: Eleven

86. Slip

Together they watch as BJ rages out the door, letting it slam shut.

"I -- I thought he knew." Hawkeye looks dumbfounded, eyes wide and mouth agape. "I wouldn't have said -- I thought he knew."

Charles stares after the lone figure halfway across the camp. Beside him, Hawkeye drops his head into his hands, letting out a groan. "I thought he knew."

Shooting his companion a disinterested look, Charles offhandedly recites, "'Better to slip with foot than tongue'."

"You always know what to say, Charles." Hawkeye pauses, then adds, as if making a mental note, "Next time, banana peel."