My Favorite Thing
Scarlette O'Hara
I do not own any of the Law&Order characters…I only make up sad little scenarios.
My favorite thing…is the last half sip of tea with the teaspoon of sugar and honey all collected at the bottom. It makes it so sweet. This is one thing that makes my life seem so calm and complete. Not enough tea to be hot but enough to be warm enough to feel good. I don't want it too hot; there's too much surprise. I don't enjoy frightening surprises. They make me nervous and paranoid. I like to expect things. It's very calming…knowing what's going to happen.
I'm not much of a coffee drinker. Okay, yes I am, but I don't like coffee. I'd rather have tea. Coffee seems too dangerous. You can't ever control if it's going to be bitter or too strong or just not good enough to feed to your cat. Tea. Tea is always right. You can't time it, but it's always on time, and you always know just when to take the bag out of your mug.
Sometimes, I sit at my desk and pretend like I'm drinking tea on my couch. And then I wake up from my most favorite daydream, and I get back to work. I hate work. I'm not happy when I'm working. It's not like tea. It's more like coffee: bitter and never right, no matter who makes it.
I've met someone. Last name's Smith. I don't really want to know the first name. It gives me hope that I might not get attached. Breaking up is always a surprise…I don't like surprises. Distance is the one part of relationships that compares to tea. It can only help you. It's always there to lull you to sleep at night. Never having to worry if you hurt their feelings or if you had something hanging out of your nose all night. Distance gives you the advantage of not caring; it makes you comfortable. Tea will never betray me. It will never force me out of my comfort zone. I'll go when I want to, and I'll take tea with me.
Tonight, I'll dine alone. I like eating alone. I can slurp and suck all I want. After dinner on the floor, in front of the TV, I'll put my microwave to work and heat myself some water with honey and sugar. Wait…something's missing. Oh yes, tea. Tea makes everything complete.
A/N: I tried to write something a little more metaphorical so use this in what ever way pleases you. I don't really have a preference on which character is narrating this. Choose and have a fun, comfortably imaginary ride. Oh and update if wished.