Monthly Drabble Challenge Fics

by Silverone

This contains a series of fics I’ll be doing as a part of a monthly challenge. Late March Drabble. Eiri says good bye to a lover in the rain. References to GraviEX

8. Pointless Fourth of July

Title: Pointless Fourth of July

Words: 150

Characters: Eiri, Yuki Kitazawa

The grass was just a little too wet, the sun just a little too bright and the insects just a little too prolific. The potato salad was too dry, as was the chicken. Not to mention that young Eiri Uesugi wasn't used to western food. But, when Yuki had suggested that they take part in the holiday known as the fourth of July instead of their usual studies, the teenager had been hard pressed to refuse.

And apparently, celebrating consisted of eating bad food, sitting on the cold, wet grass at night, hoping and praying that they had a good view of the fireworks. Which, as it would turn out, they did not. Yet, he hadn't minded in the end. With sensei around, even the dullest, stupidest task seemed worthwhile. Even if it was something as frivolous as this little outing on the fourth of July.