Losing Charlie
Prompt: #303, Subtract
Summary: Susan finds herself summarily subtracted from Charlie's love equation.
Notes: As much as Amita is used for this, I couldn't resist someone a little less expected - I don't think I've seen someone involve Susan before?
Susan leaned in the doorway of Charlie's classroom, watching him finish with his class. He had yet to notice her, of course, but she hadn't really expected him to - he was always so adorably absorbed with his students.
She smiled, stepping out of the way as the class reluctantly filed out, and was about to step in herself when a man - who looked nothing like a math geek - walked past her, with a brief once-over and a tiny nod.
Susan frowned, watching the tall man walk soundlessly up to Charlie's desk - okay, so possibly she was watching his arse, but the principle was much the same. Charlie, of course, didn't notice him either.
"Professor." the man called, a hint of amusement buried in his voice.
Susan sighed, relieved - for a moment she'd been afraid- But no, he must be with the FBI, here for a consult. She grinned wolfishly. Well, Charlie might just be a bit distrac-
"Ian! You're home early!" Charlie said brightly, turning around with a grin that lit his eyes. "I had calculated it would take you-"
'Ian' laughed low. "You didn't have all the variables, babe."
Charlie frowned, and Susan hid a gasp as she took a step back.
"What was I missing?" Charlie pouted, looking up as Ian stepped closer, beginning to reach for him.
Ian groaned. "Not important, babe." he coaxed, grasping Charlie's waist.
Charlie startled, having apparently gone off into one of his math trances - Susan well remembered being ignored for a puzzling bit of equation. It was not a fond category in her memories, but it was slightly reassuring to see Ian was the same.
Charlie smirked, suddenly, and reached up, tugging Ian's short hair, pulling him into a passionate kiss.
Susan meant to walk away, but. . .
"Welcome home, love." Charlie breathed.
~Fin~
. . .and again it has been too long between updates. Sorry to anyone watching this for new drabbles.