Title: Veronica
Prompt by: n/a – Shuffle Drabble Challenge 2013
Rating: PG/K+
Setting: canon divergent AU
Originally posted: 15th April 2013
Notes: inspired by 'Veronica' by Elvis Costello.
It didn't suit her; waiting tables in some dive on the edge of town.
Her hair was darker, her expression tired, but when he caught her eyes they sparkled just the same.
The name tag said 'Wendy', but that didn't matter, Weevil would've known her anywhere.
Seemed like forever since she disappeared. After all that happened, he figured it was necessary.
"I'll take a coffee," he told her without giving anything away. "Thanks, baby."
Weevil was the only guy in the world who could've made it feel like he just said her real name, without actually using it. Veronica smiled.
